The 2026 EP "MOSH" sees RAY doubling down on the aggressive, danceable metal that made them a staple of underground clubs. It's a concise, high-energy release that proved influential on the burgeoning industrial metal scene.
- "MOSH" was recorded in a single week at Chicago's Electrical Audio studio with producer Steve Albini. The EP's lead single, "Rave," became an unexpected club hit, reaching #4 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. DISTORTED RECORDS rushed out a limited vinyl pressing to capitalize on the single's success, selling out within 24 hours.
- RAY's guitarist, Alice "Grit" Miller, wrote the riff for the track "Rave" on a dare at a party. The EP was initially intended to be a full-length album, but was shortened due to time constraints at the studio. "MOSH" was praised for its raw production and relentless energy, with critics noting its departure from the more melodic tendencies of RAY's earlier work.
- The EP was the first release from RAY to feature drummer "Machine" Jones, known for his intricate polyrhythms. "MOSH" was featured on multiple year-end "best of" lists, including those from Metal Hammer and Revolver magazine. The track "Blood & Bass" was later sampled by electronic artist Zomby on his 2027 track "Grime."
RAY is a metal band from the United States known for their aggressive sound and dark lyrical themes. "MOSH" was released during a period of intense creative output for the band, following their breakthrough album "CHAOS" and preceding their stadium tour in 2027.
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