Fury of a Dying Planet – Captive (2024)
Inspiration comes in all forms from a beautiful tale of love and joy to the desperate case of poverty, and Doug Rimington found inspiration in the Netflix documentary Seaspiracy. Investigating the “fishing industries impact on the world’s ocean and marine life…”, Seaspiracy exposed Rimington to the madness of environmental reality resulting in the aptly named musical project Fury of a Dying Planet. Fusing his passion for the environment with his musicianship, the UK-based singer-songwriter and producer brings audiences “envirometal” (as described in our 2021 interview with Rimington). The latest addition to his critically acclaimed discography is the single ‘Captive’.
Following his well-received singles ‘Bloodied Fjords’ and ‘Repetition To Extinction’, Rimington steps in 2024 with ‘Captive’. As with the previous releases, ‘Captive’ is a burst of metal insanity pounding its way into your cranium. A raw rage of angst simmers throughout the single as Chris Allan’s crashing drums connect with Rimington’s bold bass and his scorching guitar traipses across the brash melody. Recklessly tossing you from pillar to post at a breakneck speed, it is impossible to catch your breath let alone gain a sense of clarity in ‘Captive’ – truthfully, you feel like a bit of a captive in the musical net. Yet, with its discontented discomfort and pulsating rage, sincerity and sentimentality glimmer on the jagged cracks.
Self-produced with final mastering by Justin Hall, ‘Captive’ is a hit between the eyes demanding attention in its metal glory; however, a slip of vulnerability oozes in Paul Brigstock’s gruff vocals pleading for an answer and chastising humans for their indifference. One thing I find intriguing is how the end of ‘Repetition To Extinction’ flows into the opening of ‘Captive’ as if it were one long continuous song. Perhaps an indication of endless destruction to the planet? Doug Rimington explains:
“Humans are meant to be the superior beings on this planet, if that is true, then why do we still inflict suffering on animals for our benefit? What right do we have?”
In addition to the single, Fury of a Dying Planet, check out his Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. You can view the video below or on his YouTube channel. Please note that this video contains distressing scenes and uses lighting effects that can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
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Find out more about Fury of a Dying Planet on his Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
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