But let us reassure you, MENTAL EXILE did not sell his soul to the Devil! We once again immediately recognise the characteristic features of Damasius Venys’ new solo-project: melancholic dark pop with a melodic retro-wave touch, dynamic synth sequences and the unmatched and highly emotional voice of Damasius (lead singer of synth pop favourites MONDTRÄUME).

For your new hot shot of retro pop wave, simply dial 666 and enjoy the burning darkside of MENTAL EXILE through these new beautifully noir songs and the 3 bonus remixes by VANGUARD, N-FREQUENCY and BEYOND BORDER.

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We immediately recognise the characteristic features of Damasius Venys’ new solo-project: melancholic dark pop arrangements led by melodic vintage synth lines and beautifully brought to life by the unmatched and highly emotional voice of Damasius (lead singer of synth pop favourites MONDTRÄUME).

But these 4 new songs also clearly show how the MENTAL EXILE creature has once again grown in maturity, revealing an even more dynamic sound approach backed by guitar parts perfectly blending with the carrying electronic sequences while the songwriting is sharper with more underlined catchy choruses that you sing along to in no time, reinforcing that shimmering retro pop / new wave touch.

“Exile Nights II” takes us back exactly where the album left us, in the darkness of that burning city ravaged by riots and anarchy, and where you must dance with the enemy to survive or lock yourself down and hide your feelings and opinions…

The EP was once again mixed and mastered by renowned Italian synthwave artist and producer Vincenzo Salvia. We don’t change a winning team, do we!?

Enjoy the nocturnal ride…

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“Ride The Madness” does not only reflect the artist’s obvious passion for the 80’s as well as for horror and sci-fi movies, but is literally conceived as a movie soundtrack scoring the insane story of “Shadow”, from his forced exile to his endless drift towards nowhere after having realized that his thirst for revenge against this brainwashing corrupted world was pointless since his previous existence had simply been deleted forever while his unique love, his sole reason of being had given up and committed suicide… 

A “mad mad mad” world full of hate, love and neon lights that gets depicted in Damasius’ quite dark lyrics who sings about inner demons, human’s selfish blindness and mankind’s vain attempt to conquer an imaginary world made of its own fears and stupidities… 

The album was mixed and mastered by renowned Italian synthwave artist and producer Vincenzo Salvia and also features noticeable guest appearances by Marthe Borge-Lunde Pfirrmann (LIGHTSHIFTERS), adding her magical female voice and soul on two songs while charismatic Chris Young (MIDNIGHT DANGER) contributes with a stunning guitar solo creating a perfect fusion between his sleaze-synthwave style and Damasius’ 80’s-ish emotional work. 

A hurricane of emotions across 12 synth pop tunes which come highly recommended for true lovers of synthwave, 80’s synthpop and other darkwave music.

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Strongly influenced by Damasius’ obvious passion for the 80’s as well as horror and sci-fi movies, MENTAL EXILE’ universe perfectly fits the Synthwave movement. This first EP “Exile Nights” depicts a world of nostalgia where human emotions are beautifully expressed and rendered by Damasius’ quite darkish lyrics with highly emotional vocals.

Through these 6 unique and hi-energy songs MENTAL EXILE lets his vintage synth take the lead and reinforce the catchiness of these sparkling dark pop arrangements carried by the unmatchable voice of Damasius who sings about inner demons, human’s selfish blindness and mankind’s vain attempt to conquer an imaginary world made of its own fears and stupidities…

“Exile Nights” was mixed and mastered by renowned Italian synthwave artist Vincenzo Salvia who also remixed “Her Only Wish” (featuring female vocals by LIGHTSHIFTERS) while IVERSEN and INDEX CODE respectively made remixes for “Like Humans” and ‘The Valley Of The Fallen”.

A more than promising debut-EP confirming that a solo-project can definitely have its very own sonic identity although we here of course recognize the vocal talent of MONDTRÄUME’s singer! A more than recommended discovery for all fans of synthwave, electro pop and darkwave music…

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