Dead Chic is following up their debut album, Serenades and Damnation, with a visceral new single titled “The Bells and The Fists.” Accompanied by a raw, high-intensity video directed by Pablo Delpedro, the track is described as a “strange, shadowy” piece where flesh and steel collide—the sonic equivalent of a pagan ceremony held deep underground. The band, which began as a partnership between Andy Balcon and Damien Félix (formerly of Heymoonshaker and Catfish), has evolved into a formidable four-piece with the addition of drummer Rémi Ferbus and keyboardist Mathis Akengin. This new track serves as a taster for the band’s 2026 direction, leaning into the “chaos and fury” that has turned their live performances into dark, sweaty rituals.
The foundation of Dead Chic was built not just on sound, but on a shared visual language of landscapes and illustrations that Andy and Damien exchanged when they reconnected in 2020. That cinematic sensibility is on full display in “The Bells and The Fists,” which captures the thick, atmospheric tension the band has honed over years of relentless touring. With their debut already under their belt via Upton Park, this latest offering proves that the chemistry between the four members is only getting more explosive. It’s a bold step forward for a group that excels at finding the beauty in the macabre, blending heavy rock energy with a sense of ritualistic storytelling.