Photo by Tom Lloyd Photography
L-R: Fletch, Felix King, Tim Jenkins, Patrick Lloyd, Jessie Powell, Holly Royle, Cam Booth
Cinematic/ progressive metal quintet DISCONNECTED SOULS provide an explosive offering in “Spectral” drawing together catchy hooks, riffs, high-octane electronics and a thrilling array of textural vocals. Featuring guest vocals from Jessie Powell (DREAM STATE) and produced with JJ Catalyst (MOTHICA, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD, THE ROSE, KELSY KARTER & THE HEROINES) and Ruairi O’Flaherty (LANA DEL REY, PARAMORE, KENDRICK LAMAR, PALE WAVES), “Spectral” unveils DISCONNECTED SOULS’s creativity in a compelling and accessible form.
“The lyrics of ‘Spectral’ are about how society lends itself to isolation and overwork, preventing us from living our lives in a purposeful and healthy way. The Japanese term ‘karoshi’ comes to mind. As far as I can see, this is only getting worse with time, so we need to make changes, and fight back against our fates, before we fade away.” – Patrick Lloyd
“‘Spectral’ was a bit of a behemoth of a project which took over our lives for a few months, there. Wanting something amped up with a wide, synthy sound we basically got stuck into making the sound fun to listen to. I love the feeling of being carried along in the flow of a track.
We got to do two of my favourite silly metal tropes, too, in the layered harsh vocals and the back-and-forth clean and harsh between Pat and Jessie. Jessie was great to work with – me being kind of a musical airhead, my bandmates getting excited to bring her on board was actually my introduction to her music! Lovely person, and absolutely brought the cool to this one. It’s also my first time doing bass for DS, so trying to do a good job there took over my life a little extra, too. You always want to do your best, right?” – Felix King
About DISCONNECTED SOULS:
DISCONNECTED SOULS emerged in 2018 and strive to create a distinctive sound that draws upon the depths of metal, while playing with tones and textures. Crafting a cinematic sound while exploring progressive elements, and entwining classical and electronic into their music. The quintet based out of Chester, England, unveiled their debut EP Warring Elements in 2020, followed by a diverse array of singles which led up to the release of their debut album Fragments of Consciousness in January of 2024 before drawing the year to a close with the haunting “Endless Winter”.
DISCONNECTED SOULS take their name from the growing disconnect between humans; both from each other but also within ourselves, as well as the increasing rift with the natural world. A theme that manifests across their music. Now, in 2025, DISCONNECTED SOULS kick off their next chapter with “Spectral” featuring guest vocalist Jessie Powell (DREAM STATE). This is the first single to land from their forthcoming sophomore album, more to be announced anon.
Praise for Fragments of Consciousness:
“[E]pic, synth-heavy, and catchy” – Metal Injection
“Brave, bombastic, and bloody brilliant!” 10/10 – Claire Bannister, Powerplay Magazine
“Inspired and interesting from its beginning to its end” 10/10 – “Metal Mark” Garcia, Metal Temple
“Fragments Of Consciousness is a spectacular achievement.” – Hotel Hobbies
“[G]roundbreaking/genre-bending/all encompassing work of Heavy Art” – Jesse, Rock And Roll Fables
DISCONNECTED SOULS is:
Matthew Simon Fletcher (Fletch): Guitars, keys, bass, programming and clean vocals
Holly F. Royle: Guitars, vocals, keys and programming
Patrick Lloyd: vocals, programming
Felix Luca King: vocals, bass, synths, programming
Tim Jenkins: Synths, keys, programming and clean vocals
Credits:
Written and performed by DISCONNECTED SOULS
Guest vocals performed by Jessie Powell (DREAM STATE)
Guest drums performed by Cam Booth (WRITHE, VALEWAY, AMBER PALACE)
Additional composition by Dan Williams
Produced & mixed by JJ Catalyst
Mix assistant: Andrew Castillo
Mastered by Ruairi O’Flaherty at Nomograph Mastering
Video: JWA Creations
Photography: Tom Lloyd Photography
Artwork: Tom Lloyd Photography
Make-up: Lu Lloyd – The Alt MUA
Links:
Website: https://www.disconnectedsouls.com/
Bandcamp: https://disconnectedsouls.bandcamp.com/album/fragments-of-consciousness
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disconnected_souls/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@disconnected_souls
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disconnectedsouls
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