[Photo by Tom Lloyd Media]
Cinematic/progressive metal quintet DISCONNECTED SOULS have released a guitar and bass playthrough video of “The Bystander”. The track is originally by IYASHICORE, the anime inspired electronic metal side project of DISCONNECTED SOULS’ vocalist Patrick Lloyd.
Felix King comments:
“If you’re going to listen to a track on repeat for multiple takes at various angles, it better be a good one- thankfully, iyashicore as usual delivers something you can’t help but get caught up in.”
Filmed against an electrifying backdrop of neon graffiti at Framework Studio, Manchester (UK), guitarists Matthew Simon Fletcher and Holly F. Royle, and bassist Felix Luca King, bring to life the intricate melodies and ruthless heaviness of one of IYASHICORE’s most dynamic tracks.
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. In 2025, DISCONNECTED SOULS released “Spectral” featuring guest vocalist Jessie Powell (DREAM STATE).
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:
“The Bystander” originally written by Patrick Lloyd, Matthew Simon Fletcher and Holly F. Royle.
Guitar & Bass video performance by DISCONNECTED SOULS.
Filmed and produced by Tom Lloyd Media at Framework Studio, Manchester.
Links:
Bandcamp: https://disconnectedsouls.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disconnected_souls/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@disconnected_souls
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disconnectedsouls
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7fn5b6C2xVIfW5F5nG7M2D?si=x87wrRwsTxO3bE3dR88btQ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/disconnected-souls/1498319847