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Listen to Ray Noir’s alt.goth cover of Tears For Fears’ Shout!

Ray Noir’s dark, energised take on the track also features Sisters Of Mercy’s Ben Christo…

London-based alt.goth artist Ray Noir, last seen with Bambie Thug at London’s Black Heart raising money for London Trans Pride, has released a souped-up cover of Tears For Fears’ classic Shout!. Building on the 1985 original’s bleak electronics and tale of living in a world of worry, he’s added his own style of industrial heaviness to the track, as well as roping in Sisters Of Mercy guitarist Ben Christo for extra vocals.

“It's a political song spurred on by [my] anger with the world crumbling upon us today, especially with all the injustice for the trans+ people and the Black Lives Matter movement, and the whole feeling of our generation and its history,” explains Ray. “I wanted to do a cover to put a spotlight on the situation. Take your battles to the fields and demand justice for all!’

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