Swedish band Priest, featuring former members of Ghost, has recently released its fourth studio album called Dark Pulse. The album features several cyberpunk and goth-influenced tunes, such as 'Burning Love,' 'Black Venom,' 'Dungeon Dance,' and 'Chaos Reigns.' The band, known for wearing masks while performing on stage, has gained notoriety in the United States through successful tours with Powerman 5000 and Julien-K. In an interview with Hollywood Soapbox, Mercury, the vocalist of Priest, discusses the new album and its influences, including cyberpunk and science fiction. The band's music is described as a blend of industrial metal, gothic rock, and synth metal, with danceable beats and dark, melancholic lyrics. The album is a homage to the city of Berlin and explores themes of addiction and struggle. Priest has gained popularity in the United States and plans to continue touring there. The band's anonymity and masks allow them to feel more free on stage and not be recognized after shows. [32350a47]