🇫🇷 Joe La Truite – Bad Death City
​"Bad Death City" is the latest single from French psychedelic punk-metal trio Joe La Truite, released on March 1, 2025, via Full Zguen Records. This track serves as the lead single for their forthcoming concept album, Ultimate Ninja Storm 2: Full Zguen, scheduled for release on June 13, 2025 .​lnk.to+9Joe La Truite+9Apple Music - Web Player+9jamsphere.com+3unitedrocknations.com+3OK | OK.ru+3
🎸 Musical Style & Composition
"Bad Death City" showcases Joe La Truite's distinctive fusion of punk energy, psychedelic elements, and metal intensity. The song begins with a quirky lyrical intro, transitions into guitar-driven "Zguen" metal energy, and culminates in a psychedelic heavy metal finale . This progression reflects the band's evolution in songwriting and musicianship since their 2020 debut album, Trapped In The Cosmos .​Joe La Truite+1metaldevastationradio.com+1OK | OK.ruApple Music - Web Player+4metaldevastationradio.com+4unitedrocknations.com+4
🏙️ Concept & Inspiration
The track draws inspiration from noir aesthetics reminiscent of Gotham City and Sin City. The title "Bad Death City" is a literal translation of Mallemort, the village where guitarist Julien Liphard spent his youth . The lyrics incorporate references to the series The Good Place and Iron Maiden's "Gangland," adding layers of depth to the song's narrative .​unitedrocknations.com+4Joe la Truite+4Joe La Truite+4metaldevastationradio.com+6unitedrocknations.com+6Joe La Truite+6unitedrocknations.com+2Joe La Truite+2Joe la Truite+2
🎥 Visual Representation
The official music video, released alongside the single, portrays deranged characters, providing insight into the band's creative psyche. This visual complements the song's themes and enhances the overall experience .​OK | OK.ru
🎧 Listen & Explore
2025 Euro Indie Music Chart
| Rank | Stage | Coeff. | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 🇪🇺 EURO INDIE MUSIC CHART – WEEK 13.25 | 12278.03 | 10 |
