Animals In Denial "Operator" - A Cyberpunk Descent into Emotional Ruin

With the latest single "Operator", Animals in Denial creates a harrowing sound experience that delves into love, loss, and detachment, now accompanied by a striking new music video that brings this cyberpunk nightmare to life.

"Operator" is a pulsing, synth-driven odyssey built around a beat that haunted frontman Christian Imes since the age of 14.

First imagined while driving through the streets of Canton, North Carolina, the rhythm lingered for years before finally materializing with the help of Ableton Live, Acid 4, and a handful of drum samples.

Industrial music veteran Steven Seibold (Hate Dept, Pigface) stepped in to refine the mix, pushing "Operator" from a mere raw demo to fully realized electronic dystopia. The end result is a track that pulsates with tension, musically and emotionally, as it explores the unraveling of a long-distance relationship that was never as deep as it seemed.

The newly released music video for "Operator" is a visual feast of cyberpunk aesthetics and psychological torment.

Featuring Christian Imes trapped in a nightmarish void, bound and struggling against unseen forces, the video plunges into themes of emotional imprisonment and digital disconnect. Flickering neon hues and stark high-contrast lighting echo the song’s futuristic despair, while images of a cobra snake slithering through the shadows add an unsettling symbolism.

The influence of the movie "The Matrix" is clear, not just in the song’s origins but in its thematic undercurrent. The “operator” functions as both a lifeline and a barrier, an unseen presence that enables connection yet reinforces distance. In the video, this duality plays out in haunting sequences where Imes fights against his restraints, mirroring the helplessness of trying to hold onto something already slipping away.

Musically, "Operator" is relentless. The absence of guitars in the final mix heightens its cold, metallic pulse, leaning fully into its electronic roots. Seibold’s production choices ensure the song remains dynamic, with each verse shifting subtly to keep the listener engaged. The third verse, in particular, benefits from his keen ear. By altering the vocals, Seibold injects new life into the song just as it threatens to settle into repetition.

"Operator" is steeped in heartbreak; the song is a reflection on a past relationship where emotional investment was one-sided, and the realization of that imbalance only came in hindsight. It’s a raw, honest depiction of youthful love viewed through the lens of experience, tinged with regret but also clarity.

About Animals In Denial

Christian Imes, the brain behind Animals In Denial, is an artist who defies boundaries and challenges the status quo. His music merges elements of alternative rock, industrial, electronic, and even pop. As a neurodivergent artist, Christian shares a unique perspective and experience with Asperger’s syndrome, creating songs that speak to the human existence in profound and innovative ways.

A devoted family man, Christian can often be found jamming with his sons, passing on his love for music and creativity. His ethos can be summed up in his own words: “I just want to live my life surrounded by music.”

With the release of the "Operator" music video, Animals in Denial has taken this cyberpunk-infused track to new heights.

The combination of the song’s industrial grit and the video’s surreal, cinematic intensity cements Operator as a defining moment in the band’s evolution.

Check out "Operator" now and immerse yourself in the hypnotic chaos of Animals in Denial’s dystopia.

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