Lords of Acid returned to the international music market with Mundo Bizarro, their sixth studio album of new material released physically through Metropolis Records on November 6, 2026, marking 38 years since the electronic and industrial project was founded in Antwerp.
Founded in 1988 by producer Maurice Engelen, known as Praga Khan, alongside Olivier Adams, the Belgian group established itself early on with singles like I Sit On Acid and the 1991 debut album Lust. They blended techno, acid house, and heavy guitars with a provocative aesthetic rooted in underground club culture.
The release follows a gap of eight years since their previous album, Pretty In Kink, which launched in 2018. The digital version of the new record arrived in mid-October 2026 before hitting CD and vinyl shelves at the beginning of November through Metropolis Records.
Produced entirely by Praga Khan, the creation of Mundo Bizarro was shaped by a major lineup change in January 2025. American singer Carla Harvey, previously co-vocalist for Butcher Babies, joined the group as a permanent member.
The current lineup features Praga Khan on vocals, keyboards, and programming, alongside Harvey on vocals, guitarist Sin Quirin, bassist Dietrich Thrall, and drummer Galen Waling. This configuration pushes the band’s signature sound toward more pronounced industrial metal territory while keeping its core dance foundation intact.
Conceived as a sonic reflection of contemporary society, the record addresses digital exaggeration, social media saturation, and the distortion of reality. The project serves as a soundtrack to a chaotic modern world where boundaries between physical existence, social media, and deepfakes blur continuously.
Opening track Dream Boy showcases Harvey as the band’s new acid queen, guiding a tight rhythm section and sharp guitar work with a controlled, melodic vocal approach distinct from her extreme metal background. The track features surgical drumming from Waling alongside distorted reggae insertions.
Among the standout tracks are pre-release singles such as Karaoke Superstar, which features Princess Superstar and revives the irreverent, danceable spirit of 1990s dance acts reminiscent of fellow Belgians Technotronic. Other highlights include El Mundo Está Loco featuring Tony & The Kiki, delivering a hypnotic, Latin-flavored groove, and Ich Will Nur Das, where Mari Kattman’s vocals blend with dark-electro studio textures.
Mid-album cuts like Dopamine War and Maximo Roboto maintain high momentum with heavy riffs and successful sampling. However, tracks such as Dancing On The Flames and So Stoned Today offer less impact, while You’re Obscene stays close to historical formulas without matching the melodic strength of the lead singles.
Closing out the eleven-track listing, City Of Angels and the final track A Viking’s Heart lean into darker, slower atmospheres that prioritize sonic weight over immediate hooks.
| Release Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Band Origin Year | 1988 (Antwerp, Belgium) |
| Key Founders | Maurice Engelen (Praga Khan), Olivier Adams |
| New Album Title | Mundo Bizarro |
| Label | Metropolis Records |
| Physical Release Date | November 6, 2026 |
| New Lineup Addition | Carla Harvey (January 2025) |
The standard tracklist comprises Dream Boy, Dancing On The Flames, El Mundo Está Loco, Dopamine War, Maximo Roboto, Ich Will Nur Das, City Of Angels, So Stoned Today, Karaoke Superstar, You’re Obscene, and A Viking’s Heart.
