Los Angeles post-industrial rock duo return with new album mixed and mastered by Ulrich Wild and led by the single “Deceiving.”

Written in the aftermath of the band’s US tour as direct support to Crazy Town, and following a run of live activity that included a West Coast tour and appearances at venues including Los Angeles’ Whisky a Go Go, the new eight-track album was mixed and mastered by acclaimed producer and engineer Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Deftones, Static-X, White Zombie).

‘Psychotronic’ combines crushing guitars, cinematic electronics, atmospheric soundscapes and thought-provoking lyrics with a broader warning about the social and psychological conditions that can precede dystopia. The album is led by the new single “Deceiving,” while album highlight “Get It On” was mixed in Germany by Christoph Wieczorek, producer, vocalist and guitarist of Annisokay.

“This is not an album about a dystopian future, it is about the moments that precede one.” – Orlando “OD” Draven, Zeistencroix

“Psychotronic” reflects the societal turmoil surrounding the band at the time and their concern over the gradual expansion of control over speech, thought and individual expression.

“Its themes are rooted in the present, exploring the social, political, and psychological shifts that can become the early symptoms of authoritarianism. It examines how fear, crisis, and division can normalize the gradual expansion of control over speech, thought, and personal autonomy, often before society recognizes the consequences.” – Orlando “OD” Draven

Rather than predicting a distant future, the album examines the relationship between the individual and authority, the manipulation of thought and perception, and the way censorship, surveillance, coercion and suppression can become accepted when power goes unchecked.

The album title ‘Psychotronic’ represents “the collision between the human psyche and systems of technological, political, and social control: a state in which thought, perception, and reality are manipulated by external forces.” However, despite its dystopian themes, the new record is intended as a call to awareness rather than despair.

“Ultimately it’s a reminder that the future is not predetermined, and that recognizing the warning signs is the first step in preventing them from becoming permanent.” – Orlando “OD” Draven

“Psychotronic” was recorded across studios in Los Angeles and Miami. Vocals were recorded by Ulrich Wild at his studio, while “Get It On” was recorded at Stygian Sound by Alex Crescioni.
Wild’s production and engineering credits include Pantera, Static-X, Powerman 5000, Deftones and White Zombie. Wieczorek is also known for his work with European modern metal acts including Eisbrecher.

Those collaborations bring additional scale and clarity to the album while retaining the core elements of Zeistencroix’s sound: heavy guitars, electronic textures, cinematic storytelling and uncompromising industrial intensity.

Led by vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and throat singer Orlando “OD” Draven alongside drummer Santi Rivillas, Zeistencroix draws from industrial rock, alternative metal, electronic music and noir aesthetics.
OD’s use of throat singing adds a haunting dimension to the band’s sound, while Rivillas’ syncopated, industrial-inspired rhythms give the material its physical drive.

Known for performances combining theatrical visuals, precision musicianship and relentless energy, Zeistencroix has built a reputation as a commanding live act in both intimate clubs and larger venues. The duo began its recorded journey with the ‘Gemini’ EP in 2017, followed by the full-length album ‘Gen Z’ in 2019. International support through Sliptrick Records helped bring the band to a wider audience.

Zeistencroix returned in 2022 with the ‘Cruxi-Fiction’ EP on Pavement Entertainment, produced by Tim Palmer, Alex Crescioni and Orlando “OD” Draven. Its single “Ice Queen” spent four consecutive weeks in Metal Radio’s Top 50.

The band supported the release with a West Coast tour before joining Crazy Town as direct support on a US tour later that year. Previous live appearances include Los Angeles’ Whisky a Go Go.

‘Psychotronic’ will be released 14 August 2026.

TRACK LIST

01 Get It On
02 Subliminal Intentions
03 Blame The One Behind
04 Deceiving
05 Decadence
06 Animals In Denial
07 So Long
08 My Love

ZEISTENCROIX IS

Zeistencroix is a Los Angeles-based post-industrial rock duo formed by Orlando “OD” Draven and Santi Rivillas. Blending industrial textures, heavy guitar riffs, syncopated drums, electronics, atmospheric soundscapes and theatrical presentation, the band creates dark, cinematic music that crosses genre boundaries.

Orlando “OD” Draven – Vocals, guitars, songwriting
Santi Rivillas – Drums

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