Behind The Tracks: Joke Addiction - Dummy Mask (Single) (2024)

With Dummy Mask, Joke Addiction unearths a raw and gritty perspective on human nature, channeling its signature blend of heavy groove and hard rock. Influenced by icons like Alice in Chains, Velvet Revolver, and Black Sabbath, the Sicilian band delivers a track that is both powerful and unrelenting in its message. Built on crushing riffs, pulsating rhythms, and intense vocals, Dummy Mask exposes the hypocrisy and selfishness that often pervade society.

 

Lyrically, the song reflects a sense of resignation towards a world where false faces and deceitful actions dominate relationships. "People often take advantage of others’ goodness," explains the band, "presenting themselves with masks of kindness while acting harmfully behind closed doors.” This duality is captured through the band’s dark, aggressive sound, juxtaposed with moments of tension and release that amplify the song’s emotional weight.

 

Formed in 2013, Joke Addiction has made a name for themselves as a force in the Italian heavy rock scene. Dummy Mask is not just a track; it’s a bold statement—a call to recognize and confront the masks we wear and those we encounter. With a European tour on the horizon and a growing catalogue of hard-hitting anthems, Joke Addiction continues to solidify their place as purveyors of uncompromising rock energy.