Based in Brussels and newly signed to the capital’s own Mottow Soundz, heavy rock duo Killjoy are redefining the boundaries of modern rock with the release of their debut album, Dream and Violence.

Fusing blistering guitar riffs, intricate drumming, and electronica, they craft a genre-defying sound that is both ferocious and cinematic – a visceral blend of screamo, metal, electro, and psychedelia.

Formed by guitarist Kilian Naofs and drummer Joachim Poitevin, Killjoy is driven by a shared vision to push creative boundaries. Having met while studying music in Bordeaux, France, the pair later relocated to Brussels to launch a project that channelled raw intensity and emotional depth. Their music thrives on duality – beauty clashing with brutality, structure clashing with chaos – and Dream and Violence embodies that ethos with searing precision.

Following on from 2021’s The Beast EP, across seven tracks, their bold debut showcases the duo’s unique interplay. From Naofs’s explosive guitar work and emotive vocals to Poitevin’s complex rhythms, the result is a sonic landscape that feels as introspective as it is confrontational. It’s an unpredictable journey through aggression, atmosphere, and catharsis.

With Dream and Violence, Killjoy cement their place as a fearless new voice in the heavy rock landscape and will be officially released worldwide on 18th July 2025 via Mottow Soundz.

Watch their brand-new video for their single ‘Violence Cookie’ here

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