My Brothers in Velvet Acid Christ

Did you know that Cobalt 60's Prophecy album wasn't Wing Commander's first flirtation with electro-industrial music? The band Velvet Acid Christ actually composed a track in 1994 called "Furless Freak" for an album called Dimension 8 that heavily sampled Super Wing Commander. When we say heavily we mean it: you're going to hear the first briefing and what seems to be a playthrough of the following mission. It's weird and cool! Is it worth your time? Yes, this is objectively the greatest song ever recorded.

Dimension 8 was not released commercially at the time but it was included as a hidden bonus in mp3 format on VAC's 2000 album Twisted Thought Generator. It was later made available for free at the band's website and in 2020 it was remastered for a digital release which you can purchase today! Here's the official description:

Dimension 8 by Velvet Acid Christ follows their previous album Electrospasm, serving as a bridge to the unique sound that would define VAC. During this transitional period, the band went by the name Vortex and focused on creating electro dance music without vocals. Drawing inspiration from influential bands such as Orbital, The Orb, The Black Dog, and Aphex Twin, Vortex crafted instrumental tracks that showcased their experimental and boundary-pushing approach to electronic music. The result was an innovative blend of atmospheric soundscapes, intricate rhythms, and hypnotic melodies that captivated listeners and set the stage for Velvet Acid Christ's evolution into a pioneering force in the industrial and darkwave genres. This lp was mastered to standard Cassette tape.