Bad Sneakers deliver devilishly strange and wondrous musical eccentricities on their Satanism-themed new album Tanooki Suit — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
An anonymous conceptual artist heavy on mythology, Bad Sneakers position themselves as freedom fighters dedicated to Soleism, the belief that ‘the journey of life was represented by the path one took, and that one’s sneakers, or soles, were a symbol of that path.’ Musically, this artist’s schizophrenic sound should appeal to fans of Oingo Boingo and Mr. Bungle. “This album is inspired by the tenets of the Satanic Temple, with strong themes around Satan, anarchy, vintage video games and anime.”
The mythology: In the dimension known as Etherea, a powerful entity known as the Directorate had taken control of every aspect of society. They controlled the government, the media, and the minds of the people, using their twisted interpretation of religion to maintain power. But a group of brave freedom fighters known as the Bad Sneakers refused to accept this oppressive regime and fought tirelessly to restore freedom and justice.
Led by their fearless leader, a young woman named Lucifer, the Bad Sneakers practised a unique methodology known as Soleism. Their dedication to this philosophy gave them the strength and resilience needed to stand up and fight for their freedom. For years, the Bad Sneakers engaged in guerrilla warfare against the Directorate, striking at their infrastructure and spreading the word to those willing to listen. They used their sneakers as a symbol of their resistance, painting the soles with their emblem of labyrinth, a symbol of the journey you must tread.
The project — Standing Against Tyranny And Neo-fascism, aka SATAN — launched a final attack on The Directorate, with the goal of dismantling their oppressive systems of power and freeing the people from their tyrannical grip. The Bad Sneakers used Soleism to outmaneuver and outflank The Directorate‘s forces, moving quickly and decisively to strike at their vulnerabilities. They used their training in hand-to-hand combat and advanced weaponry to overcome the more heavily armed and armored troops, taking them by surprise with lightning-fast strikes and coordinated attacks.
Despite overwhelming odds, the Bad Sneakers were able to seize control of The Directorate’s main stronghold and dismantle their systems of power. They freed the people of Etherea from the grip of tyranny and established a new system of government based on the principles of freedom, equality, and justice. However, in their final battle, many of the Bad Sneakers were ambushed and trapped. The last thing Lucifer remembered was the feeling of the cold, hard ground beneath her feet as she was bound in chains, shoeless. They spent the next 2000 years in their underground prison, never losing hope. Finally, they were able to escape and return to their dimension, but they found that The Directorate had moved on to conquer other dimensions, including the one that Earth was in.
When The Directorate arrived on Earth, they quickly realized that they could use organized religion to achieve their goals. They set about creating a system of religion based on their own interpretation of the divine. They used their resources and influence to spread their beliefs, creating a powerful institution that held sway over the minds and hearts of the people. At the same time, they created a rigid patriarchy that placed men in positions of power and authority, while women were relegated to secondary roles and were often denied opportunities for education and advancement.
Upon arriving on Earth, the Bad Sneakers quickly learned that the Directorate had enslaved the people through organized religion, using fear and manipulation to control their minds. But they also learned that there was a powerful tool that could break through the Directorate’s hold on people’s hearts and minds: music. The Bad Sneakers began to perform their music, using it as a tool to inspire hope and resistance in the hearts of the oppressed Earthlings. They traveled the world, performing in secret, spreading the word of Soleism, and igniting a fire in the hearts of the people.
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