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Dandelion; 斷絕

/ News

2026-06-02

New Official Music Video — "이제 그만 죽자"

The new official music video for "이제 그만 죽자" from the album "Dandelion; 斷絕" is out now.

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2026-05-30

Walpurgisnacht w/ DRUGS — Seoul

A special joint show with DRUGS (JP) at PRISMHALL in Seoul. Thank you to everyone who attended!

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2026-03-20

4th Full-Length Album "Dandelion; 斷絕" — Out Now

The highly anticipated fourth album "Dandelion; 斷絕" is now available on all streaming platforms. Featuring 12 tracks including the singles "Please Stop Loving Me", "墜落", and "Mismatch".

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/ Bio

Madmans Esprit is a South Korean avant-garde metal / visual kei project formed in 2010 in Seoul by multi-instrumentalist Kyuho (叫號). Currently based between Seoul and Berlin, the project is known for its unique blend of depressive black metal, post-rock, gothic, and progressive influences — all wrapped in a striking visual kei aesthetic.

Kyuho self-describes the sound as "Depressive Suicidal Blackened Pop" — a genre-defying fusion that ranges from crushing blast beats to hauntingly beautiful melodies, sung in Korean, Japanese, English, and German.

In 2023, the album "나는 나를 통해 우리를 보는 너를 통해 나를 본다" won the Korean Music Award for Best Metal and Hardcore Album, solidifying the project's place as one of the most innovative forces in the global metal scene.

The 2026 album "Dandelion; 斷絕" marks a new chapter, with Kyuho now joined by a permanent lineup of Juho, Somyul, Geon, and Limu.

Press Kit

Biography

South Korean visual kei–influenced extreme metal band Madmans Esprit, combining extreme metal with emotionally driven narratives and traditional elements, actively expanding as an international touring act across Europe and Japan.

(2014) NACHT / ATMF

(2018) 무의식의 의식화 (Conscientization of Unconsciousness) / Gan-shin

(2022) 나는 나를 통해 우리를 보는 너를 통해 나를 본다 / nO aUTHORITY — Korean Music Award Winner 2023

(2026) Dandelion; 斷絕

Extended Bio

Madmans Esprit is a South Korean visual kei–influenced extreme metal band, known for combining emotionally driven narratives with a diverse range of musical elements within an extreme metal framework. Their sound is rooted in black metal while incorporating traditional melodic sensibilities, as well as elements of folk and classical music. Rather than functioning as a simple genre fusion, these elements are structurally integrated into the compositions, shaping both the musical flow and emotional dynamics.

In recent years, the band has expanded both its international presence and listener base. With approximately 55,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, Madmans Esprit has built a global audience. Their European headlining tour covered 10 cities, reaching a total audience of approximately 4,500 attendees. The tour saw multiple sold-out shows across several countries, including the UK, Germany, Finland, Poland, and Romania, reflecting strong and geographically diverse demand.

At the same time, the band has maintained a consistent live presence in Japan, particularly in Tokyo, strengthening its position within the visual kei scene, while continuing to grow its recognition in Korea. Madmans Esprit is currently planning larger-scale European tours year by year, building on its established live presence in Europe and Japan and continuing to expand as an international touring act.

Press References

"…something, I can recommend to every single human being out there. […] An album like Conscientization of Unconsciousness from a previously nearly unknown artist as Madmans Esprit is completely outstanding."
— EN.CORE

"Off-the-wall, riveting, and well worth a listen – especially if you are feeling like you haven't heard anything new for a while. You won't be saying that after you've listened to Madmans Esprit."
— AveNoctum

"Madmans Esprit is the work of one highly theatrical but, it has to be said, extremely talented individual (Kyuho) from South Korea."
— Zero Tolerance

"Full of life (and death), Nacht is a stunning debut that demands attention."
— AngryMetalGuy.com

Read more than 40 reviews from magazines including Terrorizer, Decibel, Playboy, Sweden Rock, Metal Hammer, Legacy and 100+ reviews from online press.

Madmans Esprit

Profile

GenrePost Black Metal, Visual Kei
OriginSeoul, Korea
LabelnO aUTHORITY
ReferencesDIR EN GREY, Opeth, Shining, Radiohead
Contactcontact@noauthority-label.com

Latest Release

Dandelion; 斷絕

4th Full-length Album (2026)

The album further develops the band's distinctive sound, built around extreme metal while incorporating diverse elements such as traditional Korean music, folk, and classical influences.

Highlights 2026

  • 55k monthly listeners on Spotify
  • European tour — 10 cities, 4,500 attendees
  • Sold-out shows in 5 countries
  • Active fanclub community

Booking

Killing Daze Management

info@killingdazemgmt.com

Band History

2011 EP "I Just Want To Sex With You"

2014 First full-length "NACHT"

2017 First EU shows (Berlin, Stockholm)

2018 Second album — Tour in Korea & Japan

2019 EP "glorifying suicide" — European headlining tour — Asian tour

2022 Third album — Japan tour

2023 Korean Music Award (Best Metal & Hardcore)

2024 Japan tour "CHOP 5days" — European tour "The World As Collective Reflections"

2025 Latin American tour — Walpurgisnacht series

2026 European tour — Gladius 3man tour — "Dandelion; 斷絕" — Japan & Korea shows

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/ Members

/ Discography

Dandelion; 斷絕
Album 2026

Dandelion; 斷絕

The World As Collective Reflections
Album 2025

The World As Collective Reflections

Please Stop Loving Me
Single 2025

Please Stop Loving Me

5 old scars
EP 2024

5 old scars

墜落
Single 2024

墜落

Mismatch
Single 2023

Mismatch

hass und ignoranz
Single 2023

hass und ignoranz

Bitter
Single 2023

Bitter

죽었으면
Single 2023

죽었으면

나는 나를 통해 우리를 보는 너를 통해 나를 본다
Album 2022

나는 나를 통해 우리를 보는 너를 통해 나를 본다

Glorifying Suicide
EP 2019

Glorifying Suicide

Conscientization of Unconsciousness
Album 2018

Conscientization of Unconsciousness

무의식의 의식화

Nacht
Album 2014

Nacht

/ Tour

Jun 5 2026

CLUB MERCURY — 「断絶」ONEMAN LIVE

Osaka, Japan

Jun 6 2026

GORILLA HALL — DEVIFEST 2026

Osaka, Japan

Jun 28 2026

KT&G Sangsangmadang — ONEMAN LIVE IN SEOUL「断絶」

Seoul, South Korea

Aug 8 2026

EDGE Ikebukuro — DRUGS presents 感染裁判所 vol.4

Tokyo, Japan

/ Media

Official Videos

이제 그만 죽자

Dandelion

Please Stop Loving Me

階段

解剖

蟻夢

墜落

Idon'tknowwhoIambutthesexgoeson

Hass und Ignoranz

이분법

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