In The Press
The God, The Artist, & The Creator
“Staytus continues to carve a space where industrial weight meets emotional exposure…music that treats desire as doctrine and creation as confession.” – Post-Punk.com
“The track continues her reputation for cinematic intensity, pushing deeper into the uneasy overlap between devotion, desire, and creation itself.” – Illustrate Magazine
“Staytus is always able to create an atmosphere of her own. She takes huge soundscapes and massive energy, puts them together with her unique vocal tone, and that combination is something that stands tall.” – Buzzslayers Blog
“Industrial alt-rocker Staytus just released her new single ‘The God, The Artist & The Creator’ and to celebrate we asked her to tell us the story behind the track.” – antimusic
“Guest Blog: Behind The Scenes of Staytus’ ‘The God, The Artist & The Creator’” – Kill The Music
“Staytus delves into more emotional and erotic territory with second collaborative single with producer Mikal Blue.” – ReGen Magazine
“Lyrically, the new electro-industrial single focuses on how worship, sexuality and artistic process intersect. Staytus adds that she wanted the song to feel like ‘a prayer whispered in the dark and a confession of desire at the same time.’” – Side-Line
Heart Attack
“An interview with Sam Grundemann (Staytus)” – Voyage LA
“There’s a peculiar thrill in watching destruction dress up for the camera for Halloween. Staytus walks into that frame like a fever breaking: eyes glassy, voice split between confession and command.” – Post-Punk.com
“Staytus addresses secrecy and the beauty of silence in latest single, produced by Mikal Blue, with video shot during recording sessions.” – ReGen Magazine
“Visually, ‘Kiss N Tell’ is inspired by Silence of the Lambs, featuring Staytus with a gothic butterfly across her lips—symbolizing secrecy, metamorphosis, and the haunting beauty of silence.” – The Daily Dead
“Staytus Unleashes Industrial-Grunge Power With ‘Kiss N Tell’” – Kill The Music
“Electro-industrial artist Staytus has a new single out, ‘Kiss N Tell’” – Side-Line Magazine
“The new track explores obsession, secrecy, and emotional confrontation through thunderous drums, distorted guitars, and haunting vocal layers.” – V13.net
“Staytus Wants You To Kiss N Tell All. The electro-industrial artist explores temptation & consequence on her new single.” – Tinnitist
“Electro-industrial artist Staytus returns with ‘Kiss N Tell,’ a dark, seductive single that merges grunge-era fury with cinematic tension—arriving just in time for Halloween.” – Antimusic
“Staytus returns with haunting industrial-grunge anthem ‘Kiss N Tell’” – Return of Rock
“Alternative-rock force Staytus channels pure industrial-grunge adrenaline on her new single ‘Kiss N Tell.’” – That Eric Alper
Heart Attack
“Staytus’ character riddled and swaggered vocals also give plenty of melodic hooks that embed themselves in your brain.” – Buzzslayers Blog
“Heart Attack surges with raw vulnerability and biting defiance, blending bruising industrial textures with haunting melodic layers.” – Antimusic
“Industrial Electronic Powerhouse Staytus Unleashes ‘Heart Attack’ in a Haunting Storm of Sound and Emotion.” – That Eric Alper
“The ‘Heart Attack’ lyrics are intense, almost confessional, while the sonic structure perfectly supports the mood without losing coherence.” – Distopic
“Staytus drops Heart Attack Single Today.” – Side-Line Magazine
“Staytus Unleashes Defiant, Sean Beavan-Produced Single ‘Heart Attack’.” – V13.net
Headache
“Headache is the latest in a series of genre-bending releases from Staytus, known for blending industrial, electronic, and nu-metal elements into a deeply personal and cinematic sound.” – Antimusic
“Staytus draws blood from the alt rock circuit in the vengeful industrial pop storm – ‘Headache’” – A&R Factory
“Staytus is trapped inside a pounding headache.” – Tinnitist Magazine
“Industrial-electronic artist Staytus releases a new digital single entitled ‘Headache’, produced by sound engineer Sean Beavan (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, Slayer).” – Side-Line Magazine
“Industrial artist Staytus paints a portrait of metal fatigue and breaking from disillusion with latest single produced by Sean Beavan.” – ReGen Magazine
“Staytus unleashes industrial catharsis with new Sean Beavan produced single ‘Headache’.” – That Eric Alper
“Industrial-electronic powerhouse Staytus returns with her most searing release yet: ‘Headache’.” – Return of Rock
“A Cinematic Descent into Emotional Chaos: Staytus Releases ‘Headache’.” – The Daily Dead
“Staytus returns with a new single that delivers a thick laid alternative soundscape that borders on industrial, alt-pop, and even electronic.” – Buzzslayers Blog
“Staytus is an emerging force in the industrial-electronic scene, recognized for her emotionally charged compositions and boundary-pushing productions.” – V13.net
“‘Headache’ offers an intense sonic journey, combining haunting industrial textures with piercing lyrics that confront emotional exhaustion, betrayal, and inner turmoil.” – Melodic.net
“‘Headache’ by Staytus makes The Set List.” – Turn & Work
“Staytus’ latest seductive sonic onslaught is one of pure scathing scintillation.” – A&R Factory
“Staytus closes Twisted Frame series with industrial single ‘How To Be A Serial Killer’” – Side-Line
“Watch out, people! That hyper-feisty, electro-industrial, tour de force Staytus has just released the final single from her Twisted Frames Series and it rounds off everything with quite a blast.” – Skreen B Blog
“Unfiltered and unrelenting, this is a bold final chapter that resonates long after it ends.” – Last Day Deaf
“‘How To Be A Serial Killer’ melds distorted industrial textures with nu-metal intensity to explore repression, rage, and fractured identity” – Kill The Music
“Horror Highlights: Staytus Releases Lovesquish-Directed ‘How To Be A Serial Killer’ Video” – The Daily Dead
“This is industrial music that grabs your soul—dark and rock-infused, with martial-like rhythms that echo the ‘90s while staying fresh.” – distopic.it
“‘How To Be A Serial Killer’ explodes with fierce, raw energy, an inner sound strength. It’s a powerful fusion of industrial textures and dynamic electronic drive, complete with a modern metal tone.” – elektrospank.com
“’How To Be A Serial Killer’ fuses raw industrial textures with nu-metal energy to create a visceral listening experience. Staytus once again blends cinematic influence with personal catharsis, delivering a track that’s as confrontational as it is revealing.” – Daily Dead
“A brand new release from Staytus brings out a gritty and edgy crossover sound that takes elements of heavy-handed alternative rock and even grungy metal, and blends that into an industrial soundscape.” – BuzzSlayers
“Industrial-electronic artist Staytus just revealed the final track in her genre-bending Twisted Frames series with the release of ‘How To Be A Serial Killer’, and to celebrate we asked her to tell us about the track.” – antimusic
“Staytus brings Twisted Frames series to a close with final single about emotional pain left to rot too long in silence” – ReGen Magazine
“The single delivers an unrelenting sonic assault paired with brutally honest lyrics that confront themes of repression, rage, and fractured identity.” – V13
“Staytus, the sensationally sinister synth-slinger rising rapidly through industrial-electronic and nu-metal ranks, is back with a brutal bang on her newest single, ‘How To Be A Serial Killer.’” – Post-Punk.com
“Staytus Releases Final Single In Twisted Frames Series: How To Be A Serial Killer” – Melodic.net
“‘How To Be A Serial Killer’ fuses raw industrial textures with nu-metal energy to create a visceral listening experience” – Drop The Spotlight
“King Knight” is a striking showcase of Staytus’ ability to blend raw emotion with blistering industrial soundscapes” – Elektrospank
“If Nine Inch Nails and a séance had a baby, it might sound a lot like “King Knight” by Staytus. This track is a gritty, ghost-laced fever dream dipped in static and draped in leather.” – Illustrate Magazine
‘Staytus continues to explore transformation and self-identity filtered through cult horror with latest single” – ReGen Magazine
“Staytus Slow-Grinds With The King Knight: The emerging electro-industrial artist expands her Twisted Frames series with a haunting exploration of identity and transformation.” – Tinnitist Magazine
“Staytus Unveils Dark & Hypnotic New Single King Knight” – Melodic.net
“Wow, what a chorus! ‘King Knight’ has something magnetic, trippy, and a little twisted.” – distopic.it
“Vocally, Staytus combines soft and deep tones with moments of emotional brilliance that recall projects like Collide or Kidneythieves.” – Expansion Radial MX
“Staytus delves further into surreal horror and confronts fear and paranoia with latest single and music video“ – ReGen Magazine
“Blog favorite Staytus has just released a new single called Suburban Gothic.” – Skreen B Blog
“Staytus is here to haunt your speakers, and “Suburban Gothic” does exactly that.” – Illustrate Magazine
“Staytus scares up a terrifying tale of suburban gothic horror” – Tinnitist Magazine
“Staytus releases haunting new single Suburban Gothic” – Drop The Spotlight
“Electronic nu metal artist Staytus releases haunting new single Suburban Gothic” – Melodic.net
“This track is put together with a series of layered textures and in doing so you end up having this vibe that wraps itself around you and keeps you right where it wants to.” – Buzzslayers Blog
“Video Premiere: Staytus’ ‘68 Kill’” – antiMusic
“Staytus Shares a New Single and Video for “68 Kill” – Ghost Cult Magazine
“Staytus takes inspiration from cult horror with anthemic single about reclaiming power“ – ReGen Magazine
“Staytus Shares Her Top 10 Hauting Horror Film Recommendations” – VH13
“Staytus Releases New Song 68 Kill” – PM Studio World Wide Music News
“Staytus Drops New Single 68 Kill” – Heavy Magazine
“Staytus takes no prisoners in 68 Kill” – Tinnitist
“Staytus releases dark and defiant new single 68 Kill” – Melodic.net
“’68 Kill’ hits all the right notes and punches all the right feels to get the point across with angst and anarchy that doesn’t let up and never holds back.” – Jammerzine
“Industrial electronic artist Staytus is back with her darkest and most powerful track yet, “68 Kill,” – Drop The Spotlight
“Staytus pleads for understanding in a disconnected world with latest single, produced by Sean Beavan” – ReGen Magazine
“Staytus Cries Out for Connection in “Can You Hear Me?” – And Yes, We Can Hear Her, and Yes, We’re Listening” – Devine Magazine
“Latest Videos & News, Check out Staytus, Can You Hear Me?” – Melodic.Net
“Today, we share a new music video for “Can You Hear Me?” from industrial artist, Staytus” ahead of its official release” – Kill The Music
“Rising Music Star Staytus On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Music Industry” – Authority Magazine
“Singled Out: Staytus’ Can You Hear Me?” – antiMusic
“The vocals are that near singular mix of angst, anarchy, and affirmation. There is a wicked power to them that hides an angelic snark. Mix that with this music and you have a future classic that bows to no genre.” – Jammerzine
“Can You Hear Me? is the raucous new single from Staytus and it was noisy and bold enough to pique my interest to learn more.” – Skreen B Blog
“Staytus feels like a voice in the wilderness in her cathartic and desperate new single Can You Hear Me?” – Tinnitus
“Can You Hear Me?” explores the stark contrast between outward appearances and inner struggles” – Melodic Net News
“Staytus Returns With New Song Can You Hear Me?” – PM Studio Worldwide Music News
“The track highlights her lyrical depth and masterful blend of punk rock, electro-industrial, and nu-metal influences.” – Drop the Spotlight
Wasteland of Broken Hearts
“Once again, [Staytus} shows that she can match her prodigious DAW chops with a burgeoning sense of songcraft.” – Find Your Sounds
“We caught up with Staytus for a very special Indie 5-0” – Independent Artist Buzz
“Interview with Staytus about ‘Depravity Bites’”- Modern Mystery Video Voyageur
“[Staytus] fuses the immersive sensibility of gaming culture and the moody stylized futurism of anime with Gen X-inspired angst all set to a serrated electro-industrial goth metal soundrack.” – Indie Music Discovery
“Depravity Bites, the latest single from her upcoming sophomore full-length Wasteland of Broken Hearts, goes for an even starker edge than previous single Lovesick.” – Modern Mystery Blog
“Industrial-Goth Metal Auteur Staytus Cracks The Whip With ‘Depravity Bites’” – Indie Artist Buzz
Disease of the Mind
“Disease of the Mind is an album of such sonic and lyrical intensity the likes of which is usually reserved for artists with a more established and proven pedigree.” – ReGen Magazine
“Disease Of The Mind is packed full of heartbreak, despair, resentment, and elusive reality. Built around elaborate synthscapes, with warped guitars and pulsating beats, you’ll be led through the shadow work of emotional catharsis.” – Post-Punk.com
“Staytus gets inside your head and bores into your brain with her new debut album Disease Of The Mind.” – Tinnitist
“Staytus is rocking it like few others in or outside of her scene, and in Disease of the Mind, she sounds like an artist who isn’t going to be contained within the realm of the underground for very long at all.” – IndieShark
“Overall, it is a wonderful album that showcases the creativity of Staytus and a clear indication that the artist is here to stay!” – Juke Box Mind
“Staytus ’Disease of the Mind’ shows off her uncanny ability to create a truly immersive experience, one that ought to be surrendered to.” – Skope Magazine
“Industrial/goth artist Staytus releases three tracks from debut album Disease Of The Mind.” – Side-Line Magazine
“Industrial Nu-Goth newcomer Staytus releases debut album Disease of the Mind.” – Rock The Pigeon
“Staytus – Disease Of The Mind” album review.” – Sleeping Bag Studios
“Fans of hard rock and heavy music in general should rejoice over the arrival of Disease of the Mind this fall.” – Indie Pulse Music
“Staytus is sharing three singles that set the tone of the immersive album.” – Amplify Music Magazine