The Behaviour is pleased to announce the new single, “MK Ultra”, will be arriving everywhere across all streaming platforms on August 15th, 2025.
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Gothic mysticism meets analog grit in "MK Ultra," the new single from The Behaviour, the solo project of veteran drummer and producer Marshall Kilpatric. Releasing via Rexius Records on August 15, 2025, the track marks the first chapter of a powerful new era, following the acclaim of his debut album A Sin Dance.
Driven by reverb-drenched guitars and a brooding sense of urgency, "MK Ultra" channels the primal edge of garage rock with the emotional density of post-grunge and slowcore. The song invites listeners into a dark, introspective space, where fuzz-drenched riffs, reverb-soaked production, and hypnotic pacing echo Kilpatric’s eclectic influences—from the gothic sensuality of my bloody valentine to the distorted swagger of Queens of the Stone Age, with layered textures and themes of Pink Floyd and Leonard Cohen underneath it all.
With "MK Ultra," The Behaviour initiates this new chapter in a sonic journey that blurs the line between spiritual introspection and raw, analog rebellion. The single delves into themes of control, inner conflict, and spiritual awakening - its title referencing the infamous CIA mind-control program - repurposed here as a metaphor for personal reprogramming and liberation, while facing the end of one phase of existence and preparing for what lies beyond in the next realm. It is also a reference to a loved one who lost his battle with cancer, as a tribute to him; but also for many others who passed on during the making of this recording.
"MK Ultra" is more than a song; it’s a ritual in sound—one that reflects Kilpatric’s philosophy of shadow work, healing, and reclaiming one's voice from the noise. It is a gothic anthem that pairs haunted introspection with hypnotic energy, taking you into The Behaviour’s luminous abyss.
Listen to "MK Ultra" — a gothic anthem that pairs haunted introspection with hypnotic energy — and take your first steps into The Behaviour’s luminous abyss. It is the first of a trilogy of singles to be released ahead of the new 5-song EP, PEDESTALS, arriving later this fall. It also will be the first release on Rexius Records. We are excited to announce this partnership, and looking forward to what this new chapter and alignment will bring. Please stay posted here and on Instagram for updates in the coming days…
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