Psychedelic Punks The Thunder Corpses Launch Box Set with Fan Favorite Track

Balkan underground legends The Thunder Corpses are re-emerging with a powerful new release: a remastered version of their fan-favorite single “The Skies of London”, leading the charge into their upcoming box set compilation, Songs We Died To.

The track is a modern alternative groove built on a solid beat and sharp guitar stabs, quickly evolving into a wall of indie noise. With deep, storytelling vocals and a busy rhythmic bassline, the song moves seamlessly between ethereal textures and fast-paced, gothic-tinged alt-rock. Think early The Damned, Joy Division, or Jesus and Mary Chain, but reimagined with a slick, contemporary production reminiscent of Artemis. It’s gritty, addictive, and steeped in shoegaze textures with a darker, more urgent edge.

Formed in the shadowy corners of the Balkan garage-surf scene, The Thunder Corpses gained early recognition with their debut album Somewhere Over the Black Bay. Their sound, an atmospheric mix of psychedelic pop, surf rock, and punk-infused garage, was praised for its raw energy and moody undertones. Serbian daily Danas hailed them as “one of the most promising bands in the region,” spotlighting their unique fusion of lo-fi aesthetics and genre-defying songwriting.

Both Somewhere Over the Black Bay and their follow-up This earned spots in Balkanrock’s “Best Regional Releases” list, a rare feat for any underground band. While their approach has always leaned toward DIY and anti-commercialism, the group still managed to reach international audiences, including their first U.S. radio airplay on KUCI FM in California.

Now, they’re set to release their most ambitious project yet. The upcoming box set, Songs We Died To, will compile carefully remastered versions of standout tracks from across their discography. At the heart of this collection is “The Skies of London,” newly polished but still retaining the hazy, emotionally detached atmosphere that first won fans over. It’s a song that perfectly encapsulates the band’s core: hypnotic, restrained, cinematic, and deeply personal.

Key Dates:

  • “The Skies of London” (Remastered) drops on July 13
  • Songs We Died To full box set releases on July 31

This box set serves not just as a compilation but as a testament to the band’s journey through the underground, capturing the raw moods and sonic evolution that have defined their sound.

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