Black Light Burns

The Profile

Black Light Burns is an American industrial/alternative rock project led by Wes Borland. Debuting with Cruel Melody (2007), the project later issued The Moment You Realize You’re Going to Fall (2012) and Lotus Island (2013), with early studio involvement from Danny Lohner, Josh Freese, and Joshua Eustis.

Formed by Wes Borland; early recordings featured Danny Lohner, Josh Freese, and Joshua Eustis. Cruel Melody (2007) was released via Ross Robinson’s I Am: Wolfpack (Ryko in Europe). Follow-ups include The Moment You Realize You’re Going to Fall (2012) and Lotus Island (2013).

Three reviews chart Black Light Burns from supergroup origins to a distinct, dark industrial/alt-rock identity. Cruel Melody blends powerful rock with melodic industrial and notable guests. The Moment You Realize You’re Going to Fall sharpens the band’s own voice, weaving industrial, rock, and new wave nuances. Overall tone is approving and attentive to detail.