Future Prophecies

The Profile

Future Prophecies are a Norwegian drum and bass duo from Oslo, formed by Richard Animashaun Thomas and Tony Anthun. Known for an aggressive, dark, techstep-leaning sound, they released singles on Moving Shadow, Renegade Hardware, and Breakbeat Kaos before their 2005 debut album Warlords Rising.

Norwegian duo (Oslo) Richard Animashaun Thomas and Tony Anthun; debut album Warlords Rising (2005); notable track “Dreadlock”; singles on Moving Shadow, Renegade Hardware, and Breakbeat Kaos; later compilations Raw and Plastic Dreams collecting pre-album material.

A detailed look at Future Prophecies’ 2005 debut Warlords Rising: an aggressive, dark, techstep-leaning drum and bass statement. The review highlights “Dreadlock,” “Bring the Noise,” and the Mari Boine–voiced “Miniamba,” noting effective contrasts between tense and expansive moments. Minor quibbles include length and a somewhat basic sound design. The duo later resurfaced with the compilations Raw and Plastic Dreams.