Jun 02, 2025

Volkor X: Cosmic Horror-Synth Tales From Deep Space

Somewhere in a galaxy that smells faintly of VHS plastic and leather jackets, there exists a being who doesn’t just make music—he invades your ears. His name? Volkor X. His mission? Total sonic domination. He says, "I do not come in peace. Surrender, or die." And, honestly, when the music slaps this hard, surrendering doesn’t sound too bad.

But who is this interstellar sound-warrior? Why does his music feel like the lovechild of a dystopian video game and a John Carpenter fever dream? And why, halfway through listening to his album, are you Googling where to buy retro sneakers and leather jackets to match the vibe? (Psst… Newretro.Net is a good place to start, but more on that in a bit.)

Let’s beam ourselves into the world of Volkor X—a French solo producer, metalhead, synth overlord, and possibly the last hope of humanity in an alternate timeline.

Not Your Average Bedroom Producer

Volkor X isn’t just another dude with a laptop and a MIDI controller. He’s what happens when decades of sci-fi obsession collide with a relentless metal heart. Emerging from the dark corners of the French synthwave scene around 2015, he brought with him a sound that was as cinematic as it was brutal.

If John Carpenter and Jean-Michel Jarre got trapped in a wormhole and had to battle a deathbot for their freedom, the soundtrack would be pure Volkor X. His music is drenched in retro-futuristic vibes, dystopian storytelling, and riffs that punch you straight through hyperspace.

He started strong with Badass Inc.—an EP tied to a pixel-art cyber-noir game of the same name. It wasn't just music; it was a full-on multimedia assault. You could see the music. Feel it behind your eyes. Like a 16-bit Terminator rolling up with a neon samurai sword.

And it was just the beginning.

Albums That Sound Like Warzones

In 2016, Volkor X dropped This Means War, and the title wasn’t kidding. This debut LP was a battle cry wrapped in cosmic distortion. Imagine piloting a starfighter through an asteroid field, dodging lasers in slow-mo, with planet-sized synthesizers pulsing in your ears. That’s This Means War.

The album was a statement. It combined crushing synth bass, soaring melodies, and post-rock crescendos with metal guts. You weren’t just listening—you were experiencing an alien invasion. Or maybe you were the invasion.

Then came This Is Our Planet Now in 2020, an album that felt more narrative-driven, more textured—like Volkor X had discovered time travel and brought back a soundtrack from humanity’s last stand. It’s dark, heavy, and emotionally rich in a way most synthwave doesn’t even try to be.

Songs like “Beacon” and “The Cosmic Cathedral” made you feel like a lone survivor trying to send one last message to the stars—part despair, part defiance. It was a reminder: yes, the robots may be taking over, but at least the end of civilization has a killer score.

By the time The Loop arrived in 2023, Volkor X had leveled up again. This record played with structure and space (no pun intended) in mind-bending ways. There were instrumental and drumless versions too, for those who wanted to meditate mid-apocalypse.

Let’s not forget: in 2025, DeathTower Archives arrived like a black monolith. Brooding, aggressive, layered like an old Blade Runner VHS you found under your dad’s couch. It’s not just music—it’s an archive of battle cries and memories from a future that never happened.

The Collaborations and Game Soundtracks You Didn’t Know You Already Loved

Volkor X isn’t just a solo overlord—he collaborates. Dimi Kaye, Sylvain Coudret (from Soilwork), Feather—they’ve all joined the cause. And if you’ve played games like Desync, Shift Quantum, Heart Wired, Road 96, or even the upcoming DeathTower (2026), chances are your brain has already been melted by a Volkor X soundtrack.

These aren’t just background loops either. His game OSTs breathe. They heighten tension, sharpen focus, make you sweat in ways your controller doesn’t appreciate. His music amplifies gameplay like some kind of sonic steroid.

He’s even remixed tracks by legends like The Algorithm, Scandroid, and Electric Dragon. Each remix is a transformation—Volkor X doesn’t just remix, he rebuilds. Think of it like Frankenstein, but with synths and delay pedals.

Style as Substance: Pixel Dust and Apocalypse Drip

Volkor X isn’t just about sound—he’s about aesthetic. His imagery is pure retro-futuristic eye candy: neon wastelands, pixel galaxies, glitchy holograms, VHS fuzz over blood-red moons. It’s like someone shoved an '80s sci-fi movie into a blender with a 16-bit arcade and cranked it to 11.

And if you’ve ever thought, “Man, I wish I had the right outfit for this music,” you’re not alone.

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The Volkor Vibe: Why It Hits So Hard

So, what’s the secret sauce behind Volkor X? Why does this music hit you in the chest like a photon blast?

It’s simple. Volkor X doesn’t fake the funk. He’s not retro for nostalgia’s sake—he’s building entire universes with analog warmth, digital precision, and metal-fueled emotion. Every track is a transmission from a world just a little cooler (and much darker) than ours.

You don’t just listen to Volkor X. You join him.

You throw on your shades, zip up your retro bomber jacket, and get ready for interdimensional war.

Let’s pick up right where we left off—fighting off alien motherships with a synthwave battle cry echoing across the cosmos. Volkor X, our fearless galactic overlord, continues to operate like a one-man army of retro-futuristic force. And while his albums are the soundtracks to our imaginary sci-fi battles, it’s his presence—both online and on stage—that makes him feel larger than life.

Going Atomic: Volkor X Live

Let’s talk about Atomic Live (2023), the live album that proves Volkor X isn’t just a studio wizard surrounded by glowing keyboards and synth racks. He’s a performer. A showman. A darkwave warlock with a light show.

When he plays live, it’s not a gig—it’s a transmission from another dimension. Smoke, lasers, pixel art backdrops, a screen full of doom, and the man himself in full galactic regalia. Yes, he looks like he just stepped off the bridge of a doomed star cruiser, and yes, it works.

And let’s be honest: anyone wearing a full sci-fi battle suit while shredding on a keytar deserves your full attention.

Fans who’ve witnessed a Volkor X show know it’s something else. The energy is raw, the sound is seismic, and the crowd? A bunch of synthwave disciples, decked out in bomber jackets and vintage shades, all swaying in unison like a neon cult.

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An Evolving Soundtrack to Humanity’s End (or Rebirth?)

What makes Volkor X particularly compelling is how his music continues to evolve. It’s not stuck in the same four-on-the-floor rhythm or simple arpeggiators that some synthwave artists cling to. He pushes into uncharted territory, blending darksynth with post-rock, cinematic scoring with metal breakdowns, and pure synth nostalgia with fresh, ambitious production.

Take his singles from 2023 to 2025:

“Expanse” feels like waking up alone on a derelict spaceship, wondering if you're the last human left.
“Sunshine” (don’t be fooled by the title) is all about contrast—bright synth layers layered over ominous drones and lurking tension.
“Gone” hits with emotional weight. It sounds like a farewell message beamed across galaxies, full of echo and regret.
And the DeathTower Archives 0x01/02 releases? Those are audio dossiers. File dumps from a future dystopia where only machines and memories remain.

This is storytelling without words. It's cinematic. Emotional. And, weirdly, kind of comforting? Like, sure, humanity might fall—but at least we'll fall with a badass soundtrack.

The Lore of the Overlord

You know an artist is doing something right when fans start spinning their own theories. Volkor X doesn’t just drop music—he drops clues. His album art, his quotes, the ominous "Surrender, or die" catchphrase—it all feeds into a mythos.

Is Volkor X just a pseudonym for a brilliant French producer, or is he truly the last warrior of a dying star system?
Does his music represent our past, our possible future, or a warning from a parallel dimension?

We may never get a clear answer—and that’s the point. Volkor X is mystery wrapped in synth. He’s a character, a vibe, and a fully-formed universe. Every track is another page in a sci-fi saga we’re still piecing together.

It’s like if Daft Punk had a much darker cousin who grew up on metal albums and anime VHS tapes.

Why Volkor X Matters Right Now

You might think a guy wearing armor and making apocalyptic synth music isn’t exactly “relatable” in 2025. But here’s the twist: he’s exactly what we need.

In a world filled with algorithmic pop and recycled content, Volkor X offers something crafted. Something personal. His albums feel like artifacts—messages from another time, sent with passion and care. There's heart in the chaos. Beauty in the distortion.

And it reminds us that the future doesn’t have to be sterile and corporate. It can be wild. Noisy. Emotional.
It can sound like an interstellar uprising and look like a midnight arcade dream.

Volkor X, Newretro Style

Let’s tie this cosmic loop together.

Volkor X is the audio equivalent of a high-speed chase through a neon-lit dystopian city. His music drips with style, aggression, and soul. And if you’re vibing to this music in your airpods or headphones, there’s no reason the outside you shouldn’t match the inside soundtrack.

Retro jackets? Check.
Sci-fi sneakers? Check.
Futuristic shades with a synthwave attitude? Oh yeah.

That’s where Newretro.Net comes in—not just as a clothing brand, but as a uniform for synth warriors, digital rebels, and midnight hackers. When you're listening to Volkor X, you're not just hearing music. You're stepping into a world. We just help you dress like you belong there.

So… what’s next for Volkor X?

He’s already scored games, dropped albums that shake the stars, and built an entire aesthetic empire. But knowing this cosmic general, he’s probably already halfway through building a new time-looping concept album with a laser harp solo.

Whatever it is, we’ll be waiting. Shades on. Volume up. Ready to surrender.

Just... not in peace.