Aria van Weye 
Korea’s rising Visual Kei force, Madmans Esprit, has returned with their latest single, ‘Please stop loving me,’ a haunting and emotionally charged track that perfectly encapsulates the band’s signature mix of melancholy, aggression, and theatrical flair. Known for pushing boundaries with their raw lyricism and genre-blending sound, Madmans Esprit once again delivers a song that feels deeply personal, yet universally relatable.
‘Please stop loving me’ is a journey through the torment of love and loss, wrapped in a soundscape of haunting melodies, crushing riffs, and gut-wrenching screams. The song’s opening is eerily delicate, with sorrowful clean vocals that quickly escalate into a storm of distorted guitars and visceral screams. This dynamic contrast reflects the internal struggle of wanting to escape love while still being consumed by it.
Lyrically, the track explores themes of emotional suffocation, self-destruction, and detachment. The poetic yet devastating lines cut deep, painting a picture of someone desperately trying to sever ties with a love that has become unbearable. The chorus is both haunting and unforgettable, blending melodic vocals with tortured shrieks, creating a raw and theatrical intensity reminiscent of Visual Kei’s golden age.
The production on ‘Please stop loving me’ seamlessly fuses blackened metal, gothic elements, and classic Visual Kei aesthetics. The guitar work shifts between melancholic arpeggios and explosive power chords, while the drums keep an unrelenting pace, driving the song forward with an unshakable sense of urgency. Madmans Esprit masterfully crafts a sound that is both beautiful and chaotic, balancing melody with mayhem.
With ‘Please stop loving me,’ Madmans Esprit cements themselves as one of the most compelling up-and-coming acts in the Visual Kei scene. Their ability to merge darkness with beauty, despair with catharsis, and aggression with fragility makes them a standout force in alternative music. For fans of dark, emotional, and boundary-pushing music, this track is an absolute must-listen.
Check out the haunting and brutal M/V here!
