Aria van Weye 
Visual Kei veterans ACME return with a vengeance, dropping their fierce new single “Modern Day Witch Hunt”—and it’s everything we could ask for in a modern goth-metal anthem. Fusing theatrical aggression with refined production and emotional depth, this track captures the very essence of what Visual Kei has evolved into in 2025. Dark, defiant, and undeniably stylish.
From the first seconds, “Modern Day Witch Hunt” lures listeners into its shadowy world with an eerie intro that quickly explodes into a flurry of frantic drums, searing guitars, and guttural growls. The arrangement is aggressive yet precise, masterfully balancing chaos and melody in a way only a band with ACME’s experience can deliver.
The song tackles themes of persecution, societal judgment, and the toxic groupthink that can quickly spiral into public execution—modern-day style. With poetic metaphors and seething intensity, ACME reflect the pain of being misunderstood and punished for daring to stand out. It’s both a personal scream and a universal truth.
Vocally, the range is stunning. Clean melodic hooks cut through the heaviness like moonlight through fog, while the unclean vocals rip through the mix like curses cast in fury. And it’s all wrapped in ACME’s signature goth-glam visuals—black lace, smudged eyeliner, and the kind of stage-ready darkness that makes them timeless.
This isn’t just another VK single—“Modern Day Witch Hunt” is a declaration. ACME remind us why they’ve become icons of the scene: not just for their aesthetic, but for their ability to evolve without losing the heart of what makes Visual Kei so emotionally resonant and cathartic.
Check out the M/V here!
