Kat Von D releases new single ‘Dead’ with 80s style workout music video

Kat Von D releases her hauntingly infectious new single ‘Dead’ alongside an 80s inspired work-out music video- with a gothic twist. The video conjures an iconic “Jane Fonda” 80’s energy and injects Kat‘s unique flavour, high fashion, and gothic fervour. On the heels of her late 2023 single ‘Vampire Love’, ‘Dead’ continues to push Kat Von D back into the musical spotlight. Listen to ‘Dead‘ here. Watch the music video for ‘Dead‘ here.

Kat Von D‘s got quite the résumé – from shaking up the tattoo industry to hit TV shows, writing best-selling books, and creating a beauty empire. But rewind a bit, and you’ll find her admiring her first love: music. Before she ruled the ink and makeup scene, she poured her heart into melodies and songwriting. With a background in classical music and an eclectic appreciation for different genres, music has always been her calling. 

Speaking of the track, Kat says, 

“Dead” is a dreamy, dark, synth-pop jam that’ll make you wanna cry and get up and dance simultaneously. I remember the day that Shari Short and I wrote this song; I knew there just HAD to be a goth-aerobics music video to go along with it! Famed horror director Ryan Valdez directed the music video in Los Angeles, which was heavily inspired by classic Jane Fonda workouts from the 80’s. There’s a very special appearance in one of the music video trailers of legendary Charo joining me and my friends working out to ‘Dead.'”

The new track emerged from a collaboration between two songwriting legends: Shari Short (Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Rita Ora, etc.) and Fernando Garibay (Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, and Kylie Minogue). Garibay also produced the song with Kat Von D. The music video for ‘Dead‘ is also out now on YouTube and was directed by Ryan Valdez (Rise Against, Korn, Stone Sour).

Recently supported by the likes of Billboard, Loudwire, Consequence, Flaunt Magazine, and Revolver Magazine, her latest track, ‘Vampire Love’ was just another hit in her repertoire following the success of her debut album, “Love Made Me Do It”, and the “Exorcisms” EP.  Her brand of disco goth leans heavily into her longtime influences, including synthwave, goth, new wave, post-punk, and other iconic electronic sounds of the 80s. ‘Dead’ and the recent single ‘Vampire Love’ are her first two song releases since 2021.