{"id":29300,"date":"2026-11-11T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=29300"},"modified":"2026-11-10T13:49:46","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T13:49:46","slug":"dharma-guns-takes-on-david-bowies-im-afraid-of-americans-a-song-more-relevant-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=29300","title":{"rendered":"Dharma Guns Takes on David Bowie\u2019s \u201cI\u2019m Afraid of Americans\u201d \u2013 A Song More Relevant Than Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dharma Guns<\/strong> have teamed up with Rami Helin<\/strong> to take on one of David Bowie\u2019s<\/strong> most provocative songs, \u201cI\u2019m Afraid of Americans\u201d. Released today alongside an official music video, the single offers a taste of the five-track Subculture War<\/em> EP, due out on 20 November. The remaining tracks are original Dharma Guns compositions that continue in the vein of the band\u2019s critically acclaimed Nightmares and Broken Dreams<\/em> album, released in April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally released in 1997, Bowie\u2019s song addressed concerns about the influence of American culture and politics. Nearly 30 years later, its message feels more urgent than ever. Dharma Guns have also made a music video for the track, confronting the darker sides of contemporary American life with chilling directness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking on a David Bowie classic is a bold move, but Dharma Guns have never shied away from a challenge. The band have made the song their own, bringing their unmistakable sound to the track and offering a fresh interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In August 2026, Dharma Guns signed a record deal with Australian label Golden Robot Records<\/strong>. \u201cI\u2019m Afraid of Americans\u201d is the band\u2019s first release on the new label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dharma Guns\u2019 Pete discusses the band\u2019s decision to cover the song and team up with Rami Helin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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