What Is HEALTH’s R-TYPE II Remix EP And Why Are Fans Talking About It?
R-TYPE II is a new remix EP from HEALTH that reimagines songs from their latest era, including tracks tied to CONFLICT DLC, continuing the band’s signature blend of industrial rock, electronic chaos, and gaming culture.
TL;DR
• HEALTH have released a new remix EP R-TYPE II
• The project remixes tracks from their CONFLICT DLC era
• It follows the earlier remix release R-TYPE I
• The band continues its long-running connection with gaming culture
• Multiple electronic and industrial artists contribute to the remixes
For more than a decade, HEALTH have occupied a strange and powerful lane in heavy music.
They aren’t quite metal. They aren’t quite electronic.
And that unpredictability is exactly why they’ve become one of the most respected experimental acts in the industrial rock scene.
HEALTH Continue Their Video-Game Inspired Remix Series
The Los Angeles trio have now released R-TYPE II, the latest installment in their remix series tied to their recent album cycle.
The project expands on music connected to CONFLICT DLC, the band’s most recent chapter following their acclaimed album RAT WARS.
Bassist and programmer John Famiglietti explained the concept behind the remix collection in a way that perfectly reflects the band’s love of gaming culture.
“If RAT WARS is Elden Ring and CONFLICT DLC is Shadow of the Erdtree, then R-TYPE has to be Nightreign.”
The analogy isn’t random.
HEALTH have long woven gaming references into their work — and even their remix project title nods to the legendary arcade shooter R-Type, first released in 1987.
For the band, the crossover between gaming culture, industrial music, and electronic experimentation has always been part of the identity.
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A Remix Lineup Built For Chaos
Like the first installment, R-TYPE II brings together a diverse group of remixers from across the industrial, electronic, and darkwave scenes.
These reinterpretations twist the original material into entirely new shapes — sometimes more dance-floor focused, sometimes darker and heavier.
The EP features six remixes:
R-TYPE II Tracklist
“ANTIDOTE” (AMORTAL RMX) – featuring Pixel Grip
“BURN THE CANDLES” (HORSKH RMX)
“THOUGHT LEADER” (BRVMES RMX)
“ORDINARY LOSS” (BROTHEL RMX) – featuring DeathbyRomy
“DEMIGODS” (GIIRLS RMX)
“EXCESS” (goneMUNE RMX) – featuring Perturbator
The collection pushes the band’s sound even deeper into electronic territory while still preserving the bleak atmosphere that defines HEALTH’s music.
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Why HEALTH’s Sound Keeps Crossing Scenes
Since forming in Los Angeles in 2005, HEALTH have steadily built a reputation as one of the most unpredictable bands in heavy music.
Their breakthrough self-titled debut HEALTH helped establish their noise-infused industrial style.
Later releases like Death Magic and VOL. 4 :: SLAVES OF FEAR pushed the band toward darker electronic textures.
But their reach expanded dramatically once they began working with video game soundtracks.
Their music has appeared in major titles including:
• Max Payne 3
• Cyberpunk 2077
• Grand Theft Auto V
That crossover exposure introduced HEALTH to an entirely new audience beyond traditional rock fans.
Why The R-TYPE Series Actually Makes Sense
On paper, a remix EP tied to gaming references might sound niche.
But for HEALTH, it fits perfectly.
Their music has always existed at the intersection of:
• industrial rock
• electronic experimentation
• gaming culture
• underground club music
That makes remix projects like R-TYPE II feel less like a side release and more like an extension of the band’s entire creative ecosystem.
It’s chaotic, heavy, electronic, and strangely cinematic all at the same time.
Exactly what HEALTH fans expect.
The Band’s Momentum Hasn’t Slowed
The release also continues the momentum from RAT WARS, one of the band’s most talked-about albums in years.
That record expanded their audience significantly and cemented HEALTH as one of the most influential industrial-leaning acts of the modern era.
And if the R-TYPE series continues evolving, this remix concept could become a recurring piece of their creative output moving forward.
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FAQ
What is HEALTH R-TYPE II?
R-TYPE II is a remix EP from HEALTH featuring reworked versions of songs tied to their recent CONFLICT DLC material.
Is R-TYPE II connected to the video game R-Type?
The title references the classic arcade shooter series R-Type, continuing HEALTH’s long-running video-game themed aesthetic.
What album are the remixes based on?
Many of the remixes connect to material from HEALTH’s RAT WARS and CONFLICT DLC era.
About HEALTH
HEALTH is an industrial rock band formed in Los Angeles in 2005. Known for blending harsh electronics, distorted guitars, and atmospheric production, the band has become a major force in experimental heavy music. Their work frequently crosses into video game soundtracks and electronic collaborations, giving them a unique footprint in both the rock and gaming worlds.
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