Today’s video of the day is X-Marks The Pedwalk – "The Day I Start To Die" released in 2012.
“The Day I Start to Die” by X-Marks The Pedwalk is a dark, emotional journey wrapped in electronic soundscapes. The track appears on the 2012 album The Sun, The Cold and My Underwater Fear. The video blends abstract visuals with raw emotion, echoing the song’s themes of loss and inner turmoil. X-Marks The Pedwalk began in 1987, founded by André Schmechta (aka Sevren Ni-Arb) and Jörg Böhme (aka Regan Eracs). At first, they used the name Scarecrow and released the track “Black Door.” After changing their name, they produced early electro-industrial staples like “Arbitrary Execution,” “Danger/Disease Control,” and “Abattoir.”
Jörg left the band after their early success. André continued with his brother, Thorsten Schmechta (aka Raive Yarx). This lineup carried the band into the mid-90s with albums that pushed electronic boundaries. Then, in the late 90s, André stepped away from music to focus on family and career. In 2010, X-Marks The Pedwalk returned. Their comeback included a new album and live shows. The Sun, The Cold and My Underwater Fear followed in 2012, showcasing a more melodic, introspective sound. “The Day I Start to Die” reflects that shift. It trades aggression for vulnerability but stays rooted in the band’s signature synth-driven style.
Compared to earlier albums like Drawback or Human Desolation, this release feels more personal. It still uses pulsing beats and layered electronics, but with a deeper emotional core. The visuals in the video match that tone—moody, minimal, and full of atmosphere. This song stands as a bridge between their early industrial work and their more recent synth-pop leanings. It highlights André’s growth as a composer and storyteller. The track is not just about death, but about transformation and the quiet moments before change. For longtime fans, “The Day I Start to Die” offers a powerful reflection. For new listeners, it’s an accessible entry into X-Marks The Pedwalk’s evolving world. The song’s haunting mood and elegant production show how the band continues to innovate decades after their debut.
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