David Bowie previously announced his plans to release his 25th studio album on January 8. The record will be titled “Blackstar,” and yesterday the legendary artist premiered the lead single and title track, along with an accompanying short film directed by Johan Reneck.

The song begins and ends with somber, sparse instruments and processed vocals from Bowie and features a middle section with a more straightforward beat that almost recalls vintage Bowie.

The short film, which can be viewed below, features several scenes of cult-like worship and ceremony, a bejeweled skull in an astronaut suit, live scarecrows, an ominous, stalking beast, lots of violent shaking and Bowie himself playing both preacher and blind prophet.