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Fix8:Sed8 - " Dormicum" and "Humanophobia" - reissue

Fix8:Sed8, a project by Martin Sane, is set to release remastered versions of his early albums: "Dormicum" (May 2009) and "Humanophobia" (May 2006). The release of "Humanophobia" is particularly noteworthy as it documents Martin’s 2003 trip to Cambodia. This album includes ...

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"Under a Timeless Spell" - A Dream Realized: Diary of Dreams Collaborates with Leipzig Philharmonic

Adrian Hates, the visionary behind Diary of Dreams, has achieved a lifelong dream with the release of "Under a Timeless Spell." For over three decades, Diary of Dreams has captivated audiences with their distinctive sound. Now, after 35 years, the ...

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Decadent Fun Club - OKO

The album "OKO" is dedicated to all those who are "on the way to themselves". 10 tracks, arranged in a non-random order, are a journey through the meanders of various, sometimes extreme feelings and emotions. The symbol on the ...

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Oliver Decrow - I'm Too Young To Die

Oliver Decrow's debut album, "I'm Too Young to Die", emerges as a culmination of his reputation for stirring live performances. Offering a deeply personal narrative, the album invites listeners to traverse a diverse array of emotional terrain, from profound sorrow to tentative hope. Opening with a poignant reflection on the loss of a friend to suicide, the album sets a tone of introspection that reverberates throughout its entirety. Decrow's lyrical ...

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S.K.E.T -Empires Fall

S.K.E.T has always held a special place as my favorite project, ever since I first encountered "Zond" and witnessed their performance at Forms of Hands. Their style is undeniably expressive, characterized by an unapologetic approach where every element, from the combination of sounds to the melodic maneuvers, is executed with stunning precision. From the onset, with the opening track "Conscience Speaking," S.K.E.T. sets the tone with a relentless tempo that ...

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LARMO - ALARM

The latest release from LARMO, unveiled on May 14th, 2024, stands as a true masterpiece. Blending elements of raw noise, industrial grit, distorted vocals, and entrancing trance melodies in his own personal way Mirosław Matyasik crafts a work that is both sonically intricate and undeniably captivating. While its melodies may not lend themselves to serene landscapes, there's a compelling potency in the sonic ferocity and aggression, particularly highlighted by Gosia's ...

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KITE ft Henric de la Cour and Anna von Hausswolff - Losing (Music reviews)
JEREMIAH KANE - „THE END (feat. Leo Iwasaki) (Music reviews)
M/A/T - Replikant (Music reviews)
Fractal - Overload (Music reviews)
flint glass & ah cama-sotz - wakan tanka (Music reviews)

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Duff McKagan - "LIGHTHOUSE '24 TOUR

Some time ago, I heard that Duff McKagan is embarking on a tour that includes stops in cities like Warsaw and Berlin. I'll definitely be attending one of these shows, not so much as a die-hard Guns N' Roses fan—though I acknowledge ...

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E-Only Festival – 15-16.03.2024

In less than 2 weeks we will meet in Leipzig for the 13th edition of Eonly Festival Place of action: Altes Stadtbad Leipzig, Eutritzscher Straße 21, 04105 Leipzig, Germany Tickets: https://www.ncn-shop.de/eonly/ Friday: EUR 25 Saturday: EUR 65 Ticket: EUR 65 ...

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ELEKTROANSCHLAG 2024.

On April 5-6, 2024, in Altenburg, Germany, the next edition of ELEKTROANSCHLAG will take place. Tickets priced at 65 EUR (2 days) can be purchased through the website: https://www.elektroanschlag.de/ Venue: Altenburger Brauerei Brauereistraße 20, 04600 Altenburg, Deutschland FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/227147846457890/ ...

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SWANS Special Guest: Maria W Horn - Wrocław, Zaklęte Rewiry (Events)
XIX. Prague Gothic Treffen (Events)
Eonly Festival 13 (Events)
NCN 16 - Nocturnal Culture Night Festival (Events)
Amphi Festival 2023 line up is now complete (Events)

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Recent publishing

2024-03-05

Gothminister
Pandemonium II - The Battle Of The Underworlds
(CD)
2024-02-16

Lord Of The Lost
Swan Songs - 10th Anniversary
(2CD)
2024-02-02

Ulver
Grieghallen 20180528 Live
(CD)
2024-01-05

L'Âme Immortelle
Ungelebte Leben
(CD)
2023-12-08

Lacrimosa
Nachts
(2CD)
2023-11-01

Nachtmahr
Luzifer
(Single)
2023-05-25

Suicide Commando
God Of Destruction
(EP)
2023-05-12

Lord Of The Lost
Blood & Glitter
(CD)
2023-04-28

Centhron
Einheit C
(CD)
2023-03-24

Depeche Mode
Memento Mori
(CD)
2023-03-10

Delerium
Signs
(CD)
2023-03-03

Clan of Xymox
Spider On The Wall
(2CD)
2023-02-24

Diary Of Dreams
Melancholin
(CD)
2023-02-15

dISHARMONY
Cloned III
(CD, Limited Edition)

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