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Escape with Romeo - Suspicious Bliss

No one expected this: after 35 years Cologne based Alternative and Post Punk Band Escape with Romeo release an album that sounds like a fresh start. "Suspicious Bliss" has a raw sound and an unique atmosphere: Pounding Beats, distorted guitars, ...

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Silent EM - Real Life

Silent EM, the solo project of Jean Lorenzo from NYC, has been a staple of the underground music scene since 2011. Melding Coldwave, Synthpunk, EBM, and Minimal Synth, Lorenzo has created a distinct sound that embodies raw power and stark ...

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ExtIze - MediEVIL

Get ready for the first explosive single from EXTIZE's upcoming album « DeLorean 666 », where the band embarks on a time-traveling journey through the eras of the past. Kicking things off in the dark ages, "MediEVIL" plunges you deep into a ...

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Structur - Vacuus (News)
Hand of Juno - Psychotic Banana (News)
Vioflesh - Spring Nostalgia (News)
Jeremiah Kane presents a new acoustic version of the song "THE END" (News)
Amulet - Katharsis (News)

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FOURSCHER Festival 2024

6.FOURSCHER Festival 2024, held at Erfurt’s Club From Hell, delivered a visceral weekend that redefined what a live electronic music experience could be – at least for me, the first timer there. I’d heard a lot of great things about the event and this year I finally made it to the place – after 8-hour flixdrive, but it was totally worth it. This year’s lineup brought together pioneers and emerging ...

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Les Berrtas - Geistertanz

Just in time for Halloween, Les Berrtas drops "Geistertanz", a track as haunting as it is hypnotic. Known for their distinct "Splatter-Pop" style, this German duo has built their name on a dark-electro sound that’s straightforward yet unyieldingly atmospheric. Returning after their notable "Knochenschäler" and 2021’s "Serrapolis", "Geistertanz" maintains their characteristic blend of danceable beats with an eerie, almost cinematic aura. The track draws listeners into a cyclical rhythm where ...

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Interview with IRA NOCTIS

IRA NOCTIS is a relatively young project that began in September 2022 but has quickly gained recognition among fans of the alternative music scene. Blending elements of Dark Electro, Industrial, EBM, and Aggrotech, the band captivates listeners with raw energy, profound lyrics, and a unique creative vision led by its charismatic founder. In this interview, Kamil Zaradkiewicz reveals the inspirations fueling his work, discusses the challenges and values behind his ...

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Emmon & Majestoluxe - Blood on the Ceiling (Music reviews)
Rue Oberkampf - Allein (Music reviews)
AURSJOEN - Strand (Music reviews)
CZARINA - Empire (Music reviews)
HER OWN WORLD - The Queen (Articles)

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DIARY OF DREAMS LIVE 2025

DIARY OF DREAMS LIVE 2025 2025 is set to be an unforgettable year for Diary of Dreams fans! The band, with a 35-year legacy of crafting their unique musical journey, is back with a new album and a tour across Germany. Since their ...

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XXIII Wrocław Industrial Festival

We are pleased to announce the XXIII Wrocław Industrial Festival, an event that promises to be a truly unique experience for lovers of industrial and experimental music. This year's edition will be a journey into the dark and intricate realms ...

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Fourscher 2024

Get ready for Fourscher 2024 – the ultimate electronic and industrial music experience! Join us on November 2-3 at Club From Hell in Erfurt for an unforgettable two-day event that will shake your senses with powerful beats and dark, immersive ...

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Amphi Festival 2025 (Events)
Lolita Terrorist Sounds / Kiddy City European Tour (Events)
KITE (SWE) + HENRIC DE LA COUR (SWE) + BOKKA (PL) - Praha (Events)
NCN 17 - Nocturnal Culture Night Festival (Events)
XIX. Prague Gothic Treffen (Events)

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Recent publishing

2025-02-21

Encephalon
Automaton All Along
(CD, Digital album)
2025-02-07

Front Line Assembly
Mechviruses
(Pink Vinyl Ltd., Digital album)
2024-12-06

Cardinal Noire
Vitriol
(CD, Digital album)
2024-11-29

Orange Sector
Feuer & Flamme
(CD)
2024-11-08

Hand of Juno
Psychotic Banana
(CD, Digital album)
2024-11-08

Vioflesh
Feel Fake
(Digital album)
2024-11-05

Laibach
Strange Fruit
(Digital album)
2024-11-01

Xotox
Niemandskind
(Digital album)
2024-11-01

Ext!ze
MediEVIL
(CDS downloads)
2024-11-01

MissFit Toys
Euthanasia
(Digital album)
2024-11-01

CZARINA
Empire (Deluxe)
(CD, Digital album,Vinyl Ltd.)
2024-11-01

Leaether Strip
A Tribute to The Cure - Pornography Album
(Digital album)
2024-10-20

Corpus Delicti
From Dust To Light
(CD, Digital album,2xVinyl Ltd.)
2024-10-18

Her Own World
The Queen
(CDS Digital album)

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