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To Avoid - All Gods Are Gone

Berlin’s TO AVOID has been pushing the boundaries of dark electro since 2000, fusing late '80s EBM with '90s melodic dark electro and modern cross-genre elements. Their powerful stage presence and hard-hitting sound have earned them fans worldwide and a ...

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Our Graves - System Overload

Electro-industrial band, OUR GRAVES has just unleashed their debut, full-length album, System Overload. The album is a passionate tribute to the electro-industrial, EBM, and aggrotech genres. It seeks to strike a delicate balance: honoring the roots of the scene while weaving in new ...

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Miseria Ultima - Arctic Esotericism

Finnish dark elektro duo Miseria Ultima returns in full force with their 4th studio album, "Arctic Esotericism". Aleksi Martikainen (vocals) and Kimmo Huhtala (synths) take us on an existential journey through the cold ethos and philosophy of the North, exploring ...

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Darkness On Demand - Panic In Reserve (News)
ARCTIS - Arctis (News)
The Search - Indulgence (News)
Inertia - Estranged Icon (News)
Cathedral In Flames - Count to Nine (News)

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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

When two artists collide—both known for their dark, distinctive visions and their unconventional sonic adventures—you know something special is bound to happen. The latest collaboration between Emmon (Emma Nylén and Jimmy Monell) and Majestoluxe takes that idea and cranks it up to eleven, creating a masterpiece that’s an unexpected yet mesmerizing blend of sound and emotion. Emmon and Majestoluxe have crafted a track that dives headfirst into the shadowy borderland ...

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Rue Oberkampf - Allein

Rue Oberkampf’s music pulses with the raw, existential energy of the underground—each note a meditation on the tensions between the tangible and the ethereal, the urban and the intimate. Julia de Jouy’s voice acts as a guide through this duality, blending grit with a haunting vulnerability. In their latest release, "Allein", this interplay comes alive: Berlin’s cold, brutalist landscapes mirror the emotional architecture of memory and longing. It’s not just ...

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AURSJOEN - Strand (Music reviews)
CZARINA - Empire (Music reviews)
HER OWN WORLD - The Queen (Articles)
Alles - NOW (Music reviews)
Agonised Too - Autumn Leaves (Music reviews)

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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

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

This Eternal Decay
Rise & Fall
(CDS download)
2024-10-18

Amulet
Katharsis
(CD Ltd. Digital album )
2024-10-18

Leaether Strip
All Hallow's Eve
(Digital album)
2024-10-17

Freakangel
Death Bloom
(EP Digital (extended version)
2024-10-13

dreDDup
Raw Sound Revolt
(Digital album,[floppy release])
2024-10-04

Inertia
Estranged Icon
(CD Ltd.,Digital album)
2024-10-04

Black Angel
Elektra
(CD Digital album)
2024-10-04

Ultra Sunn
Stories
(Digital Track)
2024-10-04

Jesus On Extasy
Days Gone By
(CDS download)
2024-09-27

Amulet
Erase Me
(CDS download)

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