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ARCTIS - Arctis

Finnish modern metal force ARCTIS will release their eponymous debut album, Arctis, on November 1, 2024 via Napalm Records! With ferocious talent and a groundbreaking sound, ARCTIS draws inspiration from the mythical winters and mystical summers of the North, navigating ...

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The Search - Indulgence

The Swedish new wave band The Search is back with their latest album "Indulgence". Fronted by singer, guitarist, and lead vocalist Razmig Tekeyan, the band has been active for years now offering a melancholic sound.

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Intertia - Estranged Icon

Inertia are back with a brand-new album, "Estranged Icon". Fronted by Reza Udhin (Killing Joke / Black Volition / The Devout), Inertia‘s new album offers singles like "New Format" with Seiben’s Matt Howden on violins along with "Scowl" including guitar work from Steve White of KMFDM and PIG.

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Cathedral In Flames - Count to Nine (News)
Jesus On Extasy new single - Days Gone By (News)
C-Lekktor - 2.0 (News)
Virgin Vampires - Virgin Vampires (News)
The Last Hour releases free download - It Is the Hour (News)

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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

The debut EP "Strand" from AURSJOEN, set for release on November 15, 2024, via Stratis Capta Records, is a stunning blend of ethereal soundscapes and haunting vocals that dive deep into emotional complexity. Fronted by the enigmatic Ria Aursjoen, known for her work with Octavian Winters, this project showcases her ability to channel her synesthesia—a rare neurodiverse condition where sounds are perceived as colors and textures—into music that feels as ...

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CZARINA - Empire

Czarina’s mesmerizing vocals struck me even before our interview at Castle Party. Her voice, an entrancing mix of song, prayer, and spell, reveals the powerful beauty the human voice can achieve. "Empire"—set for release on November 1, 2024, by darkTunes Music Group—brings together darkwave, ethereal synthpop, and progressive rock in a seamless fusion, exploring rebirth, transformation, and cosmic themes. The album’s technical brilliance is matched by its emotional depth, as ...

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HER OWN WORLD - The Queen (Articles)
Alles - NOW (Music reviews)
Agonised Too - Autumn Leaves (Music reviews)
Aesthetic Perfection - Self Inflicted (Music reviews)
NECRØ - Our Exile (Music reviews)

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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

As the countdown begins for Amphi Festival 2025, taking place on July 19th & 20th at Cologne's iconic Tanzbrunnen, excitement is building around an eclectic line-up that mixes legendary acts with fresh faces. Headliners include Camouflage, bringing their timeless hits ...

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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)
Duff McKagan - "LIGHTHOUSE '24 TOUR (Events)

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Recent publishing

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

Orange Sector
Unhappiness
(CDS download)
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

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

Orange Sector
Tanzfabrik
(EP Digital album Ltd.)
2024-09-22

The Last Hour
It Is the Hour (Part 2)
(CD Digital album)
2024-09-22

The Last Hour
It Is the Hour (Part 1)
(CD Digital album)
2024-09-20

Haujobb
The Machine in the Ghost
(CD)

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