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Magic Wands - Switch

Magic Wands is a US dark pop outfit originally formed in Nashville by guitarists & vocalists Chris and Dexy Valentine, but now based in Los Angeles where they have been joined by drummer Pablo Amador.

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ANGER 奰 - The End is Nigh

The new song by ANGER 奰, 'The End is, is about the decline of free-thinking. As the sole member, B.W., points out:

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Weird Wolves new single - The Construct

Starting out as an acoustic band in 2018, Gore and Colantonio have evolved into the Electro-Goth band. Their first single, "Ghost Voices - Weird West (Official Game Soundtrack)" was released in December, 2019

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Hatif releases new single - Long Yea (News)
VNV Nation - Electric Sun (News)
Industrial/Rock Band 51 PEG Breaks 14 Year Silence with AVOID (News)
The "Moon Song of 2020" (News)
New London After Midnight album Odebrane (News)

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Health - Rat Wars

At that moment after work, when I finally have time to disconnect from my duties, and luckily, I don't have to do anything anymore, I put on my headphones and drift off. It's time for the new Health album, 'Rat Wars,' which was released on December 7, 2023, by Loma Vista Recordings. I know HEALTH as a total musical and stage storm, with basses that devastate all the senses ...

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Mildreda- "Blue-Devilled"

"Hell is other people." This quote from Sartre could serve as the leitmotif for Mildreda's recently released album. Jan Wolf consistently treads the path of ambitious dark electro, and in this latest album, he attains a new level, presenting an original blend of dark sounds and various shades. With many years in the scene, experiencing both highs and lows, Wolf has now reached an artistic pinnacle that demands attention. ...

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Bedless Bones - Mire of Mercury

The long-awaited latest album by Kadri Sammel's project is finally here. With "Mire of Mercury," Bedless Bones ascends to new heights of artistic craftsmanship. This music has consistently been unconventional, hypnotic, and profound, and the latest album only reaffirms Kadri's incredible talent and artistic sensibility. The album opens with the beautiful track "Dead Woman," a captivating blend of multi-layered, intricate passages and Kadri's enchanting voice, which is nearly impossible ...

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Mildreda - Prophecies (Music reviews)
Interview with Tobias Preisig (Articles)
NCN 16 - Nocturnal Culture Night Festival (Live reports)
Dyskusja o współczesnej scenie muzycznej - część 3 (Interviews)
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Eonly Festival 13

The 13th edition of E-Only Festival will take place on March 15-16, 2024. Concerts are planned at the Altes Stadbad in Leipzig. Confirmed bands: 15/03/2024 Warm Up Party – Amnistia, Liebknecht, Blac Kolor + DJ`s 16/03/2024 Festival – Sono, Fixmer/McCarthy. ...

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NCN 16 - Nocturnal Culture Night Festival

Get ready for a mesmerizing journey into the heart of creativity and culture at the 16th Nocturnal Culture Night Festival! Date: 01-03.09.2023 Location: Kulturpark Deutzen Prepare to immerse yourself in a night of enchantment as the 16th Nocturnal Culture Night Festival ...

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Amphi Festival 2023 line up is now complete

The 17th edition of Amphi Festival will take place on 29th-30th of July in Tanzbrunnen, Cologne The line up is now complete: OMD * DEINE LAKAIEN * FRONT 242 * COVENANT * LORD OF THE LOST * COMBICHRIST (Oldschool Set) * ...

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OMD HEADLINING THE AMPHI FESTIVAL 2023 + COVENANT, QNTAL & OBERER TOTPUNKT CONFIRMED! (Events)
The Soft Moon tour in Poland about to start! (Events)
Gojira + Alien Weaponry + Employed To Serve / 26.07.2022 / Wrocław A2 (Events)
BOY HARSHER + Hide | 31.05.22 | Hype Park, Cracow (Events)
XVII PRAGUE GOTHIC TREFFEN - complete lineup (Events)

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Recent publishing

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)
2023-01-27

Die Krupps
Entering The Arena
(CD, Mini-Album, Limited Editio)
2023-01-27

Mono Inc.
Ravenblack
(CD, Deluxe Edition)
2023-01-26

Angelspit
The Greatest Trick
(MP3, Single)
2023-01-20

Laibach
Love Is Still Alive
(EP)
2023-01-19

Empusae
SHäk
(File, FLAC, Single)
2020-11-13

STILLNOX
ATEN
(CDr, Album, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, W)

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