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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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Propaganda – “Propaganda”

Forty years after their groundbreaking debut, Propaganda returns with "Propaganda", an album that both echoes the band’s pioneering past and charts bold new territory. This self-titled release is a striking synthesis of their dark, art-synth roots, crafted by founding members Ralf Dörper and Michael Mertens. The album draws on the drama and intensity that characterized their early work while embracing fresh, contemporary sounds. Conceived and recorded in their native Düsseldorf, ...

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Abu Nein – Dark Faith

Swedish darkwave/post-punk act Abu Nein returns with "Dark Faith", a haunting piece of art that envelops listeners in delicate, yet profound soundscapes. A follow-up to "Secular Psalms" and "II", "Dark Faith" elevates their signature style to new heights, combining ethereal beauty with an unsettling depth. Each track on the album weaves silver sonic threads, fragile yet entrancing, crafting an atmosphere that hypnotizes and pacifies in equal measure. Produced by the ...

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Amnistia – The Nature Of Man

Amnistia’s latest release, "The Nature of Man", is a bold and introspective journey through the complexities of human existence, expertly woven into the fabric of Electronic Body Music (EBM). The Leipzig-based duo, known for their innovative fusion of Bodywave and Dark Electro, has crafted an album that is both sonically intense and thematically profound. Each track delves into the darker facets of humanity, from existential dread to societal critique, all ...

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KITE - VII (Music reviews)
Bill Leeb - Terror Forms (Feat. ACTORS) (Music reviews)
dISHARMONY – Pendulum (Music reviews)
Haujobb- In the Headlights (Music reviews)
Agonised Too - Summer Suffering (Music reviews)

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KITE (SWE) + HENRIC DE LA COUR (SWE) + BOKKA (PL) - Praha

Duff McKagan - "LIGHTHOUSE '24 TOUR (Events)
E-Only Festival – 15-16.03.2024 (Events)
ELEKTROANSCHLAG 2024. (Events)
SWANS Special Guest: Maria W Horn - Wrocław, Zaklęte Rewiry (Events)
XIX. Prague Gothic Treffen (Events)

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Recent publishing

2024-10-20

Corpus Delicti
From Dust To Light
(CD, Digital album,2xVinyl Ltd.)
2024-09-06

Ultra Sunn
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(CD, Digital album)
2024-09-06

Ad:Key
0609
(2CD, Digital album)
2024-06-25

FabrikC
Tesseract
(CD)
2024-06-19

Blutengel
Der Sturm
(CDS)
2024-06-07

Clan of Xymox
Exodus
(CD)
2024-05-31

Leaether Strip
Æppreciation VII
(CD)
2024-05-24

Lovelorn Dolls
Deadtime Stories
(CD)
2024-05-17

Combichrist
Planet Doom
(CDS)
2024-05-17

Combichrist
Cmbcrst
(2CD)
2024-04-26

Diary Of Dreams
Diary Of Dreams – Under A Timeless Spell
(CD)
2024-04-19

Ultra Sunn
US
(CD)
2024-03-28

Project Pitchfork
Elysium
(CD)
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Combichrist
Violence Solves Everything Part II (The End Of A Dream)
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