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C-Lekktor - 2.0

C-Lekktor, a leading name in the dark elektro scene alongside Hocico, Rabia Sorda, and Amduscia, celebrates its 20 years anniversary. Markko B. has now released a special "2.0" double-CD deluxe digipak on Alfa Matrix.

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Virgin Vampires - Virgin Vampires

Born in 2023 from the minds behind Pink Panther Project, Virgin Vampires is the first music collaboration between Ether, Alex and Uela. initial collaborations between the trio yielded promising results.

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The Last Hour releases free download - It Is the Hour

Italian darkwave composer Roberto Del Vecchio, the mind behind The Last Hour, has released his latest collection, "It Is the Hour." This project is a curated mix of remastered past works alongside new versions of older songs, offering a fresh interpretation of the ...

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Aesthetic Perfection - Self Inflicted

Aesthetic Perfection's new track, "Self-Inflicted", is a haunting and visceral dive into the darker aspects of self-destruction and personal torment. Daniel Graves has long been known for his ability to merge harsh industrial soundscapes with deeply introspective lyrics, and this song is no exception. The video adds a layer of visual metaphor, showing Graves bound and blindfolded in a claustrophobic room, a single hanging bulb casting shadows. The imagery evokes ...

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NECRØ - Our Exile

NECRØ's latest release, "Our Exile", offers a dynamic juxtaposition between its energetic, danceable rhythms and the profound, introspective themes it explores lyrically. From the very first beat, the track pulses with a vibrant energy that’s undeniably catchy—perfect for the dancefloor—but its underlying message is anything but light. The duality between the upbeat sound and the heavy existential subject matter makes for an interesting contrast. Lyrically, the song is a meditation ...

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Hørd - Spiders

Hørd, the sonic project of French videographer, singer, and electronic alchemist Sébastien Carl, pulls you into a universe that feels part movie, part fever dream. His background in visual arts seeps into his music, crafting soundscapes that are as immersive as they are haunting. With layers of icy synths, ghostly echoes, and a gritty urban vibe, Carl flirts with gothic/darkwave aesthetics while weaving in post-punk, EBM, shoegaze, and techno influences—creating ...

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Pharmakon- Maggot Mass (Music reviews)
TO AVOID - All Gods Are Gone (Music reviews)
POTOCHKINE - BI (Music reviews)
BOKKA, Henric de la Cour, Kite - Prague 2024 (Live reports)
Rue Oberkampf - Soror Aeterna (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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Lolita Terrorist Sounds / Kiddy City European Tour

Berlin’s avant-garde industrial band Lolita Terrorist Sounds has unveiled a new collaborative art-video with Berlin Wall artist Kiddy Citny. The collaboration, an art-video for the track "Living-in-glory", merges Citny’s live painting performance with the experimental sound of the band.

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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)
E-Only Festival – 15-16.03.2024 (Events)

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Recent publishing

2024-10-20

Corpus Delicti
From Dust To Light
(CD, Digital album,2xVinyl Ltd.)
2024-09-20

Haujobb
The Machine in the Ghost
(CD)
2024-09-16

Leaether Strip
Broken Stairs
(CDS download)
2024-09-13

Aesthetic Perfection
Bad Vibes
(Digital Track)
2024-09-06

C-Lekktor
2.0.
(2CD Deluxe, Digital album)
2024-09-06

Ultra Sunn
Keep Your Eyes Peeled: The 3 EPs
(CD, Digital album)
2024-09-06

Ad:Key
0609
(2CD, Digital album)
2024-08-30

IAMX
Fault Lines²
(CD, Digital album)
2024-08-30

Freakangel
Serenity To The Stars, Beauty To The Broken
(CD 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)

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