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Chris Harms - 1980

CHRIS HARMS not only stands out as a musical chameleon with his band LORD OF THE LOST, but also with his very first solo album, 1980. The album, which is strongly reminiscent of synth-pop, will be released on January 31, ...

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Balance Breach - Save Our Souls

Save Our Souls, the highly anticipated third studio album from Finnish metalcore powerhouse Balance Breach, is a testament to resilience, creativity, and passion.

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Noemi Aurora - Kintsugi (Disaster Version)

The Italian singer-songwriter and music producer, renowned for her nearly two-decade journey with the magnetic duo HELALYN FLOWERS, has established herself as a standout voice in the Electro/Industrial and Alternative Metal realms. Her versatile and distinctive style has earned her ...

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Misfortunes - Voices Never Heard (News)
The Names - Encore! (News)
Blutengel - Dämonen: Sturm (News)
Corlyx - Purple Pain (News)
End Of Green - Twinfinty (News)

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E-Only Festival No. 14

E-Only Festival No. 14 – A Celebration of Dark Sounds and Electrifying Energy I attended the festival for the first time last year and was absolutely delighted—this year did not disappoint either. With a stellar lineup, an enthusiastic audience, and a fantastic venue, E-Only Festival No. 14 once again proved to be a highlight for dark electronic music lovers. Even as spring begins to paint the world in vibrant colors, ...

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Heimstatt Yipotash – Belt to Blender

The moment Belt to Blender begins, a single, visceral image crashes into my mind—Munch’s The Scream, frozen in an electrified howl of distortion and mechanical fury. This is not just music; it is an industrial assault, a jagged soundscape where raw aggression collides with brutalist architecture, each note a sharp-edged structure cutting into the subconscious. The album doesn’t offer an easy entry—it rips through the senses like barbed wire laced ...

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NNHMN - Opera of Lust & The Art of Sorrow I

Whenever I think of NNHMN, hypnotic is the word that first comes to mind. But it is not a gentle, lulling hypnosis—it is one that burns, pulses, and electrifies. Their music is fire, an energy so visceral it feels like a physical force. It is mesmerizing yet untouchable, ephemeral yet deeply rooted in high-class electronic craftsmanship. It holds you in its grip, commanding both body and mind in equal measure. ...

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Bedless Bones - Jouissance (Music reviews)
Goth'n'Burg - IRA NOTICS & Dark Process (Live reports)
HOYM Industry FEST – Where Industrial Heritage Meets Sound (Interviews)
Propaganda - Distant (Music reviews)
Oszylayter – Panic Attack (Music reviews)

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14th E-Only Festival – Leipzig’s Must-Attend Event

Mark your calendars for March 14th and 15th, 2025, as the iconic E-Only Festival returns for its 14th edition! Taking place at the stunning Altes Stadtbad in Leipzig, this festival promises an unforgettable weekend of top-notch electronic music, unique performances, ...

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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 (Events)
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)

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Recent publishing

2025-02-28

Blutengel
Demons: Storm
(Digipack 2CD)
2025-02-21

Encephalon
Automaton All Along
(CD, Digital album)
2025-02-14

Corlyx
Purple Pain
(2CD, Digital album,Ltd.Purple )
2025-02-07

Front Line Assembly
Mechviruses
(Pink Vinyl Ltd., Digital album)
2025-01-24

End Of Green
Twinfinity
(2CD)
2025-01-03

Cardinal Noire
Just One Fix / Inquisition
(CDS Digital album)
2024-12-21

Empusae
Umbrosyne
(CD,album)
2024-12-06

Clan of Xymox
Blood of Christ
(EP Digital album)
2024-12-06

Shiv-r
Arise New Flesh / Flesh and Steel
(CDS Digital album)
2024-12-06

Cardinal Noire
Vitriol
(CD, Digital album)
2024-11-29

Eisbrecher
Everything Is Wunderbar
(CDS, Digital album)
2024-11-29

Ulver
Liminal Animals
(CD, LP, Digital album)
2024-11-29

Orange Sector
Feuer & Flamme
(CD)
2024-11-22

Dead Lights
The Algorithm
(Digital album)

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