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Encephalon - Automaton All Along

Encephalon - Automaton All Along
Encephalon’s Automaton All Along, set for release in February 2025, delves into an intricate narrative of artificial life and existential despair, wrapped in the band’s signature fusion of industrial, darkwave, and electro sounds.

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Neurasthenic - Life of Pain

Neurasthenic - Life of Pain
Life of Pain is Neurasthenic’s first full-length album, offering a dark and immersive exploration of human suffering and existential dread. The album’s sound is deeply influenced by seminal post-punk and coldwave acts such as The Sound, The Chameleons, Joy Division, ...

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Skelesys - Fading Echoes

Skelesys - Fading Echoes
Debut album of darkwave artist Skelesys. Across nine evocative tracks, "Fading Echoes" navigates the tension between nostalgia and self-discovery, weaving together a moody blend of synth-pop, post-punk, and goth influences. The result is an atmospheric exploration of memory, heartache, and ...

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Emmon - Machines (Terence Fixmer Remix)

Emmon - Machines (Terence Fixmer Remix)
Looks like Christmas came early this yeaer. Sweden’s electro powerhouse, EMMON, is set to end 2024 on a high note with an exciting new release, "Machines (Terence Remix)," coming out on December 20th via the iconic Gigolo Records. This collaboration marks a thrilling meeting of minds between two titans of electronic music—EMMON and French techno pioneer Terence Fixmer—who first connected backstage at the Eonly Festival in Leipzig earlier this year. Both ...

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Pyrroline - Remix Collection

Pyrroline - Remix Collection
For fans of dark electro and EBM, Remix Collection by PYRROLINE is nothing short of an auditory treasure. Compiling remixes spanning 20 years, this album showcases PYRROLINE's unmistakable ability to breathe new life into tracks across the electronic spectrum. From the first beat, it becomes clear that this isn’t just a collection of remixes—it’s a masterclass in reimagining and elevating music, emphasizing the transformative power of remix culture. Each track ...

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SIERRA – My Poison

SIERRA – My Poison
SIERRA, the Parisian electronic producer who masterfully blends EBM and Darkwave, returns with "My Poison", a track that feels like a venomous elixir dripping into the listener’s bloodstream. Dark, hypnotic, and inescapable, her work is the sonic embodiment of a femme fatale—deadly and intoxicating in equal measure. Her voice, sweet as poisoned honey, weaves seamlessly into pounding synths and relentless beats, creating a soundscape that is both alluring and unyielding. ...

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DIARY OF DREAMS LIVE 2025

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

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

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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