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Whispers in the Shadow - Rapture

Whispers in the Shadow - Rapture
Celebrated Gothic Rock / Dark Wave visionaries Whispers in the Shadow return with their 12th studio album: RAPTURE. A haunting journey through the intertwined forces of religion, love, death, and spiritual reckoning.

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Half Moon - Drowning in the Fountain of Beauty

Half Moon - Drowning in the Fountain of Beauty
Half Moon is the new band by Gianfranco Righetti (drums, percussions, backing vocals) and Josef Serafini (voice, guitar), both known from the bands Dead Inside and Thanatos (the Italian act, not the American one…), active in the scene with various ...

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Glaring - Paralyzed/Schweben (remastered)

Glaring - Paralyzed/Schweben (remastered)


The musical output of Anna Nin alias GLARING remains high and so far the demands of fans have always been satisfied. With "Paralyzed/Schweben", two digital EPs from 2022 are now being released on vinyl and CD for the first time ...

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David Thrussell & Flint Glass - Nyarlathotep and Other Tales of Cosmic Dread by H. P. Lovecraft

David Thrussell & Flint Glass - Nyarlathotep and Other Tales of Cosmic Dread by H. P. Lovecraft
I’ve never counted myself among Lovecraft’s dedicated readers. I know his place in the canon, of course, one can hardly escape him if you orbit the fringes of weird fiction,  but the plots themselves never held my fascination. Not quite my aesthetic, and certainly not my chosen realm of interest. What does hold my attention, though, are good audiobooks - and even more so, when they are framed by the ...

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Wave Gotik Treffen 2025

Wave Gotik Treffen 2025
Friday and Saturday I spent partly at Agra, partly at Moritzbastei - two very different worlds, each offering something essential. The weather wasn’t exactly cooperating; skies brooding, rain sometimes whispering, sometimes shouting. But none of it mattered. The atmosphere was nothing short of electrifying. I had the chance not only to see some truly unforgettable performances but also to witness absolutely stunning crowds - people strolling through the streets of ...

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WGT EBM Warm-Up 2025

WGT EBM Warm-Up 2025
After a years-long break, my return to Wave-Gotik-Treffen began not with a gentle re-entry, but with a full-throttle immersion. This year, it all started on Thursday - earlier than ever- at the legendary WGT EBM Warm-Up. Hosted in the Felsenkeller, with its dual-stage layout and raw energy, the evening cracked the festival open with force, intellect, and a deeply satisfying dose of sonic chaos. Like riding a bike, returning to ...

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Exhibition: “Thou Art Darkest” at Castle Party 2025

Exhibition: “Thou Art Darkest” at Castle Party 2025
Castle Party 2025 once again proves that a gothic festival can be a celebration of visual art as well. Inside the historic walls of the former Evangelical church in Bolków - now the Ars et Historia Gallery - visitors will ...

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SABATON IN KRAKOW WITH THE LEGENDARY ORCHESTRA

SABATON IN KRAKOW WITH THE LEGENDARY ORCHESTRA
22 November 2025 Kraków, TAURON Arena Kraków, ul. Lema 7 Sabaton is one of the most beloved Swedish bands in Poland. Their soaring power/heavy metal, always infused with historical themes, continues to win hearts worldwide. This time, they return ...

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ULTIMA RATIO FEST 2024 RETURNS TO POLAND

ULTIMA RATIO FEST 2024 RETURNS TO POLAND
Dark Tranquillity, Soen, Equilibrium and Iotunn on one stage in Wrocław. The Ultima Ratio Fest tour cycle returns to Poland with an exceptional lineup. At A2 in Wrocław you will see: Dark Tranquillity – Swedish pioneers of melodic death metal, ...

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