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DARK FORCE FEST 2026 UNVEILS DAILY LINEUP — THREE NIGHTS, THREE LEGENDS

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America’s largest goth-industrial festival returns May 1–3, 2026, transforming the Sheraton Parsippany “Castle” into a full-spectrum celebration of dark alternative culture.

Dark Force Fest has officially revealed its daily lineup for 2026, and the schedule reads like a living timeline of goth and industrial history—past, present, and future colliding across three immersive nights in Parsippany, New Jersey.

💀 Nightly Headliners: Icons After Dark
Each evening is anchored by a genre-defining act, delivering a distinct chapter of the dark underground:

  • Friday Night: Combichrist return in full-band formation. A longtime U.S. fan favorite, their high-voltage assault sets an explosive tone for the weekend.
  • Saturday Night: Front Line Assembly take command. Revered as godfathers of industrial music, their legacy and unmistakable sonic architecture make this a must-see moment.
  • Sunday Night: London After Midnight close the festival with an iconic, long-awaited performance—an enduring force on dark dance floors for decades.

💀 Thursday Pre-Party: The Ritual Begins Early
The descent starts Thursday night at QXT’s Night Club with an intimate pre-party featuring Ego Likeness—a perfect warm-up before the castle gates open.

💀 A Full-Scale Dark Culture Convergence
Dark Force Fest 2026 delivers 36 bands across two stages over three days, surrounded by 100+ vendors, sideshow performances, DJ-driven club nights, a pool party, panels, and immersive activities celebrating goth and industrial culture in all its forms.

💀 New for 2026: Expanded Outdoor Experience
This year introduces a brand-new outdoor tent area, adding more performers, food trucks, expanded vendor offerings, and a dedicated biergarten, amplifying the festival’s already massive atmosphere.

💀 Tickets Are Moving Fast
Dark Force Fest sold out in record time last year—and demand for 2026 is expected to exceed it. If you’re planning to attend, hesitation is not your friend.

📍 Event Details
Dark Force Fest 2026
May 1–3, 2026
Sheraton Parsippany Hotel (“The Castle”)
Parsippany, New Jersey

🎟️ Tickets: Dark Force Fest 2026 Tickets

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Dark Force Fest 2026 Announces Electrifying Lineup and Immersive Experience


Dark Force Fest, the ultimate gathering for fans of industrial, gothic, darkwave, EBM, and electronic music, is set to make its highly anticipated return in 2026. Taking place from May 1st to May 3rd at the Sheraton in Parsippany, New Jersey, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience with an array of genre-defining artists, iconic performances, and an unparalleled atmosphere of music, art, and community.

Presented by VampireFreaks, the 2026 edition of Dark Force Fest brings together a diverse collection of acts, both well-established and emerging, from the world of dark, industrial, and electronic music. With performances spanning three nights, fans can expect a wide variety of genres, from aggressive industrial to melodic darkwave and everything in between. The festival has confirmed a total of 35 bands performing over three days, plus two bands on the Thursday night pre-party.

Confirmed Lineup Spotlight

  • London After Midnight – A rare performance from this influential dark wave / post-punk band from the early 90s, known for their goth-club hits and headlining major festivals worldwide.
  • Combichrist – One of the most popular bands in the electro-industrial “aggrotech” movement, recognized for dominating dance floors with aggressive bangers and successful tours with Rammstein, including a performance at Madison Square Garden.
  • Front Line Assembly – A Canadian electro-industrial band formed by Bill Leeb in 1986 after leaving Skinny Puppy. They are highly revered as one of the pioneers and godfathers of the industrial music scene.
  • Das Ich – A German dark wave/gothic-industrial band formed in 1989 and one of the prominent founders of “Neue Deutsche Todeskunst” (New German Death Art).
  • Leaether Strip – The solo project of legendary Danish electronic industrial artist Claus Larsen, formed in 1989. Leaether Strip quickly built a reputation as one of the most exciting emerging industrial acts in the early ’90s.
  • LaPlegua – A new industrial supergroup featuring legendary Norwegian artist Andy LaPlegua and bandmates. They will be playing favorite songs from his career, including Icon of Coil, Combichrist, Panzer AG, and Scandy, plus original material.
  • Ultra Sunn – The Brussels dark wave duo making waves across the world. Their chart-topping hit “Keep Your Eyes Peeled” quickly amassed over 34 million Spotify plays, and they’ve been touring the world ever since.
  • PIG – The British industrial group founded by Raymond Watts, featuring En Esch, both original members and songwriters of KMFDM.
  • Rabbit Junk – Formed in 2004, this American digital hardcore act pulls from multiple electronic and guitar-driven genres to deliver a punk & metal-fueled reconstruction of the goth-industrial sound.
  • Priest – An electronic-industrial act from Sweden, containing ex-members from Ghost. With millions of streams, praised global tours, and critically acclaimed releases, they have successfully generated an ever-growing fanbase worldwide.

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🎧🎶 Front Line Assembly Announces “Machine Vision” by Bill Leeb! 🎧

Front Line Assembly has just announced “Machine Vision,” the new solo project from mastermind Bill Leeb! Dive into this exciting new release from the iconic electronic music pioneer.

Check It Out HERE

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🎧🎶 Slighter Releases New Single “Stories To Tell” featuring Craig Joseph Huxtable! 🎧

Slighter has just dropped “Stories To Tell,” a new track featuring Craig Joseph Huxtable (Landscape Body Machine, Ohmelectronic, Front Line Assembly). This is the final single before Slighter’s forthcoming album, In Ruins, arrives!

“Stories To Tell” is both catchy and hypnotic, driven by Craig’s brooding and angelic vocals. It also includes a 12″ Club Mix style ‘B-side’ perfect for DJs!

Listen to “Stories To Tell” Now:

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Add to your Spotify playlists! (Please note: A direct Spotify link for this specific single was not provided, but you can search for “Slighter Stories To Tell” on Spotify.)

Choose to listen on your favorite streaming platform! (Please note: A direct universal streaming link was not provided, but you can typically find it via the artist’s official channels.)

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🎧 AESTHETISCHE – “Selling Fear” EP: Brazil’s EBM Titans Unleash a Wake-Up Call for a World on the Brink! 🎧 – 💀

From the vibrant heart of Brazil emerges AESTHETISCHE, the formidable EBM duo led by Gui Pires and Fab Viscardi, delivering a powerful sonic statement for 2025: the “Selling Fear” EP. In a reality increasingly fractured by the weight of misinformation, manipulative media, and escalating socio-political tensions, this new EP strikes with the urgency of a pounding alarm – a defiant and vital soundtrack for an era teetering on the edge.

With “Selling Fear,” AESTHETISCHE channels their signature fusion of precise electronic craftsmanship and raw, gritty intensity into six fiercely sharp tracks. These sonic creations artfully straddle the line between potent protest anthems and irresistible dance floor weapons. Drawing inspiration from the iconic legacies of FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY and the “Tyranny For You”-era FRONT 242, the duo seamlessly blends abrasive industrial textures with compelling melodic EBM grooves – a potent combination of visceral energy and intellectual depth.

From the aggressive rhythmic onslaught of the title track itself to its intriguing reinterpretations, “Selling Fear” provides multiple angles on a central, undeniable truth: resistance is not optional, and silence equates to complicity. The EP also features a fresh and impactful 2025 rework of “Everything Ends,” transforming last year’s original into a hard-hitting, club-ready anthem.

This is more than just an EP; “Selling Fear” is a sonic manifesto. AESTHETISCHE issues a rallying cry to all sonic dissidents: confront the overwhelming noise, decipher the pervasive lies, and transmute fear into the very fuel for change.

Let the machines articulate the message – and let the unvarnished truth resonate.

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🎧 STAHLGEIST’s “Justice”: A Crash Course in EBM Mayhem (Out June 13th, 2025 – Detention Recommended!) 🎧 – 💀

Hailing from the heart of Hungary and wielding powerful rhythms comes STAHLGEIST, the nation’s prime purveyors of Electronic Body Music. Their latest decree, “Justice,” isn’t just an album; it’s a 13-track sonic sentencing that proves their recent “Silence” EP was merely a polite cough before a full-throated roar. The masterminds behind this auditory arraignment are István Gazdag (also known for FIRST AID 4 SOULS and FIRST AID TECH) and the vocal prosecutor Tamás Bank (of WORKER MUNKAS and INTERZONE INC.). Together, they’ve crafted their most rigorously engineered and brutally effective record to date – a dance floor demolition expertly produced and as shadowy as an oil slick in a moonless night.

Prepare for a journey that begins with the wailing sirens of the opening track, “Justice,” navigates the darkly melodic highways of “Bad Galaxy,” slams you with the percussive force of the club hit “Boots On The Ground,” and finally leaves you in the stark quietude of “Silence.” This album cleverly synthesizes the militant drive of vintage NITZER EBB, the catchy synth lines of AND ONE, the sonic venom of LEAETHER STRIP, and the precise impact of FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY, all while retaining STAHLGEIST’s distinct Central European edge. Gazdag’s production achieves a crystalline clarity within a darkly textured soundscape, while Bank’s vocals deliver biting accusations against societal ills, urban decay, and even divine comeuppance.

Forged over three years, “Justice” stands as STAHLGEIST’s artistic creed: no backing down, no leniency, just pure power channeled through compelling beats. If your musical tastes align with the classic sounds of FRONT 242 (circa 1985), the relentless intensity of :WUMPSCUT:, the early melodicism of AND ONE, or the stark aggression of NITZER EBB, then prepare to have your speakers thoroughly interrogated.

The final verdict? Unquestionably guilty of inciting total dance floor pandemonium. Initiate playback and feel the sonic gavel fall!

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🧠 Front Line Assembly Unleashes “Neuromotive” (Stacks Remix by Rhys Fulber) 💀

The machine has reawakened. Front Line Assembly has just announced “Neuromotive (Stacks Remix)”—a reimagined version of Bill Leeb’s cerebral cyber-industrial cut, retooled by none other than long-time sonic co-conspirator Rhys Fulber.

This remix reprograms the circuitry of the original, trading steady pulses for twisted glitchscapes, synthetic grime, and futuristic paranoia. Fulber’s touch is both clinical and chaotic—a perfect upgrade for those wired into FLA’s legacy of dystopian electronics.

Think: analog nerves twitching in binary spasms.

🧬 Stream “Neuromotive (Stacks Remix)” now

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Artoffact Records Releases Molotov (Remix) Featuring s:cage, Famine, and Lys Morke by Front Line Assembly

Artoffact Records proudly presents the latest offering from Front Line Assembly, Molotov (Remix). This electrifying reimagining of the original track features an incredible collaboration with s:cage, Famine, and Lys Morke, delivering a powerful sonic experience that honors the legacy of FLA while pushing boundaries with fresh creative energy.

About the Remix

Opportunities to remix a legendary act like Front Line Assembly are rare, and this project was approached with careful consideration. The goal: to honor and respect FLA’s influential, progressive sound while showcasing the unique talents of each artist involved. The result? Molotov. A remix. A reimagining. A seamless collaboration.

s:cage and Famine, who have been performing shows together since the mid-2000s, teamed up for their first collaboration. Their remix combines the richly textured soundscapes of s:cage with the intricate and complex rhythms of Famine.

Adding to the track’s depth, Lys Morke lends her haunting and ethereal voice, balancing vulnerability with strength. Her contribution creates an emotional intensity that harmonizes with the frantic energy of the music. The result is a stunning remix that redefines the original track, offering a unique sonic exploration that will move listeners and leave a lasting impression.

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