FiXT has just released the captivating and powerful new single “Night Mother” from the enigmatic artist Daedric! Prepare to be drawn into its dark and alluring soundscape.
Artoffact Records has just announced the upcoming EP “FROM ANOTHER ROOM” by the captivating darkwave artist SOFT VEIN! Get ready for a new dose of their signature sound.
Get ready for a sonic assault! Gasoline Invertebrate has just dropped their latest offering, “Rage Magus.” If you’re into the heavier, more experimental side of industrial music, this is definitely something to check out. Expect a blend of intense rhythms, distorted textures, and a generally dark and abrasive soundscape.
Deep Dive into the The Universe of Gasoline Invertebrate
If you’re a fan of industrial music with a leaning towards the experimental and noisy, “Rage Magus” is likely to be right up your alley. Give it a listen and let me know what you think!
Chicago’s electro-rock quartet, Comasoft, have made a triumphant return with their brand new EP, “Gather at the End,” released on April 25th via Moth in a Flame! The EP features five fresh tracks, including the previously released singles “Numbing” and “Firebomb.”
Produced at BLVM3 Studios in Chicago, “Gather at the End” features founding member Tomasz Banach alongside Ramirez, Christopher Lee, and Chris Cambell. This marks Comasoft’s first new music since 2023’s “Finis Temporis” and 2015’s “Let’s go All the Way” EP.
This new EP is particularly significant as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut release on Moth in a Flame Records. Over two decades, the band has released two full-length albums, four EPs, and numerous singles, including their college radio hit “10volt.” While band members have evolved, Comasoft continues to deliver a sound that feels both fresh and reminiscent of iconic bands like The Cure, Placebo, and Gary Numan, all wrapped in an 80s neon aesthetic. Ramirez’s new romantic vocals blend seamlessly with powerful synthesizers and sharp guitars.
Gather at the End Tracklisting:
Fire Bomb
Restless Life
Numbing (Perchance)
Deprive
Trapped in a Vial
For those who came of age in Chicago between Generation X and Millennial, Comasoft was a familiar face in the city’s dark, fog-filled clubs, sharing stages with electro-glam contemporaries and supporting major acts like Madina Lake, Hawthorne Heights, Breathe Carolina, The Presets, and Kill Hannah, as well as dark electronic artists such as IAMX, Apoptygma Berzerk, and Stabbing Westward.
Comasoft made their long-awaited return to the stage this past November, opening for a sold-out hometown show with Stabbing Westward. Riding high on the energy of that performance, Jay Ramirez and Comasoft focused on completing their new EP and booking more shows in 2025. Upcoming dates include a headlining show at Cobra Lounge in Chicago on April 25th and supporting EBM legends Leaether Strip in Columbus, Ohio on July 11th. More dates for 2025 are expected to be announced soon.
COMASOFT LIVE DATES 2025:
4/25/2025 Cobra Lounge, Chicago w/ BA Sisters and DJ Leo
7/11/2025 Black Swan Bar and Grill, Columbus w/Leaether Strip and the Stigmas
FiXT has just dropped the explosive “Hive Mind (Single Edit),” a powerful collaboration between Circle of Dust and Celldweller! Prepare for a sonic fusion of industrial intensity.
Scottish progressive post-metal powerhouse DVNE has just released “Live at The Biscuit Factory,” a full live session now available digitally via Metal Blade Records!
Following the success of their 2024 album “Voidkind” and extensive European touring, DVNE captured the raw energy of their live performances in a unique setting. “With this live session, we wanted to create something intimate and real,” the band explains. “We picked some of our favorite tracks from Voidkind and set things up to reflect our rehearsal atmosphere. It’s a glimpse into how we connect as a band, and it shows how much these songs and playing them together mean to us.”
Watch the full “Live At The Biscuit Factory” session HERE: [Watch Full Release HERE]([Invalid URL removed]) Stream/purchase it HERE: [Stream HERE]([Invalid URL removed])
Check out DVNE’s critically acclaimed album “Voidkind” HERE
Live At The Biscuit Factory Track Listing:
Eleonora
Sarmatae
Abode Of The Perfect Soul
Cobalt Sun Necropolis
DVNE kicked off their month-long European tour last week, and several dates remain! See the list below.
DVNE Live [remaining dates]: 5/06/2025 De Casino – Sint-Niklaas, BE 5/07/2025 Vera – Groningen, NL 5/09/2025 Desertfest Oslo – Oslo, NO 5/10/2025 Bar Brooklyn – Stockholm, SE 5/11/2025 Stairway – Copenhagen, DK 5/13/2025 Cassiopeia – Berlin, DE 5/14/2025 Pod Minoga – Poznań, PL 5/15/2025 VooDoo Club – Warsaw, PL 5/16/2025 Escape Metalcorner – Vienna, AT 5/18/2025 Orto Bar – Ljubljana, SI w/ Allochiria 5/19/2025 Boogaloo Club – Zagreb, HR w/ Allochiria 5/20/2025 CK13 – Novi Sad, RS w/ Allochiria 5/21/2025 Pavé Culture Club – Sofia, BG w/ Allochiria 5/22/2025 Eightball Club – Thessaloniki, GR w/ Allochiria 5/23/2025 Skyland Live Stage – Larissa, GR w/ Allochiria 5/24/2025 Gazarte (Ground Stage) – Athens, GR w/ Allochiria 5/27/2025 Freakout Club – Bologna, IT 5/28/2025 Caves du Manoir – Martigny, CH 5/29/2025 Xtra Music Cafe – Zürich, CH 5/30/2025 Schon Schön – Mainz, DE 5/31/2025 Patronaat – Haarlem, NL 6/01/2025 Oslo Hackney – London, UK 6/12/2025 Rock for People – Hradec Králové, CZ 7/04/2025 Fumega Festival – Betanzos, SP 8/08/2025 Alcatraz Festival – Kortrijk, BE 8/16/2025 ArcTanGent Festival – Bristol, UK
Formed in Edinburgh in 2013, DVNE has gained significant momentum with their mesmerizing sound, particularly since the release of their second album, “Etemen Ænka,” in 2021. Their critically acclaimed third album, “Voidkind,” further solidified their position as a leading force in progressive post-metal.
Projekt Records has just released the remastered version of vidnaObmana’s seminal 1994 work, “The Transcending Quest”! This influential release in tribal ambient and experimental music is now available as a name-your-price download on Projekt’s Bandcamp and will be hitting streaming platforms this Friday.
Originally released as a 3″ CD on the Italian Amplexus label, this 20-minute piece has been meticulously remastered by Dirk Serries in March 2019.
Soundohm describes “THE TRANSCENDING QUEST” as perfectly representing the sound of Vidna Obmana, concentrating all the atmospheres and moods later developed on albums like “THE RIVER OF APPEARANCE” and the collaboration with Steve Roach, “WELL OF SOULS.” They also note it as the beginning of the “wonderful and unforgettable adventure called Amplexus,” deeming it a “must for any Ambient connoisseur!”
Projekt Records has just listed the new CD release from the acclaimed ambient duo Ian Boddy & Erik Wøllo, titled “Transmissions,” for pre-order on Bandcamp! Don’t miss your chance to secure this anticipated release.
Check out the pre-order here: [Link to Ian Boddy & Erik Wøllo: Transmissions (CD) on Bandcamp]
John R. Mirland’s solo project, M73, returns with the new single “Move On,” following up on the “Hermetic” EP. The song explores the theme of looking ahead while risking missing the present moment.
“Move On” continues the guitar-oriented sound of “Hermetic” but with a darker, darkwave influence. It’s the first single from the upcoming third album “All Messed Up And Nowhere To Go,” due later in 2025. The song is inspired by bands like The Sisters of Mercy, The Mission, Clan of Xymox, and Tiamat.
The music video for “Move On” is directed by Greek photographer Anna Tartaglia, who also directed previous M73 videos.
Alethea Leventhal’s solo project, SHIPS IN THE NIGHT, has just unveiled their third full-length album, “Protection Spells,” via Metropolis Records! The digital version is out now (released May 2nd, 2025), with the CD following on May 9th, 2025.
“Protection Spells” is a compelling and potent collection of dark pop anthems, drawing inspiration from trauma, magic, darkness, and ultimately, hope. As the title suggests, these songs are Leventhal’s sonic incantations, crafted to inspire strength, focus, and transformation during challenging times.
The New York City-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer’s signature electronic production beautifully complements her mesmerizing and emotionally charged vocal arrangements. “Protection Spells” promises to transport listeners to enchanting realms, offering solace in a difficult era as they navigate powerful highs and the depths of past sorrow, all within its mystical and emotional embrace.
The album features the previously released singles ‘Some Of Those Dreams’ and ‘Blood Harmony’.
Ships In The Night will be performing ‘Protection Spells’ live at The Black Lodge Ball on May 9th at Fallout RVA in Richmond, Virginia. This special event also celebrates the life and work of David Lynch, with Lynch-inspired DJ sets from Bobby Metronome and Xris Smack. [INFO]([Searching for Black Lodge Ball Info])
PROTECTION SPELLS TRACKLISTING:
Blood Harmony
Some Of Those Dreams
Inside
I Was Your Body
Cold-Blooded
No One Is Coming
Wells Of Pain
A Thousand Lives
Enjoy The Silence
Our Wilderness
Deep Dive into the Universe of SHIPS IN THE NIGHT: 🎧
FiXT, the renowned electronic music label, has just released the latest high-energy track from the talented artist Raizer. “Electric Sun” features the captivating vocals of Thomas Millett, delivering a powerful and vibrant new sound.
Experience the energy of “Electric Sun” now: [Link to Electric Sun]
Acid Bath Records has announced the release of “Resist & Defy,” the latest offering from the enigmatic Dead Angel Ensemble. Fans of dark and experimental sounds can now delve into this new work, available via the label known for its boundary-pushing artists.
Matt hopes you enjoy it! If you do, please spread the word! Word of mouth is everything for DIY artists, so any plays or mentions are greatly appreciated! ❤️
🎂 Simon Carter Celebrates Birthday with Experimental EP “Arrival”! 🚀
Today is Simon Carter’s birthday, and it’s one of those special ones ending in a ‘0’! 🎉 To thank you for all the incredible support you’ve shown Simon Carter and his projects over the years, Simon Carter wanted to share another free (or pay what you want) release. This one’s a bit different and might not be for everyone, but here are the details:
‘This experimental EP aims to capture the emotions of an epic filmesque electronic sci-fi soundscape. With expansive melodies combined with subtle hints of techno and trance throughout, it’s the perfect soundtrack to explore uncharted frontiers.’ 🌌
New Single/Video, “A Dream About Starving To Death,” Streaming Now
From the shadowy crypts of New York comes the malevolent new band, BLOOD VULTURE. Created by Jordan Old (2 Minutes To Late Night), this gothic sludge metal entity lures listeners in with a mesmerizing blend of romanticism, metallic vibes, and brutal reckoning on their debut album, Die Close, which will be released on June 27th via Pure Noise Records.
Today, BLOOD VULTURE reveals the video for their first single, “A Dream About Starving To Death.” Jordan Olds comments on the track:
“’A Dream About Starving To Death’ is a song I wrote about a vampire who realizes he is about to watch the world end. He has lived past the extinction of humanity and lost count of how many days he has been hungry, and he realizes that soon there won’t be an earth anymore. He’s not sure whether it will explode or just rot and crumble, and he’s curious about whether he’ll disintegrate or just float forever in space.
The music video was inspired by the “Freddy coming through the wall” scene from “A Nightmare On Elm Street.” I then built it around a sleep paralysis narrative and had a lot of fun creating a Gullermo Del Toro style Hat Man and a goopy void reminiscent of Aliens and the symbiote from Spiderman alongside one of my main visual collaborators for this project, Kelly Harris. She also built and designed “Montague” the puppet from the “Blood Vault” segment at the beginning of the video. She’s a genius.”
Deep in the heart of a dark, mythical land (New York) in a bygone era (2025), BLOOD VULTURE has awakened ominous, morose tales of mortality, grief, madness and obsession. The self-described “Gothic sludge” project is the brainchild of Jordan Olds (Two Minutes to Late Night.) On his debut LP, DIE CLOSE (Pure Noise), Olds melds the emotive vocal stylings of grunge’s golden era with death metal, goth rock, and doom metal through a vampiric lens. The album tells the story of a reclusive vampire long locked away as he grapples with what it means to live forever in a world of impermanence. Blood Vulture’s songs are deeply personal, filtering real life ruminations through fantastical set pieces as tracks like “A Dream About Starving To Death” and the three-part “Die Close” suite ask: What good is immortality if there’s no one to share it with? What’s the true cost of isolation?
Iconic rock legend MARILYN MANSON has unveiled his rendition of Phil Collins’ renowned track ‘In The Air Tonight’ in anticipation of his 2025 One Assassination Under God Tour. The single, paired with the B-side ‘As Sick As The Secrets Of (Sleep),’ was released as a Maxi Single CD which quickly sold out within four hours. Both tracks are now available for streaming on all platforms.
MARILYN MANSON’s worldwide One Assassination Under God Tour commences in May and will run through November. Tickets are on sale now: https://www.marilynmanson.com/
May 2 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe (SOLD OUT)
May 3 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana (SOLD OUT)
May 4 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore (SOLD OUT)
May 6 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount (SOLD OUT)
May 7 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center (SOLD OUT)
May 9 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
May 10 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues (SOLD OUT)
May 12 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater (SOLD OUT)
May 13 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion
May 15 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues (SOLD OUT)
May 16 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore (SOLD OUT)
May 18 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville
May 20 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle (SOLD OUT)
May 21 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore (SOLD OUT)
May 24 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
May 25 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
July 17 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
July 18 – Cadott, WI – Rock Fest
July 19 – Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration Festival
Aug 7 – Sturgis, SD – Buffalo Chip
Aug 29 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma
Sep 3 – Istanbul, TR – Bonus Parkorman
Sep 18 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life
Sep 20 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre (SOLD OUT)
Sep 22 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
Sep 23 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
Sep 25 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
Sep 27 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel
Sep 30 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues (SOLD OUT)
Oct 1 – San Diego, CA – SOMA
Oct 3 – Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Theater
Oct 5 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
Oct 29 – Brighton, UK – Brighton Centre
Oct 31 – Bournemouth, UK – Windsor Hall
Nov 1 – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena
Nov 2 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena
Nov 4 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo (SOLD OUT)
Nov 7 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley
Nov 9 – Nantes, FR – Zénith
Nov 11 – Paris, FR – Zénith (SOLD OUT)
Nov 13 – Antwerp, BE – Lotto Arena
Nov 14 – Dusseldorf, DE – Mitsubishi Electric Halle
Nov 15 – Prague, CZ – Fortuna Sports Hall
Nov 17 – Berlin, DE – Max-Schmeling-Halle
Nov 19 – Warsaw, PL – Torwar (SOLD OUT)
Nov 20 – Leipzig, DE – Quarterback Immobilien Arena
Nov 22 – Bern, CH – Festhalle Bern
Nov 23 – Grenoble, FR – Le Summum (SOLD OUT)
Nov 25 – Bergamo, IT – Chorus Life Arena (SOLD OUT)
Nov 27 – Barcelona, ES – Palau Olimpic de Badalona
Nov 28 – Madrid, ES – Palacio Vistalegre
Nov 30 – Lisbon, PT – Sagres Campo Pequeno
MARILYN MANSON’s 12th album, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1, is available now from Nuclear Blast Records. Stream and purchase at https://mm.bfan.link/oaug-ch-1.
One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1 Tracklist:
UK dark synth band Massive Ego, fresh off the heels of their February single “(My) Death Song,” have dropped their latest high-octane track, “Hit The Kerb Running,” from their upcoming album. This song is a dark-wave, post-punk infused anthem about facing life’s challenges head-on, even when you stumble, with the confidence to keep running towards victory.
Approaching their 30th anniversary in 2026, Massive Ego is back with new music and performances. They are scheduled to perform at Germany’s M’era Luna festival (August 9-10th, 2025) and Hellsinki Industrial Festival (November 6-8th, 2025).
The song’s message echoes the spirit of 1976 Punk: “too fast to live / we’re too young to die.” It’s about picking yourself up and persevering despite setbacks.
“Hit The Kerb Running” includes two remixes: a harder club mix by Germany’s XTR Human and a vocal-led dark remix by Portuguese duo IAMTHESHADOW.
The music video features fast cuts and edits, reflecting the song’s theme of running towards and away from danger, symbolized by the color red.
Massive Ego continues to break rules, defying genres and trends.
Los Angeles-founded industrial act DAWN OF ASHES, the project of Kristof Bathory since the turn of the millennium, has unleashed their new single, “HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS,” today, April 18th, 2025, via Metropolis Records.
Links to access the single are available for WAV, MP3, streaming platforms, Bandcamp, and the official music video on YouTube:
This new track is a precursor to their forthcoming album, “INFECTING THE SCARS,” set to be released on June 6th, 2025.
Formed with a moniker suggesting ‘the beginning of the end,’ Dawn Of Ashes initially emerged from the industrial and aggrotech scenes, later incorporating blackened metal and extreme industrial elements. For over two decades, Bathory and the band have consistently pushed the boundaries of extreme music.
Relocating to Denmark, the upcoming album “Infecting The Scars” marks a return to Dawn Of Ashes’ aggrotech roots, infused with a heightened level of intensity and maturity. It is described as a rebirth, blending past aggression with a refined modern sound. The lyrics and sound delve into psychological horror, inner turmoil, and the scars left by life’s harsh experiences, moving beyond mere destructive anthems.
Regarding the new single, “Hypertensive Crisis,” Kristof Bathory states it’s a conscious effort to “recapture the nostalgia of our early era while seamlessly blending it with fresh, modern elements. Evolution and maturity – both in sound and lyrics – are crucial to the creative process. Artistic growth has allowed this project to delve deeper, delivering more meaningful lyrics that evoke horror through the lens of psychosis. This song is a perfect example, showcasing a fully realised version of our classic sound, reimagined with a new intensity and depth.”
The move to Denmark also signals an expansion of Dawn Of Ashes’ live presence, with European tour dates in development alongside planned shows in Mexico, promising widespread chaos and horror.
Three titans collide in an industrial-metal supernova—listen now on FiXT!
FiXT has just unleashed a sonic juggernaut with the release of OVERLORD, a crushing new single born from the genre-blending minds of The Browning, SWARM, and THE DEFECT. This high-voltage track delivers the best of all three worlds: electronic aggression, metalcore intensity, and dystopian atmosphere.
With its hard-hitting drops, pummeling riffs, and apocalyptic textures, OVERLORD is an anthem for the digital dark age—perfect for fans of sci-fi soundscapes, mechanical breakdowns, and power-hungry choruses.
🎧 Stream it now across all platforms and get ready to bow before the OVERLORD.
Spanish metalcore unit blends djent, post-core, and progressive fury with a message of awakening.
Awake Consciousness are not your average heavy band. Emerging from Spain’s ever-growing underground metal scene, this progressive metalcore powerhouse fuses djent, groove metal, and post-core into a sound that’s as technically brutal as it is spiritually uplifting. Their mission? To awaken the human soul—one riff at a time.
💿 Their debut album, Into A Quantum Leap, dropped via ON FIRE Records in February 2022, and it’s a full-throttle, soul-shaking declaration of intent.
Formed in 2018 by guitarist Danfred and vocalist Ira Kero, the band evolved quickly into a tight, high-impact force. With Manu Valler on second guitar bringing production chops and technical expertise, and bassist Erik Grajo rounding out the group with sonic weight and visual flair, Awake Consciousness became a vessel for change—musically and thematically.
🧠 The Message Behind the Mayhem
Into A Quantum Leap explores the seismic shift from the Piscean Age to the Aquarian Age, a symbolic leap into a higher vibration of awareness. With lyrics rooted in daily struggles, spiritual introspection, and societal critique, Awake Consciousness aren’t just breaking necks—they’re breaking paradigms.
This album is a social wake-up call, a rallying cry to smash fear, reject apathy, and embrace conscious living. If you’re a fan of Jinjer, Monuments, Meshuggah, or Veil of Maya, Awake Consciousness might just be the next mind-melting discovery on your radar.
🎧 Tracklist:
We, The Outsiders
Neptune
Entropy
Masquerade
Eris
Quit
Evolution Is Fear
In Travel
Kinetic
2050
🕸️ Deep Dive into the Universe of Awake Consciousness
Metal veterans return with crushing riffs, dystopian themes, and a lineup forged for war.
West Virginia metal juggernauts BYZANTINE are back with their long-awaited eighth studio album, Harbingers, dropping June 13th via Metal Blade Records. And to kick things off, the band just unleashed their punishing new single “Floating Chrysanthema”—a futuristic tale of AI domination set to one of the heaviest tracks they’ve ever written.
Produced by Peter Wichers (Soilwork, Nevermore), Harbingers sees BYZANTINE pushing their sonic and lyrical intensity to new heights. Clocking in at 45 minutes across 9 tracks, the album is a bold evolution from one of the most unsung yet relentless forces of the New Wave Of American Heavy Metal.
💬 “After 25 years of riding the struggle bus, we’re ready to show the rock and metal world what we’re truly about,” says frontman Chris “OJ” Ojeda.
“Floating Chrysanthema” hits like a sledgehammer—fueled by Wichers’ sharp production and a post-human narrative where artificial intelligence enslaves humanity. With towering riffs and neck-snapping rhythm, it’s the perfect preview of what’s to come.
🖼️ The album cover, designed by Ashley Hoey, features a powerful portrait of Irene of Athens, the first female ruler of the Byzantine Empire, tying directly into the album’s title—Harbingers, or “ones who usher in great change.”
💣 Harbingers Tracklist:
Consequentia
A Place We Cannot Go
Floating Chrysanthema
The Clockmaker’s Intention
Riddance
Harbinger
The Unobtainable Sleep
Kobayashi Maru
Irene
🔥 A Legacy Reignited
Discovered by Lamb Of God’s Chris Adler, BYZANTINE broke onto the scene with 2004’s The Fundamental Component, setting a benchmark for groove-thrash hybrid aggression. Despite breakups, lineup changes, and label shifts, they’ve remained a cult favorite and metal lifer’s band—releasing genre-defying albums like To Release Is To Resolve and 2017’s The Cicada Tree.
Now, armed with a five-piece lineup (for the first time ever) that includes Tony Rohrbough’s return on guitar, BYZANTINE are ready to dominate. With Harbingers, they aren’t just making a statement—they’re making history.
💬 “If you’ve slept on BYZANTINE for the past 25 years,” Ojeda warns, “Harbingers will awaken you.”
A twin blast of vintage swagger and cosmic chaos—now streaming everywhere!
Swedish rock torchbearers GRAVEYARD have joined forces with their longtime psych-rock comrades GOAT to release a mind-expanding collaborative 7″ single for Record Store Day—and the second track, “Ship of Fools,” has officially hit the digital realm.
This double A-side release—featuring the previously premiered “Light As A Feather”—is a smoky blend of GRAVEYARD’s soul-drenched rock and GOAT’s psychedelic ritualism. Born from freeform jam sessions at GOAT HQ, “Ship of Fools” crashes over listeners with crashing waves of fuzzed-out guitar, booming low-end, and the kind of vintage swagger that would make the ’70s blush. It’s GRAVEYARD’s grandeur polished by GOAT’s experimental grit—a stadium-worthy stomp with the haze of a late-night seance.
On the flip side, “Light As A Feather” levitates into full-blown astral projection, ditching conventional song structure for a groove-heavy swirl of harmony and acid-drenched leads. It’s the sound of a sonic séance conducted by Father Yod at the wheel of the Rolling Stones’ tour bus.
Industrial metal meets cybernetic chaos—stream it now!
FiXT has just unveiled “alt_Human (Single Edit)”, a fierce new collaboration between industrial legends Circle of Dust and Celldweller. Blending glitch-heavy electronics with savage guitars and cinematic atmosphere, this track fuses both artists’ signature sounds into a brutal yet melodic future-shock anthem.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Klayton’s genre-defying projects or a newcomer to cyber-industrial soundscapes, “alt_Human” is your next dystopian obsession. This track delivers raw sonic aggression layered with synthetic beauty—tailored for fans of heavy beats, heady riffs, and post-human aesthetics.
The long-lost debut reemerges after 20 years—pre-orders and pre-saves now open!
Two decades after a catastrophic hard drive crash seemingly erased Close to Human forever, Aesthetic Perfection’s Daniel Graves has painstakingly rebuilt his iconic debut from the ground up. Renamed Closer to Human, this resurrection is no mere remaster—it’s a fully reimagined and meticulously reconstructed release. And it’s finally available to pre-order, with a worldwide drop coming June 20th, 2025.
In 2024, Graves began the ambitious project of sourcing original hardware and samples, recreating each beat and note by hand. The result is Closer to Human—a rebirth of his debut that captures all the soul, energy, and intensity of the original era.
Partnering with Dependent Records, the physical editions are the most deluxe Aesthetic Perfection has ever offered:
💿 Single CD Edition: Digisleeve with 8-page art booklet
💿💿 Double CD Edition: Includes a never-released master by the late Mike Wells (Gridlock) + remixes by genCAB, XP8, UnterART, and [distatix]
🔴 Vinyl Edition: Limited red vinyl
Limited run: Only 1,000 CDs and 500 vinyl copies worldwide!
🎤 Beautiful | One-Take Vocal Performance
Don’t miss the raw, pajama-clad one-take performance of “Beautiful” now on YouTube. A perfect reminder of Graves’ vocal power—and his Birkenstock loyalty.
🧠 Spotify: Curated Playlists
Daniel’s private Spotify playlists are now public! Explore his favorite moods and moments across genres:
Dark Electro + Aggrotech Essentials
Industrial Metal Essentials
Futurepop + Synthpop Essentials
This Is Industrial Pop
Sick, Sad, Lovesongs
🎟️ Final Close to Violent Throwback Shows
Catch the last old-school electronic shows before they’re gone for good. New dates added in Denver and Oberhausen, plus a replacement LA stop!
🗓️ Tour Dates (Select Highlights)
APR 20 – Sheffield, UK – Resistanz Festival MAY 02 – Parsippany, NJ – Dark Force Festival MAY 24 – Oberhausen, DE – Kulttempel JUN 06 – Denver, CO – HQ JUN 07 – Los Angeles, CA – The Paramount OCT 31 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome (+ Till Lindemann) DEC 02 – Budapest, HU – MVM Dome (+ Till Lindemann)
The Italian doom visionaries are back with an album that doesn’t whisper—it roars.
MESSA have just dropped the official video for their scorching new single “Fire On The Roof,” taken from their brand-new full-length The Spin, out now on Metal Blade Records. The album—already hailed as their magnum opus—solidifies MESSA’s place at the forefront of genre-defying doom metal.
The Spin is MESSA’s fourth album and an intoxicating fusion of doom metal, gothic melancholy, ’80s darkwave, and experimental soundscapes. Described by critics as “a sweeping statement” (Decibel) and “one of the most exciting and creative bands of the modern era” (Deaf Forever), this release moves with elegance and fire through mystic atmospheres and crushing emotional weight.
MESSA describes the track “Fire On The Roof” as a song about “forbidden and impossible love… a testament to trusting your own guts and vulnerability.”
Ten exclusive bangers. Thirteen if you’re lucky. The soundtrack to your cybernetic uprising is here.
🔥 BOOM! Digital World Audio has officially unleashed the Resistanz Festival Soundtrack 2025—marking the 10th annual installment of the iconic Tanz compilation series. The digital edition brings you 10 previously unreleased and exclusive tracks, handpicked for maximum voltage.
💿 But that’s not all: the ultra-limited edition CD includes 3 additional exclusives from BLOODJOY, NEUROKLAST, and CHARLIEOCTOGIRL—available only at the festival, first come, first served.
👁️ Any remaining copies will be listed after the event on the DWA Bandcamp store.
🕸️ Deep Dive into the Universe of Digital World Audio
Classic house meets industrial grit—move your body and feel the resurrection.
Just in time for Easter, Leæther Strip drops a pulsing surprise: a cover of Marshall Jefferson’s iconic Move Your Body—reimagined with Claus Larsen’s signature electro-industrial edge. This dark twist on a house music anthem brings dancefloor nostalgia crashing into the shadows of EBM.
Crushing riffs and industrial chaos—experience the sonic extinction.
The wait is over: Dirt Factory has just unleashed their latest beast, Biological Annihilation—a relentless blast of mechanical rage and dystopian aggression. Fueled by industrial firepower and apocalyptic intensity, this new release smashes through boundaries with metallic precision and raw fury.
Engineered for total collapse, Biological Annihilation is the soundtrack to societal breakdown—grimy, grinding, and unapologetically brutal. Whether you’re raging in the pit or spiraling into darkness, this is your anthem of the end.
Electro-punk pulse, post-punk soul—dive into the darkness now.
Greek post-punk legend THEODOROS (Theodoros Dimitriou of Lefki Symphonia) returns with the blistering debut single and music video from his upcoming self-titled solo album Every Day I Die, out now on all digital platforms.
Written, performed, and programmed entirely by THEODOROS, this electrified track blends darkwave atmospheres, electro-punk aggression, post-punk poetics, and a splash of psychedelic introspection. The track delivers brooding synths, raw emotion, and a lyrical intensity that captures the project’s unfiltered essence.
Step into the ritual—dark pop meets arcane allure.
HEX ME has just released Strange Games: One, the first chapter in what promises to be a spellbinding sonic series. Dripping with moody electronics, haunting melodies, and a wicked sense of style, this release marks a bold new era for the enigmatic artist.
They’re too far gone—immerse yourself in the sonic slaughterhouse!
FiXT has officially launched the pre-order for the original score to True Believers—a 30-minute aural massacre composed by Trivium frontman Matthew Kiichi Heafy. Blending horror atmosphere with metallic brutality, this blood-drenched soundtrack drops April 24th, 2025, in partnership with Bit Bot Media.
Crafted for the upcoming crowd-funded horror comic True Believers—written by Stephen Graham Jones (The Only Good Indians) and Joshua Viola (It Came from the Multiplex)—this score is soaked in dread and distortion. Artwork by Ben Matsuya, the series includes guest cameos from Jamie Lee Curtis, R.L. Stine, Devon Sawa, GWAR, and Heafy himself.
True Believers goes far beyond the comic page with latex masks, prop weapons, and soundtrack formats on vinyl, CD, and cassette—offering horrorheads a fully immersive experience.
🧠 The Sound of Metal Mayhem
Heafy rips into the score with razor-sharp guitar riffs, thunderous percussion, and sinister synth textures inspired by John Carpenter’s horror legacy. Think Halloween if it headlined a death metal festival.
🔥 “Too Far Gone” stands out as a vocal showcase, delivering cinematic carnage with every note.
👻 About Matthew Kiichi Heafy
Born in Japan and raised in Florida, Matthew Kiichi Heafy is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for Trivium. With this score, he shreds the boundaries between metal and film, proving once again he’s a genre-bending force.
🎵 “Dance Of The Dead” is streaming now on all platforms via FiXT.
🕸️ Deep Dive into the Universe of Matthew Kiichi Heafy
Founded by Klayton (Celldweller, Scandroid), Joshua Viola, and James Rhodes, Bit Bot Media is a cutting-edge entertainment company focused on delivering premium media across film, games, and graphic novels. 🔗 bitbotmedia.com
⚡ More About FiXT
Founded in 2006 by Klayton and James Rhodes, FiXT is an artist-owned label pushing sonic boundaries across electronic rock, industrial metal, and cinematic soundscapes. With over 4 billion streams and 1,000+ sync placements, FiXT is home to genre-defying artists like Celldweller, Daedric, Izzy Reign, and The Browning. 🔗 fixtmusic.com
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