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.
In 2008, a spark ignited in the unlikeliest of places: the cramped cabin of a car in Italy. Marco, already a seasoned vocalist, shared some old-school EBM—possibly Hocico—with his bandmate and bassist Stefano. That moment of discovery hit hard. Stefano fell headfirst into the world of electronic music, determined to master its intricacies. A couple of years later, he sent Marco a rough demo track and asked for some aggressive vocals. The result? A creative bond that would become Synapsyche.
The two began meeting almost nightly, sharing beers and ideas, their connection tightening with every session. Their creative rhythm developed organically. At first, they shrouded their identities and faces in mystery, constructing a conceptual world brick by brick—naming the band, penning lyrics, crafting their first demos. By 2012, they had a full-length album nearly complete and were just waiting for the right moment to strike.
What set them apart was a shared telepathy. They never fought about direction or style. One of the rare turning points came when Marco suggested blending clean vocals into their sound. Coincidentally, Stefano had been leaning into futurepop influences—proof their musical instincts were eerily aligned.
Looking back on their early work brings a smile. There was rawness, an almost innocent sonic violence, and a heavy-handed use of vocal filters. Yet that unrefined edge had charm, even pride. Like many artists, their evolving tastes and growing experience sharpened their ability to craft bolder vocal lines and higher-quality production.
But building a dark-electro identity in Italy came with its own shadows. The scene barely existed. While Germany and the U.S. had thriving support systems, Italy offered little. With scarce club support and limited media coverage, Synapsyche paradoxically found themselves among the country’s top-tier dark-electro acts—largely by default. Bands like Alien Vampires fled to London, a move Marco suspects gave them a better shot at survival. Staying in Italy, on the other hand, meant struggling to spread their wings.
Today, their creative process runs like a well-oiled machine. Stefano composes the foundations—melodies, synths, sonic bones—while Marco crafts lyrics and overarching themes. Once a track is ready, Marco finalizes vocals, records in Stefano’s studio, and together they polish it into its final form. That synergy remains unbroken.
Despite a more polished sound in their latest material, Synapsyche hasn’t lost their bite. Their inspirations stretch far beyond the industrial box—metal acts like Nightwish and Cradle of Filth, pop titans like Lady Gaga, and even classical composers like Bach and Beethoven. Movie soundtracks and dialogue often creep into their work, with samples dropped in like twisted Easter eggs.
The lyrical chaos Marco pens isn’t always his own—it’s often a psychological patchwork stitched from research and character immersion. He creates personas, explores pathology and morality, and writes with layered meaning, inviting interpretation. If a fan sees something in the words that even he didn’t intend, it’s a sign he’s struck gold.
Live shows, though rare in Italy’s skeletal scene, are electric when they happen. Their pre-show ritual? A couple of strong cocktails to loosen nerves. Stefano stays sharp on the keys, while Marco leans into a tipsy edge that amplifies the emotional charge of each performance.
Surprises continue to define their journey. One standout moment came when a Russian fan shared that Synapsyche’s music helped him endure life on the front lines. Another surreal milestone: collaborating with Chris Harms of Lord of the Lost on their track “The Last Dying Flame”—a dream come true for two artists who revere his voice.
The future of Synapsyche is already unfolding. With the single “Deafness” now out—the first chapter of a conceptual trilogy called The Miscommunication—Marco is already crafting the next narrative, one that promises harsher sonics and deeper exploration. Though tight-lipped on the full concept, he hints it will reflect society’s collapsing dialogue.
Dream collaborations still float on their horizon: Till Lindemann of Rammstein and Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode. The idea of mixing their low, commanding voices with Marco’s higher register is a tantalizing thought.
As technology reshapes music, Synapsyche embraces the digital wave. Always experimenting with new sounds, effects, and production techniques, they remain adaptable—even if adulthood outside the band makes it harder to keep pace. But in a world driven by progress, their genre gives them a unique advantage.
Looking ahead to 2025, the trio of Miscommunication singles will set the tone, with videos accompanying each release. Beyond that, they’ll plunge into the writing of their fifth full-length album—no details yet, but world domination is always a quiet goal, even if the cost of touring makes it a challenge.
Ultimately, Synapsyche doesn’t aim to reinvent the wheel—they aim to leave a fingerprint on it. If someone, somewhere, remembers their music as a lifeline, a catharsis, or simply as art that resonated, they’ve done their job. Marco puts it best: “To make art is nothing but to create something from nothing that conveys emotions to others… Long live Synapsyche!”
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.
Prepare your neural pathways for full overload — Italian industrial duo Synapsyche brings their unfiltered energy, brutal honesty, and electronic chaos to EVOL Radio in a brand-new exclusive interview premiering April 20, 2025 on EvolRadio.com.
From the project’s raw beginnings to its genre-fusing evolution under the Alfa Matrix label, the interview explores Synapsyche’s unique soundscape—where aggrotech aggression collides with synthpop hooks and dystopian visions.
Marco Mantovani and Luca Sassi take us on a mind-bending journey across the past, present, and future of their musical and personal lives—diving into songwriting mechanics, lyrical psychology, cyberpunk philosophy, and what’s next for the duo as they push boundaries in both studio and stage realms.
This feature delivers:
Exclusive insights into their newest work
A breakdown of their creative rituals
Thoughts on the ever-mutating dark music scene
Techno-dystopian dreams and legacy talk
💀 “This is more than an interview — it’s a direct neural download from one of the most dangerous minds in modern industrial.” — DJ Darkside, EVOL Radio
The full feature will be available in text format only, with embedded tracks and direct links to Synapsyche’s digital domains.
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
A forgotten EBM gem revived from the archives—out April 18th via Tinnitorturous
Originally recorded in 1995, IN ABSENTIA’s fierce electro cover of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark’s iconic anti-war anthem “Enola Gay” is finally seeing the light of day. After spending three decades entombed on a DAT tape, the track has been digitally restored, remastered, and will be released April 18th, 2025 as a pay-what-you-want download via Bandcamp.
🎧 A long-lost relic from the early Danish EBM scene returns—louder, sharper, and more relevant than ever.
💣 From Vault to Victory
Founded in 1990, IN ABSENTIA became a cornerstone of Denmark’s early EBM movement, releasing two full-lengths and a mini-album before disbanding in 1996. Their cover of “Enola Gay” was never officially released—until now. Unearthed and mastered for a new generation, it pulses with vintage urgency and freshly polished grit.
🧛 Back from the Shadows
Since reigniting in 2012 and returning fully in 2020 to celebrate their 30th anniversary, the band has steadily reissued old material and unveiled new sonic assaults through Tinnitorturous. In 2024, they performed live for the first time in nearly three decades at Rust, Copenhagen, and 2025 sees the launch of two brand-new albums—Reanimated and Resurrected—along with festival performances across Europe including Familientreffen in Germany.
📸 In Absentia live at Rust, Copenhagen, 2024 – Photo by Dag Stinus
🎶 In Absentia Today
Henrik Marx – music, production, vocals, mix & master Tommy B-Kuhlmann – lyrics, vocals, samples, visuals
A moody synthwave anthem challenging validation, illusion, and emotional solitude
Miami-based darkwave romantics ASTARI NITE return with their haunting new single “Ms. Rain On My Parade”, out now via Negative Gain Productions. The track arrives hot on the heels of their recent success “Unisex Games”, further cementing their signature blend of cinematic melancholy and glittering post-punk noir.
Frontman Mychael reflects on the deeper meaning behind the track:
“Validation is not love, and some people are confused by the two. It’s unfortunate how many live their lives yearning for that certain approval by others. This world can be very dishonest if you allow it to be—and the longer you continue to dive into someone else’s sea of lies, you’ll always be alone, with your telephone, and all four walls of the room.”
“Ms. Rain On My Parade” paints a bittersweet portrait of isolation in the modern age—wrapped in shimmering synth textures, aching vocals, and infectious grooves that echo both vulnerability and defiance.
🖤 Dive into the storm. Dance in the rain. Lose yourself in the shadows.
Canadian dark-pop icons deliver lush production and emotionally charged anthems on their new album – out now via Metropolis Records
The wait is over—The Birthday Massacre have officially released their highly anticipated new album Pathways, available now on LP, CD, and digital formats. The record sees the band at the peak of their powers, blending synth-laced darkness with soaring gothic beauty, as praised by critics across the globe.
“An excellent goth/electronic rock album with elements of light and dark throughout. Its lush, cinematic production suits the band’s dynamic qualities.” – BLITZED “Skilful interplay between electronic beats and goth sensibilities highlights the band at the very top of their game. Their strongest, most definitive album to date.” – VIVE LE ROCK “This has balls aplenty, but tempered with a sense of beauty and a soaring anthemic quality that lifts it above the crowd.” – OUTSIDELEFT “From pounding metal to synth-laden goth ballads, Pathways has something for every mood.” – ORKUS (DE)
🎶 Featuring the singles: “Sleep Tonight” “All Of You”
📺 Watch the lyric video for “Sleep Tonight”
🕸️ North American Tour In Progress
TBM are currently storming their way across the US and Canada, delivering spellbinding performances packed with new material from Pathways. The tour concludes May 4th in Montreal.
Following the North American leg, TBM returns to the UK this fall for a 13-date tour beginning October 24. Full dates and tickets available on the official website.
🌌 About The Birthday Massacre
Formed in 1999, The Birthday Massacre have long stood as pillars of the gothic and electronic rock scenes. With landmark albums like Violet and Fascination, the band continues to explore the edges of dream-pop darkness and brooding melody. Their latest release, Pathways, adds a new cinematic layer to their discography—balancing ethereal beauty with emotional intensity.
Rustbelt chaos is coming—K6 Rustbelt Numetal is on the horizon!
Get ready, because KING 810 just revealed a new track is dropping very soon from their upcoming album K6: Rustbelt Numetal. Mailing list subscribers will get first access to the presave link and full details—so keep your eyes on your inbox.
⚙️ Rustbelt Numetal: Family Bundle Almost Gone! We’re down to the last few preorders of the limited Family Bundle, and we’re blown away by the support so far. Thank you to every one of you who locked yours in—this one is going fast!
🛣️ KING 810 Hits the Road Next Week New music? Check. Tour? Let’s go. We’re back on stage starting next week, and we’re bringing new surprises with us. If we’re hitting your city, don’t sleep on grabbing your tickets—some dates still have availability!
🏀 New Summer Jersey Drop: Celebrate the Era of RBNM Available first to our mailing list: the official K6 Rustbelt Numetal basketball jersey just dropped. This isn’t some screenprint gimmick— We’re talking 5 embroidered and stitched locations, full tackle twill lettering, and that unmistakable KING 810 grit.
Front: embroidered “K” logo, “810” patch, and the RBNM cover art by D. Gunn (giant hand with a pump jack drilling into the wrist)
Back: album number 6 and “RUSTBELT” stitched across the shoulders
🧵 Each jersey is made-to-order and ships with the release of Rustbelt Numetal 👉 Click here to order now
A darkwave-drenched reimagining, out now via Re:Mission Entertainment
Re:Mission Entertainment just dropped “Bloody Tears”, a hypnotic and shadowy reinterpretation of the iconic Castlevania theme, reworked by Kota Kira into a dancefloor-ready witch house anthem.
With pulsing low-end, eerie textures, and an irresistible rhythm, “Bloody Tears” is equal parts nostalgic and futuristic—perfect for late-night rituals and haunted dancefloors alike.
🕯️ Stream it now on Bandcamp and all major platforms
A sinister synth-metal descent—just in time for the season
FiXT just unleashed “Halloween”, the latest dark-electro juggernaut from Celldweller—and it’s a spine-tingling storm of distortion, atmosphere, and cinematic dread.
Melding industrial grit with haunting melodies, “Halloween” taps into your inner monster, wrapping you in heavy beats and horror-fueled ambiance that’s perfect for your October playlist—or your next descent into digital darkness.
🧟 Stream it now via Bandcamp and all major platforms
Industrial chaos reigns—stream the full album now and preorder the CD
DSBP Records just dropped the brand-new album Corrupt by hard-hitting industrial act TOXIKK DECEPTION—and it’s available today, April 13th, 2025!
💿 Stream the entire album and preorder the CD, which will begin shipping in 2 weeks.
Corrupt delivers a relentless barrage of electro-industrial fury—mechanized rhythms, razor-sharp synths, and raw vocals that tear through digital dystopia. It’s a brutal soundtrack for a fractured world, and TOXIKK DECEPTION doesn’t hold back.
After 25 years of silence, the beloved Swedish synth duo re-emerges with a haunting new single from their upcoming album A Star in Orbit Still
The long wait is finally over—legendary melancholic synthpop duo THE NORTHERN TERRITORIES have returned with their brand-new single “The Hunter and the Hunted.” The track is the first glimpse into their highly anticipated fourth studio album, A Star in Orbit Still, set to land May 23rd, 2025 via Dependent Records (Germany).
Fans of the group’s signature bittersweet melodies and emotional precision will find themselves right at home. The new single shimmers with introspective warmth, pairing icy synth textures with heartfelt lyricism—a sound forged in the solitude of deep space and polished with nostalgic gravity.
🛰️ A Star Reignites
After disbanding in 1999 following the release of their critically adored third album Satellite People, THE NORTHERN TERRITORIES left behind a trail of broken hearts and unanswered questions. Now, a quarter-century later, they’re back—not just with a new track, but with a fully-realized full-length album aimed straight at the soul of the synthpop faithful.
A Star in Orbit Still will mark a triumphant return for the duo, reminding longtime listeners why they were considered one of the hidden gems of the Scandinavian electronic scene.
📀 Release Info
Release Date: May 23, 2025 Label: Dependent Records (Germany) Preorder: Available now via Bandcamp
🕸️ Deep Dive into the Universe of THE NORTHERN TERRITORIES
Death, revenge, drowning, heartbreak, and murder—Chicago’s bass duo returns louder, darker, and more dangerous than ever.
Chicago’s rising industrial post-punk duo BELLHEAD have officially dropped the hammer with the announcement of their new EP THREATS, set for release on April 8, 2025 via Oppressive Sky Records. Available on CD, digital download, and all major streaming platforms, the title track is already live now via Bandcamp preorder.
🔥 THREATS is the first new material since their 2023 EP Good Intentions, and it’s a full-throttle evolution in both sound and style. Familiar themes of femme fatales, heartbreak, murder, and sorrow are back—but this time, the duo have cranked up the intensity and peeled back the curtain.
🎯 A New Era Begins
Gone is the signature black-and-white branding. In its place: vibrant yellow and a sharp, full-color portrait. For the first time, you can see the faces behind the menace: Ivan Russia and Karen Righeimer-Schock are making good on their threats.
Engineered by Neil Strauch and mastered by Carl Saff, the 7-track EP includes five new songs plus two remixes—each dripping with venom and vision. Highlights include:
“Heart Shaped Hole” twisted into a hallucinogenic haunt by Clubdrugs
“Bad Taste” reimagined with Stabbing Westward’s Chris Hall, giving it a dancefloor stomp you won’t soon forget
🩸 THREATS Tracklist
Threats
Heart Shaped Hole
Shutters + Stutters
No Dead Horses
Double Jeopardy
Bad Taste (Stabbing Westward Remix)
Heart Shaped Hole (Clubdrugs Remix)
⚔️ BELLHEAD Live 2025
Fresh off a relentless national touring schedule that saw them supporting legends like Stabbing Westward, Clan of Xymox, Julien-K, and Night Club, BELLHEAD is heading back on the road in support of THREATS.
Spring Tour Dates:
3/27 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle Brewery
3/28 – Kenosha, WI – Port Of Kenosha
4/05 – Minneapolis, MN – Fireseek Festival
4/24 – Urbana, IL – Rose Bowl Tavern
4/25 – Louisville, KY – Art Sanctuary
4/26 – Cape Girardeau, MO – Spectrum Record Lounge
4/27 – Kansas City, MO – Sk8bar
5/03 – Chicago, IL – Liar’s Club w/ Skatenigs
5/04 – Milwaukee, WI – Falcon Bowl
5/09 – Detroit, MI – Fixation Festival w/ Assemblage23, Cyanotic, AL1CE
A luminous ambient odyssey—name-your-price and drift into deep space
Projekt Records just unveiled The Truth Lies Beyond, the 54th album from Italian sonic-alchemist jarguna (Marco Billi). Known for his immersive soundscapes and meditative drones, this time jarguna delivers a 72-minute dream voyage through the shimmering edges of the ambient universe.
While past jarguna releases explored ethnic and organic textures, The Truth Lies Beyond embraces Projekt’s signature deep-space ambient aesthetic. Think glowing synths, slow-burning dreamscapes, and floating through cosmic rivers of thought. It’s music for stargazing, soul-searching, or slipping into the liminal space between sleep and wake.
Two tracks even pulse with gentle electronic rhythms—subtle yet entrancing—offering a hint of movement amidst the stillness.
🎧 Ideal for ambient purists, meditation lovers, and fans of Steve Roach-style sonic exploration.
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