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ROTERSAND Release New Singles “It Was Night” and “Train” Out Now via Metropolis Records

German dark electro-pop visionaries ROTERSAND have dropped not one but two electrifying singles — “It Was Night” (released September 5th) and “Train” (out now, October 3rd) — further expanding the digital edition of their latest full-length album Don’t Become The Thing You Hated. Both tracks were previously available only on the CD version and are now streaming globally.

The new material continues the duo’s signature balance of brooding atmosphere and intelligent rhythm, uniting philosophical reflection with sharp-edged electronic craftsmanship. These songs arrive as part of the ongoing evolution of Rascal Nikov (vocals, electronics) and Krischan Jan-Eric Wesenberg (electronics), whose work has long blurred the lines between dancefloor power and emotional introspection.

đź’€ A Dark Reflection of Modern Times
Following their previous singles “Private Firmament (I Fell For You)” and “Sexiness of Slow,” the album stands as both a cultural critique and a sonic manifesto. Don’t Become The Thing You Hated captures the existential unease of an era defined by division and disillusionment. ROTERSAND uses their trademark precision sound design to question how, in fighting oppression and ignorance, one might risk adopting the same destructive tendencies they resist.

Their latest offerings—“It Was Night” and “Train”—fuse propulsive industrial-electronic energy with haunting melodic beauty. The result is a sound both intellectual and visceral: densely layered synthscapes, crisp percussion, and an emotive tension that mirrors the contradictions of our age.

đź’€ The Message Beneath the Machines
Lyrically, these songs extend the philosophical pulse of the album—inviting listeners to reflect on complicity, anger, and empathy in a world that thrives on chaos. ROTERSAND’s latest work doesn’t just provide a soundtrack for dark nights of the soul—it demands introspection, calling for vigilance against the forces that distort truth and erode identity.

🖤 Don’t Become The Thing You Hated — Out Now
Tracklisting:

  1. All Tomorrows
  2. Higher Ground
  3. Father Ocean
  4. Watch Me
  5. I Will Find You
  6. Don’t Stop Believing
  7. It Was Night
  8. Heaven
  9. Sexiness of Slow
  10. Private Firmament (I Fell For You)
  11. 16 Devils (Hell Deep Down)
  12. Click Scroll Tap Believe
  13. Forgotten Daydreams (They Live At Night)
  14. Train

ROTERSAND
Rascal Nikov – Vocals, Electronics
Krischan Jan-Eric Wesenberg – Electronics

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⚔️ Perturbator Declares a New Era with “Age of Aquarius” — Album Drops October 10

The synthwave overlord returns with a cyber-apocalyptic journey featuring Ulver, Alcest, and Author & Punisher

French darksynth icon Perturbator (James Kent) has announced his upcoming full-length album, Age of Aquarius, set for release on October 10, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. This will mark his debut on the legendary metal label, and the album’s thematic focus splits between misanthropy and violent collapse on one side… and the flames of free will on the other. Welcome to the revolution.

đź’Ą Apocalypse Now: The First Strike

The album’s first single, “Apocalypse Now,” is a brooding, cinematic track featuring a powerful guest appearance from Ulver’s Kristoffer Rygg. The accompanying music video—directed by longtime visual collaborator David Fitt—offers a stark and surreal visualization of society spiraling into chaos.

“The first half of the album explores misanthropy and violence,” Kent explains. “The second half reflects the strength of the individual and the rejection of the herd.”

đź§  Themes of War, Rebirth, and Autonomy

Across its 11 tracks, Age of Aquarius takes listeners through war-torn dreamscapes, haunted cityscapes, and introspective spirals. Kent, known for his genre-bending fusion of synthwave, industrial, and post-punk, goes deeper than ever into existential and societal fractures. It’s as philosophical as it is visceral.

Guest collaborations read like a who’s who of dark sonic alchemy:

  • Ulver lends apocalyptic vocals on “Apocalypse Now”
  • Author & Punisher brings machine-worship doom on “Venus”
  • Greta Link delivers haunted beauty on “Lady Moon”
  • Alcest closes the album in celestial ruin with “Age of Aquarius”

đź“€ Tracklist for Age of Aquarius

  1. Apocalypse Now (feat. Ulver)
  2. Lunacy
  3. Venus (feat. Author & Punisher)
  4. Glass Staircase
  5. Hangover Square
  6. The Art of War
  7. 12th House
  8. Lady Moon (feat. Greta Link)
  9. The Swimming Pool
  10. Mors Ultima Ratio
  11. Age of Aquarius (feat. Alcest)

đź›’ Pre-Orders + Formats

Fans can now pre-order the album via Bandcamp and Nuclear Blast. Formats include:

  • 2LP marbled blue gatefold vinyl
  • Standard and deluxe CD editions
  • Digital download and streaming

All physical editions are expected to ship in mid-September.

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Watch the official video for “Apocalypse Now” on YouTube.

🌍 The Live Experience

Perturbator is set to hit the road across Europe and the UK this fall, including high-profile stops in London, Berlin, and Paris. Tour support and full dates are expected soon.


🔍 Deep Dive into the Universe of Perturbator

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Label: Nuclear Blast