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FRONTAL BOUNDARY Descend Deeper Into Ruin With “Failure (Bonus Edition)” 💀⚙️

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Alfa Matrix has officially unleashed “Failure (Bonus Edition)”, the long-awaited full-length statement from American industrial agitators FRONTAL BOUNDARY — and it’s nothing short of a relentless psychological onslaught. Following the bile-drenched fury of Hate and the suffocating intensity of Faith, the trio return with a release that stares straight into collapse, rage, despair, and the fragile glimmer of hope that survives the wreckage.

A Brutal Core of 12 Tracks 🩸

At its heart, Failure is a merciless examination of the human condition. Across 12 devastating tracks, FRONTAL BOUNDARY tear open themes of anger, self-destruction, disillusionment, and emotional fracture, channeling them through crushing rhythms, corrosive textures, and an atmosphere that feels both intimate and apocalyptic. This is industrial music at its most confrontational — cold, punishing, and unapologetically honest.

Bonus Edition: Total System Overdrive 🔥

The experience doesn’t stop with the main album. The limited 2CD digipak edition pushes Failure far beyond its breaking point, adding 12 exclusive bonus tracks and remixes that reforge the album into new, club-annihilating forms.

A devastating roster of collaborators — including UNTER NULL, VISCERA DRIP, PYGMY CHILDREN, MISERIA ULTIMA, HER OWN WORLD, FACT PATTERN, BLAKLIGHT, DREAD RISKS, CONTRACULT, and LIVERNOIS — tear into FRONTAL BOUNDARY’s material, mutating it into fresh weapons of sonic destruction. The band themselves also return with their own punishing reworks, ensuring the bonus disc hits just as hard as the original.

Live at Dark Force Fest 2026 🖤

FRONTAL BOUNDARY are also gearing up to bring the Failure experience to a live stage this spring with a **scheduled appearance at **Dark Force Fest 2026 — the three-day goth/industrial music festival running from May 1–3, 2026, at the Sheraton Parsippany in New Jersey. This event gathers underground dark wave, industrial, and alternative acts from around the world for performances, club events, vendors, panels, and more. Dark Force Fest+1

Expect FRONTAL BOUNDARY to deliver their crushing new material live, surrounded by fellow heavy hitters in the scene and a weekend of immersive industrial energy.

Industrial Collapse, Perfected 💀

Failure (Bonus Edition) isn’t just an expansion — it’s an escalation. A deeper plunge into darkness, sharper edges, and a clear declaration that FRONTAL BOUNDARY are operating at full destructive capacity.

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💀 COMBICHRIST Summon the Primal Void with New Single “FERALINE” — OUT NOW via Out of Line Music ⚡

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Industrial-electro giants Combichrist return with a violent, seductive new offering: “Feraline,” the third single from their forthcoming full-length album. Following the crushing intensity of “Desolation” and “RISE,” the band now dives deeper into ritualistic darkness—unveiling a track built for the clubs, the shadows, and the wildness within us all.

A Dark Invocation for the Dancefloor 🌑🔥

“Feraline” is Combichrist in their purest, most feral form:
distorted synths, primal rhythms, hypnotic vocals, and a surge of industrial energy sharpened for a new era.

The band’s signature aggression pulses through every beat, paired with a modern electronic edge that guarantees its domination across goth clubs, industrial nights, and festival floors worldwide.

Frontman Andy LaPlegua explains the myth behind the madness:

“Feraline is a Goddess, symbolizing the return to nature — a way to connect to your own feral self, to truly be free from modern-day society.”

A call to instinct.
A rebirth.
A liberation.

Listen to “Feraline”:
Feraline

A Ruthless Evolution Continues 🖤⚙️

Fresh off a blistering Australian tour and a special old-school electro European run, Combichrist continue to build global momentum. Their next album grows nearer—and “Feraline” serves as a seductive omen of what is coming.

The band now prepares for their next conquests:

  • E-Tropolis Festival 2026 (Germany)
  • Dark Force Fest 2026 (USA)

Expect sweat, noise, chaos, and a feral transformation under open skies.

About Combichrist 🩸

Founded by Norwegian mastermind Andy LaPlegua, Combichrist have spent more than 20 years reshaping industrial, EBM, and metal with relentless innovation and brutal energy. From legendary albums to explosive stage shows, the band stands at the frontlines of the global industrial movement—fearless, evolving, and eternally ferocious.

With their next full-length album rising on the horizon, “Feraline” is more than just a single—it’s the opening growl of a new beast.

“Feraline” OUT NOW:
https://Combichrist.lnk.to/Feraline

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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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BEBORN BETON Announces US Tour Following “To the Stars” EP


German synth-pop trio BEBORN BETON, fresh off their acclaimed EP “To the Stars,” will be touring the United States starting at Dark Force Fest on May 2nd, 2025. Founded in 1989 by vocalist Stefan Netschio, keyboard player and drummer Stefan Tillmann, and keyboard player Michael Wagner, BEBORN BETON continues to deliver meaningful synth-pop. Their newest EP, “To the Stars,” is available via Dependent Records on limited edition vinyl and all digital/streaming platforms.

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VampireFreaks Announces 2025 Dark Force Fest Lineup

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Three-Day Dark/Alt/Dance Music Festival
May 2nd to 4th, 2025

VampireFreaks proudly presents Dark Force Fest—a spectacular 3-day music festival featuring a powerhouse lineup of goth, industrial, darkwave, and post-punk acts from around the world.

This thrilling event will showcase 35 bands across two stages, including headliners ORGY, The Birthday Massacre, Covenant, and Suicide Commando, along with standout performances by:
Aesthetic Perfection, Genitorturers, Funker Vogt, Razed In Black, Calabrese, SITD, Haujobb, Klutæ, TRAITRS, Beborn Beton, God Module, Flesh Field, Dead On A Sunday, Rosegarden Funeral Party, Amelia Arsenic, NYXX, Panic Priest, 2 Shadows, Seraphim Shock, Dancing Plague, genCAB, Occults, SINE, Circuit Preacher, Corbeau Hangs, Die Sexual, Frenchy and the Punk, Everything Goes Cold, Contracult, Project .44, and Whorticulture.

Venue Details

Dark Force Fest will take place at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in Parsippany, NJ, just one hour from New York City. This castle-style hotel boasts 44,000 square feet of event space and 370 hotel rooms. While accommodations at the main venue sold out quickly, there are still rooms available at overflow hotels in the surrounding area.

Activities Beyond the Music

In addition to its impressive musical lineup, Dark Force Fest offers a wide variety of activities, including:

  • Over 100 Vendors
  • Sideshow Performances
  • Drag Queen Shows
  • Goth-Industrial DJ Club Events
  • Classes & Activities
  • Panels and Presentations
  • Food Trucks

About VampireFreaks

Founded in 1999, VampireFreaks is a globally recognized lifestyle brand and community hub for the gothic and alternative scene. With over two decades of experience hosting gothic events and designing alternative clothing, VampireFreaks continues to inspire and innovate within the scene.

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Vendor Info :
Featured Vendors:

Alchemy of the PenAngel’s House of DesignBlack Heart CuriositiesCatfight Coffee
Crisiswear Clothing Inc.Crizltron ArtEarth Mother CreationsHatboro Horror Shop
Homer’s Girls Food TruckLuna Fae LeathersOneTwistedVixenPatches From The Crypt / Punk Filth
Stuffed TailgateThe Mexiboys Food TruckVampireFreaksVastrika’s Apothecary
Vera Worthington Fine Art

Adorkable DesignsAngels Of Mine LLCArt of Byron WintonBaby Bat Beauty
Bearded NoiseBeautiful FreakBoneyard Boutique, LLCBrandenHurdArt
Cocoa KawaiiConsole Yourself SoapCult of AsmodeusCustom Fangs NYC
Dark Star FusionDeadly Grounds CoffeeDelicious BoutiqueDom Draven
Dragonduck CreationsEclectic JewelryElectronic SaviorsEmberwynter
Emily Percival JewelryFoxScalesFrost Moth ApothecaryGemini Crow Hot Sauce
Goth and GeekyGrim Reapers GlamourHannah HorrorHeart of Steel
Inky Cap CovenJekyll Hyde JewelryKojin Art DesignsLethal Ware
Licata KnivesLoewen GlassworksLucky Rabbit’s FootMadEtcha
Mementos of the MacabreMortem MadeMuckychrisNecronomicharm
OwnedbytwinsPetunia RocksPhoenix LatexPincushion Pinups
QWERT PoetryRoses N Dragons DesignsSAM’S SKULLSSoot Jewelry
Soul Riot LLCSpaz Out LoudSpooki KookiStems and Stones
Team ManticoreThe Art of Joseph RecchiaThe Bruja’s TombThe Celtic Cauldron
The Fiendish Fox Co.The Golden SickleThe Oil WellThe Reliquary
The Wicked CottageTombsewnTündérlings by CicadaWild Bone Alchemy
Wytchwàld StudiosZenJumps Chainmaille

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VampireFreaks Conjures Dark Force Fest: A Spectacular Three-Day Dive into the Heart of Goth-Industrial Soundscapes

Pioneers of the Dark Alternative Culture Scene

Established in 1999, VampireFreaks has been an influential online community and brand, dedicated to promoting goth, industrial, and dark alternative culture. Initially launched as a social network, it has evolved over the years to include organizing events, running an online store, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive space for individuals passionate about the darker side of life.

VampireFreaks is known for its welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for people who enjoy all things dark and spooky.

Dark Force Fest: Unveiling the Essence of Goth-Industrial Extravaganza

The pinnacle of VampireFreaks’ endeavors is the annual Dark Force Fest, a three-day music festival and convention celebrating goth, industrial, and dark alternative music and culture. This grand event takes place at the Sheraton Parsippany hotel in New Jersey, a venue that, fittingly, resembles a castle, enhancing the overall atmosphere. Dark Force Fest features live performances by renowned bands from around the world, drag shows, sideshow acts, panels, vendors, and more. The upcoming edition is scheduled for April 19th to 21st, 2024.

Both VampireFreaks and Dark Force Fest play pivotal roles in preserving and fostering the goth and industrial scene. Their efforts contribute significantly to keeping the culture alive and thriving.

VampireFreaks Unveils Dark Force Fest: A Three-Day Extravaganza of Goth-Industrial Bliss April 19th – 21st, 2024

VampireFreaks is thrilled to introduce Dark Force Fest, a spellbinding 3-day festival convention that brings together a captivating roster of revered international legacy bands and cutting-edge artists from the Gothic, Industrial, Darkwave, and Post-Punk realms.

This dynamic festival spans two stages, boasting an impressive lineup featuring:

Stabbing Westward, Nitzer Ebb, The Crüxshadows, Rabbit Junk, Leæther Strip, Gothminister, Das Ich, Priest, Vision Video, Vampires Everywhere, Then Comes Silence, Ayria, Ash Code, System Syn, Dawn of Ashes, FGFC820, Moris Blak, Danny Blu, Kanga, Auger, Creux Lies, Angels & Agony, I:scintilla, Ego Likeness, Abstinence, Nite, Al1ce, Astari Nite, Mechanical Vein, The Long Losts, October Noir, Biomechanimal, Eva X, Stoneburner, Oberer Totpunkt, and Metamorph.

Dark Force Fest unfolds in Parsippany, NJ (just an hour from NYC), at the grand Sheraton Parsippany—an imposing castle-styled hotel boasting 44,000 square feet of event space and 370 hotel rooms. While main venue accommodations sold out rapidly, overflow hotels in the vicinity are still available.

Beyond the 30+ bands, Dark Force Fest promises an array of engaging activities:

  • A drag queen show hosted by Onyx Ondyx
  • Sideshow performances
  • A live bats exhibit and presentation by NJ Batman
  • DJ club events spinning goth-industrial beats
  • Panels and presentations
  • Arts & crafts activities
  • Over 100 vendors
  • Food Trucks

Presented by VampireFreaks, a brand synonymous with goth-industrial culture for over two decades, Dark Force Fest invites enthusiasts to immerse themselves in an unparalleled celebration. For interviews with VampireFreaks, please express your interest.

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