🖤 Swedish electronic pioneers COVENANT have released the deeply moving Andreas EP, a heartfelt five-song tribute to their late bandmate Andreas Catjar-Danielsson (March 3, 1973 – July 29, 2024). Known for his creative brilliance and contribution to the band’s distinctive sound, Andreas’ legacy continues to resonate through this powerful collection.
✨ The EP serves not only as a musical homage but also as an act of compassion — all proceeds from the Andreas EP will go directly to support Andreas’ wife and children. In an admirable gesture of solidarity, Dependent Records has waived all label profits from the vinyl release, ensuring every purchase directly benefits his family.
🎧 Musically, the Andreas EP channels Covenant’s signature blend of emotional depth and electronic sophistication, carrying traces of melancholy and resilience. It’s a sonic reflection of love, loss, and the unbreakable bonds formed through music. Each track feels like a conversation with the past — an elegy written in synths and silence.
🔥 The EP is now available on all major digital and streaming platforms. Fans and supporters can make a meaningful difference simply by listening or purchasing a copy.
🕸️ The queen of dark allure, Izzy Reign, returns just in time for spooky season with her chilling new cover of “People Are Strange.” Known for blending cinematic goth energy with raw emotion, Izzy transforms the classic song into a shadowy, seductive experience perfect for the Halloween atmosphere.
🎃 “Enjoy my newest addition to my annual Halloween covers — People Are Strange. Happy Spooky Season!” Izzy shared, continuing her tradition of reimagining iconic tracks through her own eerie, enchanting lens.
🔥 This haunting rendition channels the mysterious spirit of the original while weaving in Izzy’s signature ethereal vocals and moody production — a darkwave dreamscape where melancholy meets magic. Whether you’re lighting candles or dancing under the full moon, “People Are Strange” is the perfect soundtrack for the season.
🔥 The fusion of metal and electronic music has a new apex predator — The Browning have dropped their latest single, “EVOLVE,” through FiXT, and it’s a brutal showcase of human endurance, transformation, and defiance against stagnation. Fronted by visionary Jonny McBee, the track represents a continuation of The Browning’s signature cyber-metal hybrid, pushing their aggressive sound to new, futuristic heights.
💥 “EVOLVE” hits with mechanical precision — blending deathcore breakdowns, industrial pulse, and apocalyptic synths that mirror both the chaos and promise of modern existence. Lyrically, the song captures the struggle to grow in a collapsing world, reminding listeners that pain and persistence are catalysts for true evolution. It’s not just a single — it’s an anthem for anyone refusing to stay static in the face of destruction.
🎧 Produced and engineered by McBee himself, the track balances machine-like brutality with cinematic atmosphere, creating a soundscape that’s both punishing and uplifting. Longtime fans will recognize The Browning’s unmistakable energy, but “EVOLVE” also signals a sharper, more refined sonic direction that could define their next era.
🔥 Since their 2011 debut Burn This World, The Browning have remained a force in the industrial metal scene, uniting EDM, hardcore, and cyberpunk aesthetics into something uniquely their own. “EVOLVE” reaffirms their legacy — and hints at a possible new album that could take their sound even deeper into the digital abyss.
🎶 Listen Now:EVOLVE (Single) by The Browning — available now on all major streaming platforms.
The legendary Icon of Coil return with a remastered reissue of their groundbreaking debut, Serenity Is The Devil, marking 25 years since the album that helped define the futurepop and EBM movement.
“This digitally enhanced remaster sounds slicker and still has that heady EBM vibe their fans covet and the band are famous for, with accessible, melodic and brooding vocals.” — Devolution
“One of the most influential acts in the dark electronic genre, with vibes of a souped-up Bauhaus or Peter Murphy on acid.” — Penny Black Music
“This release will transport you to the year 2000! An incomparable sound that conjures up memories of dance-through nights and one’s own youth.” — Orkus
Formed in 1997 by Andy LaPlegua (later of Combichrist), Icon of Coil quickly evolved from a solo project into a full-fledged powerhouse with Sebastian Komor and Christian Lund joining soon after. Their blend of driving beats, melodic synths, and brooding vocals set a new benchmark for dark electronic music.
Their debut Serenity Is The Devil (2000) soared to the Top 3 on the German DAC Alternative Chart, followed by The Soul Is In The Software (2002), which claimed No. 1. By the time Machines Are Us (2004) dropped, the trio had firmly cemented their status among the greats — alongside VNV Nation and Covenant — touring across Europe and North America with unmatched intensity.
Now, the 25th Anniversary Edition of Serenity Is The Devil brings the original energy roaring back with enhanced digital clarity and an exclusive unreleased track, “SEC FOUR.”
💀 TRACKLISTING:
Activate
Regret
Shallow Nation
Down On Me
Former Self
Everlasting
Situations Like These
Fiction
You Just Died
Floorkiller
SEC FOUR
🎶 Listen Now:
💀 Deep Dive into the Universe of Icon of Coil: Facebook
New Music Video Out Now | Upcoming Album Break The Silence Arrives January 9th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records
Symphonic metal powerhouse BEYOND THE BLACK have unveiled their fourth single, “Can You Hear Me (feat. Asami from Lovebites)”, from their highly anticipated sixth studio album Break The Silence, set for release January 9th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
🎤 A Cross-Cultural Anthem for Connection This energetic, hook-filled anthem unites BEYOND THE BLACK’s powerhouse vocalist Jennifer Haben with Asami of Japan’s legendary metal band LOVEBITES. Sung in both English and Japanese, the track captures the emotional chaos of a world overloaded with noise — and the yearning to be truly heard through it all.
Accompanying the single is a stunning animated music video, bringing the song’s message of unity and resilience to vivid life. 👉 Watch the official video here
💬 Jennifer Haben shares:
“Can You Hear Me is about the shared longing for true connection — two voices from different worlds breaking through the noise of a hyperconnected yet disconnected world to truly be heard.”
💬 Asami adds:
“I’m truly excited to be part of this collaboration. It’s a powerful song, and working together across countries and cultures has been inspiring. We hope the message reaches people everywhere.”
🔥 Break The Silence – The New Era Begins Break The Silence dives deep into the human experience — exploring communication, strength, and the struggle to reconnect in a fractured world. With its mix of symphonic grandeur, melodic metal, and global influences, the album promises an emotional and cinematic journey.
🎶 Tracklisting:
Rising High
Break The Silence
The Art Of Being Alone (feat. Lord Of The Lost)
Let There Be Rain (feat. The Mystery Of The Bulgarian Voices)
🌍 The “RISING HIGH” European Headline Tour 2026 Coinciding with the album’s release, BEYOND THE BLACK will embark on their Rising High Tour — spanning Europe and Scandinavia beginning January 15th, 2026 in Manchester, UK, and concluding February 14th, 2026 in Helsinki, Finland.
🔥 ‘RISING HIGH’ HEADLINE TOUR 2026 – BEYOND THE BLACK 💀
15.01.26 – UK • Manchester @ O2 Ritz
16.01.26 – UK • London @ O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
New Music Video Unleashed + CHAMA Out Now via Nuclear Blast Records
Arizona’s extreme metal icons SOULFLY return in full tribal fury with their thirteenth album CHAMA — a blazing, bone-crushing testament to Max Cavalera’s unshakable creative spirit. The record summons the primal roots of SOULFLY’s legacy while igniting it with a modern, war-torn vitality. Heavy, spiritual, and raw, CHAMA proves that nearly three decades in, Max is still a master of the metallic ritual.
⚔️ ‘NO PAIN = NO POWER’ – THE WAR CRY The new single, “No Pain = No Power,” erupts as a tribal-metal battle anthem, embodying SOULFLY’s trademark rhythm-driven ferocity. Featuring Gabriel Franco (Unto Others), Ben Cook (No Warning), and Dino Cazares (Fear Factory) on guitar, the track channels pure resistance and transformation — a sonic declaration that strength is forged through struggle.
Directed by Zyon Cavalera and edited by Cody Longhere, the accompanying video merges the worlds of metal and UFC, transforming pain into empowerment. 👉 Watch the official video here
💬 Max Cavalera on ‘No Pain = No Power’:
“To me, this is the ultimate guest song and video. Nikolas Motta, Biaggio, Dino, Igor A, Bootsie, Gabe, and Ben made this a collective masterpiece! Zyon took this album and video to the next level — it’s the first time he wrote and directed a video. Mixing UFC and Metal will hopefully inspire a whole new generation of fans! Chama!!”
💬 Zyon Cavalera adds:
“It feels like just yesterday we were watching UFC fights as a family, dreaming of collaborating with a fighter. Then we saw Pereira using ‘Itsari,’ and we were hooked. ‘No Pain = No Power’ proves your dreams aren’t that far away.”
🔥 CHAMA – OUT NOW Recorded at Platinum Underground Studio (Mesa, AZ) with producer Zyon Cavalera and Arthur Rizk (who also mixed and mastered), CHAMA captures the sound of evolution — tribal groove, industrial grit, and unrelenting spirit.
🎶 Tracklisting:
Indigenous Inquisition
Storm the Gates
Nihilist
No Pain = No Power
Ghenna
Black Hole Scum
Favela / Dystopia
Always Was, Always Will Be…
Soulfly XIII
Chama
Available in multiple formats including CD Jewel, Vinyl (Yellow/Orange Corona, Transparent Red w/ White Splatter, Red/Black Marbled, Picture Disc), and exclusive SOULFLY merch bundles.
🔥 The SOULFLY Tribe Rises Again – Favela Dystopia 2025 Tour Alongside GO AHEAD AND DIE, SOULFLY’s 17-date West Coast tour ignites November 1st in Roswell, NM, storming across the U.S. before wrapping up November 23rd in Flagstaff, AZ.
Today, darkwave and synthpop powerhouse Brittany Bindrim drops her new full-length Counterpoison, a record that radiates cinematic tension, propulsive beats, and raw emotion. This latest release marks a fierce, faster-paced evolution from her 2024 debut Velella Velella, diving headfirst into the shadows of duality, resistance, and renewal.
🔥 A Transformation Through Sound At its core, Counterpoison is a story of transformation — an antidote for the toxins that corrode us both personally and collectively. The album embodies the concept of art as alchemy, turning pain, betrayal, and societal decay into fuel for empowerment and rebirth.
🎛 Sonic Craftsmanship Written and performed by Bindrim herself, the album was produced and mixed by Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Eagles of Death Metal, Poppy) and mastered by Ken “Hiwatt” Marshall. The result? A visceral, high-voltage soundscape pulsing with cinematic grandeur and industrial precision.
💿 Out Now Counterpoison is available today on limited edition vinyl, CD, and across all digital and streaming platforms. Bindrim will also bring the album’s dark energy to life through select performances in Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles.
Electro-industrial and synth-pop icon Assemblage 23 — the project of Tom Shear — returns with “Believe,” the powerful new single from the upcoming album Null, out November 7th, 2025 via Metropolis Records.
✨ Finding Light in the Static “This song is about believing that there is hope for better things, even with the state of the world as it is today,” explains Shear. “We are responsible for making the kind of world we live in. In the face of bad times, sometimes the most subversive thing you can do is have hope.”
“Believe” marks the second single from Null — Assemblage 23’s tenth studio album and the long-awaited follow-up to 2020’s Mourn. The record also features the recent single “Tolerate” and showcases Shear’s trademark fusion of melodic precision, emotional resonance, and electronic craftsmanship that has defined his two-decade legacy in the dark electronic scene.
💀 Legacy of Innovation and Emotion Since emerging with Contempt at the turn of the millennium, Assemblage 23 has remained a defining force in futurepop, breaking from European dominance with emotionally charged songwriting and razor-sharp production. Shear’s lyrics — often touching on themes of loss, depression, resilience, and hope — have built a deeply loyal following and continue to resonate across generations of listeners.
British industrial/EBM visionary ESA has unveiled Pound of Flesh, a three-part music film drawn from his latest album, Sounds for Your Happiness, released July 5th via Negative Gain Productions.
🎬 Watch “Pound of Flesh” here:YouTube 💽 Order Sounds for Your Happiness: Bandcamp
🔥 A Vision of Darkness and Redemption Filmed across Bangkok, Thailand, and Manchester, UK, Pound of Flesh marks ESA’s most ambitious visual journey yet. Starring Tan Toafa Maneepasopchock (Gotham, Oceans 10) and Panita Hutacharern, alongside a cast of Thai actors, the film weaves a story of torment, astral projection, and spiritual decay.
The narrative follows a soul plagued by inner demons who learns to leap between bodies through astral projection—only to discover that pain cannot be escaped, merely transferred. As madness spreads through each new vessel, the demons close in, leading to an explosive exorcism sequence that blurs the line between spiritual horror and industrial art.
🎞️ A Sonic and Visual Obsession Blacker describes Pound of Flesh as both “a powerful narrative experience” and “a love letter to Thailand,” a country that has deeply influenced his creative evolution. The film’s haunting visuals pair perfectly with ESA’s grinding, genre-defying soundtrack—a fusion of EBM, industrial, black metal, dark ambient, punk, techno, and power noise.
As ESA declares:
“I’m moving into the place between the walls you made for me.”
⚡ About the Album — Sounds for Your Happiness A ferocious blend of chaos and catharsis, Sounds for Your Happiness channels everything from Gesaffelstein to Godflesh, Ulver, and Pitchshifter, crafting a brutal electronic odyssey that’s both punishing and euphoric.
All music by: Jamie Blacker Mixing/Mastering by: Stephan Sutor (Obscure Music)
Dark electronic artist Sapphira Vee has just released her latest single, “Unfolding,” — a mesmerizing fusion of ethereal vocals, brooding synths, and cinematic atmosphere. This track captures the essence of transformation and vulnerability, weaving emotion through layers of haunting production and hypnotic rhythm.
🎧 Listen Now:
“Unfolding” showcases Sapphira’s signature balance of shadow and light — a delicate interplay of beauty and intensity that defines her sonic world. With lush textures, pulsing beats, and evocative lyrics, this release marks another bold step forward in her artistic evolution.
💀 A brutal bilingual anthem of betrayal, rage, and rebellion
Industrial-electro legends HOCICO have joined forces with Rafael Reyes (PRAYERS) to deliver one of their most ferocious collaborations yet — “Hey Tú!”. This blistering fusion of Mexican industrial fury and cholo goth defiance burns with raw energy, unapologetic truth, and pure sonic fire.
“Hey Tú!” hits like a digital riot — fast-paced, venomous, and impossible not to move to. Fueled by Hocico’s signature EBM venom and PRAYERS’ dark swagger, the track unleashes a violent mix of industrial beats, jagged basslines, and bilingual lyrical carnage. The chemistry between Erk Aicrag’s feral intensity and Rafael Reyes’ snarling presence is explosive — together, they embody two fearless voices of Latin darkness rising in unison.
🔥 Physical Release Details (Out December 19, 2025): Pre-order now ➤ hocico.lnk.to/HeyTu
Lyrically, “Hey Tú!” is pure confrontation — a bilingual declaration of war against betrayal, hypocrisy, and false mysticism. From “You’re a poser, you’re a loser, you’re a fucking fake” to “Soy el infierno que viene por más,” this track spits truth and fire with no apologies. It’s a sonic exorcism, a manifesto of resistance, and a call to reclaim power.
💣 “Hey Tú!” is a battle cry — Hocico and Prayers united in fury, rhythm, and rebellion.
Industrial darkwave innovators FIX8:SED8 have released the Octagram (Deluxe Edition), giving fans an expanded and enhanced journey into their signature sound. This deluxe edition offers reimagined tracks, exclusive remixes, and bonus material that deepens the immersive, haunting atmospheres fans have come to expect from the project.
The album continues to explore the shadows between noise, rhythm, and emotion, merging pulsating electronic textures with darkly melodic elements, creating a soundscape both mesmerizing and menacing.
Dark electro visionary Sapphira Vee has just unveiled her upcoming release, Unfolding, a deeply personal and atmospheric exploration set to captivate listeners across the darkwave and industrial spectrum. The announcement marks a new era for the artist, known for weaving ethereal melodies, brooding electronics, and raw emotional power into immersive soundscapes.
🌑 A New Chapter in Sound and Spirit
“Unfolding” promises to dive deep into themes of self-discovery, resilience, and metamorphosis — a reflection on emerging from chaos and reclaiming strength. With lush textures, haunting vocals, and cinematic production, this release is shaping up to be one of Sapphira Vee’s most evocative works to date.
Fans can expect the signature fusion of dark electronic atmospheres and emotive storytelling that have defined her sound and earned her a loyal following across the global underground scene.
The pulse of the underground just got louder — ULTRA SUNN return with their electrifying new single, The Beast In You, now available across all platforms. The track strikes with the signature blend of darkwave, EBM, and post-punk energy that has made the Brussels duo one of the most commanding forces in modern electronic music.
The Beast In You prowls through the depths of human emotion — confronting the duality within us all. It’s a sonic exploration of instinct, fear, and control, set to throbbing basslines, haunting synths, and hypnotic vocals. This is ULTRA SUNN at their most visceral and cinematic, balancing aggression and elegance in a perfectly controlled storm of sound.
The digital decay continues as OneZeroCypher unleashes their latest dark electronic opus, Fractured Memories, out now through DSBP Records. This release dives deep into the psychological breakdown of memory, emotion, and machine consciousness—where industrial rhythms grind against cybernetic despair.
Fusing elements of EBM, dark electro, and technoid distortion, Fractured Memories captures the essence of post-human reflection. It’s an auditory labyrinth where logic fails, identity fractures, and the cold pulse of machinery becomes the only heartbeat left. Every track feels like a corrupted data fragment—echoing pain, resistance, and resurrection within the circuitry.
Each beat carries the raw tension of isolation and the beauty of collapse. For fans of Mentallo & The Fixer, Front Line Assembly, and Velvet Acid Christ, this is the perfect transmission from the void.
The ever-enchanting Azam Ali has officially unveiled her latest sonic journey — Synesthesia, arriving soon via COP International Records. This upcoming release promises a mesmerizing fusion of transcendent vocals, ambient textures, and deeply immersive electronic soundscapes that only Azam can conjure.
Known for her haunting voice and cinematic sound design, Ali continues to redefine the boundaries of modern world electronica, weaving emotional resonance with sonic experimentation. Synesthesia invites listeners into a multi-sensory dreamworld where sound, color, and emotion intertwine in perfect harmony.
Electro-industrial duo KLACK has surprised fans with a brand-new live release, In Case You Didn’t Feel Like Staying Up (Live), captured during their electrifying performance at the Cold Waves XIII afterparty last Saturday.
🎶 A Night Worth Reliving
KLACK’s set at the Chicago festival afterparty showcased their trademark retro-future EBM stomp, synth grit, and dancefloor nostalgia, fueling an already unforgettable weekend for the industrial community. The duo recorded the performance in full and decided to release it for fans—whether you were there moshing in the crowd or tuning in from afar, now you can relive the moment.
🔥 The Cold Waves Legacy
Now in its thirteenth year, Cold Waves has become one of the most vital gatherings for industrial, post-punk, and electronic music fans worldwide. KLACK’s afterparty performance cemented their role as one of the scene’s most exciting modern acts bridging classic body music with fresh, forward-looking energy. This live release feels like both a celebration of the festival’s legacy and a testament to KLACK’s ever-growing reputation.
🤝 Music with Purpose
KLACK isn’t just about beats—they’re about community. To that end, all profits from the release this weekend will be donated to DARKEST BEFORE DAWN, a nonprofit charity that supports nightlife, hospitality, and music industry workers through mental health services and crisis aid. By picking up the album, fans can experience the raw electricity of the show while directly supporting a cause tied to the music community.
UK electronic powerhouse Simon Carter has officially dropped his brand-new album Outliers, with pre-orders live now and the full release set for October 3rd, 2025. Dropping just in time for Bandcamp Friday, this release is already turning heads in the global industrial and electronic scene.
🎶 From Singles to Sonic Uprising
After the high-voltage singles “Pain & Pleasure” and “Dusk Till Dawn” lit up dark clubs and playlists worldwide, Carter now presents the full-length Outliers—a record engineered for dancefloor dominance. Expect a relentless journey through heavy low-end, neon-lit atmospheres, and pulse-pounding rhythm designed to make bodies move.
🌀 The Sound of Outliers
Carter’s latest is a fusion of Techno, Dark Electro, Industrial Bass, and Cyberpunk energy, shot through with flashes of his signature Trance and Futurepop elements. The result is an album that feels equally at home in underground raves, cyberpunk soundtracks, and the high-voltage chaos of the modern industrial scene.
Simon Carter states:
“Outliers is about capturing those who exist outside the norm—people, ideas, and music that disrupt the cycle. It’s built for connection, release, and catharsis on the dancefloor.”
Dawn of Ashes are raising the stakes for their loyal followers with the announcement of an exclusive VIP Bundle for their Los Angeles performance on January 24th, 2026, now live on Bandcamp.
🔥 A Night of Chaos in Los Angeles
Known for their savage blend of industrial, blackened metal, and cinematic horror, Dawn of Ashes promise a night of pure ritualistic mayhem when they descend upon Los Angeles in early 2026. The VIP Bundle ensures fans can experience this unholy spectacle like never before.
💎 What to Expect from the VIP Bundle
While details of the full package remain shrouded in mystery (as all great nightmares should be), fans can expect:
Premium access to the January 24th show in Los Angeles
Exclusive merch items crafted specifically for the VIP bundle
A personalized experience connecting die-hards closer to the band’s apocalyptic vision
This isn’t just another ticket—it’s an initiation into the heart of Dawn of Ashes’ darkness.
🩸 The Dawn of Ashes Legacy
Since their formation, Dawn of Ashes have carved their name deep into the industrial and extreme metal underground, delivering devastating albums and notorious live shows that blur the line between performance and ritual. With the VIP Bundle, the band is giving their most devoted fans a chance to be part of that ritual on an even more intimate level.
Philadelphia’s industrial sludge metal insurgents WORST ONES have returned with a brutal new single and video, Deny Reality—a sonic assault that cuts through willful ignorance with venom, distortion, and uncompromising heaviness.
⚡ Claustrophobic & Hypnotic Sound Deny Reality channels the bleak pulse of Godflesh, the twisted hooks of Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson, and the sample-driven chaos of Skinny Puppy. Built on relentless electronic percussion and skittering hi-hats that slice through layers of noise loops, the track morphs shredded guitars into inhuman fragments. A towering chorus rises above the chaos, before a crushing breakdown drags the listener into sludge-drenched oblivion.
💀 Lyrical Warfare Against Ignorance At its core, Deny Reality confronts the culture of willful blindness that has metastasized into complicity. With lyrics like “Cast out your empathy, behold your tragedy” and “My nightmares are dreams, you deny reality,” the track attacks the toxic refusal to see truth—an ignorance that sustains violence and accelerates collapse. It’s not an escape—it’s the very engine of destruction.
🔥 Noise as Resistance The track will also appear on Abolish ICE, a Philadelphia-based compilation featuring 16 local metal, hardcore, and punk bands—including Trunk, L.M.I., Sunrot, Boozewa, SOJI, Detox Meds, and Get Well. Copies are available in exchange for donations to Juntos, a community-led Latine immigrant rights organization. With this, WORST ONES transform their sound into protest—turning distortion into direct action, and noise into a weapon of resistance.
🎛️ Behind the Sound Deny Reality was written and recorded by Drew Ew and Doppelganga, mixed and mastered by Jared Birdseye, with visuals directed by WORST ONES and Luz Sanchez. Promo photography by Luz Sanchez, live photography by Vinny Barreras, cover and logo design by Drew Ew (with “deathmetallogo” by Darren Adcock).
Industrial noise entity VERFÜHRERVERGELTER has just dropped their latest transmission, Post-Void / Pre-Body—a release that blurs the line between collapse and rebirth, silence and circuitry, decay and resurrection.
⚡ A Harsh Emission from the In-Between The release arrives as five sonic bursts described as “transmitted from the primordial soup of decomposed flesh and corroded PCBs.” Post-Void / Pre-Body is not crafted as a soundtrack or a traditional soundscape—it’s a raw dissection, an exposed noise corpus stitched together from tissue, glitches, and electronic residue.
💀 Between Rot and Simulation With each track, VERFÜHRERVERGELTER drags the listener through liminal corridors:
Between shutdown and reboot.
Between rot and simulation.
Between meaning and total refusal.
The result is a chaotic yet strangely autonomic pulse—harsh noise refusing narrative, rejecting closure, and leaving behind only corrupted fragments.
🔥 The Artist Speaks in Transmission As VERFÜHRERVERGELTER declares:
“Every transmission is a scream. But no one remembers how to listen. Corruption complete. Still leaking… No closure. No cleanse.”
Arizona’s extreme metal juggernaut SOULFLY is back with fire in their veins, releasing the crushing new single “Nihilist” alongside a visually searing music video. The track, which features Todd Jones of NAILS, is the latest glimpse into the band’s upcoming thirteenth album CHAMA, set to arrive October 24th, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records.
🎶 Raw Aggression, Tribal Fury
“Nihilist” embodies everything fans love about Soulfly—tribal grooves, bludgeoning riffs, and unapologetic ferocity—while pushing their legacy forward. Produced by Zyon Cavalera, the song is a generational collaboration that sharpens Soulfly’s sonic blade with modern intensity.
Directed by Costin Chioreanu, the video was filmed in Bulgaria and drenched in apocalyptic imagery that perfectly matches the track’s brutal energy. Watch here.
Max Cavalera explains:
“My lyrics are inspired by LG of Entombed and Nihilist. He left this earth in 2021 and was always a big influence on me. This is one of the heaviest songs on the record, and I love that Todd Jones came in and delivered the hardest line on the record: ‘I don’t believe in anything!’”
Guitarist Mike De Leon adds:
“From the depths of the deepest tribes, we bring you the new Soulfly. This being my first official video ever with the guys is a complete honor. Crank it up and start the living room mosh pits!”
Recorded at Platinum Underground Studio in Mesa, AZ, CHAMA was produced by Zyon Cavalera and Arthur Rizk (who also mixed and mastered the record). The album reunites the Cavalera clan—Max, Zyon, and Igor Amadeus Cavalera (Go Ahead & Die, Nailbomb, Healing Magic)—with guitarist Mike De Leon. Special appearances include Dino Cazares (Fear Factory) and Todd Jones (Nails).
💿 CHAMA Tracklist:
Indigenous Inquisition
Storm the Gates
Nihilist
No Pain = No Power
Ghenna
Black Hole Scum
Favela / Dystopia
Always Was, Always Will Be…
Soulfly XIII
Chama
Available Formats:
CD Jewel
Vinyl (Yellow & Orange Corona, Transparent Red w/ White Splatter, Red & Black Marbled, Picture Disc)
Canadian industrial/electronic duo Antigen Shift return with their brand-new release Superheavy Particle, unleashed today through Artoffact Records.
Led by Nick Thériault and Jairus Khan, Antigen Shift carve out their signature sound—an electrifying hybrid of industrial noise, dark EBM, and cinematic textures. Superheavy Particle is one of their most ambitious works to date, fusing tense atmospheres, glitch-laced rhythms, and distorted electronics into a sonic force that is both visceral and immersive.
A recent teaser offers a glimpse of the album’s soundscape, showcasing Antigen Shift’s ability to balance chaos and control with masterful precision.
Formed in the early 2000s, Antigen Shift began as Thériault’s solo project before Khan joined, transforming the act into a formidable duo. Over two decades, they’ve released material on labels like Ad Noiseam, Frozen Empire Media, and Spectre, steadily building a reputation for fearless experimentation.
In 2024, Antigen Shift signed with Artoffact Records, bringing their back catalog under the label’s wing. Since then, they’ve reissued classic albums like Brotherhood and dropped powerful new singles including “Because I Want,” further cementing their place in the global industrial/electronic underground.
Known for their thunderous live sets, Antigen Shift has performed at international festivals such as Machinenfest, Kinetik, and Convergence, where they translate studio complexity into ferocious, floor-shaking energy.
Together, Thériault and Khan embody a relentless drive to push the boundaries of electronic music—merging aggression, emotion, and innovation into every release.
US drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and electronic alchemist Rona Rougeheart returns with her project SINE, unveiling the brand-new single “Succumb To Me” via Metropolis Records on September 26, 2025.
🎶 Industrial Meets Dirty Disco
Co-produced alongside Curse Mackey (Pigface) and mastered by Mark Pistel (Consolidated, Meat Beat Manifesto), “Succumb To Me” blends industrial grit, dirty disco grooves, and seismic sub-bass into what Rougeheart defines as her signature style: electronic boom.
Rougeheart explains: “While working on my next album, I decided to start something fresh just for fun. I anchored the track around two deep synth bass hits that pan left and right for a surround sound feel—especially in headphones. The lyrics practically wrote themselves, cheeky and a little sinister, with a dash of sex appeal. It’s one of my favorite SINE tracks to date.”
🌑 Momentum Rising
SINE officially joined the Metropolis Records roster in 2024 with the single “Trauma Bondage.” Since then, Rougeheart has been steadily building momentum—touring North America with Void Palace and Clan of Xymox, and recently performing at Cold Waves XIII in her hometown of Austin on September 19, 2025. Work is already underway on a full-length album expected in 2026.
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🧬 Rona Rougeheart: The Force Behind SINE
Born in New York and now based in Austin, Rougeheart grew up surrounded by music, guided by her father who taught her guitar and keyboards before she gravitated to drums. She’s endorsed by Gretsch Drums, Gibraltar Hardware, and Roland.
Her impressive collaborations span the underground and avant-garde, including work with Bauhaus’ David J, Curse Mackey, Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Adrian Sherwood, Meat Beat Manifesto, Clan of Xymox, Chris Connelly (Pigface, Revolting Cocks), Andee Blacksugar (KMFDM, Blondie), Xiu Xiu, and the late Mark Stewart (The Pop Group).
Flint, Michigan’s most notorious heavy outfit King 810 have unleashed their latest single “I Don’t Mind”, another brutal preview of their upcoming record Rustbelt Numetal 2, set for release on October 31, 2025.
🩸 Raw Violence Meets Vulnerability
“I Don’t Mind” continues King 810’s uncompromising tradition of fusing crushing nu-metal riffs with David Gunn’s visceral, narrative-driven vocal delivery. The track balances moments of raw aggression with hauntingly melodic undertones, showing once again why the band is both feared and revered within the modern metal scene.
🏭 Forged in the Rustbelt
Like its predecessor, Rustbelt Numetal 2 was recorded in a single day in front of a live studio audience of just 45 people, capturing the unfiltered chaos, immediacy, and street-born energy that defines King 810. The new record promises to dive even deeper into the band’s gritty storytelling and industrial Midwest atmosphere, amplifying their reputation as one of the most dangerous and authentic acts in heavy music.
Industrial innovator Author & Punisher (aka Tristan Shone) has released the third and final single, “Titmouse”, ahead of his highly anticipated new album Nocturnal Birding, arriving October 3, 2025 via Relapse Records.
🖤 A Sonic Trek Through Fatigue & Survival
“Titmouse” is one of Shone’s most intricate compositions to date—layering pounding machine rhythms, dense synths, mechanical guitars, and guttural vocals into what he describes as a “topographical trek.” Lyrically, the track confronts the mental and physical exhaustion of migration, evoking the relentless endurance demanded when traversing vast landscapes with minimal supplies.
Shone explains: “‘Titmouse’ pushes me technically and physically as a performer. It’s a grueling track that mirrors the struggles it’s inspired by, carrying the listener through waves of exhaustion and perseverance.”
🐦 Birds as Blueprints
Much of Nocturnal Birding takes direct inspiration from avian life, with riffs, rhythms, and melodies drawn from the tonal patterns of actual bird calls. Earlier singles like “Titanis” and “Thrush” showcased this unique sonic methodology, while “Titmouse” pushes the concept further—transforming birdsong into industrial weaponry.
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Marking the one-year anniversary of their self-titled debut, spectral duo ZETRA unveil The Floor Eternal—a full dark ambient and electronic reimagining of their debut album, crafted in collaboration with theKeymaker. Released digitally today via Nuclear Blast Records, this haunting reinterpretation closes the chapter on Zetra I while guiding listeners deeper into their shadowed realm.
A New Era in Sound
ZETRA describe the project as: “In celebration of the one year anniversary of our debut full length record, we present a complete reimagining of the album in the form of dark ambient, electronic pieces. Titled ‘Zetra: The Floor Eternal’, this release marks the completion of ‘Zetra I’ and the end of an era. Experience Zetra in a new form. This music is intended to accompany you in moments of relaxation, meditation, focused listening or in the background while your mind is elsewhere.”
The record was conjured using an arsenal of analog synths including the Behringer MonoPoly, SY1, Wasp & Solina, Moog Minitaur, Akai RhythmWolf & TomCat, Korg MS20, and Roland JX8P.
Earlier this year, ZETRA released their digital EP Believe, a five-track goth-pop offering featuring:
The Angel Cries (focus track)
So (shoegaze shimmer)
The Spider (new-wave edge)
Find Me
Charlotte (Kittie cover ft. Justine Jones of Employed To Serve)
The Bandcamp edition also includes exclusive bonus tracks (Shards Of Power, A Queen Ascends, The Order’s Decree, The Final Rest).
🏆 Accolades & Mystique
With their cloaked aesthetic, analog synth sorcery, and spellbinding mix of shoegaze, post-punk, and synth, ZETRA are carving out a devoted cult following. Their rise has already been marked with the Steve Strange Award at The Great Escape 2025, celebrating boundary-breaking talent in honor of the late iconic music agent.
ZETRA recently supported the enigmatic act PRESIDENT in London, further cementing their role as one of the UK’s most mysterious and captivating new forces.
Industrial chaos engine Gasoline Invertebrate has just announced their latest creation: Misery Monster. This new release promises a venomous blend of pounding electronics, razor-sharp beats, and the kind of dark sonic mischief fans have come to crave.
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Industrial juggernaut Dependent Records just dropped a colossal wave of reissues and special editions, spotlighting legendary pioneers Die Krupps alongside the dark electronics of FIX8:SED8. This release series digs deep into the archives, bringing back groundbreaking albums that shaped the industrial and EBM landscape while giving longtime fans a fresh chance to own definitive editions.
🔥 Die Krupps Collection Reissues
The new catalog reintroduces several milestones from Die Krupps, spanning their early industrial experiments to their metallic industrial crossover era. Included in the rollout are:
Battle Extreme / Fly Martyrs Fly
Volle Kraft Voraus!
The Machinists of Joy
II (The Final Option + The Final Option Remixed)
II – The Final Option
Robo Sapien
Volle Kraft Null Acht
Stahlwerksynfonie (Deluxe Edition)
Risikofaktor
Stahlwerksynfonie
V – Metal Machine Music
Volle Kraft Voraus! (1981 Original Album – Digitally Remastered)
V – Metal Machine Music (Deluxe Edition)
Each release highlights the enduring legacy of Die Krupps, a band that blurred the lines between steel, sweat, and circuitry, leaving an indelible mark on industrial music.
💀 FIX8:SED8 Joins the Legacy
Alongside the Die Krupps onslaught, Dependent Records also dropped The Unborn by FIX8:SED8, a record praised for its cinematic atmospheres and sinister dark electro textures. A must-have for fans of brooding soundscapes and retro-futuristic darkness.
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Industrial chaos-agent Caustic has officially unleashed FIEND II into the world — no teasers, no countdowns, just pure shock-and-drop energy. Known for breaking rules and burning convention to the ground, Caustic once again flips the script with an album release that comes screaming straight from the underground.
⚡ The Sudden Drop
In true Caustic fashion, the announcement came raw and unfiltered:
“F–K IT! Let’s get this out. FIEND II is released! I’m sick of waiting. Thanks to everyone who preordered, and enjoy the album.”
That’s it — no PR gloss, no delay, just a direct hit from Caustic’s sonic arsenal.
🔥 The Sound of FIEND II
The first FIEND installment was already a snarling beast, and FIEND II doesn’t just pick up where it left off — it tears open new wounds. Expect pulverizing beats, searing distortion, and Caustic’s trademark venom, balancing between brutal catharsis and electronic anarchy.
Two underground heavyweights — Daniel McCullough of Silver Walks and Athan Maroulis of NØIR — have joined forces for a chilling reinterpretation of Cyberaktif’s legendary Wax Trax! classic “Nothing Stays.” This haunting cover marks the first new material from either project in quite some time, and it’s every bit as dark, layered, and timely as you’d hope.
🕸 A Collaboration Across Continents
True to its name, “Nothing Stays” embodies the fractured, borderless world we live in. Not a single artist involved was ever in the same room.
Athan Maroulis tracked vocals in New York City.
Valentina Veil (VV & The Void) added ethereal backing vocals from Berlin.
Daniel McCullough programmed the music in Lancaster, PA.
The single was mixed in Los Angeles by Dan Evans (Die Warzau).
Finally, it was mastered by Eric Oehler (KLACK) in Madison, WI.
The result? A globe-spanning collaboration that still feels like it was conjured in one shadowy, smoke-filled studio.
🔥 The EP & Remixes
Alongside the main track, the EP comes armed with beat-heavy, floor-destroying remixes courtesy of S Y Z Y G Y X, genCAB, and KLACK — each pushing the song into fresh, pulsing territory for DJs and dark music devotees alike.
Released via the Pittsburgh-based Distortion Productions, “Nothing Stays” is now available across all major digital and streaming platforms.
Blvsphemy Records has dropped a sinister new release, giving Biocarbon13’s “Wrong Shade of Black” a fresh, venomous twist courtesy of Arzenik. This remix plunges deeper into the industrial void, layering distortion, menace, and pounding rhythms that drag you into its dark embrace.
⚡ The Remix Experience
Arzenik injects an entirely new pulse into the track, amplifying its bleak atmospherics while keeping Biocarbon13’s raw intensity intact. The remix twists familiar shadows into sharper edges — this isn’t just a reimagining, it’s an escalation.
Biocarbon13 has consistently delivered cutting-edge industrial soundscapes, and this collaboration with Blvsphemy Records and Arzenik proves the project’s ability to evolve without compromise. “Wrong Shade of Black (Arzenik Remix)” stands as a testament to dark creativity — unapologetic, abrasive, and impossible to ignore.
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🌒 Darkwave and synthpop force Brittany Bindrim returns with her brand-new single “Hunting In The Dark”, a pulse-racing taste of what’s to come from her forthcoming sophomore album Counterpoison, arriving October 24.
⚡ Powered by thunderous beats, hypnotic hooks, and vocals that cut through the darkness, “Hunting In The Dark” is a shadow-soaked dance-floor burner that transforms heavy emotions into surges of energy and positivity. With themes of finding light — and maybe a touch of playful mischief — within the shadows, the track hits hard while lifting spirits.
🎛 Produced by Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle, Puscifer), this single blazes the trail for Bindrim’s full Counterpoison rollout and is available now on all streaming platforms.
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