The electro-industrial classic returns June 27th via Metropolis Records
Flesh Field resurrects its monumental debut, Viral Extinction, now fully remastered and available once again to ignite speakers and summon shadows. Originally released in 1999, the album fused cinematic electronics, fierce guitar work, militant percussion, and choral samples into a signature sound that pushed the boundaries of industrial music.
📅 Viral Extinction returns on June 27th, 2025, via Metropolis Records and includes the haunting new single:
🎧 “Where Angels Go to Die” — a darkly angelic descent into spiritual decay, described by Ian Ross as “apocalyptic in language, but musically designed to feel beautifully bleak.”
Formed by Ian Ross in Columbus, Ohio in 1996, Flesh Field erupted onto the scene with an aggressive yet orchestrally grand vision of electro-industrial. Their debut, Viral Extinction, quickly earned attention for its layered textures and dramatic sonic architecture—setting a benchmark for dark electronic music at the turn of the millennium.
After releasing the Redemption remix EP in 2000 and the critically lauded albums Belief Control (2001) and Strain (2004), the project went silent. Despite that, Flesh Field’s music endured—appearing in the soundtracks of True Blood, The Mill, and Project Gotham Racing.
Ross eventually reemerged in 2023 with the concept album Voice of the Echo Chamber, examining the psychology of political radicalization. A companion EP, Voice of Reason, followed in 2024.
Now, 25 years after its initial release, Viral Extinction is reborn—remastered and once again relevant in a world teetering on its own digital precipice.
20 Years Later, the Debut Album Returns—Reborn and Reinvented
💥 Two decades after its original release and long believed lost to time, Daniel Graves has resurrected his debut album under a new name and form—Closer to Human is available now via Bandcamp, with pre-orders for ultra-limited physical editions going fast.
“This isn’t a remaster. It’s a resurrection.”
Meticulously reconstructed using the original gear and samples, this version of the album breathes fire into the foundations of Aesthetic Perfection with a renewed precision, fury, and spirit. This is the album that started it all, rebuilt for a new generation of perfectionists.
💿💿 Double CD – Includes original 2005 master by Mike Wells (Gridlock) + era remixes by genCAB, XP8, UnterART, [distatix]
🔴 Vinyl Edition – Pressed on bold red vinyl
Only 1,000 CDs and 500 vinyl copies exist. 🎯 Official Release Date: June 20, 2025 💻 Pre-orders include instant downloads of “Beautiful,” “Master,” and Bandcamp-exclusive “Architect.”
🧠 Why It Matters
Lost in a catastrophic hard drive failure, Close to Human was once thought to be gone forever. But Daniel’s refusal to let the past die has given birth to something more powerful—a rebirth that doesn’t just revisit history, it rewrites it.
💀 Deep Dive into the Universe of Aesthetic Perfection
💣 Gothic, sultry, and unapologetically self-made—Mari Kattman returns with her third solo album Year Of The Katt, dropping June 20th on Metropolis Records. Featuring the recent singles “Anemia” and “Sharp Shooter,” this record positions Kattman not just as a rising voice, but as the reigning gothic club queen of the modern electronic scene.
“She is now taking her place as the alluring gothic club queen she always had the potential to be. Her best solo effort yet.” — ELECTRICITYCLUB.CO.UK
🔥 Album Highlights
Written, recorded, composed, and produced entirely by Mari herself
First full-length since signing with Metropolis in 2024
A genre-fluid, emotionally intense ride through trap, hip hop, electro, ambient, EBM, and industrial
Delivered with her unmistakable, powerful vocal presence
💬 “Finishing this album was a truly herculean effort,” says Mari. “There were a lot of learning curves and things I needed to sort out before I was truly happy with the end product. I feel relief and enormously proud that I got it done.”
🎶 Tracklisting – Year Of The Katt
Typical Girl
Sharp Shooter
Take
Ascending
Anemia
Little Bullet Girl
PunisHER
The Worst
Take Myself Back
Pain
🎤 The Voice Behind the Movement
Whether solo or as part of Helix, Mari Kattman has made her mark across the electronic underground. Her distinctive vocals have graced tracks by Assemblage 23, Mesh, Ivardensphere, Psy’Aviah, Neuroticfish, Solitary Experiments, Aiboforcen, Comaduster, and dozens more.
But it’s in her own material—like “Fever Shakes,” “URGOD.AI,” and “Swallow”—where Kattman showcases her songwriting strength and ability to create pulsing, dancefloor-ready tracks that pack emotional and sonic weight.
Full-Length Album ‘More Of Less’ Drops July 25th via Metropolis Records
💥 Industrial rock trailblazers 16VOLT are back with a searing new single, “White Noise,” out June 20, 2025 via Metropolis Records, and available now to stream and on Bandcamp. The track marks the band’s first fresh material in seven years and serves as the lead single from their upcoming album More Of Less, due out July 25th on LP, CD, and digital formats.
“‘White Noise’ is a song about feeling unheard,” explains founding member Eric Powell, who signed his first record deal back in 1991 as a teenager. “When your voice gets drowned out and it seems like no one is listening to you— to others, you become just white noise, that static sound of nothingness.”
The track arrives just weeks after the band’s 1993 debut Wisdom was issued on vinyl for the first time—selling out immediately. Powell officially revived 16VOLT in 2024 with Negative On Arrivals, a retrospective release compiling tracks from their 2016 and 2017 albums.
Upcoming Album: More Of Less (Out July 25, 2025)
Tracklist:
More Of Less
White Noise
On Memory Lane
The Worst Of Us
If You Like It
Empty As Hell
Unfolding Time
Add It All Up
Then The World
Down Here
💀 A Legacy Forged in Static and Steel
Emerging from the early ‘90s industrial scene, 16VOLT quickly made their mark with albums like Wisdom, Skin, and LetDownCrush, working with genre-defining producers like David Ogilvie (Skinny Puppy), Keith “Fluffy” Auerbach (Ministry), and Jeff “Critter” Newell (NIN, blink-182).
Despite industry setbacks—including legal clashes during the release of SuperCoolNothing—Powell’s tenacity paid off. He bought back the rights to the album and brokered a deal with Sony to feature it in the cult PlayStation game Primal.
By the 2000s, 16VOLT was deep in the Metropolis Records era, releasing powerhouse records like FullBlackHabit, American Porn Songs, and Beating Dead Horses, which featured guests like Paul Raven (Killing Joke, Prong), Steve White (KMFDM), and mix engineer Shaun Thingvold (Strapping Young Lad).
The band’s genre-defiant style and visceral live shows earned them tours with heavyweights like Korn, Filter, Prong, Revolting Cocks, Stabbing Westward, and Front 242.
The Greek synth duo Paradox Obscur, comprised of Kriistal Ann and Toxic Razor, has just released their new single, “Switch To Love,” available today, June 7th, 2025. This captivating track is the second single from their upcoming album, IKONA, which is set for release on September 12th via Metropolis Records.
“Switch To Love” is accompanied by an atmospheric neo-noir music video, shot entirely on 16mm film and directed by Venezuelan filmmaker Mariangela Pluchino, with cinematography by Ville Piippo from Finland. The result is a visually compelling piece that pays homage to love, set against the band’s signature retro synthwave soundscape and elevated by the expressive and haunting vocals of Kriistal Ann.
“Switch To Love” follows their late April release, “Lose This Feeling,” a dreamily nostalgic synth-oriented reinterpretation of a 2023 dance anthem by Dutch DJ and producer Armin van Buuren.
Stream “Switch To Love” now and watch the video here.
IKONA is the duo’s most expressionistic work to date, blending sound experiments, wide-ranging electronic influences, and deeply personal expression to craft a sonic identity that remains distinctly their own. They have once again composed and recorded in real time using synthesizers and drum machines, preserving the classic essence of contemporary electronic music while forging a uniquely timeless aesthetic.
Paradox Obscur is celebrated for their authentic, analog-driven sound. Eschewing computers and digital plugins, they create all of their music in real time using hardware synthesizers and drum machines, delivering a raw and immersive listening experience. While rooted in the spirit of ‘80s-’90s underground music, their unique blend of haunting melodies, driving rhythms, and cinematic atmosphere appeals to a wide range of listeners, regardless of genre preference. Their music transcends commercial boundaries, offering something for both devoted electronic fans and casual listeners alike.
DAWN OF ASHES has unleashed their brand new album, “Infecting The Scars,” which is available everywhere today, June 7th, 2025! The highly anticipated release sees Kristof Bathory return the project to its aggrotech roots while pushing forward with a new level of intensity and maturity.
“Full of dark songs and deathly imagery, brought to life by demonic vocals. It’s vampiric, it’s black metal, it’s post-industrial witchcraft, driven by an infectious electronic groove. Very moreish indeed,” praises DEVOLUTION MAGAZINE (UK). ORKUS (DE) hails it as: “Past meets future on an electronic industrial metal delight that will get you on the dance floor. Each of the ten tracks can certainly hit the clubs like a bomb.” VERDAMMNIS (FR) concurs: “Refuses to stagnate while continuing to explore its universe and themes with coherence, intelligence, panache, care and personality. Blends the enthusiasm of youth with a current know-how to make aggrotech great again!”
Stream “Infecting The Scars” now on your preferred platform or via Bandcamp.
Dawn Of Ashes was founded in Los Angeles by Kristof Bathory at the turn of the millennium, the group moniker he chose suggesting ‘the beginning of the end’. Emerging from the industrial and aggrotech genres before expanding into the blackened metal and extreme industrial scenes, Bathory and his band have been a relentless force ever since, evolving and redefining the boundaries of extreme music for over two decades.
“Infecting The Scars” marks a rebirth, fusing the raw, unfiltered aggression of the past with a refined and evolved sound. Lyrically and sonically, it sees them reach a level where the songs are no longer merely anthems of destruction, but rather an exploration of psychological horror, inner demons, and the scars left behind by life’s most brutal moments. The album includes the powerful track “Visceral Rage” with an accompanying lyric video.
Embodying this evolution, the track “Hypertensive Crisis” was issued ahead of the album. It was described by Bathory as “a deliberate attempt to recapture the nostalgia of our early era while seamlessly blending it with fresh, modern elements. It showcases a fully realised version of our classic sound, reimagined with a new intensity and depth.”
A recent relocation to Denmark has also seen Dawn Of Ashes set to expand its reach, bringing the group’s visceral live performances to new territories. European tour dates are currently in the works alongside planned shows in South America, promising a global assault of chaos and horror.
The German dark electro-pop duo Rotersand has just released their new single, “Private Firmament (I Fell For You),” available today, June 7th, 2025. This powerful track serves as a preview of their highly anticipated new album, “Don’t Become The Thing You Hated,” set for release on August 8th via Metropolis Records (North America) and Trisol (Rest of World). This will be their first full-length studio record since How Do You Feel Today? in March 2020.
Explaining the meaning behind the new single, the band states: “Human nature is not binary, but algorithm-induced communication forces us to choose virtual sides to stimulate emotions and click rates. Yes or no, black or white, for or against, one or the other. Ultimately, we sit in our post-fact, post-science, post-truth private firmaments with nothing in common other than the cold light of screens pretending to shine for us. We say, leave the private firmaments and dance with us, with real faces under real stars.”
‘Don’t Become the Thing You Hated’ sees the Hamburg-based act (comprised of Rascal Nikov and Krischan Jan-Eric Wesenberg) return with an album that is as much a cultural critique as it is a musical statement. In a world increasingly defined by division, alienation, and existential anxiety, the duo casts a sharp eye on the psychological toll of our times and issues a warning. The message is clear: in fighting what we oppose, we risk becoming it ourselves.
Musically, the album is a masterclass in synthesis, melding sonic sophistication with visceral emotional impact. Navigating seamlessly between intricate sound design and tightly constructed rhythmic frameworks, these are layered with melodic hooks that are as intellectually engaging as they are dancefloor-ready. The album soundscape is dark yet resolutely hopeful and explores a dynamic spectrum of styles, from propulsive electro with surgically crisp beats and brooding industrial textures to anthemic, almost dreamlike interludes. Each track reveals itself as a meticulously crafted entity, constantly surprising the listener yet never straying from its emotional nucleus.
The song lyrics address themes of disillusionment, anger, and the fragile line between resistance and complicity. Indeed, the album title itself functions as a thesis statement that confronts listeners with a central dilemma of our era – how do we oppose injustice without replicating its methods or mindset? Rotersand offer no easy answers, but instead encourage a kind of inner vigilance; a conscious rejection of the very forces that threaten to erode empathy, nuance, and individual integrity.
What sets this album apart is its rare ability to operate on multiple levels. Not only is it a compelling club record, it is also a philosophical commentary on the state of the world and the psyche. The duo have crafted a work that challenges the listener to not only hear, but to think and feel more deeply. With ‘Don’t Become the Thing You Hated’, they reaffirm their position as one of the most thoughtful and forward-looking acts in the dark electronic music genre.
FLESH FIELD, the acclaimed electro-industrial project led by Ian Ross, has just released a new single, “Where Angels Go To Die,” out today, May 30th. This track is lifted from a remastered reissue of their 1999 debut album, “Viral Extinction,” which is set to arrive on June 27th via Metropolis Records.
“It was written in apocalyptic language as a bleak reflection on disillusionment, spiritual decay and loss of belief,” Ross reflects. “Musically, however, it was designed to sound darkly angelic.”
About “Viral Extinction” Reissue:
“Viral Extinction” Tracklisting:
Heretic
Inside
Overload
The Plague
Silicon Skies
Where Angels Go To Die
Prophecy
My Saviour
Utopia
Animal
Fallen Angel
Cyberchrist
Prophecy (Nostrothomas A23 Mix)
My Saviour (Violated Beauty Remix)
About FLESH FIELD:
Flesh Field was founded in Ohio in the mid-90s by composer Ian Ross. Renowned for its widescreen cinematic sound achieved by blending synths, percussion, guitar, and sampled choir, the group’s music soon earned plaudits for its aggressive approach and subsequently featured in a number of film/TV soundtracks and video games. Having retired the name in 2011, Ross eventually relocated to Virginia, where he resurrected Flesh Field to issue an album entitled ‘Voice of the Echo Chamber’ in late 2023 and the companion piece ‘Voice Of Reason’ EP in April 2024.
Their debut album, ‘Viral Extinction’, was released three years later, earning glowing reviews for its brutal and aggressive sound, while some of its songs were subsequently remixed by several contemporaries (including scene leaders Covenant) and issued together with some new songs on the album-length ‘Redemption’ EP in 2000.
Highlighting the band’s compositional skills with bombastic symphonic elements and intricate synth and percussion programming, 2001’s ‘Belief Control’ solidified Flesh Field’s status as a band to be reckoned with. It also led to the group signing to Metropolis Records for the US release of their third album, ‘Strain’. With new layers of acoustic and electronic percussion, guitar, and choral effects added into the mix, these elements resulted in an an epic and anthemic feel to a record that was acclaimed by fans and critics alike.
Then, silence. For almost two decades, Flesh Field lay dormant, even as numerous tracks from their catalog were placed in the soundtracks of films including ‘The Mill’, TV shows such as ‘True Blood’, and video games like ‘Project Gotham Racing’. ‘Voice Of The Echo Chamber’ suddenly appeared in 2023; a concept work with each of its ten tracks representing stages of political radicalization and violence, it was followed by an album length companion piece EP entitled ‘Voice Of Reason’.
Ethereal darkwave artist Ships In The Night is set to perform for the first time at the upcoming iconic Wave-Gotik-Treffen festival in Leipzig, Germany. This performance marks a major milestone for the project helmed by Alethea Leventhal, known for her haunting vocals, cinematic soundscapes, and emotionally charged live shows.
Wave-Gotik-Treffen, held annually in Leipzig since 1992, draws over 20,000 attendees and transforms the city into a celebration of Gothic culture, music, fashion, and art. Ships In The Night is scheduled to perform among a vast selection of acts spanning darkwave, post-punk, and industrial genres that include Drab Majesty, Public Image Limited, New Model Army, and Selofan, to name a few.
Ships In The Night’s latest album, “Protection Spells,” was recently released by Metropolis Records, earning critical praise with a sound that echoes the melancholy of ’80s darkwave while also forging new emotional ground. “It’s an incredible honor to be part of a festival that has meant so much to the dark music community for decades,” says Alethea. “I’m excited to bring Ships In The Night to Leipzig and share this experience with people from around the world.”
Ships In The Night will perform at Moritzbastei for the Wave-Gotik-Treffen festival in Leipzig on Friday, June 6th at 9 PM.
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CHAMELEONS have today, May 29th, released their brand new single, ‘Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing,’ via Metropolis Records. The track is taken from their recently announced and long-awaited album, ‘Arctic Moon,’ which is now available for pre-order.
Vocalist/bassist Vox (Mark Burgess) explains the inspiration behind the new single: “I see too many echoes of the 1930s in what’s going on in the world, which I see as being extremely dangerous both for the country I’ve chosen to live in and the Western world in general.” He adds, “It was the last song to be completed for the album. I’m particularly pleased with the way it turned out, because it was our guitarist Stephen Rice who initially brought the rough idea to the table and we all then collaborated on it to produce the final song.”
‘Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing’ perfectly captures Chameleons’ innate flair for crafting exquisite guitar textures, merging them with Vox’s sharp grasp of melody and wordplay. The song delivers a dark message about the current political climate amidst its thoroughly engaging sound. Reinforcing this theme, the accompanying video splices live performance footage with kaleidoscopic images of war, its effects, and the surrounding propaganda, creating a compelling statement.
“The lyrics came to me quite quickly,” Vox explains. “They reflect what has been happening globally and how senior officials line up to kiss the rings of clowns who regard themselves as self-proclaimed kings rather than elected statesmen.”
‘Arctic Moon,’ set for release on September 12th on Metropolis Records, marks the first full-length album by Chameleons since 2001’s ‘Why Call It Anything?’ Vox concludes, “There is an obvious maturity to the songwriting on this record, and anyone familiar with our past work will hear that this is a positive step forward. While we’re proud of the band’s legacy, we really wanted to forge something fresh while retaining that profound and imaginative quality we’re known for. We think that we have managed to do that and deliver a very strong record!”
The band will continue to tour extensively around the album release, with dates in Spain and Portugal from June 6th-19th, followed by a set at the Forever Now festival in Milton Keynes on June 22nd. They will then return to the US for headlining shows and a dozen dates with The Psychedelic Furs commencing on June 26th. A further headlining tour of North American cities kicks off two weeks after the release of ‘Arctic Moon’, with mainland European dates in Germany and the Benelux scheduled from late October, ahead of a previously announced UK tour in November.
Long cited as a hugely influential act, inspiring bands like (The) Verve, Oasis, Interpol, The Killers, Editors, and White Lies, Chameleons are renowned for their transformative catalog and intense, emotionally charged live performances. Their legacy extends far beyond their four studio albums to date. Their widely acclaimed debut, ‘Script of the Bridge’ (1983), has been cited by many as a masterpiece ahead of its time, followed by ‘What Does Anything Mean? Basically!’ (1984), ‘Strange Times’ (1986), and ‘Why Call It Anything?’ (2001).
Their unique sound quickly captivated audiences with its mix of melancholic yet energetic and powerful tunes, hypnotic, ethereal riffs, and a potent, timeless lyrical style. They are considered one of the most influential guitar bands of the ‘80s and ‘90s, contributing substantially to the post-punk, shoegaze, and indie scenes.
2024 saw the release of two EPs that kicked off a new chapter for the band: ‘Where Are You?’, consisting of three new songs, and ‘Tomorrow Remember Yesterday,’ featuring five re-recorded archive tracks. ‘Arctic Moon’ sees them propelling forward musically while retaining the essence that originally made them iconic.
KMFDM is set to re-release their classic fourteenth album, “HAU RUCK,” on May 23rd, 2025, via Metropolis Records. This special 20th-anniversary edition, titled “HAU RUCK 2025,” has been completely remixed and remastered, and will be available on 2xLP, CD, and digital formats. Fans can get an early taste with the newly available audio for ‘FREE YOUR HATE’.
The original “HAU RUCK” was recorded in Seattle and released in 2005. Following their industrial/metal assault with 2003’s ‘WWIII’, KMFDM sought a fresh direction. Band leader Sascha Konietzko expressed the desire for something “more noisy, more dance-y, more electronic, and less butt rock.” The album’s concept was playfully dubbed FUBAR – ‘Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition/Repair’ – reflecting their aim to push boundaries.
From the politically charged anthems of ‘Free Your Hate’ and ‘New American Century’ to the grimly emotional grooves of ‘Real Thing’; from the confrontational dancefloor venom of ‘Ready to Blow’ and ‘Professional Killer’; and encompassing a swinging cover of Jacques Dutronc’s ‘Mini Mini Mini’ and the self-effacing snark of ‘Feed Our Fame’, the album proved anything but FUBAR. It showcased KMFDM at its most concentrated, sharply focused, and aggressive, imploring audiences to fight corruption and embrace individuality. The powerful German phrase ‘HAU RUCK’ (meaning ‘Heave Ho’) perfectly captured this defiant spirit.
Hamburg-based industrial rock pioneers KMFDM have carved out a unique path since their founding by Sascha ‘Käpt’n K’ Konietzko in 1984. They’ve continuously refined and redefined modern music while boldly addressing social and political issues. After early albums recorded in Germany, the band moved to the US and gained widespread recognition with Chicago-based Wax Trax! Records.
The 1990s saw KMFDM become a household name in the global industrial rock scene. Their 1995 hit ‘Juke Joint Jezebel’ propelled them onto the Billboard charts and earned them placements on film soundtracks like ‘Bad Boys’ and ‘Mortal Kombat’. Future titans such as Rammstein and Korn even started their careers opening for KMFDM tours.
After a hiatus in 1999 following their tenth album for Wax Trax!, Konietzko resurrected KMFDM three years later, signing with Metropolis Records. This new era featured American singer Lucia Cifarelli (from Drill) and Tim Skold (who later joined Marilyn Manson). Konietzko and Cifarelli returned to Germany in 2008 and have consistently recorded and toured. Their most recent album, ‘LET GO’, released in 2024, coincided with the group’s 40th anniversary.
The captivating electronic musician and vocalist Mari Kattman, known for her integral role in the duo Helix and her compelling solo work, unleashes her brand new single, “Sharp Shooter,” today, Friday, May 16th, 2025, via Metropolis Records. This electrifying track serves as the second tantalizing glimpse into her upcoming full-length solo debut for the label (and third overall), aptly titled “Year Of The Katt,” which is slated for release on June 20th.
“‘Sharp Shooter’ explores the theme of an intelligent soul that navigates to painful circumstances for the chance to grow. No shots missed,” states Kattman, hinting at the track’s blend of introspective depth and sonic precision. The single follows her recent release, “Anemia,” a track that drew a stark parallel between vampiric exploitation and the debilitating weakness often experienced by those living with the condition.
Regarding the upcoming “Year Of The Katt” album, Kattman reveals the intensely personal journey of its creation: “Finishing it was a truly herculean effort. It was an album completely recorded, composed and produced by myself, so there were a lot of learning curves and things I needed to sort out before I was truly happy with the end product. I feel relief and enormously proud that I got it done.” This self-sufficient approach underscores Kattman’s artistic vision and unwavering dedication to her craft.
A prominent figure in today’s electronic music landscape, Mari Kattman has been a dynamic force since 2012, consistently writing, recording, producing, and performing her unique sonic creations. Her impressive resume boasts collaborations with a veritable who’s who of the scene, including Assemblage 23, Mesh, Ivardensphere, Jean-Marc Lederman, Psy’Aviah, Aesthetiche, Neuroticfish, BlackCarBurning, Cassetter, This Morn Omina, Solitary Experiments, Mephisto Walz, Aiboforcen, and Interface, showcasing her remarkable vocal versatility.
However, Kattman’s extensive vocal contributions for these esteemed acts only hint at her own considerable talents as a songwriter and producer. Previous singles such as ‘Fever Shakes’, ‘URGOD.AI’ and ‘Swallow’ have already demonstrated her knack for crafting irresistibly catchy electronic songs, tailor-made for the dance floor, where elements of Trap, Hip Hop, Electro, Ambient, EBM, and Industrial music seamlessly intertwine with her powerfully distinctive voice. “Sharp Shooter” promises to be another bullseye in her expanding sonic arsenal, further solidifying her position as a compelling and innovative artist.
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Mari Kattman, known for her captivating vocals and genre-bending explorations, has just announced the imminent arrival of her brand new single, “Sharp Shooter”! Set to officially drop this Friday, May 16th, 2025, this track is the second taste from her upcoming album, “Year Of The Katt,” slated for release on Metropolis Records on June 20th, 2025.
While the full sonic landscape of “Sharp Shooter” is yet to be unveiled, Mari Kattman’s previous work offers a tantalizing glimpse of what to expect. Her music often blends elements of darkwave, synthpop, and electronic music with a distinctive vocal delivery that can be both ethereal and powerfully direct. Known for lush harmonies and strategic vocal/musical syncopation, her sound often features a compelling balance of atmospheric pads, intricate high hats, and deep, resonant basslines, creating a moody and captivating sonic experience.
“Sharp Shooter” follows her recent single “Anemia” and builds anticipation for the full “Year Of The Katt” album. With a discography that includes albums like “Stay Up” and “Hover,” as well as EPs and collaborations with artists like Comaduster and Psy’Aviah, Mari Kattman has established herself as a unique and compelling voice in the alternative electronic scene. Her involvement in the project Helix with Assemblage 23’s Tom Shear further showcases her versatility and collaborative spirit.
The announcement of “Sharp Shooter” has already generated buzz within the dark alternative electronic community, with anticipation building for its release on Metropolis Records. This new single promises to be another compelling addition to Mari Kattman’s evolving sonic narrative, showcasing her sharp musical instincts and distinctive artistic vision.
Keep your sights locked on Friday, May 16th, and prepare for Mari Kattman’s “Sharp Shooter” to hit its target!
After a five-year silence, the legendary Electronic Saviors compilation series has returned with a thunderous new volume, a testament to the enduring spirit of the electronic music community and their unwavering commitment to a vital cause. This isn’t just a revival; it’s a rebirth, a colossal undertaking featuring a staggering 98 brand new tracks, each a unique creation forged exclusively for this monumental collection. Once again, the formidable alliance of Metropolis Records and Distortion Productions has united to deliver an absolute behemoth of music, all in the name of conquering cancer.
Prepare to be overwhelmed by the sheer artistic power on display. The contributing artists have truly outdone themselves, crafting some of the most epic and compelling work of their careers. This new volume boasts exclusive tracks from a who’s who of the industrial and electronic music landscape, including the likes of 16Volt, Acumen Nation, Die Sektor, blackcarburning, Metamorph Feat Stabbing Westward, Negative Format, Out Out, Lead Into Gold, Interface, Xenturion Prime, Ego Likeness, Marc Heal, Red Lokust, Amulet, genCAB, NOIR, Panic Lift, I:Scintilla, Sapphira Vee, Inertia, Hexedene, and a legion of other sonic innovators. Every beat, every synth line, every vocal utterance on this compilation is a new weapon in the fight against this relentless disease.
The driving force behind this extraordinary endeavor, cancer survivor and organizer Jim Semonik, reflects on this unexpected return: “It’s not something I’d ever thought would happen again. I’m lucky. Not only in the sense that I get to be here after surviving for 17 years post-cancer, but that I get to work with my heroes and share the fruits of their labor with the world. It’s really quite something and the fact that we are working with Young Adult Survivors United is an absolute thrill for me. With 7 ES volumes, 3 spinoffs, 2 sponsored comps, 117k donated and over 500 bands and artists involved worldwide, I can only see this growing further! We’re back!” Semonik’s passionate dedication and the overwhelming generosity of the participating artists underscore the profound impact of this series.
For those who crave a tangible artifact of this sonic crusade, CD boxsets are available in both a four-disc Regular Edition and a six-disc (plus 7”) Premium Edition, the latter brimming with additional merchandise. The Regular Edition can be exclusively acquired via distortionprod.com and at select festivals: Dark Force Fest, Mechanismus, and Coldwaves. For those in the digital realm, the entire 98-track arsenal is available via Bandcamp.
The “Electronic Saviors: Industrial Music To Cure Cancer” series first emerged in 2010, born from Jim Semonik’s own personal battle with the disease. Volumes 2 through 6 followed, each featuring a wealth of exclusive tracks from prominent figures across the industrial, EBM, synth-pop, and electronic music scenes. This new volume marks a powerful resurgence, a united front of artists wielding their sonic creations as instruments of hope and progress in the ongoing fight against cancer.
Join the sonic resistance and support this vital cause!
Acquire your copy of the new Electronic Saviors volume: [Links to Distortion Prod, Bandcamp, etc. will be added upon release]
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Alethea Leventhal’s solo project, SHIPS IN THE NIGHT, has just unveiled their third full-length album, “Protection Spells,” via Metropolis Records! The digital version is out now (released May 2nd, 2025), with the CD following on May 9th, 2025.
“Protection Spells” is a compelling and potent collection of dark pop anthems, drawing inspiration from trauma, magic, darkness, and ultimately, hope. As the title suggests, these songs are Leventhal’s sonic incantations, crafted to inspire strength, focus, and transformation during challenging times.
The New York City-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer’s signature electronic production beautifully complements her mesmerizing and emotionally charged vocal arrangements. “Protection Spells” promises to transport listeners to enchanting realms, offering solace in a difficult era as they navigate powerful highs and the depths of past sorrow, all within its mystical and emotional embrace.
The album features the previously released singles ‘Some Of Those Dreams’ and ‘Blood Harmony’.
Ships In The Night will be performing ‘Protection Spells’ live at The Black Lodge Ball on May 9th at Fallout RVA in Richmond, Virginia. This special event also celebrates the life and work of David Lynch, with Lynch-inspired DJ sets from Bobby Metronome and Xris Smack. [INFO]([Searching for Black Lodge Ball Info])
PROTECTION SPELLS TRACKLISTING:
Blood Harmony
Some Of Those Dreams
Inside
I Was Your Body
Cold-Blooded
No One Is Coming
Wells Of Pain
A Thousand Lives
Enjoy The Silence
Our Wilderness
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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.
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.
The veil lifts once again—Metropolis Records has officially announced “All of You,” the brand new single from the shadow-drenched dreamweavers The Birthday Massacre.
Known for blending bittersweet melodies with brooding synths and post-goth guitar haze, “All of You” continues the band’s legacy of emotionally charged anthems dressed in violet melancholy and electric decay. It’s intimate. It’s cinematic. It’s unmistakably TBM.
Twenty-five years into their reign, PSYCLON NINE have returned to the abyss with a vengeance. Their latest full-length offering, And Then Oblivion, out March 21, 2025 via Metropolis Records, is a genre-defying sonic invocation—a twisted ritual that fuses blackened industrial, deathcore, ambient, trap, and metal into something altogether untamed and unclean.
Helmed by longtime visionary Nero Bellum, the album shatters expectation with tracks like “CRWLNG FRM CNT T CSKT” and “I Choose Violence,” merging visceral textures with apocalyptic production and spine-splintering vocals. Bellum explains,
“I specifically set out to break as many genre limitations as possible, while staying true to the concepts and imagery Psyclon Nine evokes.”
Critics across the globe are already losing their minds over it:
🩸 “Doesn’t just cross boundaries – it tears them down…” – Sonic Seducer (DE) 🩸 “Black metal vocals matched with trap and glitch… blastbeats and atmospherics to die for.” – Metal Digest (UK) 🩸 “Creepy and awesome… nursery rhymes forged in hell.” – Jace Media (UK) 🩸 “Suspenseful, sinister, genre-bending.” – Tempelores (NL)
⚙️ Tracklisting – “And Then Oblivion”
DEVIL’S WORK
I CHOOSE VIOLENCE
SHOOT TO KILL
CRWLNG FRM CNT T CSKT
LOCUST OF EVERYTHING
SPEAK EVIL
SAY YOUR PRAYERS
APRÈS TOI LE DELUGE
TAXIDERMY
[Hidden Track]
The visual world of And Then Oblivion is just as intense. The official music video for “CRWLNG FRM CNT T CSKT” arrives 24 hours after the album’s global release, promising a brutal, cinematic descent into the core of PSYCLON NINE’s blackened psyche.
🎶 Listen Now:
🌍 European Tour Dates – Devil’s Work Tour 2025
1 July – Edinburgh, GB – Bannermans
4 July – London, GB – Camden Club
5 July – Leiria, PT – Stereogun
6 July – Madrid, ES – Sala Ya’Sta
9 July – Helsinki, FI – On The Rocks
12 July – Bolków, PL – Castle Party Festival
13 July – Leipzig, DE – Hellraiser Club
16 July – Munich, DE – Backstage Club
17 July – Berlin, DE – Badehaus
18 July – Hamburg, DE – Logo
20 July – Köln, DE – Amphi Festival
🩸 Note: Portugal date has moved to Leiria (5 July)
The wait is over. San Francisco’s industrial shock unit Psyclon Nine has just dropped their devastating new full-length And Then Oblivion, available now via Metropolis Records. 🔥
A relentless plunge into the void, And Then Oblivion is a sonic descent into chaos — fusing elements of industrial metal, deathcore, ambient, and blackened electronics. Spearheaded by the ever-visionary Nero Bellum, the album is both harrowing and cinematic, packed with unrelenting aggression, tortured beauty, and spiritual decay. 💀
Featuring the blistering singles “Devil’s Work” and “I Choose Violence”, this album marks Psyclon Nine’s most ambitious and unfiltered release to date. It’s a sermon for the damned, crafted in blood, fury, and divine despair.
Metropolis Records has officially unveiled ‘Anemia’, the latest release from Mari Kattman! Known for her haunting vocals and immersive electronic soundscapes, Kattman delivers a dark, atmospheric journey that blends industrial, trip-hop, and synth-driven melodies into a mesmerizing sonic experience.
Canadian dark pop and gothic rock pioneers, The Birthday Massacre, return with their latest single, “Sleep Tonight”, offering a haunting glimpse into their forthcoming album, “Pathways”, set for release on April 11, 2025, via Metropolis Records.
“Sleep Tonight” is a song about being haunted by our own ghosts, the band shares. Memories and regrets follow us as we try to find comfort. Even the most familiar and safe places can feel sinister as we wrestle with feelings we often bury deep within ourselves.
The song’s dreamlike atmosphere, eerie synth work, and powerful yet melancholic vocals mark a return to the signature storytelling style that has defined the band’s sound for over two decades.
The Birthday Massacre will embark on a 29-date North American tour starting March 28, bringing their cinematic live performances to fans across the continent. Following this, they will head to the UK for a 13-show run beginning on October 24, 2025.
🎟️ Get Tickets & Full Tour Dates Here:🎫 Click Here
📍 Upcoming Tours:
🖤 North America (March-April 2025) 🇬🇧 UK Tour (October-November 2025)
🖤 “Pathways” – A Dark Pop Odyssey
🔮 Album Release Date: April 11, 2025 🔥 Label: Metropolis Records
🎧 Tracklist: 1️⃣ Sleep Tonight 2️⃣ All Of You 3️⃣ The Vanishing Game 4️⃣ Pathways 5️⃣ Whisper 6️⃣ Wish 7️⃣ Faces 8️⃣ Cruel Love
📀 Album Artwork:Pathways cover by Andrea Hunter Photography
🌙 About The Birthday Massacre
Formed in 1999 in Canada, The Birthday Massacre has built an enduring legacy through their hypnotic fusion of gothic rock, darkwave, and electronic elements. Their breakthrough album, “Violet” (2005), featuring anthems like “Blue” and “Happy Birthday”, established their signature ethereal-meets-industrial aesthetic.
Over the years, albums like “Under Your Spell” (2017), “Diamonds” (2020), and the Billboard-charting “Fascination” (2022) have expanded their sonic universe, layering cinematic production and evocative storytelling into their ever-evolving discography.
Renowned for their spellbinding live performances, The Birthday Massacre remains a beloved fixture in the dark pop and gothic rock scenes, captivating audiences with every release.
💀 Industrial Metal Powerhouse Gears Up for “And Then Oblivion” Release on March 21, 2025 💀
US industrial-metal titans Psyclon Nine continue their relentless sonic assault with the release of “Devil’s Work”, the latest single from their highly anticipated album, And Then Oblivion. Arriving on February 14, 2025 via Metropolis Records, this track builds on the unrelenting ferocity of its predecessor, “I Choose Violence”, setting the stage for the band’s next evolution.
🎥 The official “Devil’s Work” music video premieres on February 15, 2025!
Currently tearing through North America on their latest tour, Psyclon Nine continues to push the boundaries of industrial rock, metal, deathcore, ambient, and trap.
⚡ Band leader Nero Bellum has stated that his goal with And Then Oblivion is: “To break as many genre limitations as possible while staying true to the concepts and imagery that Psyclon Nine evokes.”
The album, set for release on March 21, 2025, follows the darkly immersive Less to Heaven (2022) and its companion remix collection More to Hell (2023).
💿 Pre-orders for And Then Oblivion are now available via Bandcamp!
🔗 Pre-order “And Then Oblivion” on Bandcamp:💿 Link
💀 A Legacy of Chaos and Sonic Innovation 💀
Since forming in 2000, Psyclon Nine has become one of the most notorious names in industrial and extreme music, credited as pioneers of Blackened Industrial.
🌍 Their global presence has been solidified through consistent international touring, including performances at major festivals such as: ⚫ Dark Malta ⚫ Castle Party (Poland) ⚫ Wave Gotik Treffen (Germany) – Four appearances to audiences of 30,000+
🎸 The band is set to return to Europe and the UK in Summer 2025 for another wave of high-energy live shows! 🎸
🎶 Tracklist – “And Then Oblivion” 🎶
1️⃣ Devil’s Work 2️⃣ I Choose Violence 3️⃣ Shoot to Kill 4️⃣ CRWLNG FRM CNT T CSKT 5️⃣ Locust of Everything 6️⃣ Speak Evil 7️⃣ Say Your Prayers 8️⃣ Après Toi Le Déluge 9️⃣ Taxidermy 🔟 (Hidden Track)
The infamous industrial-metal juggernaut PSYCLON NINE, led by Nero Bellum, is set to embark on the highly anticipated Devils Work Tour 2025 across North America, kicking off tonight, January 31st. Known as pioneers of the Blackened Industrial sub-genre, PSYCLON NINE continues to push the limits of sonic aggression, seamlessly fusing elements of industrial rock, metal, deathcore, ambient, and trap.
🎟 Get Your Tickets Here 🎟
📢 Limited media guest list available upon request!
NEW MUSIC: ‘DEVILS WORK’ & ‘AND THEN OBLIVION
The tour coincides with the release of ‘Devils Work’, PSYCLON NINE’s new single, dropping February 14th. This follows their recent release, ‘I Choose Violence’, a blistering anthem that previews the band’s upcoming full-length album, ‘And Then Oblivion’, arriving March 7th via Metropolis Records.
Nero Bellum describes ‘I Choose Violence’ as: “A deliberate genre-defying statement that remains true to the dark, visceral aesthetic of PSYCLON NINE. Lyrically, it’s a reflection of the world we live in—an anthem for the unseen and unheard.”
EUROPEAN TOUR & RECENT RELEASES
Since their formation in 2000, PSYCLON NINE has cultivated a devoted global following, performing at major European festivals including Dark Malta, Castle Party (Poland), and four appearances at Wave Gotik Treffen (Germany) to crowds of 30,000+ fans. The band is set to return to Europe in 2025 for another blistering run of dates.
Their previous album, ‘Less To Heaven’ (2022), shattered genre conventions, blending metalcore, doom electronics, trip-techno, black metal, and cinematic soundscapes. The record spawned singles like ‘Money And Sex And Death’ and ‘See You All In Hell’, followed by the ‘More To Hell’ remix album in 2023.
🎥 Watch ‘Money And Sex And Death’ | VIDEO 🎥 Watch ‘See You All In Hell’ | VIDEO
Darkwave/synth-punk visionary Night Ritualz (aka Vincent Guerrero IV) has dropped a brand-new single, Sharing Skin, the latest preview from his upcoming self-titled debut album. The track is available now on WAV, MP3, Bandcamp, and all major streaming platforms.
🔥 Upcoming Album: Night Ritualz 📅 Release Date: March 7th, 2025 🎶 Formats: LP | Digital 🔗 Pre-order now on Bandcamp:Night Ritualz – Debut Album
🎟️ Catch Night Ritualz Live – U.S. Tour Feb–Mar 2025 🔗 Tickets Available Now:Get Tickets
Night Ritualz: A Fusion of Electro-Post-Punk and Tejano Influence
Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, and deeply rooted in Mexican culture, Night Ritualz seamlessly fuses English and Spanish lyrics with brooding, atmospheric soundscapes and pulsating beats. His music is both personal and universal, channeling raw emotion into club-ready anthems.
🗣 “I want my music to make people feel free—whether it’s to dance, love, or just embrace who they are without judgment.” – Night Ritualz
With influences spanning Depeche Mode, Deftones, and At The Drive-In, Guerrero has coined his own genre—“Fuck Wave”—a sound that embodies sensuality, rebellion, and emotional intensity.
Tracklist – Night Ritualz (Out March 7, 2025)
1️⃣ Make Me Feel 2️⃣ Take Me 2 The Crib 3️⃣ Cross My Heart 4️⃣ Soñar 5️⃣ Vida (feat. Vick Vapors) 6️⃣ Try Means Fail 7️⃣ Cuando Andas 8️⃣ Sharing Skin 9️⃣ Hace Tiempo 🔟 Turn N Burn 1️⃣1️⃣ Take My Eyes 1️⃣2️⃣ I Never Get What I Wanted (feat. Philadonna)
The Legendary Pink Dots, the Anglo-Dutch experimental rock pioneers, have released their highly anticipated album, So Lonely in Heaven. Out January 17, 2025, via Metropolis Records, this ambitious work blends neo-psychedelia, ambient, and experimental rock into a thought-provoking and evocative journey.
“Surreal, startling, and absorbing, they’ve produced an album which stands as a career best. Legendary, indeed.” – The Midlands Rocks
“There are many wonderful moments hiding in the shadows of every track. This album begs repeated plays to fully discover all of them.” – OutsideLeft
“Mellow, almost poppy, slightly psychedelic space rock. It is all very easy on the ear, almost crisp, clean-cut, likeable future-pop maybe?” – The Organ
Album Highlights:
Includes the single Blood Money
“Driving, psychedelic-pop, the pumping electronics blend perfectly with the wonderful guitar work.” – Handwritten Mag
The Story Behind So Lonely in Heaven
The Legendary Pink Dots began work on So Lonely in Heaven during the global pandemic, writing collaboratively across continents and cyberspace. The album explores themes of technology, humanity, and isolation in a world increasingly dominated by machines.
Frontman Edward Ka-Spel reflects: “The machine sees everything, hears everything, knows everything… It’s an invitation from Heaven, where anyone can be anything they want to be, but it’s a Nation of One. You’ll be everything we are. You’ll be desperate for some kind of explanation. You’ll be lonely. So very lonely….”
Tracklisting
So Lonely In Heaven
The Sound Of The Bell
Dr. Bliss
Sleight Of Hand
Choose Premium: First Prize
Darkest Knight
Cold Comfort
Wired High: Too Far To Fall
How Many Fingers In The Fog
Blood Money: Transitional
Pass The Accident
Everything Under The Moon
European Tour
The Legendary Pink Dots will be embarking on a European tour starting January 29, 2025, to promote So Lonely in Heaven. Find dates and tickets here.
Deep Dive into the Universe of The Legendary Pink Dots
Swedish industrial rock powerhouse MORLOCKS kick off 2025 with the release of their brand-new EP, Amor, Monstra Et Horrore Profundi, available today, January 10, 2025, via Metropolis Records. This ambitious five-track offering blends industrial rock, neo-classical, darkwave, and metal into a bold and cinematic sound.
Critical Acclaim for Amor, Monstra Et Horrore Profundi
“Majestic soundscapes imbued with dark menace stand on an equal footing with uplifting chorus lines. Morlocks are a powerhouse force to be reckoned with.” – Louder Than War
“Remarkably ambitious and unashamedly lavish in every way, this EP is something special.” – Aural Aggravation
“Wonderful mix of industrial rock, neo-classical, darkwave and metal.” – Maximum Volume Music
“Grandiloquent, crazy, intense, nasty, hilarious, delightful, as wide as a blockbuster, as twisted as a B-movie: it’s a stroke of genius.” – Verdammnis (FR)
“A must-listen for fans of dark sounds with a dash of madness, Morlocks are back with an impressive performance!” – Medienkonverter (DE)
EP Highlights
The EP features five tracks, including reimagined versions of rare gems and iconic covers:
The S.N.A.F.U. Principle v3.0 – A re-recorded version of a track from their 2001 debut album.
March Of The Goblins – Another powerful re-recording from their early catalog.
The Lake Pt. I & The Lake Pt. II – Cover versions of Bathory classics.
Young Prisoners – A cover of Borghesia’s underground masterpiece.
About MORLOCKS
Formed in Gothenburg, Sweden, in the early ’90s by J. Strauss, MORLOCKS has evolved from a guitar-driven electronic rock sound into a grand industrial symphonic powerhouse. The addition of Innocentius Rabiatus (Andreas Wandegren of Dark Side Cowboys) in 2003 saw the group lean into heavier industrial rock influences, culminating in their celebrated 2011 album The Outlaw of Fives.
Notable collaborations include working with KMFDM’s Sascha Konietzko, dark ambient electro artist Karin My, and black metal vocalist Heljarmadr (Grá/Dark Funeral). Their most recent full-length release, Praise The Iconoclast, was hailed as a masterpiece in the industrial and darkwave scene.
Clan of Xymox will release the highly anticipated Blood of Christ EP on December 6, 2024, following their acclaimed 2024 album Exodus, with the title track also included on the album. Along with the original version of Blood of Christ, the EP introduces a brand-new track, You’re The One, plus six remixes of each song, offering a total of 64 minutes of atmospheric, dark wave excellence.
Having spent much of 2024 touring Europe and North America in support of Exodus, Clan of Xymox will hit the road again in January, with dates across ten European countries early in 2025. The band’s tour will culminate in an appearance at the Dark Malta Festival in April. Additional shows will follow in Mexico and the United States, including an appearance at the Cruel World Festival in Los Angeles on May 17. Fans in the UK can catch them in London, Manchester, and at the Tomorrow’s Ghosts Festival in Whitby in late October.
Exodus – Album Overview
Stream | LP | CD
Exodus, the band’s 18th studio album, continues to cement Clan of Xymox’s place at the top of the dark wave scene. Following the somber and reflective Limbo, Exodus offers ten new anthems of melancholic elegance, featuring haunting melodies, brooding vocals, and the signature atmospheric sound that has earned Clan of Xymox legions of fans over four decades.
In the words of Blitzed: “Confirms their place at the top of the dark wave tree,” and Side-Line praises it as “a masterful addition to their illustrious discography, 8.5/10.” Metal Digest calls it “melodic hooks to die for, 8/10.”
“Nichts ist mehr so wie’s immer war / Hauptsache everything is wunderbar.” (“Nothing is the way it always was / The main thing is that everything is wonderful.”)
Eisbrecher, one of Germany’s most iconic and provocative rock bands, roars back with their powerful new single, “Everything Is Wunderbar.” With biting commentary and unapologetic energy, this track heralds a bold return for frontman Alexander Wesselsky and his crew.
As winter tightens its grip, the icy anthem blasts through the frost, serving as a rallying cry against complacency and apathy. With their signature mix of crushing guitars, fiery synths, and thunderous drums, Eisbrecher delivers a track steeped in cynicism and raw power—a defiant anthem for these turbulent times.
A Soundtrack for a Frozen World
Global warming may heat the planet, but Eisbrecher turns up the chill with a sound that mirrors the coldness creeping into our hearts and societies. “Everything Is Wunderbar” doesn’t just critique—it confronts.
Wesselsky’s razor-sharp lyrics cut deep: “Wir liegen uns zu Füßen / Wir denken megagroß / Wir graden unser Leben up / Und jagen alles hoch.” (“We lie at each other’s feet / We think mega-big / We upgrade our lives / And drive everything up.”)
Through relentless riffs and electrifying beats, Eisbrecher exposes the cracks in our self-obsessed, hedonistic culture. It’s a wake-up call wrapped in an unrelenting sonic assault.
Introducing Kaltfront
“Everything Is Wunderbar” is the first taste of Eisbrecher’s upcoming album, Kaltfront—a manifesto against stagnation, indifference, and the obsession with self-optimization. This album promises to eclipse even their celebrated past.
With more than 20 years of groundbreaking music, Eisbrecher continues to evolve while holding a mirror to society. Their last two albums, Sturmfahrt (2017) and Liebe macht Monster (2021), both topped the German charts. Known for their seismic live performances, Eisbrecher consistently proves why they remain titans of German rock.
VV & The Void has released a mesmerizing video for the track “It Is Happening Again”, taken from their spellbinding album The Cage, which debuted earlier this year. Frontwoman and visionary Valentina Veil describes the track as “a love song with a bittersweet feel—the last dance of hearts once in sync. Love fades, leaving empty spaces, and it’s hard to escape. Perhaps, in the end, we don’t really want to.” With poignant lyrics like “your lips still warm, the kiss before the fall”, the song captures a lingering sadness alongside a nostalgic yearning for what could have been.
The surreal and otherworldly video, created by LA-based filmmaker Sarah Bitely, perfectly complements the track’s emotional weight. Through striking phantasmagoric imagery, the video explores a realm where time and space defy logic, mirroring the song’s themes of love, loss, and longing.
Formed in Melbourne, Australia, VV & The Void made a powerful debut in 2018 with the critically lauded album The Upper Room. Known for their ethereal, gothic, and minimal-drone sound, their music explores the balance between grace and disproportion. Now based in Berlin, Valentina Veil has continued to carve an impressive path in the darkwave genre with a string of standout releases, frequent European performances, and collaborations with Metropolis Records artists like Night Nail.
Their latest album, The Cage, is available via Paris-based Icy Cold Records on vinyl, CD, and all major digital platforms.
KMFDM Unleashes ‘LET GO’: A Sonic Journey Through Four Decades of Audacious Electronica
Prepare for a sonic revolution as industrial music pioneers KMFDM gear up for their 23rd studio album, ‘LET GO,’ slated to detonate on February 2nd, 2024, via Metropolis Records. This powerful release signifies an incredible four decades of genre-defying artistry from the dynamic quartet of Sascha “Käpt’n K” Konietzko, Lucia Cifarelli, Andy Selway, and Andee Blacksugar.
‘LET GO’ pulsates with the unmistakable KMFDM sound—a potent mix of electrifying guitars, hypnotic rhythms, and pulsating electronic textures. The album delves into the complexities of our modern world, weaving lyrical narratives that resonate with raw intensity and introspective depth.
The explosive first single, “Let Go,” mirrors the album’s title with classic KMFDM elements. Driven by Sascha Konietzko’s signature distorted vocals and Lucia Cifarelli’s soaring operatics, the track is a powerful call to arms, urging listeners to break free from societal constraints and embrace liberation. The accompanying music video for “Let Go,” directed by longtime KMFDM collaborator Kevin Rudolf, immerses viewers in a dystopian metropolis teeming with rebellion and defiance.
‘LET GO’ transcends being just an album; it’s a testament to KMFDM’s enduring legacy as industrial music pioneers. Throughout their four-decade career, the band has consistently pushed boundaries, challenged conventions, and inspired generations of artists with their uncompromising sonic assault.
With ‘LET GO,’ KMFDM proves that their creative fire burns brighter than ever. This album demands to be experienced—a sonic journey that will leave you breathless, exhilarated, and forever changed.
For eager fans, ‘LET GO’ is available for pre-order on Bandcamp, offering various formats to satisfy every collector’s appetite. Digital and streaming options are available, alongside limited edition LPs and CDs. Don’t miss out on KMFDM’s latest sonic adventure—pre-order ‘LET GO’ today and prepare to be blown away.
Cyanotic, touring North America with KMFDM in 2024, is a Chicago-based industrial rock collective fronted by Sean Payne. Formed in 2002, they’ve carved their own niche in the genre with a potent blend of traditional industrial beats, aggressive vocals, and elements of drum n’ bass, sampling, and even heavy metal. Their sound is energetic, danceable, and often carries a tongue-in-cheek nod to transhumanism and cyberpunk themes.
Here’s a deeper dive into what makes Cyanotic click:
Genre-Bending: Their sound combines heavy industrial beats with elements of electronic, dance, and metal, creating a unique and powerful sonic experience.
Aggressive Vocals: Sean Payne’s distorted vocals are a signature element, commanding attention and adding a raw edge to their music.
Electro-Industrial Fusion: Expect pulsating synthesizers, driving rhythms, and intricate sampling, all infused with a distinctly industrial vibe.
Danceable Energy: Their music often possesses a driving, danceable quality, making it perfect for moshing or just losing yourself in the rhythm.
Transhumanism & Cyberpunk: Cyanotic frequently explores themes of technological advancement, body modification, and the blurring lines between humanity and machine, often infused with a darkly humorous edge.
Social Commentary: The band isn’t shy about tackling social and political issues in their lyrics, offering critiques and thought-provoking perspectives on the world around us.
Raw Emotional Depth: Beneath the industrial exterior, Cyanotic’s music often touches on deeper themes of alienation, anger, and resilience, creating a connection with listeners on a personal level.
Cyanotic are known for their intense and energetic live performances, delivering their music with raw power and stage presence. Expect heavy strobing lights, intense visuals, and an atmosphere that’s both exhilarating and thought-provoking.
Having Cyanotic open for KMFDM on their 2024 North American tour is a perfect pairing. Both bands share a love for pushing boundaries and exploring the darker side of electronic music, and their contrasting styles promise a diverse and exciting concert experience.
So, if you’re looking for a fresh and powerful industrial rock experience, definitely check out Cyanotic when they hit the road with KMFDM in 2024. They’re sure to leave a lasting impression with their unique sound, captivating performances, and thought-provoking themes.
After an eighteen-year hiatus, electro/industrial band FLESH FIELD makes a triumphant return with their latest album, ‘Voice of the Echo Chamber.’ Ian Ross, the creative force behind Flesh Field, delves into the dark and tragic journey of radicalization that leads individuals towards political violence in each track of this album.
With songs featured in TV shows like True Blood and video games such as Project Gotham Racing, Flesh Field is back and ready for more. ‘Voice of the Echo Chamber’ is officially released on November 3, 2023, by Metropolis Records, available on CD and across various digital and streaming platforms.
Composed between March and July 2023, and now a solo endeavor, Flesh Field’s signature sound remains intact, but the music ventures into new orchestral territories with powerful percussion and a cinematic score ambiance, all while retaining the raw intensity of their previous works.
This album, ‘Voice of the Echo Chamber,’ is released Today, November 3, 2023, is now available on CD through Metropolis Records.
You can listen to it on Bandcamp here or stream it on Spotify
For more information about Flesh Field and their latest release, you can visit their official website here.
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