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⚡ When Machines Begin to Dream in Terror: ManMindMachine Unleash “Nightmare” 💀

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The Danish synth automatons return with a chilling new chapter—one where even robots are afraid of the dark.

Nightmare Arrives Friday — And It Bites Hard 🩸

The new digital single “Nightmare” drops Friday, November 14th, 2024, across all major streaming platforms — and in pristine lossless format through ManMindMachine’s Bandcamp, complete with an exclusive bonus track, “Monsters.”

The Track: Synthetic Fear Wrapped in EBM ⚙️💀

“Nightmare” is an energetic, melodic EBM burner—wired with pulsing basslines, crisp machine grooves, and a sinister layer of horror-infused atmosphere. It’s the kind of track that compels the body to move while the mind slips into a darker dimension.

Over on Bandcamp, listeners also get “Monsters,” an exclusive b-side that slides into a slower, more haunting realm. Downbeat. Paranoid. Velvet darkness. A very different emotional vector, but unmistakably ManMindMachine.

When Robots Face the Dark: The Nightmare Lore 🤖👁️

The last time we encountered ManMindMachine, their robotic consciousness had evolved—dreaming not of electric sheep, but of possibilities beyond human constraint.

But around Halloween / Samhain / Allerheiligen, when the veil between realms grows thin… something changed.

The robots began to dream of nightmares.
They saw monsters in their sleep.
And they couldn’t understand why.

Unaccustomed to fear, their digital minds split:
What is a dream? What is reality?
What stalks them from inside their own code?

Now they invite you into their terror loop.
Are you ready for the nightmare?

Who Are ManMindMachine? ⚡

A Danish Synth/EBM collective, ManMindMachine are driven by a devotion to alternative electronic music—but with a mission to reinterpret genres in fresh and unexpected ways. Their sound fuses classic EBM pulses with futuristic textures and philosophical machine-mythology.

About Tinnitorturous Records 🩸🖤

Tinnitorturous is a fiercely independent Danish label dedicated to industrial, EBM, and alternative electronic underground. Operated by veterans of the scene, it is anchored by:

  • Jens B. Petersen (ManMindMachine, Negant, more)
  • Tommy B-Kuhlmann (In Absentia, Negant, Body-Banden, more)

They maintain a relentless release schedule packed with genre-shaping singles, EPs, and albums.

Tinnitorturous Discography 📜 (TT Releases)

(Reformatted for clarity and readability)

2019–2025 Catalogue Highlights:

  • Eisenwolf – Krigskøter (Single)
  • Bitter Distrust – Bloodlust (EP)
  • Negant – Sweat, Zombies, Solitude, Panzer!, Censor!
  • In Absentia – Insanity, Vampires, Night Train, Wrath, Enola Gay
  • ManMindMachine – RetroFuturist, Propaganda, and now Nightmare
  • Heiniche – Phantom Lady, New Era, Electric Devil
  • ee:man – Human Debris, Dark Mind, Visions of a Dark Mind
  • And dozens more across singles, EPs, and albums

Full label links:
Website – Facebook – Instagram

More releases are already in production.

🎶 Listen Now:

Deep Dive into the Universe of ManMindMachine

Facebook – Bandcamp

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ICON OF COIL Resurrect Their Classic Futurepop Era with Serenity Is The Devil 25th Anniversary Remaster 💀

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:
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💿 KLACK Drops In Case You Didn’t Feel Like Staying Up (Live) – Recorded at Cold Waves XIII Afterparty

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.

🎶 Listen Now:

🌐 Deep Dive into the Universe of KLACK

Bandcamp – Facebook – Instagram – Spotify – YouTube

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🔥 CYRNAI Returns with New Single ‘Calamity of Beauty’ + ‘Pandemonium Framework’ – Album Out April 4 🔥

Electronic music visionary CYRNAI (aka Carolyn Fok) has unveiled two mesmerizing tracks from her upcoming album ‘Calamity of Beauty’, set for release on April 4, 2025 via Memoir of Sound. These new singles showcase her ever-evolving sonic artistry, blending immersive neo-kosmische soundscapes with pulsating industrial techno.

🎧 Listen Now:
👉 Stream ‘Calamity of Beauty’ | Bandcamp | Video (CoB)
👉 Stream ‘Pandemonium Framework’ | Video (PF)

A Journey Through Sound: CYRNAI’s New Era

A longtime innovator in experimental electronics, CYRNAI has continuously defied genre boundaries, shaping the underground music landscape since the 1980s. ‘Calamity of Beauty’ offers a rich exploration of identity, transformation, and emotional complexity, encapsulating her unique approach to sound design.

The album’s title track, ‘Calamity of Beauty,’ is a deeply atmospheric composition that resonates with elements of early electronic pioneers such as Tangerine Dream and Klaus Schulze, while ‘Pandemonium Framework’ takes a more club-driven approach, reminiscent of her previous release ‘Echo Language’.

🔊 Pre-Order ‘Calamity of Beauty’ on Bandcamp: Click Here

A Legacy of Sonic Exploration

Having crafted sonic tapestries for over four decades, Carolyn Fok has built a diverse and groundbreaking catalog, spanning electronic, industrial, and experimental realms. She first made waves in the 1980s with CYRNAI, later working alongside legendary figures such as Morton Subotnick, Suzanne Ciani, and Drew McDowall.

In 2018, her influential early works were reissued as a deluxe vinyl box set ‘CYRNAI 1980-90’ by Dark Entries, introducing a new generation to her genre-defying sound. Now, with ‘Calamity of Beauty’, she continues her sonic evolution, integrating 360-degree spatial audio technology for an immersive listening experience.

🔮 Expect intricate layers of fragmented radio signals, spectral vocals, and enigmatic broadcasts woven into the album’s haunting narrative.

🎥 Watch CYRNAI Live in San Francisco (2024): Click Here

A Visual & Conceptual Masterpiece

The album cover presents an illuminated female statue, adorned with flowers in an attic, evoking a sense of rediscovery and reflection. This imagery raises intriguing questions:
💀 Is CYRNAI unearthing her younger artistic self, embracing her roots?
💡 Or is she bridging past and present, constructing an enigmatic dialogue between time and identity?

Whatever the interpretation, ‘Calamity of Beauty’ cements CYRNAI as one of electronic music’s most innovative voices.

About CYRNAI (Carolyn Fok)

🔹 Pioneering electronic musician & sound designer
🔹 Active since the 1980s, blending industrial, electronic, and avant-garde elements
🔹 Collaborated with Elliot Sharp, Tim Story, Joaquin Lievano, and Steve Bryson
🔹 Featured in Cherry Red’s ‘Third Noise Principle’ compilation of ’70s-’80s US underground electronic music
🔹 Extensive discography archived at Memoir of Sound

With over 100 albums worth of material, Fok’s legacy continues to expand, cementing her status as an icon of electronic experimentation.

💀 Deep Dive into the Universe of CYRNAI 💀
🌎 Official Website
🎵 Bandcamp
📺 YouTube
📷 Instagram
📘 Facebook