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It's here that we'll list news items (site updates) that have occured in the past. |
| February 2, 2013 | Synthpop reviews for: Mixe1 - Module 01 & Module 02. This UK artist blends modern synthpop with a variety of influences on this intriguing & enjoyable releaseProvision - Paradigm Shift. The US band return with a typically powerful dose of their patented synthpop sound Other reviews for: Samsas Traum - Asen'ka-Ein Maerchen Fur Kinder Und Solche, Die Es Werden Wollen. A truly epic & varied album that takes you on a journey to an imaginary landEBM reviews for: Hocico - El Ultimo Minuto. The Mexican masters return with an album that mixes their trademark darkness with a punk-like rawness Band Interview with: |
December 30, 2012 |
Other reviews for: Mantus - Woelfe. Adding a new singer & more medieval elements to his symphonic metal sound, this German act expand their sound somewhatROME - Hell Money. This latest release from Jerome Reuter concentrates on his folky side Industrial reviews for: In Strict Confidence - Utopia. A more pop-rock-orientated offering from this well-loved bandVelvet Acid Christ - Maldire. Returning to the electronic sound of yore, Brian Erickson evokes the industrial style of the 90s EBM reviews for: Cease2xist - You Are Expendable. This promising new act puts British EBM back on the mapTrakktor - Halo Of Lies. Taking their sound onto new, ever nore dramatic & ever more expansive realms, this Swedish trio make their claim for greatness |
November 13, 2012 |
Goth reviews for: Clan Of Xymox - Kindred Spirits. Ronny Moorings pays tribute to his musical influences with a collection of appropriate but hardly surprising coversSynthpop reviews for: Delica-M - The Edge Of Reach. A typically punchy synthpop release that the less than perfect production affects only slightlyElectro Spectre - Dangerous Game. Harking back to the synthpop of the 90s, this Norwegian duo return with their second release Industrial reviews for: Ghost In The Static - Fallout. An expertly-realised release that raises the bar for industrial metal in the UKSanta Hates You - It's Alive!. Using the horror medium to make some salient points, PS & Jinxy work their magic once more EBM reviews for: Shadow System - Dark By Design. A potent, club-friendly electro cocktail that marks the emergence of a promising talent |
October 8, 2012 |
Synthpop reviews for: Foretaste - Love On Demand. This French duo mix more obvious Gallic flavours into their synthpop sound to fine effectHead Mounted Display - Safe In The Dark. This Spanish duo make their mark with a clean but infectious analogue synthpop sound Industrial reviews for: Aktivehate - In Terrorum. With complex soundscapes & arrangements & a dynamic electro-industrial sound, this Portugese artist's 2010 release has lost none of its appealThirteenth Exile - Into Nothing. Ending a silence of six years, this Swedish solo act returns with a thoughtful, aggressive & sometimes atmospheric sound EBM reviews for: Angels Of Suicide - Same. A rather raw sounding retrospective from this American duo |
September 19, 2012 |
Band Interview for: Goth reviews for: Femina Faber - Amplexum Mentis. A mix of neo-folk stylings & angelic voiceThe Frozen Autumn - Emotional Screening Device. Showing a more new-wave slant, this is a welcome re-release of the duo's 2002 album Synthpop reviews for: Metroland - Mind The Gap. Inspired by the metro systems of Europe, this Belgian duo's analogue synthpop style makes for a different kind of underground music!Industrial reviews for: The Mask Of Sanity - Sickness, Thy Name Is Human. An uncompromising & darkly epic release from SwedenEBM reviews for: Aesthetische - Powerswitch. Ex-Aghast View members keep the old school EBM flame burningTrakktor - Force Majeure. This Swedish trio's infectious, dynamic brand of EBM marks them out as contenders for newcomer of the year |
August 18, 2012 |
Electronica reviews for: Encephalon - The Transhuman Condition. This Canadian trio make their mark with a varied but always fresh electro albumIndustrial reviews for: Decoded Feedback - Diskonnekt. This well-loved duo return with another album in their deeply melodic style that's among their finest works to dateVarious Artists - This Is What We Call British Industrial. Proof that British industrial music is alive & kicking EBM reviews for: C-Lekktor - X-Tension In Progress. This Mexican act's third album represents a notable step forward that all hard electro fans should go forThis Mexican act's third album represents a notable step forward that all hard electro fans should go forCynical Existence - A Familiar Kind Of Pain. A decent if not exactly essential listen for EBM lovers God Destruction - Illuminatus. Hard, dark & totally uncompromising satanic electro that's as black as it sounds Worsaw - Songs For The Damned. A fine debut from this Montreal-based musician that any EBM fans will want to check out |
July 16, 2012 |
Goth reviews for: L'ame Immortelle - Momente. An utterly compelling journey through grief & heartacheSynthpop reviews for: She's Got Claws - She's Got Claws. A promising release for an artist who knows what synthpop is all aboutEBM reviews for: Grendel - Timewave Zero. A more melodic release from this well-loved artistL'ame Immortelle - Fragmente. A somewhat baffling release that doesn't quite live up to its potential Stereomotion - Stolz Und Demut. A varied remix release from this German band that covers many electronic bases |
June 11, 2012 |
Essence Of Mind - Indifference. By moving away from obvious genre restrictions, this Norwegian act deliver a scorching album Goth reviews for: The Frozen Autumn - Chirality. This Italian duo again prove their mastery for producing cold, melancholic music that will touch your heartSynthpop reviews for: Mari Chrome - Georgy 11811. This duo deliver a stunning debut that is exciting, romantic & always innovativeSir Joe - The Observer. An odd but likeably offbeat slice of analogue synthpop from Italy Industrial reviews for: Diverje - Burn Away. This well-loved American act take their sound to new heights of power & dynamicsEBM reviews for: Andro-Dioxin - Dioxin City. A promising slice of dark EBM from this Mexican artist |
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