Industrial
News: Mortiis to re-release ‘Perfectly Defect’ album
Mortiis’ ‘Perfectly Defect’ album which was originally released in 2010 during the European comeback tour with fellow industrial stalwarts Combichrist and has since been long out of print, will be re-issued this year in both digital & physical format, including 3 strictly limited vinyl versions. When ‘Perfectly Defect’ was first released, it was available in …
Album Review: Ministry – AMERIKKANT
There’s no denying this is an album charged with socio-political ideas and statements. The cover and the title were pretty evident of this album’s goal. But you’ll be pleased to know it’s not just another president bashing with the usual moaning. It does hit at the obvious targets like Trump and the current American government, …
Track: The Body – Nothing Stirs, plus new album details
On May 11th, 2018, The Body will release their most ambitious album to date, I Have Fought Against It, But I Can’t Any Longer. On their follow up to 2016’s acclaimed No One Deserves Happiness, the Portland duo of Lee Buford and Chip King conjure the sublime from the unexpected by turning their compositional approach …
Not Forgotten: Chu Ishikawa – Tetsuo: Complete Box
Right at the end of 2017 came the news that Japanese industrial composer Chu Ishikawa had died aged 51. I wouldn’t want to attempt any kind of obituary – I’m no expert. But he was responsible for what is my very favourite film soundtrack – something that it took me years to track down. So …
Obituary: Industrial musician Jeremy Inkel dead at 34
The world of electronic industrial music has been saddened to learn of the sudden recent death of Canadian keyboard player and programmer Jeremy Inkel due to complications arising from an asthma condition. He was only 34 years old. Best known for his involvement in the most recent albums by the veteran act Front Line Assembly, …
See: Vowws release video for ‘Forget your finery’ ahead of March Album Release
LA-via-Australia based duo Vowws have announced a new album Under the World is to be released on March 2nd via their own Anti-Language Records. They’ve returned to work with friend, mentor and engineer Kevin S. McMahon at his New Paltz, NY studio – building upon a symbiotic relationship formed while piecing together their debut, 2015’s …
See: Industrial band The State release live video for End Game
Industrial rockers The State, aka duo Andy Guy (vocals, synthesisers, samples, guitar and programming) and Will Goodey (guitar and backing vocal) are winding up to halloween by releasing a couple of live videos, both taken from their recent second album Ministry of Truth, which dropped through Misanthropic Records. Taking the spirit of Gary Numan, Rammstein …
Interview: John Fryer/Black Needle Noise
Well, John Fryer doesn’t need much of an introduction! A living legend in alternative music, an aknowledged producer since the 80’s in 4AD, Rough Trade, Beggars Banquet, a very talented musician (This Mortal Coil), a man of music that won’t rest on his glory…so, few weeks ago he released the second LP of his new moniker …
Album Review: Ventenner- Invidia
In a whirlwind of genre bending paired with an undeniably forceful core sound, Ventenner are ready to release their third album Invidia. With this extremely bold outing, Ventenner have developed their own take on the execution of a heavier, more aggressive piece that overshadows anything they have released prior to this. Invidia- released January 20th– …
See: Amelia Arsenic shares video for Carbon Black
Amelia Arsenic just dropped the video for “Carbon Black” taken from the EP of the same name which came out a while back. Arsenic continues to be one of the most interesting artists in electronic music (as if several years with former band Angelspit didn’t make that abundantly clear) and is just about to start …