German trio Solitary Experiments first new studio output for more than a year : "Mind Over Matter", has them delivering their personal masterpiece. The eloquently weaved melodic tapestry of their songs are presented in huge arrangements - on a direct course to the hearts and minds of electro fans everywhere. Musical maturity spreads throughout all of the albums tracks - fresh, invigorating dancefloor electro infused with addictive melodies, driving synth lines and burning sequences...

From the song "Delight" ( recently unveiled on the fifth instalment of the popular compilation series "Awake the Machines" ) - a perfect representation of the entire album : there is hardly a melodic electro tune from the past few months that has so clearly written the phrase "Floor Filler" all over it - a devilishly beautiful song that will have fans humming its addictive chorus / melody for ages. Though putting a high focus on the melodic aspect of their songs, Solitary Experiments never make the mistake of retreating to softened up banality, taking care to attire their tracks with booming bass beats that delve into hard EBM territories and synthpop / future pop influences with thick sequences and driving analogue leads to the fore. As an extra-added fan Bonus, "Mind Over Matter" comes complete with a second CD featuring a set of the group's best and most successful tunes all delivered in exclusive live versions. New fans, who might have just discovered the group after listening to the compulsive "Delight", thereby receive a nice introduction into the band's oeuvre, whereas old followers will be delighted to receive Solitary Experiment's first ever live album as a bonus.

Never let me down again - Depeche Mode

Where the wild roses grow - Nick Cave + Kylie Minogue

another step - Kim Wilde

Black - Colony 5

Man of misfortune - And also the trees

Do they know it´s Christmas - Band Aid

Song of the winds - Project Pitchfork

Rocket to the moon - Runrig

Mirror man - Love and Rockets LOL

Love and Rockets - Dog end of a day gone by

My own way - Duran Duran

baddessi: LOL

It´s my life - Talk Talk

I feel you - Depeche Mode

Tuesday: yep, that´s correct

Just can´t get enough - Depeche Mode

The Pogues - Summer in Sian
Alphaville - Summer rain

Placebo - Summer´s gone

The Alarm - Rain in the summertime

The release date for the new Negative Format album entitled "Moving Past The Boundaries" has been confirmed. Negative Format's newest release is scheduled to be released September 27th 2005 on Metropolis Records. Alex Matheu: "On this release Negative Format explores new territory and redefines it's classic sound, incorporating elements from techno and trance to industrial and ebm." This release also introduces vocals from Rashree Matson (The Parallel Project, Tristesse De La Lune). Negative Format is in the meantime preparing a tour, the new line-up will include Alex Matheu, Rashree Matson and Brian Matson.

Transvision Vamp - Revolution baby

Culture Kultur - Revolution (time for u and me)
The Clash - Revolution rock
Spear of Destiny - Children of the revolution
Gavin Friday - Children of the revolution
Sex Pistols - Revolution in the classroom

Theatre of Hate - Revolution
The Cult - Revolution
Spacemen 3 - Revolution

Violent Femmes - I hear the rain
The Alarm - Rain in the summertime
The Cult - Rain
Spear of Destiny - Rainmaker

The Brand New issue of one of the most important music magazines for the Dark Wave / Electro / Neo-Folk and Gothic scenes. Issue 40 celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the magazine, and is fully packed with interviews and articles across its 88 pages with featired artists including Lambwool, Die Krupps, Gae Bolg, Eva O, Siderartica, Project Pitchfork, Corvus Corax, Client, Blind Passengers, Melotron, Kutna Hora, Echo West, The Eternal Afflict, Qntal, Vidna Obmana and many others. Elsewhere there are extended features and reviews on albums, films, books, live reviews and much, much more.

After a wait of nearly three years - released at last, the long awaited Brand New album from The Frozen Autumn. "Is Anybody There?" presents 10 brand new tracks including contributions from both Ronny Moorings ( CLAN OF XYMOX ) and Sven Wolff ( DUST OF BASEMENT ) with each remixing a new TFA track ( "Ashes" and "Polar Plateau" respectively ). From a stylistic perspective "Is Anybody There?" oscillates sonically between their albums "Emotional Screening Device" and "Pale Awakening" with gothic tenderness giving way to fragile exquisite melodies, deft electro acoustics and beguiling arrangements.

From their inception, Negative Format have pushed the boundaries of the electronic music scene. Blending their earlier Electro / EBM influences with their current interests in various styles of Techno and Trance, Negative Format have developed a sound that is truly their own. "Moving Past The Boundaries", will blow your mind ( and speakers ! ) with its explosive mixture of hard electro beats, driving melodic sequences and powerful spheric rhythms.

After a break of nearly two years Out Of Line electro specialists Decoded Feedback return with possibly their most cohesive album ever. "Combustion" sees DF's machinery of destruction once again set in motion - a distrorted clamour of powered-up electronic anthems powering through 12 purging electro assaults. Hardfloor, U.S. Dance / Industrial, Breakbeats and hard, caustic EBM mingle to an unstoppable electro groove set to devastate all in its path : a mutated, destructive, electro avalanche set to unite fans of Hocico and Skinny Puppy, Suicide Commando and Ministry. "Combustion" also includes a cover of the classic Mentallo & the Fixer track "Sacrilege" and a video for the potential hit-song "Hyberia".

Pure quality : Almost two years after the European release of their last hit album "Awakening", US electro-pop sensations Iris return with their eagerly awaited third regular studio album "Wrath". With ten, simply stunning electro / synthpop hymns - that set new standards in melodic, expressive and uptempop electronic songs, Iris proove that they are operating on another level altogether. "Wrath" is simply a masterpiece of electronic pop music, updating and building upon the glories of its predecessors "Disconnect", "Reconnect" and "Awakening". With powerful, unstoppable and ultra-catchy songs such as "No One Else To Lose", "Appetite", "Hell's Coming With Me" and "Guide On Raging Stars" there are at least 4 potential hit-singles on this album and make "Wrath" an absolute MUST HAVE for all fans of Mesh, Camouflage, Depeche Mode etc...

At last, REGENERATOR resurfaces with their highly anticipated 7th full-length cd, "Disease". Inspired by both personal and universal experiences, "Disease" is an emotionally charged album, charting new territories into foreboding atmospheres and pulsating rhythms of epidemic proportions. With the release of "Disease", REGENERATOR sharply focuses on animal consumption and its affect on human health. The duo doesn't want to "push" such issues on anyone, they only wish to make the facts known and to let you decide for your own… Dancefloor hits like "Organism", "Death", "Apnea" and "Airbourne" will immediately contaminate the club-goers while slower and deeper moments will conquer the darker souls amongst us reaching new emotional heights on the title-song "Disease" (a must for all fans of the good old THE CURE late 80’s era!), the somber video for "Terrible Love" (directed by Ezequiel - core member of Broken Pictures - formerly Burning Glass Pictures) and the old classic cover of "Don't Fear The Reaper".

Essential book and CD collection from ethereal legends Ataraxia : The Book comes presented in 164 pages in full colour, divided into six chapters it describes the story of Ataraxia's albums through the images and voyages that have inspired them. Developed through Livio Bedeschi's photos, Ferruccio Filippi's reflections and Francesca Nicoli's writings, it also includes an exhaustive interview, a full discography and the full lyrics for the "Arcana Eco" accompanying CD. This CD includes 7 exclusive tracks recorded and mixed between April and July 2004, four of these songs are brand new while the other three are updated, rearranged versions of older songs. Presented in deluxe packaging, with the CD housed in a DVD pack complete with the book together inside a beautiful slipcase ( with obligatory amazing artwork ).
Available as both English and Italian Versions.

Hot on the heels of their successful latest single ( "Stand Up" - a high chart entry in the German DAC charts ) Stromkern return with a hard hitting whirlwind of electronic mutilations, intoxicating beats and the occasional driving guitar. "Light It Up", picks up where its predecessor left off and showcases a more advanced Stromkern. Stellar tracks such as "Stand Up", "Klang", "Sentinel" and "Forgiven" lead the new assault and assure Stromkern's role as one of the new pioneers of the American electro scene. "Light It Up" also features guest appearances from Frank Spinath of Seabound and Victoria Lloyd of HMB, Monochrome and Claire Voyant and the album marks a triumphant return of this much underrated project. "Light It Up" has all the ingredients to become a major success among industrial fans with its perfect 10 track mixture of high-energy, club-ready anthems for the electro dancefloor !

Siouxsie Sioux's dream of playing live with a classical orchestra became a reality at The Royal Festival Hall in October 2004 - and was captured on DVD to ensure her fans the world over could share this unique moment with her. From classic Banshees tracks to Creatures singles, and including tracks never performed live before, "Dreamshow" takes you to the heart of Siouxsie's performance - with the addition of talented guests such as Kodo drummer Leonard Eto and cellist Martin McCarrick. Siouxsie's recent nomination for a Mojo Icon Award highlights just what a tremendous influence she continues to have on the international music scene. 30 years into an amazing career Siouxsie shows no sign of slowing down. The main programme on "Dreamshow" features 27 Banshees and Creatures songs, 120 minutes of music including classic hits such as "Happy House" and "Cities In Dust" to B-side and rarities getting their first ever live airing on this disc. Live tracks include : "Say Yes!", "Around The World", "7 Tears", "Standing There", "Miss The Girl", "Christine", "Killing Time", "Shooting Sun", "The Rapture", "2nd Floor", "Pinned Down", "Take Mine", "Face To Face" and "Peek A Boo". Special features include footage of the rehearsals with the orchestra, soundcheck, exclusive interviews with Sioux, Budgie and the rest of the band as well as an exclusive selection of tracks culled from Siouxsie's last appearance at London's legendary punk venue, the 100 Club.

The Brand New album from Rhys Fulber's ( Delerium, Front Line Assembly etc ) Conjure One project. Having built a strong worldwide fan base with his awesome debut - solo self titled album ( Released in 2003 ), Fulber returns in August with a brand new album entitled "Extraordinary Ways". As with his debut, "Extraordinary Ways" features vocal performances by several female singers while musically it is a blend of lush synth textures, atmospheric, haunting melodies and driving electronic rhythms. However, whereas the first album drew its principal inspiration from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern musics, Fulber explains that "these songs are more about life and experiences this time, rather than visions and landscapes. "Conjure One" was more of a Middle Eastern travelogue, while "Extraordinary Ways" is more of an internal journey". For the first time in his career, the new album sees Fulber on vocal duties, delivering a unique modern take on the oft-neglected Buzzcocks classic "I Believe". Two singers from the first Conjure One album also return in the form of Poe ( on tracks "Endless Dream", "One Word" and "Extraordinary Way" ) and Chemda Kalili ( on the track "Forever Lost" ), while new vocalist collaborators are Tiff Lacey ( on "Face The Music" ) and Joanna Stevens ( on "Dying Light" ). The London based composer Chris Elliott also returns to assist with string arrangements.

Electro Legends Funker Vogt - Germanic, Teutonic and utterly emeshed in the pervasive topic of combat and war-torn subject matter return with brand new album "Navigator ". Taking its cue from lead single "Fallen Hero", this new album sees them fixing their crosshairs firmly on the dancefloor with a mixture of political insight fused with their bombastic, pumping electro - with tracks such as "Friendly Fire", "Rejects" and "Stronghold" delivering that patented euphoric Funker Vogt sound - an avalanche of direct, melodic electro anthems, rousing choruses and pummeling synthetic basslines. Elsewhere more personal and direct songs such as "The End", "House Of Sorrows", "No Tomorrow" and "For You" show a diverse and welcome edge to Funker Vogt - always melodic, but with slightly more complex arrangements ( even utilising intensified guitar on tracks "Forward!", "Starfighters" and "No Tomorrow" ) and positive sound elements attatched to their driving structures. A must for all fans and newcommers too - " Navigator" opens a new era for Funker Vogt, one that sees them taking their patented sound into new areas while still retaining their core philosophy.

Nope. I didn´t tried it, so I thought it was working...

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Described by O.V.N.I themselves as "Tek-Pop tunes for dancing humanoids" and following their recent dancefloor Maxi "Good For You", "Objet Volant Non Identifié" - their stunning debut album comes as a recommended discovery to all fans of Covenant, Haujobb, Colony 5, Seabound, Statemachine etc. O.V.N.I. ( side project of London-based electro beat / dance pop act Seize ) venture to the dark side of the human psyche with a brooding but upbeat combination of twisted beats and bone crunching basslines. This time with Steven taking the lead vocals and Sandrine and Rosie being joined on keyboard duties by 4th member Jessie. With vocal comparisons to Eskil Simonsson ( Covenant ) and Phil Oakey ( Human League ) and musically likened to the bastard child of Daniel Myer ( Haujobb ) and Aphex Twin, O.V.N.I. universally defy categorisation. Call it future pop ! Call it EBM dance ! Call it break beat IDM ! Yet another great signing for the Alfa Matrix label !

DVD" ( save for the release of Stephan Groths Fairlight Children side project and a 'Best Of' compilation ), Norways brightest electro-pop stars Apoptygma Berzerk are set to release their first new material since 2002's "Harmonizer" album. Propelled to the forefront of the rising future-pop scene APB transcended genre bounderies with their infectious blend of catchy trance infused electronics, rousing choruses and compelling club arrangements - constantly updating their sound, throwing off the darkness of earlier releases for a more club-friendly approach. Now back with a new, refreshed vigour and sound ( perhaps waiting for the furore that surrounded 'Future Pop' to recede a little ) they have welcomed former APB guitarist Anders Odden back into the fold : they return with brand new single "In This Together" - an unashamedly commercial comeback, this LIMITED EDITION 5 track Maxi looks set to include remixes and b-sides and much more...

Es tut mir leid euch mitteilen zu müssen, dass ich aus persönlichen Gründen beschlossen habe, meine Arbeit mit Vasi und somit mit NamNamBulu zu beenden. Nach dem, was im vergangenen Jahr alles vorgefallen ist, ist es mir nicht mehr möglich, hinter diesem Projekt zu stehen, geschweige denn unter diesem Namen aufzutreten.

Offiziell wird meine Unprofessionalität als Grund für die Auflösung der Band genannt werden, und das ist auch gut so. Es ist schon genug unheil angerichtet, aber ich habe damit abgeschlossen.Vermutlich werdet ihr bald auf www.namnambulu.de das Neueste in und über NamNamBulu erfahren.

Ich wünsche Vasi mit 'Reaper' weiterhin viel Erfolg, und wer weiss, vielleicht steht ja auch bald eine CD im Regal wo drauf steht... 'Von der Band, die zuvor als NamNamBulu bekannt war.' Nun denn, dann wünsche ich meinem Nachfolger: Alles Gute!

Es war mir lange Zeit ein Fest.

Classic Swedish synthpop never sounded finer than that produced by cult electro-pop act Elegant Machinery. With an infectious combination of warm 80's retro analogue sounds, great melodies and smooth clear vocals they produced a string of 4 genre defining albums, ( all released in the 90's ) setting the template for any number of contemporary bands around today. The "Archives" DVD unearths exclusive footage and never-seen-before performances from this ifluential band - collecting together rare and unseen material from their history it includes over 2 hours of unmissable nostalgia including "Virtual X-mas 96 and 98", "Helsingborg Synthfestival 98", "Interviews", the " Black Town" video and much, much more. A must for fans of latter day synthpop artists such as Mesh, De/Vision, Camouflage and Colony 5 - "Archives" comes presented in a multi-fold out digipak and in a Limited Edition of 1000 copies only.

Late August 2005 sees the launch of the first official CD by one man industrial-army REAPER ( THE new project from Vasi of NAMNAMBULU ). The "Angst EP" takes mysterious soundscapes, massive rhythms and driving dark-techno edged beats ( delivered in the best in the tradition of bands such as Soman, Combichrist and KiEw ) and targets them directly at the alternative dancefloor. In total 9 tracks of aggressive, stomping, uncompromising electro / dance-industrial ! Additionally the "Angst EP" features remixes from labelmates SOMAN and HEIMATAERDE !

New Canadian sensations The Birthday Massacre were THE new scene act to emerge in 2004 - combining their stunning and powerful European debut "Violet" with their earlier self release "Nothing And Nowhere" - both albums delivering a refreshing mixture of Goth Rock sensibilities, pounding electronics and rousing melodic songs. In order to shorten the waiting time until their upcoming third studio album the band are now set to release "Blue" their first DVD ! Packed with a wealth of material this DVD includes the professional video-clip for the song "Blue", spectacular live-footage and interviews, electronic press kits, video stills gallery and much, much more...

With their unique stylish image and bombastic sound, wonderful songwriting and perfect production, The Birthday Massacre look set to become one of the Goth / Darkwaves scenes biggest names, with "Blue" setting the scene for their new album due later in 2005.

MNS Top 50 Sellers of 2005:

01. VNV Nation - Matter & Form
02. CombiChrist - Everybody Hates You Limited 2CD
03. Rammstein - Keine Lust ( Limited Digipak )
04. Rammstein - Keine Lust ( DVD )
05. Various Artists - Awake The Machines Vol. 5 ( Limited Edition 2CD )
06. Nine Inch Nails - The Hand That Feeds ( Limited Edition CDS )
07. Neuroticfish - Gelb
08. Nine Inch Nails - The Hand That Feeds ( DVD )
09. Kraftwerk - Minimum Maximum ( UK Version )
10. Nine Inch Nails - With Teeth ( UK CD Edition )
11. Hocico - Wrack And Ruin Limited 2CD Box Set
12. Nine Inch Nails - The Hand That Feeds ( Limited 9`` Vinyl )
13. Nine Inch Nails - With Teeth ( US Dual Disc Edition )
14. Various Artists - Techno Body Music Vol. 1
15. Wumpscut - Evoke Limited 2CD
16. Colony 5 - Fixed ( Limited Edition 2CD )
17. Mind.In.A.Box - Dreamweb
18. Various Artists - Endzeit Bunkertracks ( Act 1 )
19. Various Artists - Out Of Line Electrofestival DVD
20. Rotersand - Welcome To Goodbye
21. Blutengel - Live Lines DVD ( Limited )
22. Gothminister - Empire Of Dark Salvation
23. Hocico - Blasphemies In The Holy Land ( Live In Israel )
24. Kraftwerk - Minimum Maximum Live 2CD ( German Version )
25. Noise Unit - Voyeur
26. Wumpscut - Evoke Limited Box Set
27. Diary Of Dreams - MenschFiend
28. Rammstein - Keine Lust ( UK CDS )
29. Rammstein - Keine Lust ( 7 Inch Vinyl )
30. Project Pitchfork - Kaskade ( Limited Edition )
31. Rammstein - Keine Lust ( Jewel Case )
32. [:SITD:] - Coded Message:12 ( Limited Edition )
33. [:SITD:] - Richtfest
34. Front 242 - Catch The Men DVD
35. Skinny Puppy - The Greater Wrong Of The Right Live DVD
36. Various Artists - Dependent Club Invasion Vol. 2
37. Accessory - Forever And Beyond ( Limited 2CD )
38. Amduscia - Dead Or Alive
39. Various Artists - Machineries Of Joy Vol. 3
40. Rammstein - Keine Lust 12`` Vinyl
41. Rammstein - Ohne Dich ( Limited Digipak )
42. Leaether Strip - Satanic Reasons : The Very Best Of
43. NamNamBulu - Blinded !
44. The Birthday Massacre - Violet
45. [:SITD:] - Coded Message:12
46. Wumpscut - Blondi
47. Various Artists - Septic V
48. Culture Kultur - Reborn
49. The Cruxshadows - Shadowbox DVD+CD
50. Deine Lakaien - April Skies

The long awaited Double DVD collection : "The Greater Wrong Of The Right Live" from legendary Industrial pioneers Skinny Puppy will see the light of day on 12th September 2005. Spread across 2 indispensable discs TGWOTRL includes the COMPLETE Live show ( including encores ) recorded at the Montreal and / or Toronto shows last Autumn and comes presented in stunning 5.1 digital clarity or stereo definition. Disc 2 of the set includes Live archival footage from Skinny Puppy's earlier tours with Bonus material from "Too Dark Park" and "Last Rights" alongside two never seen before documentaries : "Eurotrauma : Skinny Puppy Live in Europe 1988" documenting this European tour and shot by the band, plus "Information Warfare" - perhaps the result of the politically themed document Ogre theorized about in recent interviews..." The Greater Wrong Of The Right Live" comes complete with stunning cover art and inside cover photography from Steven Gilmore, Fredox and Austin Young respectively with final sound mix by Ken "Hiwatt" Marshal. "The Greater Wrong Of The Right Live" presents an unmissable package from one of the true icons of the electronic / industrial underground.

The hottest summer release is finally imminent ! The sound of world demoralization comes presented in a stylish digipak with 12 pages booklet; as Italy's most enigmatic band, Spiritual Front, join forces with Swedish leg-fetishists, Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio. The idea of this collaboration was born in 2003 and now ( after considerable anticipation ) this most incredible release is finally here to seduce and deprave a whole world with promises of salvation through nihilism and sexual depravity : all accompanied by some of the most wonderful tunes of apocalyptic-neo-suicidal-pop-folk. Truly Indispensible !

Essential re-release of the latest Arcana album - with the original Limited version ( on the Erebus Odora label ) now being deleted. The 6th album from Arcana, "Le Serpent Rouge" presents Arcana as they have never been heard before ! Marking a departure for Arcana, this new release ( in collaboration with visual artists Agnieszka Szuba ) is both darker and more instrumental, blending Arcana's trademark ghostly ambience with melodies from the orient, atmospheres of the hot Arabic landscape and the beautiful sounds of hammered dulcimer...

Attending a Juno Reactor show isn't like going to a 'concert', it's experiencing a whole new concept in performances with a sublime mixture of music, lighting, and live action. Those that let the opportunity to catch Juno Reactor live during the "Shango" tour now have a chance to see what they missed out on. The "Live in Tokyo" DVD features selections from "Shango", alongside classic Juno Reactor tracks, such as ''Conga Fury'' and "Pistolero" and "God Is God." The DVD precisely captures the intensity of Juno Reactor's live performances : from the mind-expanding music, to the acrobatics of Amampondo and the hypnotic lighting effects. An experience, a journey, a revelation, a discovery....

Gonna download. TMBG were great in the 80's. Then I lost the track of them... I remember a gtreat song. Ana NG...

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