Author: Mike
BLUTENGEL – Our Souls Will Never Die (single/video)
Out Of Line Music Release: 17 December 2021 From the offset you know this is the amazing BlutEngel. Unmistakeable get up and move beats with the amazingly talented vocals of Chris Pohl and the beautiful blend of vocals from Ulrike Godmann. This is a band that never fails to impress the incredible talent in this…
CORLYX – Take Off Everything (single)
Out Of Line Music Release: 17 December 2021 Awesome new single from Corlyx it has a sound that has so many elements coming in making it a very exciting single. Its fast paced dance beats with the vibrant vocals make this a sure winner. Couple this single with the second track The Echo that is…
STRIDULUM – SOOTHING TALES OF ESCAPISM
STRIDULUM are a duo based in Silesia, Poland, they were formed in 2019. Marita Volodina – vocals and lyrics)Arkadiy Berg – instruments This is an album I have been waiting to hear. After hearing Bleeding I was hooked and just wanted more from this Duo. I managed to get to listen to this pre-release and…
Empathy Test – Isaac Howlett Interview
Our interview with Isaac Howlett from Empathy test. A real insight into the meanings behind the lyrics. Band Links: Empathy Test: https://www.empathytest.com/music Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4WM2JNPCcZ7f6M72C0bTyM iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/empathy-test/804741566 Bandcamp: https://empathy-test.bandcamp.com/
pMAD – Who Am I (debut single)
Independent Release: 3 December 2021 If The Cult and The Mission had a child this is what it would sound like. This is a fantastic debut single with an absolutely great melody and vocals to match. If you are looking for something new yet still with that old school goth then here you go this…
Vexillary – Full Frontal Lunacy (album) – Review
Label: con:trace Released: 31/10/2021 What do you get when you mix a long winter with a pandemic of a lifetime and a bunch of synths lying around? The cabin fever stemming from an endless lockdown and the resulting mental demise? According to Vexillary, the perfect backdrop for a sonic self-portrait documenting one’s brush with madness.…
Villain of the Story – Losing Control (single)
Out Of Line Music Release: 2 December 2021 VILLAIN OF THE STORY Sign Worldwide Deal With Out Of Line Release New Single / Video “Losing Control” today! After signing to Out Of Line Music, Villain Of The Story is ready to set sails and drop a brand-new single / video, “Losing Control,” today! Villain Of The Story is a metalcore / hard…
Lord Of The Lost – Antagony (2021) (10th Anniversary)
Out Of Line Music Release: 26 November 2021 Where do you start with Lord of the Lost music? First this album has many of the best songs of LotL with the always deep and brilliant vocals of Chris Harms a musical genius in my eyes. The lyrics are brilliant and the melodies are always spot…
Cyborg Amok – Burden Away
This weeks video of the week is Cyborg Amok – Burden Away not only a great video but a great track too. The eerie video with a haunting track is a must for any gothic music lover. We will soon be releasing our Interview with Cyborg Amok (Greg/Brydon) so keep tuned and sign up for…
Johnny Tupolev – Desperate (The EP)
COP International Release: 12 November 2021 The remixes on this EP make excellent listening. I am not going to say too much but one thing has to be said the “Shot in Black and White” remix by Frank Petzold And Christoph Vitt take this track to very new heights. This is an incredible remix. Easily…
Orcus Nullify – Beautiful Hell (EP)
Independent Release: 22 November 2021 This an interesting EP with hints of Bauhaus, The Cult and The Mission so for fans of old school goth and newer dark this is an absolute treat that will not disappoint. It brings a definite twist to the genre. It is also a stark reminder of the pandemic during…
Alia Synesthesia – Haxan (Soundtrack)
Independent Release: 12 November 2021 This is such a haunting soundtrack but a classic in the making for sure. It has the signature sound embedded in it of Alia but do not expect the expected. This is a true masterpiece soundtrack thats sits right up there with some of the best. As a soundtrack it…
A BIG THANK YOU
When we first launched this website and YouTube channel we had hoped it would be come successful over a number of years. We knew very well that to become established it takes time and hard work. In the few months since we have launched we have gone from strength to strength with more artists than…
DARK – NIGHTMARE (debut album) – Review
YOUNG & COLD RECORDS / YCR106 Release date: 15.12.2021 The debut Album from DARK is soon with us. I have been lucky enough to get hold of a copy for review and what an album this is. The deep and eerie vocals of DARK are haunting alongside the energetic and incredible deep electronic synths make…
unitcode:machine – Falling Down (single/remix EP)
Independent Release: 12 November 2021 This a great EP the remixes are absolute quality with the first 30 seconds of the Stabbing Westward remix sounding reminiscent of an old western with the charge on horseback the rest of the track bringing you to your feet to its addictive beat. The Batavia remix has some awesome…
DUST IN MIND – JEN GERVAIS INTERVIEW
French Symphonic Metal Band “Dust in Mind” are the first metal band to record a video on the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Here the amazing facts of how that the video was filmed. Singer and Lyricist Jen Gervais gives an insight into the band. Band Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dustinmind Please support your favourite bands. NEW ALBUM…
The HellFreaks – Zsuzsa (Shakey Sue) Interview
The band from Hungary with songs like Boogie Man and Godless Girls Fun have just released a new single Old Tomorrows.
Gravity Corps – Zero Grav
Independent Release: 28 October 2021 Mark Sousa, the mastermind behind futurepop act, VOICECOIL has just dropped the debut EP for his project, GRAVITY CORPS. “Gravity Corps is a different angle to what I do artistically. It’s a more aggressive, angrier side of my mind. It’s a more simplistic and raw presentation in its themes.” – Mark…
FleischKrieg – Herzblut
Independent Release: 5 November 2021 Industrial band FLEISHKRIEG has just unleashed their highly-anticipated new full-length album, Herzblut. “Herzblut” translates to “Heart’s Blood” in German – a metaphor used to describe the total effort and sacrifice a person makes towards their life’s work. The album’s songs reflect different stages of this hero’s journey and the scars…
Aesthetic Perfection (featuring Isaac Howlett – Empathy Test)
New Single: Save Myself “Save Myself” is a collaboration and duet with longtime friend Isaac Howlett of Empathy Test. Somber and contemplative, yet upbeat and energetic, the song showcases the best of both worlds when it comes to our respective sounds. A mixture of synthwave, EBM and indie pop that will surely work as well…
Vexillary – Full Frontal Lunacy (album)
Independent Release: 29 October 2021 After a string of singles and EPs, darkwave-industrial act, VEXILLARY has unveiled their first full-length album, Full Frontal Lunacy. A long winter, the Covid-19 pandemic and an endless lockdown provided the perfect backdrop for a sonic self-portrait documenting one’s brush with madness. After the conceptual, SurViolence EP, VEXILLARY wanted to create a personal record as a form…
