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MNS presents the Alfa Matrix Madness Autumn / Winter Sale with prices slashed on over 50 Essential Electro Titles from legendary Belgian label Alfa Matrix : Featuring new recent releases ( from Leaether Strip, Implant, Dunkelwerk, Klutae, Headscan, Unter Null & Technoir ) alongside storming Electro classics from Ayria, Bruderschaft, Diskonnekted, Epsilon Minus, Front 242, Nebulah-H, Neikka RPM, Sero.Overdose, Zombie Girl and many, many more...
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| Agonised By Love | All Of White Horizons | £7.99 | ||
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Review New signings to the Alfa Matrix label, Agonised By Love, debut album delivers bombastic electro-wave - emotional, dark electronic music in the vein of 4AD or Projekt acts. The duo offers orchestral and romantic arrangements lead by expressive vocals touching on the catchy dynamics of Clan Of Xymox, the mysterious depths of Diary Of Dreams and the classic allure of Deine Lakaien. Agonised By Love stand at the crossroads where upbeat electronic modernity meets classical romantic darkwave with astounding multi coloured vocal performances bringing reminiscences of The Cure or Depeche Mode. An album of emotion, truth and natural beauty. Format CD Tracklisting 01. After Dark ( She Came ) 02. Silent War 03. My Sweet November (click to listen) 04. More Love More Suffer (click to listen) 05. Frozen In Me (click to listen) 06. Little Ghost 07. Just Perfect Sin 08. Cover My World 09. Soul's Humility 10. Close Behind You 11. All Of White Horizons 12. Silent War ( ROTERSAND mix ) 13. My Sweet November ( NEIKKA RPM mix ) 14. Frozen In Me ( HUNGRY LUCY mix ) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 10th Jan 2005 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Ayria | Debris | £7.99 | ||
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Review Is it Madonna singing D.A.F.? Or maybe FELIX DA HOUSECAT feat. Miss Kitten having a jam session with HUMAN LEAGUE ? ''Debris'' is nothing of these, and yet somehow a bit of it all ! Wrapping you up and plunging you into an explosive cocktail of influences and genres finding its roots in early 80's electronic and ethereal music and evolving towards 21st futuristic electronica, mixed with old-school EBM giving a nod to electro-clash. Above all this is the much anticipated new album by AYRIA ( ex-EPSILON MINUS female lead-singer Jennifer Parkin and GLIS man-machine perfectionist Shaun Frandsen ). Assisted in the studio by an array of special guests including Russia's DJ RAM ( Virtual Server ), HAUJOBB, IRIS & MASSIV IN MENSCH. AYRIA is now ready to take center stage and proudly present their original and extravagant combination of aggressive EBM cuts with more melodic synthpop / techno tracks lavished with rich and expressive female vocals. An astounding palette of edgy electronic styles perfectly itting the impressive vocal range of sexy and sassy Miss Parkin... 100% adrenaline pumping EBM. Format CD Tracklisting 01. DOS 02. Horrible Dream (click to listen) 03. Had Something 04. Mercury (click to listen) 05. The Radio (click to listen) 06. Red Shift 07. Sapphire (click to listen) 08. Disease 09. Start Again 10. Debris (click to listen) 11. Substance 12. Beta Complex 13. Kiss Me Goodnight As I'm Falling Asleep (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 17th Nov 2003 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Ayria | Flicker | £7.99 | ||
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Review Canadian singer Jennifer Parkin has become a true icon on the electronic scene with her unique writing style and personality. After her departure from Epsilon Minus, she shook the foundation of the scene with the extravagant and wildly popular "Debris" album of her solo-project Ayria. Having performed several guest vocal collaborations and extensively toured North America the last year with Ayria, the time has come for Jennifer to strike back with her new album "Flicker" just after the release of the successful EP "My Revenge On The World". This time, Ayria mixes straight old-school EBM with harsh elektro while still giving a nod to electro-clash and injecting the most diverse influences into her own music ( ranging from Benny Benassi on the opening "It's Been Fun" to old school EBM ą la NITZER EBB on "Selling Rebellion" to 80's electro pop flair on "Be Me" ). On "Flicker", Jennifer Parkin becomes adept of the 'less is more' theory and demonstrates that a minimal melodic approach often makes a bigger impact than complex overloaded song structures, and gives much more open space for her charismatic voice to flourish. "Flicker" comes dressed in a daring flashy green cover that hides the true essence of this very dark and edgy album revealing the impressive vocal range of sexy and sassy Mss Parkin at her best. Format CD Tracklisting 01. It's Been Fun (click to listen) 02. Counterblow (click to listen) 03. Selling Rebellion (click to listen) 04. My Revenge On The World (click to listen) 05. Pink Dress (click to listen) 06. St.Edith (click to listen) 07. Infiltrating My Way Through The System (click to listen) 08. Be Me (click to listen) 09. Post Apocalyptic Girl (click to listen) 10. Cutting (click to listen) 11. My Device (click to listen) 12. Flicker (click to listen) 13. Lovely Day (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 14th Oct 2005 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Bruderschaft | Forever | £7.99 | ||
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Review In what music industry insiders are already calling "the biggest industrial supergroup since Pigface" and "frontrunner for single of the year," New York City's DJ REXX ARKANA has teamed up with members of the dark electronic music scene's biggest acts to release his debut original music project, BRUDERSCHAFT. With a name most befitting the immensity of the project, BRUDERSCHAFT ( "Brotherhood" ) features REXX ARKANA ( lyrics ), SEBASTIAN KOMOR of ICON OF COIL ( music ), RONAN HARRIS of VNV NATION ( lead vocals ), STEPHAN GROTH of APOPTYGMA BERZERK ( backing vocals ) and JOAKIM MONTELIUS of COVENANT (loops). The first single from the band,"Forever," is a tribute to Arkana's father, whose death from cancer in 1999 was the inspiration for the song's emotionally powerful lyrics. "After my father passed away, I wrote the song in his name," Arkana informs. "I sent the lyrics to Ronan, who immediately offered his involvement in the project and the idea of BRUDERSCHAFT was born." Over the course of the ext three years, the remaining members of BRUDERSCHAFT came together, each contributing their unique talent to the project. The end result is the 80 minute "Forever" EP, already the most anticipated release of the coming year. In keeping with the song's original intent, all net profits from the sales of "Forever" will benefit cancer research and treatment. Format CD Tracklisting 01. Radio Edit (click to listen) 02. Original Club Mix 03. Prost Alternative Vocal Remix by DJ REXX ARKANA (click to listen) 04. Heiko's Minimal Electro Remix by HEIKO MAILE (CAMOUFLAGE) 05. Remix by FEINDFLUG FEAT. AEROFLOT (click to listen) 06. Crystal Mix by PATRICK CODENYS (FRONT 242) (click to listen) 07. Kombinat Remix by MELOTRON 08. Anthem Remix by D-KOY (click to listen) 09. Clubcracker Remix by THE RETROSIC 10. Psymix by NEGATIVE FORMAT (click to listen) 11. Darkness Pulls Me Under Remix by STATE OF THE UNION 12. Eternity Mix by AIBOFORCEN (click to listen) 13. Harlem Hardstyle Remix by DRACOS Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 25th Jul 2003 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Diskonnekted | Neon Night | £7.99 | ||
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Review After a very promising debut album, recent highly acclaimed appearances on an impressive list of high-profile compilations, ( ''Septic 5'', ''Infacted Vol. 2'', ''Endzeit Bunkertracks Vol 1'', ''Advanced Electronics 4'' ) and the instant summer chart / club success of the ''After Einstein'' EP, Diskonnekted unveil their Brand New album ''Neon Night''. Considered by many as one of the most promising and fastest ascending new signings on the Alfa Matrix label, Diskonnekted will rapidly make the genre's most established acts watch their backs. As a natural offshoot of his Belgian electro-roots, Jan Dewulf combines electro-influences with all the cutting edge genres of alternative dance music such as progressive techno, break beat and even trance to name a few. The result is a fresh combination and clever use of sounds, catchy beats and a pronounced sense for melody. Distinctive male vocal performances similar to the likes of Apoptygma Berzerk and Fluke sharpen the edges of the songs. Next to its to-notch production skills, ''Neon Night'' also has the luxurious advantage of being a perfectly balanced album. Deep-mellow atmospheric modern synth tunes like ''Be Cool'' and the chilling lounge-like ''Meeting Falkor'' are the perfect contrast to Diskonnekted's future pop anthems ( the ultimate hit ''After Einstein'', the carrying ''Atlantis'' or the U.N.K.L.E.-like ''Natural'' as well as the excellent ''Neon Dream'' ). And beware, Diskonnekted are also stocked to the hilt with more frontal EBM cuts such as the powerful ''Broken'', the harsher ''Danger'' and the brutal ''Religion'' with Johan Van Roy ( SUICIDE COMMANDO ) as guest vocalist ! On ''Neon Night'' Diskonnekted manage to ally consistency and diversity on a strong and coherent album that will please fans and newcommers alike. Format CD Tracklisting 01. Fact And Theory (click to listen) 02. Broken (click to listen) 03. After Einstein (click to listen) 04. Be Cool (click to listen) 05. Natural (click to listen) 06. Playstation (click to listen) 07. Neon Dream (click to listen) 08. Mass Production (click to listen) 09. Religion (click to listen) 10. Danger (click to listen) 11. Meeting Falkor (click to listen) 12. Atlantis (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 28th Oct 2005 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Dive vs. Diskonnekted | Frozen | £5.99 | ||
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Review DIVE vs. DISKONNEKTED is a clash of generations... a clash of sounds ! Fascinated by the intricate production skill and strong electronic arrangements of the young and talented Belgian artist Jan Dewulf ( DISKONNEKTED ), Dirk Ivens invited him to collaborate on a conceptual EP. Through his work with KLINIK, DIVE and SONAR, Dirk Ivens is renown as one of the few prominent figures from the Belgian EBM / Industrial scene next to FRONT 242 and NEON JUDGEMENT. This challenging collaboration results in the striking 8-track "Frozen" EP giving a modern twist to dark and distorted tracks haunted by Dirk Ivens' cold and shivering vocals. Armed with two guaranteed instant club-hits: "Frozen" and "Do You Believe It", DIVE vs. DISKONNEKTED is ready to blast its icy assault on the world's underground dancefloors. Additionally the duo are backed in their sonic attack by prestigious remixers such as LEAETHER STRIP, NUMB ( back from the grave ! ), COMBICHRIST and rising label mates INURE. Another perfect demonstation of what top quality electronic music 'made in Belgium' means... Play it loud ! Format Limited MCD Tracklisting 01. Frozen (click to listen) 02. Do You Believe It? (click to listen) 03. Frozen ( NUMB Mix ) (click to listen) 04. Dead End Street (click to listen) 05. Frozen ( LEAETHER STRIP Mix ) (click to listen) 06. Do You Believe It ( COMBICHRIST Mix ) (click to listen) 07. Everything Is Fine (click to listen) 08. Frozen ( INURE Mix ) (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 5th May 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Dunkelwerk | Troops | £7.99 | ||
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Review Discovered by their like-minded counterparts The Retrosic, German electro act Dunkelwerk finally unveil their Brand New debut album for the Alfa Matrix label. After several remixes and compilation appearances the time has now come to unleash one of the darkest Electro assaults in years... Stunning debut ''Troops'' takes its influence from the searing imagery and barren wastelands of WW I and II - strong, powerfull electronics combine with sorrowful orchestral arrangements and surging, marching beats to create a towering atmosphere of loneliness, defeat and despair. Dunkelwerk invite the listener on one of the darkest sonic journeys on the Alfa Matrix label to date, with tracks such as ''Bastard'', ''Underfire'', ''Die Sechste Armee'', ''Hymn'' and ''Dresden'' 100% club assaults benefiting from the trained ears of sound engineer Len Lemeire ( Implant, Anne Clarke ) Dunkelwerk deliver uncompromising Endzeit Electro with a strong attitude and imagery comparable to :Wumpscut: and The Retrosic but with their own sound and conceptual approach. This Standard Version of ''Troops'' also includes 2 BONUS Remixes from Plastic Noise Expierience and The Retrosic. Format CD Tracklisting 01. 4871 Nord / 4448 Ost (click to listen) 02. Bastard (click to listen) 03. Dresden (click to listen) 04. Sternensoldat (click to listen) 05. Hymn (click to listen) 06. Underfire ( Album ) (click to listen) 07. Die Sechste Armee ( Uncut ) (click to listen) 08. Die Schwarzen Jahre (click to listen) 09. Hopeļs Haven ( Extended Version ) (click to listen) 10. Gegen die Flak ( Zum Abschied ) (click to listen) 11. Bastard ( Remix by The Retrosic ) (click to listen) 12. Sternensoldat ( Remix by Plastic Noise Experience ) (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 28th Nov 2005 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Epsilon Minus | Epsilon Minus | £7.99 | ||
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Review After guest appearances on Various Artists Samplers ''Cyberlab Vol 3'' and ''Love & Death'' this IS a Fantastic Future Pop (Fashionable term but VERY fitting here) release from Toronto based electro duo Epsilon Minus. Breathtaking EBM / FP enlivened by lush and dynamic female vocals, edgy melodic EBM club tracks and a musical formula that makes them stand out as special and unique. Imagine a kind of powerful version of Covenant with a sensual bitchy female vocalist and a hint of heavenly darkness. From the hard-hitting club-hits ''Freedom'' and ''Through'' you can sing along in no time to the darker realms of songs like ''Faceless Whispers'', the angry ''Protection'' or yet the trip-hop ''Lost'', through more experimental cuts like the semi-acoustic ballad ''Nothing Is Indestructible'' or the modern and pumping ''Antigravity''. Epsilon Minus reveal an astounding cocktail of intelligent melody and electronic energy that leaves you breathlessly gasping for more! Format CD Tracklisting 01. Introduction 02. Freedom 03. Antigravity 04. Transition [the clock is ticking] 05. Wasted Years 06. Through 07. Faceless Whispers 08. Lost 09. Protection 10. Chiba City Blues 11. Power Down 12. Faceless Whispers 13. Freedom [restriction] 14 Nothing Is Indestructible Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 13th May 2002 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Epsilon Minus | Mark II | £7.99 | ||
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Review A year since their successful self-titled debut, Toronto based electro duo EPSILON MINUS return to take control of the dancefloor once again with their new full-length album ''MARK II''. Defying genre conventions and mixing elements from all over the electronic spectrum, from trance to techno, triphop to synthpop, EBM to IDM. With a modern motif and retro sensibilities, ''MARK II'' strips away the pretentions of the dark electronic scene, leaving a core of pulsing melodic cyberpunk fronted by clean, strong female vocals. From the forceful ''Ocean Floor'', the edgy ''Just Another Longshot'', the instrumental assault of ''No Future'' and the ultimate eighties pop item ''80s Boy'' are the band's new anthems for the clubs. Format CD Tracklisting - Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 28th Apr 2003 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Epsilon Minus | Reinitialized | £7.99 | ||
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Review The third album from Canadian EBM / Techno pop act Epsilon Minus. ''Reinitialized'' completes a transition out of pure EBM into trance / techno and IDM territory while maintaining some EBM and synthpop elements. Collaborations with guest vocalists ( The Azoic, Stromkern, Null Device, Distorted Reality ) infuse this new album with fresh energy delivering a 70+ minute excursion comprised of relentless rhythms, evolving textures, intense melodies and clean synth lines. Epsilon Minus' most mature and cohesive release to date, offering an upgrade of their more recognizable sounds, while pressing forward with new experiments and evolutions. Format CD Tracklisting 01. Reinitialized 02. Forever More - feat. Kristy Venrick of The Azoic 03. Double Trigger 04. Safeguard 05. Shattered - feat. Martha M. Arce of Distorted Reality 06. Concentric 07. Ghost Partition 08. The Road To Hell - feat. Eric Oehler of Null Device 09. Red Alert 10. Break Formation 11. Burden - feat. Ned Kirby of Stromkern 12. Adapter 13. Destabilized Record Label Alfa Matrix. Release Date 3rd May 2004 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Front 242 | Geography ( re-issue ) | £7.99 | ||
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Review The standard CD version of the re-issue of Front 242 debut album "Geography". Format CD Tracklisting 01. Operating Tracks 02. With Your Cries (click to listen) 03. Art & Strategy 04. Geography II 05. U-Men (click to listen) 06. Dialogues 07. Least inlking 08. Gvdt (click to listen) 09. Geography I 10. Black White Blue (click to listen) 11. Kinetics 12. Kampfbereit 13. He Runs Too Fast For Us* * exclusive previously unreleased track Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 26th Mar 2004 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Glis | Nemesis | £7.99 | ||
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Review After two successful EP's ( "Disappear !" and "No Pulse" ) and several appearances on high-profile compilations, the time has come for Glis to reveal their much anticipated 14 track 4th album ! "Nemesis" finds Glis following the successfull EBM / future pop formula of "Balance" and "Equilibrium" with an altogether darker album utilising harsher distorted vocals together with a brooding industrial edge alongside Glis' modern and club-oriented sound. "Nemesis" also boast a number of high profile guest appearances including FRONT 242's frontman Jean-Luc De Meyer contributing guest vocals on the tracks "The Irreparable" and "La Béatrice" with adapted lyrics from Charles Baudelaire's "Flowers Of Evil". Other additional guest vocalist on "Nemesis" include Len Lemeire ( IMPLANT ), Sandrine Gouriou ( SEIZE, OVNI ), Karloz. M ( MANUFACTURA ) and Carsten Pedersen ( TAU FACTOR ) each adding a multi-faceted diversity to this intense hi-energy, dark elektro / EBM release ! Additionally "Nemesis" includes a bnus video of the "No Pulse" hit single produced and conceived by Belgium's famous multi-media artist Shameh. Format CD Tracklisting 01. Disappear! (click to listen) 02. No Pulse (click to listen) 03. The Irreparable (Feat. Jean-Luc De Meyer Of Front 242) 04. Last Call (Feat. Carsten Pedersen Of Tau Factor) (click to listen) 05. Dancing On Borrowed Time 06. Release The Pain (click to listen) 07. Desolate 08. The Falling Time (V3.0) (click to listen) 09. Love I So Despise (Feat. Sandrine Gouriou Of Seize) 10. October Skies (click to listen) 11. Redemption (Feat. Karloz. M Of Manufactura) 12. Nemesis (Catharsis) (click to listen) 13. This Is My Brain (Feat. Len Lemeire Of Implant) 14. La Beatrice (Feat. Jean-Luc De Meyer Of Front 242) (click to listen) No Pulse (Video) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 9th May 2005 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Headscan | Pattern Recognition | £7.99 | ||
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Review After their highly praised ''Shaper and Mechanist'' debut album and several successful EP's, the Montreal based electro duo Headscan have joined Belgian label Alfa Matrix for their stunning and visionary second album. ''Pattern Recognition'' comes packed with futuristic dancefloor pounding music and entangling dark vivid soundscapes. Their haunting vocals fuse with relentless beats and powerful hypnotic sequences with a strong and up front presence, but at times the vocals dive into the abyss, lurking within the driving rhythms and loops only to resurface again like a haunting message from another dimension. Headscan showcase their talents by impressively combining the best elements of electro, techno, and industrial that all result in a sound that is fresh, exciting and always holding true to its predecessors in electronic music. This new album is a groundbreaking step for one of Canada's surging talents and a definite highlight this winter on Alfa Matrix. A mind-blowing sonic assault that offes a window to what the future of electronic music will ultimately be and firmly places Headscan amongst the elite of electro industrial artists. Format CD Tracklisting 01. Zero Sun 02. Terra Incognita (click to listen) 03. Synchrony (click to listen) 04. Sentinel (click to listen) 05. Hi-Motion Model (click to listen) 06. Permafrost 07. Lolife (click to listen) 08. Arrache-Moi 09. Dead Silver Sky (click to listen) 10. Antenna Manifold (click to listen) 11. Carnal Knowledge (click to listen) 12. Slipstream Monocraft (click to listen) 13. Corroded Center Pole 14. Sunken World Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 5th Dec 2005 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Hungry Lucy | Glo | £7.99 | ||
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Review Follow up to their critically acclaimed debut album "Apparitions: Revisited", Hungry Lucy return with an enchanting album of trip hop electronica with a dark vibe. Early comparisons drew influences from PORTISHEAD, but this new release spreads its net wider encompasing a broad cross-referance of influences : from the challenging atmospheres of DEAD CAN DANCE, the pop appeal of BEL CANTO and the mysterious ethnic grooves of DELERIUM. "Glo" continues the American duo's tradition of mellow gothic grooves, catchy melodies and Christa Belle's enchanting vocals. Also features 5 astounding bonus electronic (and mostly more club oriented) remixes by famous artists / producers : CHANDEEN, THE DREAMSIDE, NEIKKA RPM, D-KOY, and SEIZE. A must for all fans of ethereal, gothic, romantic, synth-wave music. Format CD Tracklisting 01. Could It Be? 02. Fearful (click to listen) 03. In The Circle (D-Koy mix) 04. Storm (click to listen) 05. Rebirth 06. Into Pieces (click to listen) 07. Telltale Shot 08. Open Window (click to listen) 09. Stay 10. Her Song (click to listen) 11. Last October 12. In The Circle (click to listen) 13. Glo 14. Open Window (Chandeen Mix) (click to listen) 15. Could It Be? (The Dreamside Mix) 16. In The Circle (Neikka RPM mix) (click to listen) 17. Telltale Shot (Seize Mix) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 7th Feb 2003 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Hungry Lucy | To Kill A King | £7.99 | ||
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Review - Format CD Tracklisting 01. High Price Of Mistakes 02. Rainfall 03. Good Girl 04. You Are 05. Softly 06. The Chase 07. Can You Hear Me? 08. Fool 09. A Lifetime Remains 10. Stars 11. Shine 12. To Kill A King 13. My Beloved 14. You Are (NULL DEVICE Mix) 15. Can You Hear Me (DAYBEHAVIOR Mix) 16. To Kill A King (AGONISED BY LOVE Mix) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 29th Nov 2004 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| I:Scintilla | Havestar | £5.99 | ||
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Review Illinois-based quartet I:SCINTILLA have rapidly made their mark with their intoxicating blend of industrial beats and atmospheric creations. The seductive voice of female singer Brittany Bindrim instantly brought the band comparisons to GARBAGE, EVANESCENCE and THEATRE OF TRAGEDY, while their intricate layers of guitars and synths bring them closer in feel to artists like GRAVITY KILLS, STABBING WESTWARD, and NINE INCH NAILS! Their combination of hard-edged industro goth, crunchy guitars, trip-hop beats, psychedelic grooves, intense female vox and whirling electro mayhem is addictive, catchy and furious all at the same time. The group precisely finds its force in its unique ability to seamlessly jump genres, from fast paced saturated tracks to electro songs with a lighter feel, with a constant charismatic and alluring attitude. Before the release of their full length album for Alfa Matrix, this two-female / two-male group offers us on this new EPCD (which was produced by none other than Wade Alin of the cult American band CHRIST ANALOGUE / ATOMICA) 4 new songs including the instant hits "Havestar" and "Scin", plus 5 bonus club mixes by bands like COMBICHRIST, KLUTAE (aka LEAETHER STRIP), IMPLANT, DISKONNEKTED and NEIKKA RPM. Definitely one of the most valuable and surprising discoveries by Alfa Matrix this year... Format MCD Tracklisting 01. Havestar (click to listen) 02. Scin (click to listen) 03. The Bells (click to listen) 04. Capsella ( Toxin Mix ) (click to listen) 05. Havestar ( CombiChrist Mix ) (click to listen) 06. Havestar ( Diskonnekted Mix ) (click to listen) 07. Scin ( Neikka RPM Mix ) (click to listen) 08. Havestar ( Implant Mix ) (click to listen) 09. Capsella ( Klutae Mix ) (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 25th Aug 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Implant | Fading Away ( feat. Anne Clark ) | £5.99 | ||
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Review ANNE CLARK returns to Belgium to record some more songs with her favourite Belgian musician, Len Lemeire, her partner in crime for several years now and colleague for all her electronic live shows. Once again, IMPLANT genuinely shows us how he can make her unique voice shine through his upbeat electronica arrangements. "Your World" is bound to become another classic in its genre and is also featured here as a splendid distorted beat versus piano mix by NOISUF-X. "Was It Always This Way?", another song with ANNE CLARK's vocals taken from IMPLANT's forthcoming seventh album ( "Audio Blender" ) is also revealed on this EP in the form of an incendiary EBM mix by LEAETHER STRIP. From powerful dark industrial anthems on the apocalyptic "No Danger" to the upbeat "You Push Me" ( with guest vocals by UNTER NULL ) and its oppressive remix by C-DRONE-DEFECT, to the splendid and carrying electro clash tune "Fading Away" which receives the remix treatment from MILLIMETRIC and AUTO AUTO. We are also treated to a ZOMBIE GIRL remix signed by Sebastian Komor ( ICON OF COIL ) which features sexy guest vocals by the band's front-girl Renee C. Komor. From EBM to electro all the way through techno trance, IMPLANT play all genres with the same seal of excellence reinforcing their leading position on the Belgian electronic scene. A recommended cocktail of modern electronics with an eighties melodic touch, danceable carrying beats and beautifully contrasting male / female vocals. Format MCD Tracklisting 01. Fading Away (click to listen) 02. Your World ( Continental Drift Mix by IMPLANT ) * (click to listen) 03. No Danger (click to listen) 04. Fading Away ( ZOMBIE GIRL ) (click to listen) 05. Was It Always This Way ? ( LEAETHER STRIP ) * (click to listen) 06. Murderous Thoughts ( CUT.RATE.BOX ) (click to listen) 07. You Push Me (click to listen) 08. Your World ( NOISUF-X ) * (click to listen) 09. Fading Away ( MILLIMETRIC ) (click to listen) 10. You Push Me ( C-DRONE-DEFECT ) (click to listen) 11. Fading Away ( AUTO AUTO ) (click to listen) 12. Murderous Thoughts ( NEGATIVE FORMAT ) (click to listen) * featuring ANNE CLARK on lead vocals Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 23rd Jun 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Implant | Audio Blender ( Feat. Anne Clark & Front 242 ) | £7.99 | ||
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Review IMPLANT - one of Belgium's most successful bands in the industrial dance scene returns with his Brand New full length album "Audio Blender". Teaming up with Jan D'Hooghe ( ex-VIVE LA FETE drummer ) and surrounded by prestigious guest vocalists such as FRONT 242's Jean-Luc De Meyer, ANNE CLARK, Erica Dunham of UNTER NULL and Jennifer Parkin of AYRIA, Len Lemeire serves us his 7th album. An exploding cocktail of modern electronics with an eighties melodic touch, danceable carrying beats and beautifully contrasting male / female vocals - Implant keeps innovation flourishing, forgeing the frontiers of eclecticism and sound diversity more than ever before... The Belgian duo take you on a journey through the corridors of Electro Clash and Electro Pop with some allusions to Kraftwerk ( "Don't Feed The Robots" ) and Tiga ( "The Stimulator" ), before plunging you into the catacombs of harsh dancefloor industrial with tracks such as "You Push Me" or "Murderous Thoughts", but IMPLANT do not stop there, seamlessly revisiting their EBM roots ( on "Focus" ) and touching their experimental side with ironic electronic French chansons ( "Chanson D'Amour" ). Other gems include excellent collaborations with FRONT 242's vocalist on "The Creature" revealing Jean-Luc's vocal potential at its best, plus two more surprising classic modern electro wave hits with Len's favourite partner in crime, ANNE CLARK on "Was It Always This Way" and the sensual "Your World". An album full of ideas, innovations and suprises, the aptly titled "Audio Blender" is a must for fans of diverse, perfectly crafted industrial / dance electronics.. Format CD Tracklisting 01. Was It Always This Way* (click to listen) 02. Don't Feed The Robots (click to listen) 03. The Creature** (click to listen) 04. The Stimulator (click to listen) 05. Fading Away (click to listen) 06. You Push Me*** (click to listen) 07. Murderous Thoughts (click to listen) 08. Your World* (click to listen) 09. Chanson D'amour (click to listen) 10. Spanish Fury (click to listen) 11. Fu** Things Up**** (click to listen) 12. Focus (click to listen) 13. Communication Breakdown (click to listen) * vocals by Anne Clark ** vocals by Jean-Luc De Meyer ( FRONT 242 ) *** vocals by Erica Dunham ( UNTER NULL ) **** vocals by Jennifer Parkin ( AYRIA ) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 15th Sep 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Implant | Self-Inflicted | £7.99 | ||
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Review Belgian electronic artist Len Lemeire once again explores, expands and redefines the limits of his musical spectrum to the maximum, on his very intimate 6th Implant album. Listeners will discover a special attention that has been reserved especially for the album's unique and strong vocal performances including wonderful appearances from Anne Clark on two songs ( on "Tune Up Your Chips And Circuits" and "Surface Tension" ). Revealing a linear electronic approach and alluring melodic appeal for compositions intermixing ethnic industrial dance, harsh EBM, a touch of electro and contrastino male / female vox, "Self-Inflicted" is, for Implant, the album of passage between the virtues of maturity and diversity. Modern electronics, sexy female vocals, harsh angry male growls, computer generated melodies, carrying upbeat rhythm patterns and Implant's signature sample manipulations are all on the extended list of the ingredients that make this passionate and provocative album an exploding and eclectic msical cocktail crowned by some stunning guest appearances including Anne Clarke, Razed In Black and Hungry Lucy. A self-inflicting sonic journey from eighties roots through an odyssey of electronic music, from here to the future and back again. Format CD Tracklisting 01. Denoizer 02. My Gun 03. Tune Up Your Chips And Circuits 04. 4 Is Dying 05. You Can Watch 06. In Your Dreams 07. Surface Tension 08. The New Gospel 09. Dirt 10. Drugs vs. Violence 11. Identity Crisis 12. Fatw Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 14th Mar 2005 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Inure | Subversive | £7.99 | ||
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Review Inure was formed in the Summer of 1999, shortly after its founding members Adam Moore and Robert Vogel arrived in Los Angeles. With similar musical influences and tastes in production, the duo sought out to create a sound reminiscent of the 'golden era' of industrial dance music, injected with their unique and updated ideas of where they'd like to hear the genre move. With Adam's formal training in Audio Production at the Art Institute of Seattle, and Rob's lengthy programming and musical experience, the two easily began sculpting what became their debut album, "Seemless". Layered with heavy beats, driving basslines, and thick atmospheres, Inure managed to capture exactly what they were looking for - the depth and feel of classic industrial, with forward-thinking production and sound design. After the collapse of their label ( Dying Culture ) the duo continued performing live shows and officially welcomed Sam P. ( Pulse Legion, Imperative Reaction ) as a permanent third member of Inure. With moths of dedicated studio work, the trio's second album "Subversive" is ready for release on Alfa Matrix after their club invasion with the "Disillusion" EP and the band's various compilation appearances. Produced by Ted Phelps ( Imperative Reaction ), Inure's new material has been kicked up a notch, while still maintaining their trademark sound : Dark, malevolent, heavy and layered, with even more straight-forward imaginative synthwork and punchy beats. With the help of Alfa Matrix, Inure will prove to be a major force and fusing their own sound into the evolution of the electro / industrial genre. Inure comes wholeheartedly recommended to fans of bands such as Numb, Velvet Acid Christ, Skinny Puppy etc... Format CD Tracklisting 01. Sick (click to listen) 02. Subversive (click to listen) 03. Hymen (click to listen) 04. Intruder (click to listen) 05. This Disgrace (click to listen) 06. Reign (click to listen) 07. Suffocate (click to listen) 08. Deception (click to listen) 09. Shedding Skin (click to listen) 10. Only After (click to listen) 11. Would? (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 21st Apr 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Klutae | Sinner EP | £5.99 | ||
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Review 2005 was highlighted by the detonating and successful comeback of Claus Larsen with the mighty LEAETHER STRIP - now 2006 will mark the return of his side-project KLUTAE ( originally named Klute but changed to avoid confusion with a totally unrelated drum n' bass act ), through which the Danish master of Electro / Industrial expresses his most extravagant torments and fantasies. Klutae's first releases showcased a rather heavy and turbo-driven guitar-oriented sound which brought him comparisons to metal-industrial acts like Fear Factory, Bile and Swamp Terrorists. In fact, Klutae traditionally stands for a more punkish 'in ya face' attitude with tongue-in-cheek lyrics and angst-drivent old-school elektro arrangements. And it's with that very characteristic sense of humour that Claus Larsen invites the listener on another extravaganza journey through desert storms, hell fires and sexy parties...Klutae is loud and fun, and will musically certainly appeal to Leaether Strip fans while keeping its appal to followers Ministry and other such acts : "The "Sinner EP" delivers dense aggro-electro from the tortured soul of Claus Larsen's b****rd alter ego - 6 non-album club mixes, 6 infectious frontal floor-filler tracks displaying melodic aggressive power Electro / Industrial at its best ! Format CD Tracklisting 01. We Are Sinners (Auch It's Hot Remix) (click to listen) 02. Desert Storm 2006 (Sunblock Remix) (click to listen) 03. I'm A Fat Faggot In A Leatherjacket (Chubby Chaser Remix) (click to listen) 04. F*ck-A-Billy (Banned On The Radio Version) (click to listen) 05. Hey Didn't You Destroy Me (Longer Edit) (click to listen) 06. We Are Sinners (Radio Version) (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 24th Mar 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Klutae | Hit'n'Run | £7.99 | ||
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Review 2006 marks the return of LEAETHER STRIP side-project KLUTAE, through which the Danish master of Electro / Industrial expresses his most extravagant torments and fantasies. KLUTAE's first releases showcased a rather heavy and turbo-driven guitar-oriented sound which brought him comparisons to metal-industrial acts like FEAR FACTORY, BILE and SWAMP TERRORISTS, yet Claus Larsen has always considered this project as his most eclectic and unpredictable outlet. So it was no major surprise seeing its hardest walls of synthesised guitar noise eventually giving way to mid-tempo pounding tracks powered by the Leaether Strip trademark EBM bass-lines and Larsen's chameleon vocals. In fact, KLUTAE traditionally stands for a more punkish 'in your face attitude' with tongue-in-cheek lyrics and angst-ridden old-school elektro arrangements. And it's with that very characteristic sense of humour that Claus Larsen invites us now on another extravaganza journey through desert storms, biker orgies, hell fires, deathvalley saloons and other sexy parties...KLUTAE is loud and fun - it's dense aggro-electro from the tortured soul of Claus Larsen's bastard alter ego. Format CD Tracklisting 01. Burnout Biker (click to listen) 02. Dirty Bitch (click to listen) 03. We Are Sinners ( We Will All Burn In Hell ) (click to listen) 04. Monkey Say - Monkey Do (click to listen) 05. I'm A Fat Faggot In A Leather Jacket (click to listen) 06. Blue Monday (click to listen) 07. Please Don't Cry (click to listen) 08. God Bless You (click to listen) 09. No More Suffering (click to listen) 10. Desert Storm 2006 (click to listen) 11. F**k-A-Billy (click to listen) 12. God Spoke Through A Burning Bush (click to listen) 13. Hey Didn't You Destroy Me (click to listen) 14. Circus Of Death (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 28th Apr 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Leaether Strip | After The Devastation | £8.99 | ||
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Review Standard 2CD Version. The release of the "Suicide Bombers" EP marks the official and strong return of the cult Danish electronic industrial artist Claus Larsen. It was in the early 90's when Leaether Strip rapidly established his position on the music map, reaching an unprecedented popularity in both the European and American electro scenes. While drawing on the powerful angst seen in other electro acts such as Front 242, Skinny Puppy and even Nine Inch Nails, Leaether Strip rapidly earned the reputation to carry a deeper message and meaning in his work through his very personal intense music and the often emotional, sometimes political dimension of his lyrics. On January 13th 2006, Leaether Strip celebrate its 18 years of existence and Claus Larsen has chosen that very special day to unleash his much anticipated new album aptly titled "After The Devastation". Although 5 years of silence almost killed him, it is by putting his pain into music, again, that Claus Larsen has managed to resurface frm a deep depression to feel today stronger and more confident than ever before. Once mentally blocked, his inspiration flow was so intense over the last months that the new Leaether Strip album could be nothing else but a Double CD set. By far his most personal and open-hearted album ever, "After The Devastation" alternates from the very intimate to more political oriented songs. Both musically and vocally, Leaether Strip simply continues his unique sound tradition while expanding in more diverse ways than anything he's done before. The harsh aggressive EBM tone given by the "Suicide Bombers" EP finds new inspiration in punishing tracks such as the autobiographical "Back In Control", the adrenaline-pumping "Slam" and the corrosive "One Man's Gain - Another Man's Pain". Of course, Claus Larsen delivers the typical Leaether Strip anthems constructed around upbeat electronics, dark symphonic melodies and distorted vox on songs like the straight and engaged "Homophobia", "Give Us Some Shelter ( Katrina )" and "aza Strip - The March Of The Innocent". Claus Larsen also explores more melodic realms with very catchy dark themed tunes such as the emotional pearl "Dying Is Easy - Life Is Harder", "What If", a totally rewritten version of "Carry Me - 2006" and the challenging "A Boy". Being a Double-CD album also of course leaves enough space for more surprising experiments such as on the bombastic and splendid "The Shame Of A Nation", the electro-punk of "Happy Pills ( Gimme Gimme )", the symphonic "Inner Exploration", the electro-clash swagger of "Junkie Do" and the excellent "Smerte" which with its Danish lyrics and intricate arrangements evokes the ghost of bands such as Das Ich... Through his career Leaether Strip has explored various music styles within the electronic genre and this is what he continues to do at his very best, offering what will rapidly be referred to as his most outstanding effort to date with enough force, anger and emotion to please all fans of edgy-soulful, dark and uplifting electronic music. Ultimately with "After The Devastation" Leaether Strip keeps his promise to his fans and returns for more electronic mayhem - proving once more that even though he has been copied by many over the years, he always remains the real deal - and a true leader when it comes to dark electro industrial music. Format 2CD Tracklisting Disc 1 :- 01. The Shame Of A Nation ( Album Edit ) (click to listen) 02. Back In Control (click to listen) 03. Death Is Walking Next To Me ( Album Edit ) (click to listen) 04. A Boy (click to listen) 05. Dying Is Easy - Life Is Harder ( Daddy Please Love Me ) (click to listen) 06. Sleep Is Only Heartbreak (click to listen) 07. Slam (click to listen) 08. Smerte (click to listen) 09. Happy Pills ( Gimme Gimme ) (click to listen) 10. Rip Like Cat Claws (click to listen) 11. What If (click to listen) 12. Inner Exploration (click to listen) Disc 2 :- 01. Gaza Strip ( March Of The Innocent ) (click to listen) 02. Suicide Bombers ( Album Edit ) (click to listen) 03. Carry Me ( 2006 ) (click to listen) 04. Empty Space (click to listen) 05. Junkie Do - Junkie Die (click to listen) 06. Homophobia (click to listen) 07. This Is Where I Wanna Be ( Album Edit ) (click to listen) 08. One Man's Gain Another Man's Pain (click to listen) 09. Give Us Some Shelter ( Katrina ) (click to listen) 10. One For One For One (click to listen) 11. I Was Born That Day (click to listen) 12. Leaether Strip Part 3 ( Symphony for Kurt ) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 13th Jan 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Leaether Strip | Suicide Bombers | £5.99 | ||
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Review YES - it is official. The apocalyptic return of LEAETHER STRIP is here ! Claus Larsen is poised to launch his "Suicide Bombers" EP on the planet this October 2005 and he returns stronger than ever with an arsenal reloaded to the maximum for the ultimate dark industrial warfare all fans have been dreaming of. With countless albums under his belt, Claus Larsen has explored through his career various music styles within the electronic genre ranging from harsh aggressive EBM with distorted vocals to melodic dark synth pop, through more introspective bombastic symphonic orchestrations. This new EP gathers a bit of all these ingredients wrapped by Claus Larsen's unique genius and is no doubt the best present he could be offering to fans of strong electronic music with depth and edge ! Title track "Suicide Bombers" ( also available in a mind-blowing extended version reminding us of the good old days when 12" releases ruled the scene ) is no doubt one of the most powerful harsh EBM tracks ever written by Leaether Strip. Openly condemning suicide terror attacks, the EP continues to explore more political assaults with "Shame Of A Nation" which features a compelling song structure ultimately reaching an amazing climax in the second part of the song... "This Is Where I Want To Be" and "Death Is Walking Next To Me" are what we would call "classic Leaether Strip" tunes that showcase Claus Larsen's trademark characteristics : a punishing rhythmic pace and aggressive electronic style with distorted vocals. With "Til Far" the EP takes a darker and more symphonic turn before the aptly titled "Reborn" plunges us back into the powerful dark realms of Leaether Strip's rebirth. A sublime 7-track release that reminds us why LEAETHER STRIP has reached such a cult status on the electro / industrial scene and has throughout the years recurrently been acknowledged by many artists as one of their biggest influences. Leaether Strip has been copied by many over the years, but the new EP and forthcoming album will prove to you that Leaether Strip is the real deal when it comes to dark electro industrial music. Format Limited MCD Tracklisting 01. Suicide Bombers (click to listen) 02. Suicide Bombers ( 12" Mix ) (click to listen) 03. The Shame Of A Nation ( Part 1 & 2 ) (click to listen) 04. This Is Where I Want To Be (click to listen) 05. Death Is Walking Next To Me (click to listen) 06. Til Far (click to listen) 07. Reborn (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 28th Oct 2005 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Leaether Strip | Walking On Volcanos | £5.99 | ||
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Review Instead of releasing a conventional second single taken off the highly successful comeback album "After The Devastation", Claus Larsen has decided to surprise his loyal fans once again by offering them a Brand New 9 track Mini Album for the summer of 2006. "Walking On Volcanos" holds 7 BRAND NEW new tracks plus two EXCLUSIVE Club Remixes of the highly emotional "What If" and the brooding dark tune, "Dying Is Easy Life Is Harder". On this new Mini Album ( delivering nearly 60 minutes of new music ! ) LEAETHER STRIP once again manages to cover the different facets of his repertoire, with the splendid title song "Walking On Volcanos" perfectly fitting his upbeat melodic electro style, while his aggressive EBM side explodes with "Life Is A Kick In The Balls" and "Hate & Fear" which are sure to please the strong followers of his "Suicide Bombers" mega-hit. We even get a taste of some extreme harshness with the explicit and controversial song, "How Far Is It From Auschwitz To Guantanamo?". Additionally the sombre and moody mid-tempo "Take Me Home Again" reminds how soulful Leaether Strip can sometimes be. On this new release, our favourite Danish artist once again covers his more personal lyrical themes but also offers more engaged political issues as well. Angry but catchy, punishing but loving, clear but distorted. The Danish master is more alive than ever delivering another release with the LEAETHER STRIP seal of quality. Format MCD Tracklisting 01. Walking On Volcanos (click to listen) 02. Hate & Fear ( Words Are Weapons Mix ) (click to listen) 03. Dying Is Easy Life Is Harder ( Abused ) (click to listen) 04. How Far Is It From Auschwitz to Guantanamo ? (click to listen) 05. I Love The Sound Of Acid Rain (click to listen) 06. Take Me Home Again (click to listen) 07. What if ( Beats On Classic Mix ) (click to listen) 08. Walking On Volcanos ( Radio Version ) (click to listen) 09. Life Is A Kick In The Balls (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 15th May 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Male Or Female | Recalled Moments | £7.99 | ||
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Review Eagerly anticipated new electronic music release from Daniel B.and Patrick Codenys of legendary EBM / Electro band FRONT 242. Male or Female's musical concepts acheive their goals in an excellent fashion : extending the usual sound formats to extreme improvisation / psychedelia. MaleorFemale defies all boundaries of electronic music, transcending urban cultures and time. Europe's pioneering electronic musicians test the listener to the absolute limit on a mind blowing excursion through a dense and varied landscape characterised by multi-layered ambience, uplifting aggressive tracks and captivating vocals. The sound mixes are punctuated by a focused collage of influences and sounds appealing to fans of industrial, ambient, psy-trance and beyond ! M.or.F fulfil one of the most challenging ambitions: standing out as "different" and bringing today's electronic music to a new level ! Format CD Tracklisting - Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 27th Sep 2002 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Male Or Female | Invented Scenes / Naked | £8.99 | ||
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Review FRONT 242 members Daniel B. and Patrick Codenys return with their Male Or Female project. Following shortly after their previous MorF releases ''Recalled Moments'' and ''Failed Destruction'' with this extremly LIMITED Double CD they continue to impress and surprise with their exquisite electronic sound manipulations. ''Invented Scenes / Naked'' extends further the ideas and blueprints initiated by their earlier CD and EP, pushing the format to the extreme bounderies of electronica while still incorporating their unique production skills and various electronic reference points : think AUTECHRE meet APHEX TWIN meet DOWNLOAD. Male Or Female defy all boundaries of electronic music, transcending urban cultures and time. ''Invented Scenes / Naked'' closes the trilogy initiated with the simultaneous release of the "Recalled Moments" CD and "And Failed Destruction" EPCD with a mind blowing excursion through a dense and varied landscape characterised by multi-layered ambience, uplifting aggressive tracks hypnotising electronic layers and captivating vocals punctuated by a focused collage of influences and sounds, appealing to fans of industrial, ambient, psytrance, avantgarde, progressive rock and trip hop. MorF fulfil one of the most challenging criteria : standing out as ''different'' and bringing the electronic music of today to a new level ! Presented in an 8 page digipak Double CD featuring all new, unreleased material. Limited to 2000 copies worldwide - please order quickly. Format 2CD Tracklisting - Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 7th Feb 2003 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Mentallo & The Fixer | Commandments For The Molecular Age | £5.99 | ||
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Review After a chasm of almost four years of silence, one of the most influential American Electro / Industrial bands of the last 15 years : MENTALLO & THE FIXER are ready to launch and uleash its second phase of anger and sound devastation on an unsuspecting world. Always projecting himself into the future, Gary Dassing ( with brother Dwayne ) has throughout his career, constantly been reinventing his sound offering an impressive list of diverse, inspirational and innovative electronic music releases on renown labels such as Zoth Ommog and Metropolis Records. Running to a spellbinding total of 52 electrifying minutes, aptly titled new EP "Commandments For The Molecular Age", reminds us of how dense, intricate and powerful MENTALLO & THE FIXER's sounds can be ! Characterized by snarling distorted vocals, complex multi-layered synth arrangements, sample collages, hard cutting sequencer rhythms and a thunderous beats, this new release announces a poignant come-back album "Enlightenment Through A ChemicalCatalyst" for the summer. The resurrection is imminent - welcome back ! Format MCD Tracklisting 01. Brute Force Uploading ( Mescalero Mix ) (click to listen) 02. Brief But Violent Illness ( Puking, Blackouts And Pain ) (click to listen) 03. My Fondest Drug Related Memory ( Chimora Mix ) (click to listen) 04. Commandments For The Molecular Age ( Critical Mass Of Mix Eenlightenment Mix ) (click to listen) 05. Opening The Bandwidth For The Cosmic Signal ( Fine-tuning And Frequency Mix ) (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 21st Apr 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Mnemonic | Identifikationsstorung | £7.99 | ||
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Review An interesting and challenging mixture of newer Front Line Assembly with modern ambient industrial elements. Always ready to push away the virtual sonic frontiers, the cyber high-tech chameleons of Mnemonic will freeze you with their intricate rhythm patterns, dense atmospheres and modern tunes hovering between power-ambient & new forms of EBM. Excellent Industrial/EBM. Also includes a great ''industrial'' remix by the Ant-Zen artist Ammo! Format CD Tracklisting - Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 17th Sep 2001 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Mnemonic | Konstruktive Vergangenheitsbewaltigung | £7.99 | ||
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Review On their second full-length album, the German duo Mnemonic deepen their perfectionist search for unique sterile ambiences generated by rhythmic high-tech electronic arrangements. A quest they had brilliantly initiated on last years' single ''A Day On My Own'' which took them away from their early similarities with Front Line Assembly and pushing them closer to the IDM ambient industrial genre. ''Konstruktive Vergangenheitsbewaltigung'' is an amazing conceptual production of intelligent electronica / ambient industrial, an album of bright and shimmering darkness : A breathtaking sonic journey through clinical atmospheres haunted by depressive freezing melodies, vaporous synth layers, vibrating distorted driven beats, and noisy percolating bleeps. The dense, fascinating yet frightening atmospheres of their compositions are dominated by manipulated German vocal samples that bring you the weight of an intense suffocating feeling. For all fans of Haujobb, Architect and Autechre. Format CD Tracklisting 01. Licht Der Welt 02. Mother 03. Chapter 3 04. Another Day On My Own 05. Chapter 4 06. Stresssyndrom 07. Chapter 5 08. Humilisation 09. Chapter 6 10. Nahtot 11. Chapter 7 12. Pulsschlag 13. Chapter 8 14. Cell 15. Biographical sketch 16. Chapter 10 17. Therapy 18. Konstruktive Vergangenheitsbewaltigung 19. A Day On My Own ( HAUJOBB remix ) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 31st May 2004 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Monolith | Talisman | £7.99 | ||
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Review Belgian electronic music veteran and producer Eric Van Wonterghem ( ex-KLINIK and active member of INSEKT & SONAR ) strikes back with the sixth album of his successful solo project MONOLITH. Having the rare privilege to appeal to a very diversified audience ( ranging from the Ant-Zen / Hands harsh ambient / industrial camp through to Novamute and the more electronic tribal dance experimenters ) "Talisman" returns MONOLITH to its hypnotic tribal roots, the very same elements that first brought this project huge club success. New tracks such "Talisman", "Shadow" and "Al Ahali ( Club Mix )" maintain the standard of excellence and are all potential new dancefloor hits ! Overall, this new album sounds more direct and more powerful / hi-energy oriented, which will please all fans of his meticulous cold and forceful arrangements constructed around repetitive loops, hypnotising electronic sequences and carrying mesmerising rhythmic structures. A multi-coloured journey through electro and industrial landscapes, incorporating new exotic elements, retro eighties tonalities and other judicious vocal samples. An uplifting tribal industrial techno experience to play at maximum volume ! Format CD Tracklisting 01. Desire (click to listen) 02. Danger ! (click to listen) 03. 50360329 ( Album Edit ) (click to listen) 04. All Over The World (click to listen) 05. Indigo (click to listen) 06. Machinebreak (click to listen) 07. Talisman (click to listen) 08. Al Ahali ( Club Mix ) (click to listen) 09. Shadow (click to listen) 10. Transmission (click to listen) 11. I Became You ( Electromix ) (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 15th May 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Nebula-H | H | £7.99 | ||
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Review Brand new hot revelation from Belgian electro label Alfa Matrix ! NEBULA-H deliver an uncanny barrage of high energy electronics and surreal melodies all anchored with thunderous vocals. Forget about the 80's revival. Forget about future pop. It's time to open your mind and let your senses flow through NEBULA-H's sonic realm of electronic misbehaviour. This hi-charged excursion is know as ''New-H Body Music'', a creation of sonic experimentation that will ultimately compete with ICON OF COIL, FRONT 242, VNV NATION and APOPTYGMA BERZERK. This offers uncomprimising abrasive dancefloor contamination - 10 electrifying tracks of pummeling new wave electro. CD also includes BONUS video track for the NEBULA-H club hit ''Twilight Zone''. Format CD Tracklisting - Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 8th Nov 2002 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Nebula-H | H20 | £7.99 | ||
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Review The eagerly expected follow up to their mega-popular debut album ''H'', Belgian new-EBM commando's Nebulah H return to invade electro clubs once more with brand new album ''H20''. Delivering their unique and explosive cocktail of eclectic electronics, state-of-the-art modern beats and enticing lyrics Nebulah-H offer an astounding palette of new club hits ably demonstrating the production maturity of multi-talented song writer and producer Mika Goedrijk ( THIS MORN O'MINA, PO(W)DER-PUSSY ) and Deranged Psyche ( ex-FUZE BOX MACHINE vocalist ). For the uninitialted, Nebulah-H take the strong EBM roots of FRONT 242, PRAGA KHAN's unique sense of melody, and JUNO REACTOR's rhythmic magic and lace it with elements of hard edged techno and hardfloor house. Two years in the making this new studio assault from Nebulah-H promises to deliver one of the highlight electro albums of 2004. Play loud. Format CD Tracklisting 01. H D'or (click to listen) 02. Le.XV.Nard.XV 03. Mobilis In Mobile 04. Symbiosis (click to listen) 05. Fragments 06. Witkin 07. Sherazade (click to listen) 08. Silence Of A Scream 09. Portrait Of A Soul 10. Hypnos ( Vs. F.K ) (click to listen) 20. Symbiosis ( Extended Beat ) (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 29th Nov 2004 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Neikka RPM | The Gemini Prophecies | £7.99 | ||
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Review Rising from the sonar depths of New York ( and nutured in Belgium's burgeoning electronic music scene ) Neikka RPM debut with ferociously sexy new sound in the realm of beat driven industrial. NEIKKA RPM unlesh an aural assault of dancefloor-crushing beats and unique and complex soundscape textures. Front woman Dominique's sassy whispers cascade over the sonic barrage ( especially present on the stand out smash singles ''Here's Your Revolution'' and ''I Am Your Girl'' ) accompanied by the able talents of Claus Kruse ( PNE ), Deranged Psyche ( Nebula-H ) and Len Lemeire ( Implant ) ''The Gemini Project'' also includes exclusive club-killer remixes from Rotersand, Human Decay, Grendel and many more. Format CD Tracklisting 01. Here's Your Revolution ( Red Venom ) 02. Bound With Sympathy 03. I Am Your Girl ( Damnation ) 04. I Will Find What You Try To Hide ( featuring Claus Kruse of P.N.E. ) 05. Feel Your Soul ( Sanctified ) 06. Let Me Destroy You ( featuring Deranged Psyche of NEBULA H ) 07. Seduction 08. No Mercy 09. A Strangle Hold ( featuring Len Lemeire of IMPLANT ) 10. One And Only 11. Surrender ( featuring Claus Kruse of P.N.E.) 12. Break Your Heart 13. Closing In 14. Twist The Blade ( featuring Len Lemeire of IMPLANT ) 15. Here's Your Revolution ( With Vengeance ) 16. One And Only ( HUMAN DECAY mix ) 17. Bound With Sympathy ( GRENDEL mix ) 18. Here's Your Revolution ( macro rework mix by ROTERSAND ) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 2nd Apr 2004 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Neikka RPM | Rise Of The 13th Serpent | £7.99 | ||
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Review After having unleashed the secrets of the "Gemini Prophecies", the enigmatic persona behind NEIKKA RPM returned to the shadowy catacombs of New York where she prepared for the "Rise of the 13th Serpent"... Over the course of 30 months, Dominique lured her carefully selected victims into the darkness of her studio to experience a host of wicked and intense recording sessions. Once fallen into her innocently disguised trap, her prestigious guests could only surrender and let her guide their voices through the shifting shadows of her hard industrial arrangements. And this is how NEIKKA RPM's new album features the virulent venom of prominent male vocalists such as Claus Larsen ( LEAETHER STRIP ), Claus Kruse ( PLASTIC NOISE EXPERIENCE ), J3 ( ą;GRUMH...), Len Lemeire ( IMPLANT ), DJ Rexx Arkana ( BRUDERSCHAFT / FGFC820 ) and a unique spoken-word performance from the acclaimed Japanese cyberpunk author Kenji Siratori, all of which perfectly contrast Dominique's whispery incantations... Musically, she raises her characteristic Industrial n' Beats furious style to the next level, adding more depth through intricate programming and distant comforting voices all riding a heavy wave of devastating dancefloor-crushing beats and mysterious textures. As usual, Neikka RPM subtly conjures her secret compositional tricks and sassy whispers to hypnotise victims with her eternal spell of seduction...Hypnotic, dark and complex, "The Rise of the 13th Serpent" comes as a highly recommended sonic experience far away from the beaten path. Format CD Tracklisting 01. This Chapter Opens (click to listen) 02. Demon Breeder (click to listen) 03. Shackles Of Steel ( Rust Through Me ) feat. J3 of ą;GRUMH & Aiboforcen (click to listen) 04. Spread Myself / My Sex On You (click to listen) 05. Sacrifice ( Sever The Delusion ) feat. Claus Larsen of Leaether Strip (click to listen) 06. Chained To My Rib Cage (click to listen) 07. My Innocence Is Gone feat. Claus Kruse of Plastic Noise Experience (click to listen) 08. Storm of Hell feat. Rexx Arkana of FGFC820 (click to listen) 09. Kill All Machines feat. Kenji Siratori (click to listen) 10. Find A Way feat. Len Lemeire of Implant (click to listen) 11. Voyeur (click to listen) 12. I Ride the Flames (click to listen) 13. This Chapter Closes (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 27th Oct 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| O.V.N.I. | Objet Volant Non Identifie | £7.99 | ||
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Review 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 ! Format CD Tracklisting 01. Panic Inside (click to listen) 02. G.S. Pet (click to listen) 03. What Have I Done (click to listen) 04. Slave (click to listen) 05. Good For You (click to listen) 06. Help Me Out (click to listen) 07. Pyrotechnic (click to listen) 08. The Vision (click to listen) 09. C.O.L. (click to listen) 10. Don't Listen (click to listen) 11. Spiteful (click to listen) 12. Nebular Hypothesis (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 23rd Aug 2005 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Plastic Noise Experience | Maschinenmusik | £7.99 | ||
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Review During the early 90's PNE were one of the main players in the German Dark-Electro scene with albums such as ''Transmission'', ''Visage De Plastique'', ''Transmitted Memories'', ''Strings Of Ice'' and ''Rauschen'' P.N.E. infiltrated dancefloors all over the world, infecting alternative clubs with their hard hitting electro anthems. Now the Belgian Alfa matrix label present ''Maschinenmusik'' marking a return to the scene for these German electronic legends. PNE combine uncompromising old school EBM, harsh powerful German vocals, storming distorted beats and explosive sonic overloads. ''Maschinenmusik'' delivers music generated by the force and precision of current technologies in combination with an original vision, creating what can only be described as ''good old fashioned electronic music with an edge''. Fellow cohorts in this vision include remix contributions from :WUMPSCUT:, SUICIDE COMMANDO, ARMAGEDDON DILDOS and SOLITARY EXPERIMENTS. Thoroughly recommended ! Format CD Tracklisting 01. Plastik Fantastik (click to listen) 02. Prestigeobjekt V2.0 (click to listen) 03. Monoton Synchron (click to listen) 04. Maschinen V2.0 (click to listen) 05. Maschinen-Musik (click to listen) 06. Koma V1.2 (click to listen) 07. VAD (click to listen) 08. Heimcomputer (click to listen) 09. Neue Welt (click to listen) 10. Maschine brennt (click to listen) 11. Maschinen ( SOLITARY EXPERIMENTS mix ) (click to listen) 12. VAD ( ARMAGEDDON DILDOS mix ) (click to listen) 13. Plastik Fantastik ( SUICIDE COMMANDO mix ) (click to listen) 14. Monoton Synchron ( :WUMPSCUT: mix ) (click to listen) 15. Schlafmodus 1 (click to listen) 16. Schlafmodus 2 (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 17th May 2004 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Plastic Noise Experience | Maschinenraum EP | £5.99 | ||
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Review In the early 90's, the PNE debut album ''Transmission'' immediately propelled Plastic Noise Experience to the forefront of the explosive German dark electro scene along side bands such as Project Pitchfork, Das Ich, The Eternal Afflict and Calva Y Nada. Now, 5 years after their last album, P.N.E. return with a new album and this limited EP - strictly limited to only 1000 copies worldwide. ''Maschinenraum'' is a special appetiser Maxi CD released to announce the coming arrival of PNE's new album ''Maschinenmusik''. Next to notable remixes by electronic veteran Gin Devo ( ex-VOMITO NEGRO ) and BLUTENGEL, ''Machinenraum'' also includes stunning remixes by PNE's live members : TECHNOIR, SERPENTS and CYSONIC, as well as by label mates AIBOFORCEN, GLIS and DUNKELWERK. Plastic Noise Experience also created, exclusively for this EP Maxi, powerful club remixes for the album's new hits ''Maschinen'', ''Monoton Synchron'' and ''Plastic Fantastic''. To add even more value and intensity to this release, the 3 track Maxi CD also includes two rare unreleased cuts ''Schlafmodus 3'' and ''Recall Now'' which will not appear on the album version ! PNE deliver uncompromised old school EBM with harsh powerful German vocals, kicking distorted beats and virulent Kraftwerk-like melodies...an overpowering, engulfing and explosive sonic experience building a bridge between the original 80's Neue Deutsche Welle ( New German Wave ) roots and 21st Century's ''less is more'' electronic movement. Please order fast to avoid disapointment ! Format Limited MCD Tracklisting 01. Maschinen ( v2.0 ) 02. Monoton Synchron ( v2.0 ) 03. Plastic Fantastic ( v2.0 ) 04. Recall Now ( live version WGT ) 05. Neue Welt ( GIN DEVO Mix ) 06. Maschinen ( SERPENTS Mix ) 07. Prestigeobjekt ( BLUTENGEL Mix ) 08. Maschinen ( AIBOFORCEN Mix ) 09. Prestigeobjekt ( GLIS Mix ) 10. Maschinenmusik ( CYSONIC Mix ) 11. Monoton Synchron ( TECHNOIR Mix ) 12. Maschinen ( DUNKELWERK Mix ) 13. Schlafmodus 3 Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 12th Apr 2004 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Plastic Noise Experience | Dead or Alive | £7.99 | ||
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Review German Dark-Electro band PLASTIC NOISE EXPERIENCE return with the very special "Dead Or Alive" album. Featuring completely re-recorded club hits ( "Kill The 6", "Smalltown Boy", "Gold", "In XTC", "Reduction", "Dream Destructor" and many more ) on a total of 15 tracks P.N.E. offer uncompromising old school EBM with harsh powerful German vocals, kicking distorted beats and virulent Kraftwerk-like melodies..."Dead Or Alive" overpowers with an engulfing and explosive sonic experience building the bridge between original Neue Deutsche Welle roots and the 21st Century's 'less is more' electronic movement. Generated by the force and precision of current technologies in combination with the vision of an originator, this can only be descibed as 'good old electronic music with a dark edge edge'. Format CD Tracklisting 01. Kill The 6 V2006 (click to listen) 02. Smalltown Boy V2006 (click to listen) 03. Das Ritual V2006 (click to listen) 04. Gold V2006 (click to listen) 05. Memory Flow V2006 (click to listen) 06. In Xtc Part 2 V2006 (click to listen) 07. Dream Destructor V2006 (click to listen) 08. Reduction V2006 (click to listen) 09. Kill What Kills You (Live) (click to listen) 10. Monoton Synchron (Live) (click to listen) 11. Memeory Flow (Live) (click to listen) 12. Moving Hands (Live) (click to listen) 13. Das Ritual (Serpents Remix) (click to listen) 14. Soul Of 8 Seconds (Cysonic Remix) (click to listen) 15. Dream Destructor (Technoir Remix) (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 14th Apr 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Regenerator | War | £7.99 | ||
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Review The American duo Regenerator return with their 5th full length album in which they express nothing less than the simple emotion of ''War''. This is perhaps the band's darkest and most emotionally triumphant effort to date, but it's definitely the most club-minded and catchy work they have ever written. With spiritual and physical conflicts as core subject, ''War'' is an album of rich rhythm and haunting atmosphere, which evokes contemplation yet urges people to the dancefloor... for battle! Regenerators characteristic male / female seductive vocals beautifully enter in symbiosis with their enticing melodies, carrying synth lines and pumping groundbreaking industrial beats. Tuneful songs like ''Shores Of Forever'', ''Faith'', and ''Nowhere'' will get you singing along in no time; while pumping tracks like ''God Is On My Side'', ''Blink'' and the harsh industrial club mix of ''War'' will make you dance till you drop!. Format CD Tracklisting - Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 23rd Nov 2001 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Regenerator | Regenerated X | £8.99 | ||
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Review Fantastic double CD retrospective from US electro outfit Regenerator. ''Regenerated X'' is a compendium ten years in the making. Since 1993, Wrex Mock and Patrice Synthea have zealously dedicated themselves to composing and producing synth-based music that espouses a driving sound in which their various inspirations - electro, synth pop, goth, and new wave - collide and coalesce. Striving for a modern sound while staying true to their roots, the twosome have taken influences such as Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode and Ministry and fused them within their own personal style. A musical tug of war defines Regenerator's electronic sound where light meets dark, hope battles despair, jagged edges touch smooth surfaces, and the contrasts make for catchy, danceable tunes. Includes a mixture of past classics and exclusive remixes ( from FRONT 242, KMFDM, CLAN OF XYMOX, ASSEMBLAGE 23, GLIS , and many more...) available here only ! Welcome to the reflective realm of Regenerator ! Strictly limited to 1000 copies ony. Format Limited 2CD Tracklisting - Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 9th Jun 2003 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Regenerator | Disease | £7.99 | ||
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Review Finally, US Electro act Regenerator resurfaces with their highly anticipated 7th full-length album "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 duo's tenacity resulting in a refinement of their craft. Light meets dark, hope battles despair, jagged edges touch smooth surfaces, and the contrasts make for catchy, danceable tunes on which dark melody and bright energy become one. Trademarked by the interplay between deep, brooding vocal growls and delicate female singing paralleling the duo's juxtaposition of aural aggression and euphoric melody. With dancefloor hits such as "Organism", "Death", "Apnea" and "Airbourne" set to immediately contaminate dancefloors worldwide alongside slower and deeper moments such as the title-song "Disease" ( a must for all fans of 80's era The Cure ) and the sombre video for "Terrible Love", "Diseas" offers an incredible variety of electro styles from catchy uptempo dancefloor beats, sublime melodies and driving rhythms. Format CD Tracklisting 01. Organism (click to listen) 02. Apnea (click to listen) 03. Airbourne (click to listen) 04. Contagious (click to listen) 05. Cauterize (click to listen) 06. Disease (click to listen) 07. Hope (click to listen) 08. Fatale (click to listen) 09. Cured (click to listen) 10. Death (click to listen) 11. End Of File (click to listen) 12. The Grave (click to listen) 13. Don't Fear The Reaper (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 12th Sep 2005 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Seize | The Other Side Of Your Mind | £7.99 | ||
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Review After their much acclaimed electro pop / wave debut album ''Lunacy'', November 3rd 2003 will see the release of UK act Seize's long awaited follow up ''The Other Side Of Your Mind''. Their new album reveals a much more mature, up-tempo and club orientated sound, rich with lush modern EBM synths, top rate production and Sandrine's soaring vocal talent. Already announced as one of the biggest releases this year for the Belgian Alfa Matrix label, this new CD with its carrying melodies, impressive female vocals, modern arrangements and faultless production, will appeal to a broad range of electronic music fans - from synthpop ( ''Insanity'', ''Weird Dreams'' ) to melodic EBM ( ''Don't Let Me'', ''Because Of Me'' ) to dark breakbeat ( ''The Other Side'', ''100 Years'', ''Lost In Space'' ) through to club techno ( ''Unbreakable'', ''Too Good To Be True'' ). Format CD Tracklisting 01. The Other Side (click to listen) 02. Don't Let Me (click to listen) 03. Unbreakable 04. Eyes Water 05. Lost In Space 06. Because of Me 07. 100 years 08. Insanity 09. Don't Let Me (yuri_vs_jus mix) 10. Too Good To Be True 11. Weird Dreams 12. Who Am I? Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 24th Nov 2003 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Sero.Overdose | No Time For Silence | £7.99 | ||
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Review Berlin's own Sero.Overdose deliver their stunning second album ( hot on the heels of their floor burning maxi release "No Time For Club Silence" ), a brilliant combination of dark and alluring male vocals, melodic synth passages and dancefloor electro beats. "No Time For Silence" is a perfectly balanced album benefiting from sharp, modern and detailed production work and an unusual maturity in its songwriting and technique. A subtle alliance of German synthetic pop with highly emotional vocals ( both in English and German ), edgy EBM sequences and dynamic rhythms. A splendid mixture of moody pop songs and danceable future-pop tunes, with enough vocal and sonic diversity to please all fans of good electronic music. "No Time For Silence" comes especially recommended to all fans of sensual melodic body music and for fans of bands such as COVENANT, AND ONE, MELOTRON, DE/VISION, COLONY 5, IRIS etc... Format CD Tracklisting 01. Ever 02. Rain 03. Missing 04. Sometimes 05. Killer 06. Never 07. She 08. Horizont 09. Spirits 10. Over 11. Stay 12. Harmony 13. Hoffnung 14. Wir 15. She (version) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 7th Mar 2005 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Sero.Overdose | Reflected EP | £5.99 | ||
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Review Returning less that one year after the detonating success of their latest album "No Time For Silence", Berlin based trio Sero.Overdose strike back with the latest installment of the Alfa Matrix ongoing Limited Club Maxi series. The ''Reflected EP'' delivers an exclusive 8 track Extended Maxi complete with 5 Brand New tracks ( that will not appear anywhere else ) alongside special Remixed Versions of their current club hits "She" and "Wir" as bonus tracks. While "Reflected" mostly focuses on the dancefloor side of Sero.Overdose their characteristic signature sound is still in effect : strong and catchy alluring male vocals, carrying synth melodies and modern electro beats. EBM, dance or pop music, this is above all electronic music benefiting from a top-notch production work. Sensual melodic body music at its absolute best. Presented as a Strictly Limited Edition of 1000 copies only. Format Limited MCD Tracklisting 01. Risk (click to listen) 02. The One (click to listen) 03. Silent Response (click to listen) 04. Lost (click to listen) 05. Picture (click to listen) 06. She ( Version2 ) (click to listen) 07. Wir ( Overdosed ) (click to listen) 08. Lost ( Pusylectric ) (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 4th Nov 2005 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Tamtrum | Elektronic Blakc Mess | £7.99 | ||
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Review French industrialists TAMTRUM unleash their debut album for Belgian Electro Label Alfa Matrix - a caustic, provocative and perverted assault of sonic manipulation and mutilation. "Elektronic Blakc Mess" takes power industrial electro delivered with a dark goth / metal look with soundwaves that veer between harsh elektro sequences, distorted vocals and blistering drum patterns comparable to bands like HOCICO with a rather MANSON( esque ) attitude...Their music and lyrics ( in French & English ) are morbid, disturbing, nasty, sick, noisy and above all hyper-danceable especially on club anthems "Abort The Pope", "Paranoļak, Hypokondriak and Toxicomaniak" and "Pervert Inc". Tracks veer from dense and claustrophobic ( "In A Little Skull Box" ) to highly melodic future pop ( "My Fall" ) which brings some synthetic light to this strong and brutal album. A new hi-energy and merciless aggressive assault for all fans of hardcore Electro... Format CD Tracklisting 01. In A Little Skull Box ( feat. Rose Hreidmarr ) (click to listen) 02. The World You Live In (click to listen) 03. Pervert Inc. (click to listen) 04. Paranoļak Hypokondriak and Toxicomaniak (click to listen) 05. Deshumanization (click to listen) 06. My Fall (click to listen) 07. Abort The Pope (click to listen) 08. Swallow The Life (click to listen) 09. Heteroļne (click to listen) 10. Terrorissmo ( My Apokalypse ) (click to listen) 11. Cujus Animam Gementem (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 6th Jun 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Technoir | Manifesto | £5.99 | ||
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Review After the release of their album "Groundlevel" (and the "Requiem" MCD) on the German Bloodline label, and their major hit cover of "Love Like Blood" (Sony), TECHNOIR took a short break. Steffen Gehring went on the road again as the live keyboardist for PLASTIC NOISE EXPERIENCE and remixed bands like PSYCHE, THE ETERNAL AFFLICT, P.N.E., OVNI, etc, while Julia Beyer contributed vocals to the comeback album and tour of THE ETERNAL AFFLICT and also did various other highly praised vocal contributions for MELOTRON, ROTERSAND, DISTORTED REALITY, etc. Today TECHNOIR breaks their far too long silence and proudly present their new EPCD taken from their forthcoming new album "Deliberately Fragile". And what a come back! With their own "Manifesto", the duo once more strengthens its status as one of the leading female-fronted Electropop-bands in the scene. The self-produced EP features terrific remixes from well-known and hot artists like HAUJOBB's ingenious Daniel Myer, ROTERESAND, as well as a driving flor-filler version from Russia's Electro-Superstar DJ RAM (VIRTUAL SERVER). Furthermore, the collaboration of TECHNOIR with the famous German Hip Hop-Producer DJ Rabauke (Fettes Brot, Eins Zwo) and House-Specialist DJ Delobbo proves the open-mindedness of the duo and will surely bring new colours to the scene. And last, but not least, the package is filled with even more captivating remixes from the German Synthpop-institution BEBORN BETON, along with two remixes from Steffen himself where he once again laid his gifted hands on the songs and added new and surprising facets. With a harder edge and a darker touch than previous releases, Steffen's new songs feature that special melodic touch that perfectly suits Julia's impressive vocal range. Whatever you expected, TECHNOIR will prove you better - see you in your favourite club! Format MCD Tracklisting 01. Manifesto ( Fast Forward Mix ) (click to listen) 02. Manifesto ( Delobbo Mix ) (click to listen) 03. Manifesto ( Beborn Beton Club Remix ) (click to listen) 04. Silence ( DJ Ram Mix ) (click to listen) 05. Silence ( Rabauke Remix ) (click to listen) 06. Liar ( Renegades Of Noise Remix by Daniel Myer ) (click to listen) 07. Liar ( Rotersand Remix ) (click to listen) 08. Breathe ( Deliberation Mix ) (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 25th Aug 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Unter Null | The Failure Epiphany | £7.99 | ||
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Review The enigmatic American artist Erica Dunham ( aka Unter Null ) has impressed both European and American audiences alike with her provocative and blood spilling live shows. With her unique and uncompromising electro style and attitude, she scored two huge club hits with "Your Nightmare" and "Sick F***". Written and recorded in Seattle and engineered and produced by studio guru Len Lemeire ( Implant, Anne Clark, Dunkelwerk ) "The Failure Epiphany" delivers 13 tracks of hardcore aggressive electro / industrial full of pulsating rhythms, pounding industrial sequences and distorted and manipulated vocals firmly in the vein of Suicide Commando and Hocico. "The Failure Epiphany" comes recommended to all fans of harsh endzeit elektro - Electronic Body Music with one sole target : domination and provocation through pain, disease and death, rancour, rage and vengeance... Format CD Tracklisting 01. Bloodlust (click to listen) 02. Martyr (click to listen) 03. Your Nightmare ( album mix ) (click to listen) 04. Feed the Lie (click to listen) 05. Destroy Me (click to listen) 06. The Failure Epiphany (click to listen) 07. Sick F*** (album mix) (click to listen) 08. Scilence (click to listen) 09. You Have Fallen From Grace (click to listen) 10. Stray (click to listen) 11. The Hook (click to listen) 12. ZombieBoy (click to listen) 13. Desire (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 28th Nov 2005 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Unter Null | Sacrament ( Twin EP1 ) | £5.99 | ||
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Review Undisputed leader of the female fronted hard EBM genre, UNTER NULL returns with two conceptual and complementary 'Twin EP's' both produced again by her favourite studio slave and mentor Len Lemeire ( IMPLANT, ANNE CLARK, DUNKELWERK, etc. ) : 8-track EPCD ''Sacrament'' - Part One of the twin-concept - is presented in a double CD jewel case in which you can later insert its ''Absolution'' twin EP ( Limited to 1000 copies worldwide ) which is available separately and holds hidden artwork that is revealed once both 'twins' are united... On ''Sacrament'', the provocative prophetess presents another cathartic chapter in the book of her life, this time giving a broken regard for things once held sacred. UNTER NULL screams her rage out loud and offers a dense mixture of powerful endzeit elektro beats, harsh distorted vox and disturbing dark atmospheres. With her characteristic uncompromising style and attitude, Erica Dunham challenges her summoned fans who will once again fall prey to this new demonic assault from Hell marked by UNTER NULL's extreme seal of insanity. Format Limited MCD Tracklisting 01. Prophecy (click to listen) 02. This Is Your End (click to listen) 03. Watch You Die (click to listen) 04. Playing The Fool (click to listen) 05. Endtime ( INURE Mix ) (click to listen) 06. Disgrace ( Unholy Remix by ADAM ) (click to listen) 07. This Is Your End ( T3CHN0PH0B1A Mix ) (click to listen) 08. Prophecy ( BLANK Mix ) (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 15th Sep 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Various Artists | Alfa Matrix - Re:Connected ( 1.0 ) | £8.99 | ||
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Review In August 2004, Belgian label ALFA MATRIX celebrates its 3rd anniversary ! For this occasion, a special deluxe digipak double CD will be released featuring ALL EXCLUSIVE and previously UNRELEASED material from ALL artists from the Alfa Matrix Label, with visual enhancement courtesy of special extended full colour booklet. In only 3 years, the Alfa Matrix Label has quickly gained a worldwide reputation as a dynamic imprint of quality music that crosses and blurs musical boundaries within the electronic genre. Refusing to be typecast or pigeon holed into a fixed format, Alfa Matrix have quickly built a varied international roster accentuated by influential and outstanding newcomers. This double CD holds over 2 hours of electronic music, the ultimate sonic postcard presenting the impressive Alfa Matrix constellation of artists. From power noise to EBM through harsh electro, synth pop, dark trip hop and industrial dance. Yet there is more, something that makes ''Alfa Matrix - Re:connected ( 1.0 )'' even more special. This compilation is also a deep and meaningful acknowledgement to the bastion of electronic music : ''Made In Belgium'' as ''Alfa Matrix - Re:Connected ( 1.0 )'' delivers exclusive material from FRONT 242 ( live recording from the Geography period ! ) and their side-projects : MALE OR FEMALE ( a club mix of the killer ''Rezonator'' ), UNDER VIEWER ( a brand new song of P. Codenys and JL De Meyer's side project ) as well as Daniel B's solo-effort PROTHESE with a recent track. Other legendary Belgian artists include A;GRUMH, DIVE, SONAR, INSEKT, MONOLITH, AIBOFORCEN ( remixed by SUICIDE COMMANDO ), NEBULA-H and IMPLANT. Other non-Belgian artists also present on this unique ompilation include : MNEMONIC, BRUDERSCHAFT, P.N.E., COLLIDE, GLIS, EPSILON MINUS, REGENERATOR, AYRIA, NEIKKA RPM, SEIZE, VIRTUAL EMBRACE, DUNKELWERK, HUNGRY LUCY, UNTER NULL, SERO.OVERDOSE and AGONISED BY LOVE. In total 28 EXCLUSIVE tracks and MIXES - not to be missed by the discerning electronic music fan ! Format 2CD Tracklisting Disc 1 : 01. Sonar - Up The Wall 02. Virtual Embrace - Roots Of Evil ( Alpha Version ) 03. Aiboforcen - Within The Endless World ( Pop Bastard Mix by SUICIDE COMMANDO ) 04. Seize - Wishful Thinking ( Tibia Kickin' Mix ) 05. Mnemonic - Plastic Smile 06. Dive + Ms. Poly-Ester 07. Male Or Female - Rezonator ( Rhythmix ) 08. Collide - Tempted ( NEIKKA RPM mix ) 09. Front 242 - In November ( Live VPRO ) 10. Sero Overdose - She 11. Ayria - Debris ( NOVEMBER PROCESS mix ) 12. Plastic Noise Experience - Maschinen ( Re:connected Mix ) 13. Dunkelwerk - Bastard 14. A;Grumh - Danger Zone ( Live )
Disc 2 : Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 24th Aug 2004 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Various Artists | Cyberl@b Vol 4 | £8.99 | ||
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Review 2CD. European electro label Alfa Matrix unleash the fourth installment of their hotly anticipated Cyberl@b compilation series. As before part 4 comes packed with 60% UNRELEASED, EXCLUSIVE and REMIX material from scene newcommers, established acts and world renown electro legends, all delivering invigorating club attacks and dancefloor grooves. ''Cyberl@b Volume 4'' icludes a broad cross-section of musical styles across all electronic genres ( EBM, Future Pop, Harsh Electro, Synthpop, Power Noise, Dark Industrial, Techno Trance, Break Beat, Crossover, etc.) and includes tracks from : FRONT 242, ARMAGEDDON DILDOS, NEUROTICFISH and THE RETROSIC, exclusive mixes by ANNE CLARK, BRUDERSCHAFT, ASSEMBLAGE 23 and PLASTIC NOISE EXPERIENCE plus tracks from INTERLACE, THIS MORN' OMINA, AIBOFORCEN, HEADSCAN, LIGHTS OF EUPHORIA, GLIS, ASLAN FACTION, NEBULA-H, COLONY 5, NAMNAMBULU, EPSILON MINUS, DISKONNEKTED, NEIKKA RPM, SERO.OVERDOSE, STERIL and NEUROACTIVE. Includes the debut appearance of AYRIA ( the new pwer EBM project of Jennifer Parkin (ex-Epsilon Minus), a harsh-electro cover version of PRIMUS by the goa industrial act IMPLANT, the astounding sensual club-friendly return of the French / British trio SEIZE, the unexpected and alluring come back of DIGITAL FACTOR, the electrifying debuts from the very promising German project DUNKELWERK ( often described as the dancefloor offspring of :Wumpscut: ), the freezing bassline grooves of the London project JERICO ONE, the subliminal electronica of the French act OIL 10 and SPETSNAZ - the new Swedish response to NITZER EBB. In total 32 tracks on 2 Compact Discs, over 150 minutes of non-stop electronic club-hits packaged in an icy artwork design by Greg Rolfes. Format 2CD Tracklisting Disc 1 : 01. Jerico One - ''Paralexia'' 02. Interlace - ''Under The Sky'' ( Compact Mix ) * 03. Bruderschaft - ''Forever'' ( Aiboforcen Club Mix ) * 04. Ayria - ''Horrible Dream'' ( Glis Mix ) * 05. Armageddon Dildos - ''Traurige Nation'' 06. Neuroticfish - ''Prostitute'' ( Single Version ) 07. Glis - ''Sunrise'' ( Club Mix ) * 08. Front 242 - ''Strobe'' 09. Neikka Rpm - ''One And Only'' * 10. This Morn' Omina - ''( The ) Ninth Key'' [ Ccf ] 11. The Retrosic - ''Antichrist'' ( Club Mix ) 12. Implant - ''Too Many Puppies'' * 13. Headscan - ''Avatar'' ( Cold Fusion Mix ) * 14. Seize - ''Don'T Let Me'' * 15. Colony 5 - ''Hate'' 16 .Diskonnekted - ''Personal Demon'' ( Edit ) *
Disc 2 : Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 29th Aug 2003 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Various Artists | Cyberl@b Vol 5.0 | £8.99 | ||
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Review Delivering 30 non-stop tracks spread over two essential discs with over 150 minutes of kicking electro-club hits while remaining faithful to tradition, Alfa Matrix' 5th installment of its ever-popular Cyberlab series gathers the label's favourite electronic discoveries over the past several months, with promising newcomers next to renowned artists : with the sole purpose of delivering the ultimate heart stopping club collection. Featuring 80% EXCLUSIVE unreleased tracks / mixes, and offering yet another colourful palette of the rich diversity from the electronic music scene it includes EBM genre giants such as Front 242, Neon Judgement, Portion Control, VNV Nation, Trisomie 21, Insekt, Anne Clarke with Implant plus Nitzer Ebb's Douglas McCarthy with his new band project together with Terence Fixmer alongside other famous acts including CombiChrist, Plastic Noise Expierience and last but not least the unexpected triumphant return of industrial Legend Leaether Strip. Additionally, the new electro industrial / EBM generation is very well represented with blistering tracks evident from Sero.Overdose, Steril, Soman, Tactical Sekt, Diskonnekted, Absurd Minds, Unter Null, Headscan, Ayria, Noisuf-X, Virtual Embrace and O.V.N.I. "Cyberl@b Vol 5.0" also throws in a few suprises and special moments : showcasing the first appearance of Red Sniper ( project of Patrick Codenys / FRONT 242 ) , the uplifting contribution by Zombie Girl ( new project of Sebastian Komor of Icon Of Coil together with his wife Renee ), a storming club mix from Heimataerde for NamNamBulu's new project Reaper, a kick a** mix by Grendel for the rising French stars of Tamtrum, the alluring Swedish response to Assemblage 23 by Mind:State, the powerful Nitzer Ebb-like Militant Cheerleaders On The Move and maybe the best discovery of the year : The Synthetic Dream Foundation delivering a hypnotic mixture of Delerium, This Morn Omina and Mother Destruction. Format 2CD Tracklisting 01. Noisuf-X - Tinnitus * 02. CombiChrist - This S*it Will F*ck You Up 03. Militant Cheerleaders On The Move - Freaks ( Exclusive Mix ) * 04. Leather Strip - Suicide Bombers ( 7'' Mix ) * 05. Insekt - Bambi F*cker * 06. Steril - American Dream * 07. VNV Nation - Chrome 08. Mind:State - Close Your Eyes * 09. Ayria - My Device ( Cut.Rate.Box Mix ) ** 10. The Neon Judgement - Factory Walk ( Implant Mix ) * 11. Portion Control - Unwellcome - Sonic Hijack ( Mr Shifter Remix ) ** 12. Red Sniper - Deeper Than X * 13. Soman - Pusher 14. Tactical Sekt - Not Entertained * 15. Tamtrum - Le Son De La Pluie ( Fils De Pute Mix by Grendel ) * Disc 2 :- 01. Front 242 - Happiness ( Live ) * 02. Implant feat. Anne Clarke - Tune Up Your Chips And Circuits ( Electric Universe Remix ) ** 03. The Synthetic Dream Foundation - Assiki : Divine Messenger ( Club Mix ) * 04. Trisomie 21 - Red Or Green ( Diskonnekted Mix ) * 05. Diskonnekted - After Einstein 06. Sero.Overdose - The One ( Exclusive Edit ) * 07. Absurd Minds - Dependence ( Rough Mix ) * 08. O.V.N.I. - Good For You ( Radio Edit ) ** 09. Plastic Noise Experience - I.C.U * 10. Zombie Girl - I Want It * 11. Fixmer / McCarthy - Freefall ( The Hacker Remix ) 12. Unter Null - Martyr * 13. Reaper - Daemon ( Gudfried Remix by Heimataerde ) 14. Headscan - Lolife * 15. Virtual Embrace - Virtual Embrace ( Cut & Paste ) * * =previously unreleased track ** =rare track Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 11th Nov 2005 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Various Artists | Square Matrix Vol. 1 | £5.99 | ||
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Review With this new Square Matrix series, Alfa Matrix re-launches its 4 in 1 concept, giving the opportunity to electronic music fans to buy 4 singles for the price of 1 CD album. Each featured band deliver new EXCLUSIVE dancefloor material in preview of their respective forthcoming albums. It is a collection of club hits and exclusive remixes. The best way to discover and enjoy the diversified high quality music of the Alfa Matrix label artists. On edition 001, the successful Belgian act AŲBOFORCEN return with some forceful new modern techno / EBM tracks announcing a very promising 4th album. The new songs ''Testing New Waters'' and ''Give Me These Wings'' also feature Regenerator's Patrice Synthea's on vocals and reveal a very powerful up-beat approach with harsher male backing vocals. Add to this a dancefloor vox mix of their famous ''Lobotomie Matricielle'' track featuring Dominique (from New York gothtronic act NEIKKA RPM) as guest vocalist; plus a splendid mix of the title song by Canada's rising duo HEADSCAN. Next the new female-fronted future-pop revelation from Canada: EPSILON MINUS who display melodic electronics with edgy beats and attitude (featuring remixes by ANGELS & AGONY and MASSIV IN MENSCH). One time leaders of the dark electro scene together with bands like Project Pitchfork and Calva Y Nada, PLASTIC NOISE EXPERIENCE return with pumping new tracks mixing typical distorted rhythms, harsh screams and noisy electronic melodies (inluding astounding remixes by PZYCHO BITCH and IMPLANT). Last but not least, the lush trip-hop dark electronic duo HUNGRY LUCY return with astounding club mixes of their new "Fearful" hit by IMPLANT and AŲBOFORCEN, plus new melancholic synth pop tracks including a NO COMMENT mix. Format CD Tracklisting AIBOFORCEN :- 01. Testing New Waters 02. Give Me These Wings 03. Lobotomie Matricielle (Vox Mix) feat. NEIKKA RPM 04. Testing New Waters (HEADSCAN mix) EPSILON MINUS :- 05. Through (All Your Synthpop Are Belong To Us) 06. Freedom (Shungater mix by ANGELS & AGONY) 07. Power Down (MASSIV IN MENSCH mix) 08. Through (album mix) PLASTIC NOISE EXPERIENCE :- 09. Clean Head 10. Mechanical Beatz 11. Clean Head (IMPLANT mix) 12. Clean Head (PZYCHO BITCH mix) HUNGRY LUCY :- 13. Her Song (Radio Mix) 14. Fearful (AĻBOFORCEN Mix) 15. Fearful (IMPLANT Mix) 16. Storm (NO COMMENT Mix) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 7th Jun 2002 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Various Artists | Square Matrix Vol. 2 | £5.99 | ||
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Review With its latest edition in the Square Matrix series, Alfa Matrix continues the 4 in 1 concept that gives the opportunity to buy 4 singles for the price of 1 CD album. On the blue edition 002, the explosive new Belgian future-pop-body music revelation NEBULA-H rips straight into it with 2 explosive club hits followed up by two more electrifying tracks that build on the already overwhelming intensity. Highlights include a special guest vocal appearance by Dirk Ivens (Dive / Klink) and an astonishing collaboration with AIBOFORCEN. Next comes NEIKKA RPM, the new industrial / hard-beat discovery from New York. Described as an apocalyptic hybrid of Front 242 and Starseeds. Thoroughly laced with bitchy freaking female vocals and fueled by modern virulent rhythmics, all designed to get into your head. Featuring remixes by NEGATIVE FORMAT, RAZED IN BLACK & TERRORFAKT. German soundlab maniacs MNEMONIC continue their journey in the unknown and deepen their quest for new sonic realms and industrial noise meodies that will bring them even more comparisons to Autechre and Haujobb- A must for all ambient industrial mechanical bleeps lovers ! Features a wickedly decisive club mix by Neon Electronics (ex Neon Judgement!). Last but not least, one of the most innovative and unpredictable Belgian music entities, IMPLANT returns with new goa-trance / industrial-dance material that will leave you breathless. Viral exotic melodies clash with a deep sea of hypnotic beats and synth layers. Featuring a captivating guest vocal performance by Jennifer Parkin (Epsilon Minus) and an alluring remix by the trance act SANKA. 16 tracks - all exclusive to this CD ! Format CD Tracklisting NEBULA-H :- 01. H (Single H) 02. Twilight Zone 03. Inhibition 04. Twilight Zone (Feat Dirk Ivens) NEIKKA RPM :- 05. Here's Your Revolution 06. Bound With Sympathy 07. Here's Your Revolution (Negative Format Mix) 08. Bound With Sympathy (Terrorfakt Mix) MNEMONIC :- 09. A Day On My Own 10. World Outlook 11. Pool 12. Nuce IMPLANT :- 13. Otherworld 14. All I Want 15. Que Pasa Cabron? 16. All I Want (Sanka Mix) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 18th Oct 2002 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Various Artists | Square Matrix Vol. 3 | £5.99 | ||
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Review With its 3rd edition in the Square Matrix series, Alfa Matrix continues the 4 in 1 concept that gives the opportunity to buy 4 singles for the price of 1 CD album. Each Square Matrix edition is a powerhouse collection of club hits and unique remixes setting the stage for the featured bands to deliver new exclusive dancefloor material in preview of their respective forthcoming albums. The Square Matrix series innovation is simply the best way to discover and enjoy the diversified high-quality music of the Alfa Matrix label artists. The green edition 003, marks the much anticipated return of one of the most famous German dark elektro acts, PLASTIC NOISE EXPERIENCE with 3 brand new club-smashing tracks ( plus one remix by AIBOFORCEN ). Expect harsh German vocals, flaring elektro and vibrant EBM melodies that will rapidly infiltrate the darkest dancefloors. Next comes the American act GLIS who effortlessly affirms the high potential of their future pop assaults that have already earned them the desciption as being the best revelation of the year 2003 by most music magazines. The unavoidable album hits : ''Resolution'' (also remixed by HEADSCAN ), ''Discontent'' (PNE mix) and the trance mix of ''Letting Go'' all have their very own club appeal and underline GLIS' unique mixture of excellent melodies and edgy danceable EBM. Our beloved New York-based industrial' n beat act NEIKKA RPM already strikes back while their previous hits are still hot on the dancefloors ! Dark trip-hop, industrial dance and drum' n beat intermingle with sensually fierce female vocals. These are virulent modern tracks that subtly unite the body and mind. Includes an amazing dance mix of ''I am your girl'' by Belgium's House producer D-KOY. Last but not least, the famous American duo REGENERATOR return with new material that delivers supercharged straight EBM beats a la NITZER EBB with dark pop melodies and captivating male / female dual vocals. Add to this a club-formatted mix of their hit ''Blink'' by RAZED IN BLACK and a floorpacking MACH mix of the exclusive ''M.I.A.''. Format CD Tracklisting PLASTIC NOISE EXPERIENCE :- 01. Prestigeobjekt 02. Maschinen 03. Koma 04. Maschinen (Aiboforcen Mix) GLIS :- 05. Resolution 06. Discontent 07. Resolution (Headscan Mix) 08. Letting Go NEIKKA RPM :- 09. I Am Your Girl 10. I Am Your Girl (Dkoy Mix) 11. Feel Your Soul 12. I Am Your Girl (Lethargy Mix) REGENERATOR :- 13. Organism 14. Blink 15. Organism (Lights Of Euphoria Mix) 16. M.I.A Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 21st Apr 2003 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Various Artists | Square Matrix Vol. 4 | £5.99 | ||
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Review The final edition of the Square Matrix split-album series, "Volume 4" again features four 4-track singles by 4 label artists. Artists on this installment include Alfa Matrix's American future-pop act GLIS with "No Pulse" presenting a frightening and fearsome new competitor to Suicide Commando's upbeat moments ( also includes remixes by Grendel and Tactical Sekt). Next up, new label signings Germany's DUNKELWERK, unleash their new club assault with four stomping elektro tracks full of dark textures and EBM basslines for all :Wumpscut: followers ( Agonoize mix included ! ). SEIZE add a more sexy, melodic and technoid feel to this dancefloor formatted release with new remixes of tracks taken from their beautiful current album. To conclude AYRIA unite force and melody in a successful new-electro / EBM cocktail on the provocative and messed up "Debris" ( featuring mixes by Rotersand, Code 64 and Razed In Black ) "Volume 4" delivers a satisfying and decisive conclusion to the Square Matrix Series. Format CD Tracklisting GLIS :- 01. No Pulse (Single Mix) 02. Release The Pain 03. No Pulse (Grendel Mix) 04. No Pulse (Tactical Sekt Mix) SEIZE :- 05. Unbreakable 06. Don't Let Me (Yuri Radio Mix) 07. Too Good To Be True (Breaks Mix) 08. Don't Let Me (Dj Ram Mix) AYRIA :- 09. Debris 10. Debris (Chipset Remix By Code 64) 11. Debris (Rotersand Rework) 12. Disease (Razed In Black Mix) DUNKELWERK :- 13. Die Sechste Armee (Club Is A Battlefield Cut) 14. Underfire 15. Die Sechste Armee (Agonoize Remix) 16. 2Hell (Autoaggression Mix) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 14th Jun 2004 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Various Artists | Venusa XX Vol. 2 | £8.99 | ||
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Review Double-CD for the price of One ! Second volume of this much acclaimed compilation series, devoted entirely to the best Diva ambassadors in the electronic music scene. Features 32 songs, over 150 minutes, of female dominated electronic music including 75% of RARE or UNRELEASED songs / mixes. A multi-coloured collection of talented female voices, lush electronics, soulful melodies and modern beats, all brought together with an enticing sensual touch. ''Venusa XX part II'' is double CD collection that showcases a very diverse range of underground music ranging from dark moody pop songs to harsh club industrial cuts. A truly unique gathering of the female faces of electronic music, and a meeting of many electronic genres such as Trance, Electronica, Trip Hop and EBM. The ''Venusa XX'' series earned its recognition by exclusively bringing together the femina vox side of many famous bands along with rising new talents and this second volume continues this tradition. ''Venusa XX part II'' includes theunique BEL CANTO, CLIENT (new talent under DEPECHE MODE Alan Fletcher's wing), LUNASCAPE (ex-HOOVERPHONIC singer), MALE OR FEMALE (F242 project), THEATRE OF TRAGEDY, L'AME IMMORTELLE, CHANDEEN, SABOTAGE, IN STRICT CONFIDENCE, PLASTIC NOISE EXPERIENCE, MAGENTA, EPSILON MINUS and many more. This latest installment in the ''Venusa XX'' Compilation series once again demonstrates that the female songwriter contributions to the music underground can no longer be overlooked. Format 2CD Tracklisting Not Available Disc 1 :- 01. Client - Client 02. Pzycho Bitch - Big Lover 03. Niowt - Loverboy 04. Backlash - Blind 05. Spray - Heatwavers 06. Regenerator - Cauterize 07. Chandeen - My World Depends On You 08. Mnemonic - A Day On My Own 09. Hungry Lucy - Storm 10. Bel Canto - Ladonia 11. Frogpad - Lessons Of Faith 12. Male Or Female - $In$ 13. Magenta - All Over 14. Chiasm - Phobic 15. Intertia - Fly 16. L'ame Immortelle Judgement
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| Various Artists | Alfa Matrix - Re:Connected ( 2.0 ) | £8.99 | ||
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Review In August 2006, the Belgian label ALFA MATRIX celebrates its 5th Anniversary. For this occasion, a Special Deluxe Carton Box Double CD label compilation, "Alfa Matrix Re:Connected ( 2.0 )" is released featuring EXCLUSIVE and PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED material from ALL artists in the Matrix. As a special feature to make this release even more valuable to collector's, an extended colour booklet is included to visually enhance the experience ! Since its creation, Alfa Matrix has established itself as one of the few unavoidable label references for quality Electronic / EBM / Industrial music. Refusing to be typecast into a fixed format, Alfa Matrix quickly built a varied international roster accentuated by influential artists including pioneers such as FRONT 242, LEAETHER STRIP, MENTALLO & THE FIXER, MONOLITH, PLASTIC NOISE EXPERIENCE and more alongside a stable of outstanding newcomers. This special compilation serves as a BIG 'thank you' to all fans, DJs, promoters and journalists who have supported te label since its launch. For the occasion, many of the Alfa Matrix band did not hesitate to reveal Brand New songs : I:SCINTILLA and TECHNOIR present the title songs of their forthcoming respective EP's. AYRIA, SEIZE and UNTER NULL all offer guaranteed highlights on this compilation. P.N.E., DUNKELWERK, IMPLANT, SERO.OVERDOSE, INURE, DISKONNEKTED, HEADSCAN, KLUTAE, GLIS and REGENERATOR all present fresh Unreleased Tracks. Additionally "Alfa Matrix Re:Connected ( 2.0 )" also enjoys Exclusive Mixes from ZOMBIE GIRL, TAMTRUM, MONOLITH, LEAETHER STRIP, AGONISED BY LOVE and NEIKKA RPM. FRONT 242, NEBULA-H, MENTALLO & THE FIXER, O.V.N.I. and AIBOFORCEN sweeten the compilation by presenting rare cuts. And last but not least, the appearance of the label's recent signings MIND:STATE from Sweden, STRAY ( side-project of Erica Dunham - aka UNTER NULL ), SKANDA ( first official release by the new harsh EBM project of a;GRUMH's frontman J3 with AIBOFORCEN's mastermind Benoit Blanchart ) and a Special and Exclusive intrumental contribution for the occasion by Claus Larsen under his own name round out this fantastic release... "Alfa Matrix Re:Connected ( 2.0 )" contains over 2 HOURS of eclectic Electronic Music, an ultimate sonic birthday card presenting the impressive Alfa Matrix constellation of artists and what they have to offer you musically and emotionally : from Electronica to Power EBM, through Harsh Elektro, Techno Pop, Industrial Beats, Darkwave, Gothic and more... Format 2CD Box Set Tracklisting Disc 1 : 01. Headscan - Tomorrow Square (click to listen) 02. Nebula-H Feat.Pangea - Andalusion (click to listen) 03. Zombie Girl - Bleeder ( Industrial Strength Mix By Seb ) (click to listen) 04. Implant - The Stimulator (click to listen) 05. Sero.Overdose - Your Road (click to listen) 06. Regenerator - Angelie (click to listen) 07. Leaether Strip - Gaza Strip ( Occupied Territories Version ) (click to listen) 08. Dunkelwerk - Your Love ( Rough Cut ) (click to listen) 09. Tamtrum - Paranoļak, Hypokondriak & Toxicomaniak ( The Poison Gift Mix ) (click to listen) 10. Front 242 - Headhunter ( Live ) (click to listen) 11. Inure - Neverending (click to listen) 12. O.V.N.I. - Panic Inside ( Edit ) (click to listen) 13. Stray - Intoxicate ( B Mix ) (click to listen) 14. Agonised By Love - Frozen In Me ( God's Own Medicine Mix ) (click to listen) 15. Claus Larsen - Dannebrog (click to listen) Disc 2 :- 01. Unter Null - Prophecy (click to listen) 02. Mentallo & The Fixer - Brute Force Uploading ( Mescalero Radio Edit ) (click to listen) 03. Ayria - The Gun Song ( Shooting Blanks ) (click to listen) 04. I:Scintilla - Havestar (click to listen) 05. Klutae - Happy Birthday (click to listen) 06. Diskonnekted - 10 Years ( V 0.1 Repeat ) (click to listen) 07. Mind:State - Belief (click to listen) (click to listen) 08. Technoir - Manifesto ( Birthday Mix ) (click to listen) 09. Aiboforcen - Confusion ( Pride & Fall Mix ) (click to listen) 10. Glis - Dead Set ( 7AM ) (click to listen) 11. Seize - Craving ( Press The Mushroom Mix ) (click to listen) 12. Monolith -Al Ahali ( Techno Mix ) (click to listen) 13. Skanda - Soma (click to listen) 14. Neikka RPM - Demon Breeder ( Anno 5 Mix ) (click to listen) 15. Plastic Noise Experience - So Schön (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 25th Aug 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
| Zombie Girl | Back From The Dead | £5.99 | ||
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Review ZOMBIE GIRL is the new exciting and hard hitting band from the notorious Sebastian R. Komor ( ICON OF COIL, BRUDERSCHAFT, MOONITOR, MONOFADER, MUSCLE AND HATE ) here assisted by his wife Renee Cooper-Komor as the alluring and bewitching vocalist. With two solid compilation appearances reaching astronomical dance club heights, ( "We Are The Ones" on "Advanced Electronics 4" and "I Want It" on Cyberl@b 5 ), ZOMBIE GIRL have instantly become one of the most in demand acts amongst the alternative club community across the globe. With their mystical magnetism already provoking and delivering freakish results at their first live shows - their pumping, incessant dancefloor grooves combined with over the top synth / electro waves all led by tremendously sexy and captivating female vocals all adds up to something, new, fresh, invigorating and utterly impossible to ignore ! Additionally "Back From The Dead" also features a number of kicking Remixes from the likes of KMFDM, ICON OF COIL and SOMAN...Join the Zombie Nation now ... Format Limited MCD Tracklisting 01. Creepy Crawler (click to listen) 02. We Are The Ones (click to listen) 03. Bleeder (click to listen) 04. I Want It (click to listen) 05. Creepy Crawler ( KMFDM Remix ) 06. I Want It ( SOMAN Remix ) 07. We Are The Ones ( Rotting Corpse Mix by ICON OF COIL / Seb ) (click to listen) Record Label Alfa Matrix Release Date 5th May 2006 Click here to order Click here to return to the top of the newsletter | |||
