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Oct 31, 2008
New OrderNEW ORDER: Rhino pays tribute to New Order with Double-Disc Collector's Editions of the band's first five albums: Movement', 'Power, Corruption & Lies', 'Low-Life', 'Brotherhood' and 'Technique' . Each album will be reissued as a double-disc that contains a remastered version of the original Factory Records recording on the first disc, along with a bonus disc that collects the band's numerous non-album singles, b-sides and remixes.On November 11, all five will be available at all retail outlets.
Among the 'Movement' bonus disc highlights is Ceremony, a song written by Joy Division but never recorded in the studio that New Order recorded as its first single. Also included are later singles (Temptation and Everything's Gone Green) that foreshadow the band's more dance-oriented direction. The bonus disc of 'Power, Corruption & Lies' includes Blue Monday and its b-side The Beach, which were released exclusively as a single in the U.K. The bonus disc of 'Low-Life' contains songs the band contributed to the popular film Pretty In Pink, including Shellshock (from the soundtrack) as well as an instrumental version of the album track Elegia that was heard in the film, but not on the soundtrack. The bonus disc of 'Brotherhood' offers the 12" single versions of Touched By The Hand Of God and Bizarre Love Triangle as well as two remixes of True Faith and its b-side 1963. The bonus disc of 'Technique' features the 12" single World In Motion, the official song of the English national football team in 1990's World Cup competition. Also featured is Fine Line, an instrumental version of the album track Fine Time, as well as b-sides Best & Marsh and MTO.
Rhino put together a contest where fans can win a signed bass from Peter Hook of New Order. Follow the link below for details.
Link: Contest, Order: Movement, Power..., Low-Life, Brotherhood, Technique

Elegant Machinery - A Soft ExchangeELEGANT MACHINERY: 'A Soft Exchange' marks the return of an icon of the synthpop musical genre with a fulminant new album – and there is hardly a band these days that is living this sound the way Elegant Machinery do. The two advance singles Feel The Silence and Move both catapulted the likeable Swedes into the single charts in their home country and filled us with big expectations. And the band delivers just as brilliantly on album-length. Breezy melodies, polished arrangements and solid beats. “A Soft Exchange” is club-compatible feel-good-music for sophisticated people. Released on Out Of Line Records on Nov 28, 2008.
Tracklisting: 1. With Grace 2. Move 3. Do You Know 4. A Soft Exchange 5. Feel the Silence 6. Path of Angle (Instrumental) 7. Bleeding Words 8. Hold On 9. Firm 10. Is This the Way .
Link: A Soft Exchange, Video Stream: Move

Seabound - De/Vision Tour 09SEABOUND, DE/VISION: Seabound are announcing live shows after a rather long period of concert absence. Subsequent to their successful US tour in the spring of 2008, they are planning out a double-headliner tour with German synthpop veterans De/Vision for January 2009, the Alliance Tour II. Seabound are primarily focusing on playing shows in cities in Canada and the US which they were not able to visit on their last tour. Some first shows have been confirmed.
9 Jan 2009 Ground Zero (with De/Vision) Minneapolis, Minnesota
10 Jan 2009 The Abbey (with De/Vision) Chicago, Illinois
13 Jan 2009 The Opera House (with De/Vision) Toronto, Ontario
15 Jan 2009 Don Hill’s (with De/Vision) NYC, New York
16 Jan 2009 Elysium (with De/Vision & Iris) Austin, Texas
17 Jan 2009 Lakewood Theater (with De/Vision & Iris) Dallas, Texas
22 Jan 2009 Cervantes (with De/Vision) Denver, Colorado
23 Jan 2009 Respectable Street (with De/Vision) West Palm Beach, Florida
Link: seabound.de

Oct 26, 2008
THE CURE: The new Cure album '4:13 Dream' is now streaming on their Myspace page. All 13 songs in full.
Listen: myspace.com/thecure

Saw V SoundtrackSAW V SOUNDTRACK: What started out as a "little" indie horror movie back in 2004 has turned into a juggernaut go-for-the-throat franchise so gruesome you want to turn away, yet so compelling you just can't. And fittingly enough, the movie soundtracks have always been amicable counterparts assaulting the senses in a fashion that would make Jigsaw proud. Adding to the sonic assault to Saw V is Charlie Clouser (ex-Nine Inch Nails), no stranger to the Saw soundtracks, as well as Ministry, Skinny Puppy, Die Krupps, Fixmer/McCarthy, Emilie Autumn, Funker Vogt, and Revolting Cocks amongst others. Released on Synthetic Symphony and available November 28th, 2008.
Tracklisting: 01 Trap Attacks/Charlie Clouser 02 True Believer/Testament 03 Death and Destruction (remix)/Ministry 04 What's Next (The Blood & Sand mix)/Filter 05 Thanks Again, Again/Almighty 06 The Banishment/Prong 07 The Dawning of Doom/Die Krupps 08 Power Player/Clutch 09 ugLi/Skinny Puppy 10 Strangers/William Control 11 Un-laced/Emilie Autumn 12 Blood and Music/Fixmer/McCarthy 13 Wizard of Sextown/Revolting Cocks 14 Date of Expi-ration (expired)/Funker Vogt 15 What it takes/Charlie Clouser .
Order: Saw V soundtrack

Oct 19, 2008
Massiv in Mensch - Meanwhile Back in the JungleMASSIV IN MENSCH: After four studio albums, several digital-only singles, and a contribution to Artoffact’s Uturn series, Massiv in Mensch turn up the heat on 'Meanwhile Back in the Jungle', their fifth and wildest release to date. Featuring what is already a worldwide club-hit, the magic collaboration between Massiv in Mensch and Mind.A.In.Boxon Supermassive Gravity, 'Meanwhile Back in the Jungle' dangles its goods and keeps you lured in. Massiv in Mensch never take themselves too seriously, and their incredible sense of humour shows on tracks such as Pink Dream and the absolutely essential Hou Je Bek Vuile Teef. The influence of Scooter, Utah Saints, KLF, and Beastie Boys is all over this record, as are sounds as diverse as Apoptygma Berzerk and Ashtrayhead. Released on Artoffact Records and available November 18th, 2008.
Tracklisting: 1. Meanwhile Back in the Jungle 2. Supermassive Gravity feat. mind.in.a.box 3. Never Trust The Outline 4. Pink Dream 5. Ikonoklast! 6. Hou Je Bek Vuile Teef 7. Alone 8. Powerful 9. Meer Der Tausend Farben 10. As I Wake By Your Side 11. Pygmalion [Reloaded] 12. Elitar 13. Crystal 14. In Zeiten Wie Diesen 2008.
Order: Meanwhile Back in the Jungle, Listen: myspace/inmensch

Oct 18, 2008
Shiny Toy Guns - Season of PoisonSHINY TOY GUNS: 'Season of Poison' is the second album from synthpop-electronic group Shiny Toy Guns, who wowed the world with their debut 'We Are Pilots', it comes with 11 new tracks including the new hit single Ricochet!. The mercurial foursome, has been described as everything from 'glam-goth-new wave-chic' to 'electronic mash-up with a dance floor destroyer,' thanks to their riveting breakthrough single Le Disko which topped the charts in 2006. The playful dance-anthem permeated radio and clubs, was featured in advertisements for Motorola and Apple and was a single of the week on iTunes' playlist. 'Season of Poison' marks an evolution for the band not only sonically but in the band dynamics as well. Sisely Treasure from the band Cooler Kids replaced departed vocalist Carah Faye Charnow who left the group this past summer to pursue other interests. The songs Ricochet! and Frozen Oceans can be streamed on the band's Myspace page. Released on Universal and available November 4th, 2008.
Tracklisting: 1. When Did This Storm Begin 2. Money For That 3. I Owe You A Love Song 4. Ghost Town 5. It Became A Lie On You 6. Ricochet! 7. Season Of Love 8. Poison 9. Blown Away 10. Turned To Real Life 11. Frozen Oceans.
Order: Season of Poison, Listen: Myspace/shinytoyguns, Video Stream: Ricochet!

Blutengel - Dancing in the LightBLUTENGEL: Blutengel have conjured up a very special pre-holiday-season-treat for their fans. On their most mature single to date, they are enveloping their trademark hit qualities in a dark, minimal and spine-tingling groove. 'Dancing In The Light' is pure atmosphere, mingling gloomy intensity with a subversive catchiness – the song is a departure to new frontiers without negating the group’s roots. As the band is preparing celebrations for their tenth anniversary jubilee, they are releasing not just one but two versions of their latest gothic-synth-anthem: the single will be released in two different and strictly limited versions with different cover artwork. Each version will contain the single version of the song plus two different, exclusive bonus tracks, one remix and the video clip for the single. 'Dancing In The Light' is not only the perfect appetizer for the upcoming album from Blutengel, scheduled for release early next year, but with its unique balancing act between the world of darkness and that of light it is also the ideal soundtrack for the dark time of the year. Released on Out Of Line and available November 14th, 2008.
Tracklisting: CD1 [Solitary]: 1. Dancing in the light 2. Dancing in the light (Solitary Mix) 3. Not too late 4. You will be a woman 5. Dancing in the light (videoclip)
CD2 [Forsaken]: 1. Dancing in the light 2. Dancing in the light (Club Mix) 3. Black angels 4. Good old days 5. Dancing in the light (videoclip).
Order: Dancing in the Light [Forsaken], Dancing in the Light [Solitary]

Oct 18, 2008
The Damned - So Who's ParanoidTHE DAMNED: The legendary The Damned return with a brand new studio album to follow their 2001's acclaimed 'Grave Disorder'. SO, WHO'S PARANOID? Certainly not The Damned, who have conjured here yet another collection of genre-defying anthems which effortlessly sits alongside their classic albums. From the catchy, jangly garage rock opener of A Nation Fit For Heroesto the lushly psychedelic closing track Dark Asteroid, The Damned masterfully affirm their legendary status. 32 years on, the heart of The Damned, David Vanian and Captain Sensible, beats stronger than ever, proving with 'So, Who's Paranoid?', that their trademark dark, melodic beauty, tinged with jagged satire is truly timeless. The official release dates are as follows: Oct 28th - global download via all the popular DSPs. Nov 17th - UK release instore and via online retailers. Dec 12th - North America instore and via online retailers.
Tracklisting: 1) A Nation Fit For Heroes 2) Under The Wheels 3) Dr. Woofenstein 4) Shallow Diamonds 5) Since I Met You 6) A Danger To Yourself 7) Maid For Pleasure 8) Perfect Sunday 9) Nature's Dark Passion 10) Little Miss Disaster 11) Just Hangin' 12) Nothing 13) Dark Asteroid
Order: So, Who's Paranoid?

IkonIKON: A new IKON website compilation, 'Echoes of an Angel', is now available for free download on the band's audio page. It features songs recorded in 1993 for IKON's very first album, but which were never completed. Also, IKON's first web-download compilation 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' is now available in a limited-edition digipack of 100 copies. Each CD will be hand-numbered and signed by all members of the band. CDs are $20 (Aus $) each and can be ordered via their merchandise page.
Download: Echoes of an Angel, Order: Boulevard of Broken Dreams

Oct 12, 2008
Krystal System - Underground KRYSTAL SYSTEM: The debut album by Krystal System simply titled 'Underground', reveals an extremely diversified panel of heavy electronics, catchy filtered female vocals, dynamic guitar riffs, melodic synth sequences with an overall indie rock feel. Expect an eclectic combination of music genres ranging from dark elektro, cold wave, industrial rock and metal. 13 powerful dark underground electro tunes with an arsenal of outstanding highlights such as the viral New World, the sexy I Love My Chains, the vicious Krystal Songand the ultimate French dark pop pearl Demain n'existe pas. The track I Love My Chainsis made available as a free download. 'Underground' is released on Alfa-Matrix on Nov 14, 2008. Also available is a limited deluxe carton box edition of the album which offers a bonus 9-track CD with remixes from bands like Implant, Essence Of Mind, Leaether Strip, etc. next to some fan goodies.
Tracklisting: 1. Underground 2. Mental 3. I love my chains 4. Instar 5. New World 6. The day I died 7. Slice 8. Alakor 9. Demain n'existe pas 10. Idols 11. Something you hate 12. Elektrostal 13. Krystal Song.
Links: alfa-matrix.com, Download: I Love My Chains, Video Stream: Slice

Oct 11, 2008
Depeche ModeDEPECHE MODE: EMI Music is thrilled to announce that it has signed an exclusive worldwide deal with multi-platinum recording artists Depeche Mode. EMI Music's Mute label has been the best-selling British trio’s international home since 1981 when the label released the group’s debut single Dreaming of Me in the U.K. The new deal means that EMI Music will now release Depeche Mode’s music in the US for the first time, as well as in the rest of the world. Daniel Miller, chairman, Mute, said: "I am really happy to be continuing to work with the band. They have been reaching new creative heights in the studio and they have one of the most devoted fanbases of any band in the world today. I believe that the Mute and EMI teams are extremely well positioned to help Depeche Mode build on their success." The first release under Depeche Mode’s worldwide agreement with EMI Music is a new studio album, the band’s twelfth, due outside the U.S. on April 20th, 2009, and in the US on April 21st.
Link: emigroup.com

Coldplay - Viva la Vida - Prospects MarchCOLDPLAY: Coldplay will release Viva La Vida - Prospekt’s March edition on November 24th (November 25th in the US). The two-disc deluxe package includes Viva La Vida, the band’s fourth full-length album, plus a brand new EP entitled Prospekt’s March. The EP, which will also be for sale separately in CD and 12” vinyl configurations, includes six recently-completed songs that the band had begun recording during the Viva La Vida sessions and brand new versions of two album tracks – “Lost +” (featuring Jay-Z) and “Lovers in Japan (Osaka Sun mix).” Viva La Vida was released in June 2008 and went on to chart at No. 1 in 36 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Coldplay picked up two Q Awards – “Best Album” and “Best Act In The World” – at yesterday’s ceremony in London. Both awards were voted by readers of the magazine. The band will be featured as the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” with host John Hamm on October 25th. Following its hugely successful tour of Europe, Coldplay will resume its North American tour on October 20th in Ottawa, ON.
Tracklisting of Prospekt’s March (EP): 1. Life in Technicolor ii 2. Postcards From Far Away 3. Glass of Water 4. Rainy Day 5. Prospekt’s March / Poppyfields 6. Lost + (Jay-Z remix) 7. Lovers in Japan (Osaka Sun mix) 8. Now My Feet Won’t Touch The Ground.
Link: emigroup.com

Oct 08, 2008
Scream Silence - ApathologySCREAM SILENCE: 18 months following their last release 'Aphelia' and right on time for their 10-year anniversary German Goth rockers Scream Silence return with 'Apathology' their seventh studio album. Intentionally SCREAM SILENCE abstained from setting themselves musical borders of any kind. Therefore Apathology' is much more affected by progressive elements than their previous releases. And although the band still feels close to the gothic rock genre, they recently started using the definition of depressive rock, associated with bands like Anathema or Katatonia. Vocalist Hardy Fieting and Guitarist Robert Klausch worked intensively together and built a world that could not be more gloomy and hopeless on 'Apathology'. Release date: Nov 14, 2008.
Tracklisting: 01 The Faint 02 Counterfeit 03 Apathy 04 Above And Within 05 Downfallen 06 Their Bleakest Sun 07 Athanasia 08 And This Is What We Left Behind 09 Killing Essay 10 The Antagonist 11 Euphoria.
Link: screamsilence.de, Video Stream: And This Is What We Left Behind

Depeche ModeDEPECHE MODE: Depeche Mode have announced the European leg of their "Tour of the Universe 2009". The band are currently in New York working on a new album, due April 2009. Depeche Mode's eagerly-anticipated follow up to 'Playing The Angel' will be the 12th album of a glorious 28 year career in which they have sold over 75 million records. One of the world's biggest and best live acts, "Tour of the Universe 2009" will undoubtedly be the musical highlight of next year. Kicking off in Israel on May 10th, this will be Depeche Mode's first ever stadium tour, taking in 28 cities across 22 countries before finishing at Porto's Superbock Super Rock Festival on July 11th. Depeche Mode will play to over 1.3 million fans on this European leg of "Tour of the Universe 2009". It's their first since 2006's "Playing the Angel" tour, which smashed European sales records with 1.8 million tickets sold across 87 shows. Martin has written some really great songs, said Gahan, who also contributes as a songwriter. So far, two of Dave's contributions have been recorded but it remains to be seen which songs make it to the album. The band has a vast amount of songs to chose from this time around. Martin Gore has bought lots of old equipment and the team is struggling to make it work together with modern technology. At least parts of the new album will be built on machines from the band's history and appears to be very electronic and back to the roots.
Link: depechemode.com

Oct 04, 2008
Veljanov - Porta MacedoniaVELJANOV: In 2003, Deine Lakaien singer Alexander Veljanov had the desire to pause for a while and return to his roots by going back from Germany to his native Macedonia. On Veljanov's new album titled 'Porta Macedonia' the audience has the exceptional chance to accompany an artist rediscovering himself. Veljanov uses byzantine and orthodox elements in his music, his singing sounding almost sacred. Alongside classical rock instruments are appearances from the crumhorn, the kaval (Macedonian flute) and the zurla, a Macedonian form of the oboe. In comparision to the aforementioned instruments, the Hammond organ, theremin and synthesizer represent a pretty diametric sound. Release date: Nov 11, 2008
Tracklisting: 01. Der Kongress 02. Nie Mehr 03. His Vita 04. We Can't Turn Back 05. Mein Weg 06. The New Order 07. Königin aus Eis 08. Dirt 09. Lilly B. 10. Your House on My Hill 11. Zwei Vor und Drei Zurück.
Order: musicnonstop.co.uk

Sirenia 2008SIRENIA: The new Sirenia album title has been revealed: 'The 13th Floor'. The release date is set to the 23rd of January 2009. Expect a melodic and powerful album in the typical Sirenia vein. The new album will feature the new Sireniafemale singer, Ailyn from Spain, as well as guest appearances by Jan Kenneth Barkved (who also did some guest appearances on the debut 'At Sixes and Sevens'), French violin player Stephanie Valentin adds to the sound along with the band's choir that has been an important part of Sirenia's sound since the very beginning. All songs on the new album are finished and the album was recorded in Sound Suite Studios, France and Stargoth Studios, Norway. The mixing and mastering is taking place in Antfarm Studios, Denmark with Tue Madsen.
Link: myspace/sirenia

Agonoize - For the Sick and DisturbedAGONOIZE: An album title like 'For The Sick And Disturbed' will probably not have you expecting easy listening muzak … and, on their new EP, Agonoize are definitely delivering the goods with a full-blast sonic attack. With thudding beats and the distortion cranked up to 11, the mad trio from Berlin plunges headlong into the bizarre mindscapes of psychopaths and the vertiginous abysses of the human soul. This time, Agonoize are adeptly pushing their unique mix of aggression, catchy hooks and tongue-in-cheek humor to the limits and have churned out the hardest hit tune of their entire career in form of Schaufensterpuppenarsch. 'For The Sick And Disturbed' EP will be hitting the shops on October 31st, 2008.
Tracklisting: 01. A Cut Inside My Soul 02. Schaufensterpuppenarsch 03. Staatsfeid 04. In Deinem Grab 05. For The Sick And Disturbed 06. Schaufensterpuppenarsch (Harder) 07. A Cut Inside My Soul (Ezionoga Remix).
Order: outofline.de

MirrorDAVE GAHAN / MIRROR: Dave Gahan of Depeche Modelands his vocals to cinematic, electronic pop music multi-media project MIRROR on the album's opening song Nostalgia. The Mirror project produced by Vincent Jones (who played with Gahan's touring band and mixed the Gahan's live DVD 'Live Monsters') , features also Warhol superstar Joe Dallesandro, Bowie pianist Mike Garson, Thomas Anselmi of Canadian bands Slow and Copyright, american actor Joe Dallesandro, and introducing chanteuse Laure-Elaine and teen actress Frances Lawson.
Tracklisting: 1 Nostalgia (feat. Dave Gahan) 2 Nowhere (feat. Frances Lawson) 3 City Lights (feat. Thomas Anselmi, Laure-Elaine, Joe Dallesandro 4 World of Darkness (feat. Ronan Boyle and Frances Lawson) 5 Twentieth Century 6 From No One With Love (feat. Laure-Elaine) 7 Fat Girl (feat. Thomas Anselmi) 8 Mirror Song (feat. Frances Lawson) 9 The Cold Is On Its Way (feat. Thomas Anselmi).
Listen and Order: cdbaby.com

BruderschaftBRUDERSCHAFT: Bruderschaft, the electronic music artist's collective led by New York City-based DJ Rexx Arkana, returns with a brand new track: 'Return' with Tom Shear from Assemblage 23 on vocals. The track, in a remix by Imperative Reaction, will be launched on the "Re:connected [3.0]" 2CD + DVD boxset to be released by the Belgian label Alfa Matrix to celebrate it's 7th anniversary. Conceived as a charity project focused on cancer research and treatment in the wake of Arkana's father's death from the disease, Bruderschaft united some of the top names in the underground electronic music scene for the production of the band's first single, 'Forever' a few years ago. The collaboration of Arkana (lyrics), Ronan Harris (VNV Nation-vocals), Sebastian Komor (Icon of Coil-programming/production), Joakim Montelius (Covenant-samples/loops) and Stephan Groth (Apoptygma Berzerk-backing vocals) went on to top the charts throughout Europe and become a club favorite throughout North America.
Order: alfa-matrix.com

Different Mode @Bar PasseportDIFFERENT MODE: Musicfolio's own //DJ Avalanche// will be making a special guest DJ appearance at Club Passeport's Different Modenight, in Montreal, Quebec on Saturday Oct 11, 2008, for a pre-release party of the new The Cure album '4:13 Dream'. New CDs of The Cure, courtesy of Musicfolio.com, will be given away everytime the DJs play a Cure song during the night. The first to walk up to the DJ booth and identify the song title, wins one of the new CD singles/EP of The Cure. Club Passeport is located at 2037 rue St-Denis, just north of Ontario St, in Montreal. Different Mode's club night featuring resident DJ Drarisplaying EBM, Electro, Gothic and New Wave has been running weekly since Sep 2006. Doors open at 10:00p.m.
Links: Myspace, Facebook

Sep 28, 2008
MELOTRON: The band is very sorry to advise, that the Melotron USA-Tour has been canceled for this year. Although the band has requested work visas for weeks now, a timely handling by the American Consulate was not confirmed until 9/25/08. Therefore, after consultation with the American tour promoter, the tour was postponed to next year. Once the new dates are determined and confirmed, an announcement will be made. The tour was to start in Denver, CO on Oct 4th, and take the band to California, Texas, Florida, Michigan and Illinois.
Link: melotron.de

Sep 27, 2008
Faderhead - FH3FADERHEAD: Faderhead is back with "FH3", his 3rd full-length album in 3 years. "FH3" is once again an evolution from the styles of "FH2" - expanding and exploring previously untrodden grounds. And while the music is undeniably Faderhead, it is considerably darker and carries less of a party vibe. Definitely a departure from the days of songs like Coke For My Ass, Mono Manand Dirtygrrrls/Dirtybois. Lyrically, the fun-loving, tongue-in-cheek tone and the smirky ease of "FH2" has given way to more serious, contemplative topics and much more emotional statements. What used to be fun, now seems to be sarcasm. Less dancing - more listening... that seems to be the order of the day when it comes to "FH3". And while monster-stompers like TZDVare bound to take dance-floors worldwide by storm, the focus this time lies on storytelling and good songwriting. Release date: Oct 10, 2008.
Tracklisting: 01. Electrosluts Extraordinaire 02. Acquire The Fire 03. Still Missing 04. Another Dead Boy 05. Let Me Go 06. Fuck What You Heard 07. Hammer of the Gods 08. TZDV 09. Here With You 10. Zigzag Machinery 11. Mr. Fetus.
Order: FH3, Video Stream: TZDV

Smashing Pumpkins - If All Goes WrongSMASHING PUMPKINS: On October 26th, the Smashing Pumpkins will debut their new single "G.L.O.W." exclusively in the Guitar Hero game. This marks the first time a band has recorded a new song exclusively for the franchise, giving Guitar Hero fans exclusive access to Smashing Pumpkins music before anyone else. The new track, bundled with two other rocking Smashing Pumpkins hits, 1979and The Everlasting Gaze, will be available post-launch of the game as a three-song downloaded content pack. November 11th sees the release of a 2-DVD set, "If All Goes Wrong", chronicling last year's residencies: featuring several unreleased songs, including 30+ minutes fan-favorite "Gossamer", and alternate versions of previously available songs, "If All Goes Wrong" marks the first Pumpkin release on DVD since their 2001 Greatest Hits video collection, and only their 2nd full-length DVD of original material. The set also includes an in-depth documentary featuring The Who's Pete Townshend.
Order: If It All Goes Wrong

Sep 21, 2008
Das Ich - Kannibale (EP)DAS ICH: Das Ich are back with a new EP titled 'Kannibale' as a taster from their upcoming album 'Ritual' scheduled for a Spring 2009 release. The EP is packed with club remixes that will guarantee some heavy club rotation. The multimedia part of the CD includes a PETA2 film "Meet Your Meat". 'Kannibale' will be available on Sep 26, 2008 on Danse Macabre Records. The EP will also be available in a Ltd edition format which will include a T-Shirt, a Button, a Sticker, and a Poster with the CD.
Tracklisting: 01. Kannibale (Original Version) 02. Kannibale (RX Patenbrigade: Wolf) 03. Sing mir dein Lied (Tanznorm: Rebellion Mix) 04. Kannibale (RX Eisenfunk) 05. Kannibale (RX N3XU5) 06. Die Hand an der Wiege 07. Kannibale (RX Agapesis) 08. Kannibale (RX Beati Mortui) 09. Kannibale (RX Inline Sex Terror).
Link: dansemacabre-group.com

Sep 20, 2008
Duran DuranDURAN DURAN: Duran Duran’s Rio has been named the greatest music video of all time on MTV. The 1982 video, featuring the band in suits on a Caribbean beach being teased by scantily-clad women, beat favourites such as Michael Jackson’s Thrillerand Madonna’s Like a Prayer to claim the title. Bjork’s video for her 1999 hit All Is Full of Love, where she played a robot in a steamy clinch with another robot, took second place. Take On Me, the 1985 video from A-ha, where singer Morten Harket was a comic book character who comes to life, was third, followed by Jackson’s famously spooky 1983 hit Thriller. Icelandic group Sigur Ros’s surreal video for Svefn-g-Englar was fifth in the poll of MTV viewers, followed by the anarchic gig scene in Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit (1991). Radiohead’s Just video (1995), featuring a man inexplicably lying down in the street and Jamiroquai’s Virtual Insanity (1996), where he danced on a moving floor, were next. The top ten was completed by Madonna’s Like A Prayer (1989), controversial for featuring burning crosses, statues weeping blood and the singer seducing a black Jesus, and US group OK GO’s Here It Goes Again (2006), with the band on treadmills. Around 40,000 MTV viewers voted for the poll.
Video Streams: Duran Duran - Rio [--] Bjork - All is Full of Love [--] A-Ha - Take on Me

Nick Cave - The LowdownNICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS: Through a career already spanning over 30 years, Nick Cave has followed the most eclectic of musical paths, never failing to impress and delight an army of fans hungry for each new release. 'Nick Cave: The Lowdown' is a 2CD set featuring a collection of fascinating interviews with Cave during which he talks candidly about his life and work, and an audio biography which charts his astonishing career to date – taking in his every incarnation from The Boys Next Door via the Bad Seeds and his many collaborations, right through to Grinderman. Completed with booklets featuring rare photos, slipcase and poster, this limited edition package is destined to become a first rate Cave collectable.
Order: Nick Cave: The Lowdown

Die Form - Her(t)z FrequenzDIE FORM: With their new single “Her(t)z Frequenz”, Die Form are now returning their concept art to the clubs. A driving beat builds the foundation for an energetic interplay between Fichots cold, electronically manipulated vocals and Eliane P.’s mesmerising, fairy-like melodies. The b-side is a re-recorded version of the classic Bite of God which features new beats and more dominant female vocals and builds up to a magnificent rhythmic crescendo at the end – a stunning appetizer for the upcoming compilation of the group’s best tracks in newly recorded versions. The single is rounded off by exclusive remixes and alternative versions. With “Her(t)z Frequenz”, Die Form prove yet again that they are an absolutely unique act in today’s club scene and are bound to put an entire new generation under their spell. Limited Edition of 1000 copies, Digipak. Release Date: Oct 3, 2008.
Tracklisting: 1. Her[t]z Frequenz 2. Her[t]z Frequenz - alt mix 3. Bite Of God - rmix1 4. Bite Of God - rmix2.
Link: outofline

Sep 19, 2008
The Cure - 4:13 DreamTHE CURE: The Cure's forthcoming album, '4:13 Dream', from which the band has been methodically releasing a new single on the 13th of each month, will be released on Oct 27 in the US and Oct 28 in Europe. The band has revealed the album cover and full track listing (13 tracks!). The EP 'Hypnagogic States' including remixes of all first 4 singles is now in stores.
Tracklisting: 01. Underneath the Stars 02. The Only One 03. The Reasons Why 04. Freakshow 05. Sirensong 06. The Real Snow White 07. The Hungry Ghost 08. Switch 09. The Perfect Boy 10. This, here and now, with you 11. Sleep when I'm dead 12. The Scream 13. It's Over.
Order: 4:13 Dream

Sep 14, 2008
Art of Infinity - Endless FutureART OF INFNITY: The digital release date of Art of Infinity's new album 'Endless Future' is Sep 19, 2008, while the CD release date is Sep 26, 2008. The album is specially packaged in an 8-panel Digipak. Four years after the release of their international breakthrough album 'Dimension Universe' the unique Frankfurt/Cologne music project Art Of Infinity push their agnificent Space Pop on to a new artistic level. The two masterminds of Art Of Infinity, Thorsten Sudler-Mainz and Thorsten Rentsch, have given their complex and highly atmospheric compositions a stronger focus on classical song structures. By inviting an illustrious cast of guest artists and a 60-head all-male choir they have added some remarkable new facets to the astonishing wealth of their music. See the link below for the full line-up of guest musicians and vocalists.
Tracklisting: 1. The Fourth Dimension 2. Endless Future 3. The Flow Of Time 4. Utopia 5. Tube Into Eternity 6. Warm Waterfalls 7. Age Of Changes 8. The Wide End.
Link: art-of-infinity.com

Sep 13, 2008
Rajna - DualityRAJNA: Two years after the release of their last album 'Otherwise', the french duo of Jeanne Lefebvre and Patrice Lefebvre, aka Rajna, have just released their new album 'Duality' on Holy Records. 16 tracks totalling 61min and 27sec. Recommended for fans of ethnic/ambient/ethereal music in the style of Dead Can Dance.
Tracklisting: 1. Towards the Universe 2. Above this Grey Land 3. We are the Echoes 4. Maetel 5. Pearl into The Ocean 6. Lamentation 7. Kaloum 8. Sun Comes to Life 9. Fallen 10. Le Toit du Monde 11. Omajna 12. Tree of Patience 13. I Used to Pray 14. Kaitena 15. At Dawn 16. The Echoes .
Link: rajna.net

Enigma - Seven Lives Many FacesENIGMA: 'Seven Lives Many Faces' is the title of Enigma's seventh studio album, which is going to be released on September 19, 2008 (September 30, 2008 in North America). Michael Cretu has stated that the new album will feature an "omnicultural" sound unlike anything on previous releases. The album is available also in Special Edition with a Bonus CD including 5 extra tracks.'La Puerta del Cielo / Seven Lives' is the 1st double A-side single taken from ' Seven Lives Many Faces'. The track Seven Lives has been featured on german TV as the signature theme to their coverage of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
Tracklisting: CD1: 1. Encounters 2. Seven Lives 3. Touchness 4. The Same Parents 5. Fata Morgana 6. Hell's Heaven 7. La Puerta Del Cielo 8. Distorted Love 9. Je T'aime Till My Dying Day 10. Déjà vu 11. Between Generations 12. The Language of Sound
CD2: 1. Superficial 2. We are Nature 3. Downtown Silence 4. Sunrise 5. The Language of Sound (slow edit)
Order: Seven Lives Many Faces

THE SISTERS OF MERCY: The Sisters of Mercy will be touring North America this fall starting in New York on Oct 27, passing through Canada (Montreal and Toronto) and ending in Los Angeles on December 2nd, 2008. Visit the link below for all dates and venues.
Link: pollstar.com

Sep 07, 2008
Collide - Two Headed MonsterCOLLIDE: Collide return with a new album titled 'Two Headed Monster', released on Noiseplus and available September 23rd, 2008. In addition to the haunting vocals of kaRIN, and the master programming of Statik, the new album sees contributions from members of Curve and Tool. Recognized as giants in the darkwave/industrial genre, the fiercely independent Collide continue on their own path to make music on their own terms. 'Two Headed Monster' hits with a slam. The alchemical blend that they concoct feels dark and surreal, sensual and twisted.
Tracklisting: 1. Tongue Tied & Twisted 2. Chaotic 3. A Little Too Much 4. Pure Bliss 5. Spaces In Between 6. Silently Creeping 7. Head Spin 8. Two Headed Monster 9. Shifting 10. Utopia.
Order: stormingthebase.com

Sep 06, 2008
Flowing Tears - Thy Kingdom GoneFLOWING TEARS: German Goth metal act Flowing Tears have finalized their new album 'Thy Kingdom Gone' and announced a release date of October 20 on new label Ascendance Records. The cover artwork was designed by Seth Siro Anton (artwork for Moonspell, Paradise Lost). 'Thy Kingdom Gone' is a concept album containing 12 songs described as "their darkest and most intense album yet". The new song Colossal Shaped Despair can be streamed on the band's myspace page.
Tracklisting: 1. Orchidfire 2. Pain has taken over 3. Rain of a thousand years 4. Grey 5. Thy kingdom gone 6. Words before you leave 7. Miss Fortune 8. Colossal shaped despair 9. Kismet 10. For my enemies 11. Souls of the neon reign 12. The war we left behind.
Listen: myspace/flowingtears

GothministerGOTHMINISTER: Gothminister have completed the mixing of their upcoming album 'Happiness in Darkness' at Is It Art? Studios. The mastering of the album was done at Masterhuset in Oslo. The new album was licensed to Drakkar/SonyBMG in Europe and is scheduled to be released in Europe Nov 14th, 2008. It will contain 10 new tracks including one cover song, as well as 3 video tracks of Gothministerclassic songs and an interview with the band.
Tracklisting: 01. Dusk Till Dawn 02. Darkside 03. Your Saviour 04. Freak 05. Sideshow 06. The Allmighty 07. Beauty After Midnight 08. Emperor 09. (coversong; Secret) 10. Mammoth - Bonus VideoTracks: 01. Forgotten 02. Gothic Anthem 03. Devil 04. Interview .
Link: myspace.com/gothminister

Sep 06, 2008
Anne Clark - The Smallest Acts of KindnessANNE CLARK: Anne Clark's new album 'The Smallest Acts Of Kindness' will be released on Sep 26, 2008 in a luxury digipack, a high quality CD album jewelcase-size hardbound book with a fine 4-color matte finish on its cover. This digipack book contains the lyrics for all of the album's songs, as well as over 25 full color photos by the Hubble Space Telescope (NASA), Sofia Papathoma, and Andy Bell, on over 30 high grain pages. The CD with its 4-color offset print slides neatly in a carton pouch after the last page of the book. This state-of-the-art packaging sets a new and higher standard in the field of audio CD marketing and manufacturing.
Tracklisting: 1. Nothing Going On 2. The Hardest Heart 3. Waiting 4. Psalm 5. Know 6. As Soon As I Get Home 7. Off Grid 8. Boy Racing 9. Zest 10. Prayer Before Birth 11. Full Moon 12. If.
Order: The Smallest Acts Of Kindness

Different Mode @Bar PasseportDIFFERENT MODE: Musicfolio's own //DJ Avalanche// will be making a special guest DJ appearance at Club Passeport's Different Mode night, in Montreal, Quebec on Saturday Sep 13, 2008. Avalanche will be playing a selection of darksynth, EBM and electro-goth music. As usual, expect new CD giveaways courtesy of Musicfolio.com. Club Passeport is located at 2037 rue St-Denis, just north of Ontario St, in Montreal. Different Mode's club night featuring resident DJ Drarisplaying EBM, Electro and New Wave has been running weekly since Sep 2006. Doors open at 10:00p.m.
Links: BarPasseport.com

AUG 31, 2008
Lacuna CoilLACUNA COIL: While Lacuna Coil are hard at work on their next album due in 2009, the band announces the title and details of their first-ever DVD release: 'Visual Karma (Body, Mind and Soul)'. The double DVD, which is a celebration of all things from the band's 'Karmacode' album and subsequent touring cycle will be released on Nov. 25th in North America, and will include:
·Remixed and remastered live performances recorded in 2007 at the Loudpark Festival (Japan) and Wacken Festival (Germany).
·The band member's individual personal mini-movie features.
·All of the promo videos from the 'Karmacode' album.
·Behind-the-scenes tour features filmed around the world.
·10 competition winning, fan-created videos, as well as a link and key to the band's new album preview website! ...and much more
A "Limited Edition" 4 Disc Package will include a 5.1 mix of the 'Karmacode' album on audio DVD, and a bonus CD with the Wacken Open Air audio live material. A detailed track listing and cover art information will be released shortly.
Link: myspace.com/lacunacoil

AUG 30, 2008
Antony & the Johnsons - Another World EPANTONY & THE JOHNSONS: On October 7th, Antony and the Johnsons will release the EP 'Another World' on CD and vinyl. Another World is the first single from their upcoming album ‘The Crying Light’ which will be released on January 21st, 2009. The single will be released as part of the five-song 'Another World' EP, which sees Antony singing of a disappearing world. The EP also includes Shake That Devil: part exorcism and part Shangri La, Antony calls out shape-shifting perpetrators and banishes them one by one. Two other songs, Crackagen and Sing For Me are pastoral and surreal. Finally the epic Hope Mountain closes the EP, an episodic narrative set after a flood; people gather on a mountain to witness the emergence of a luminous girl. The cover features a portrait of Japanese Butoh co-founder Kazuo Ohno, taken by Pierre-Olivier Deschamps in 1984.
Tracklisting: 01 Another World 02 Crackagen 03 Shake That Devil 04 Sing for Me 05 Hope Mountain.
Link: antonyandthejohnsons.com

Qntal - PurpureaQNTAL: On October 31, 2008, E-Wave Records will release a 2CD Best-of QNTAL collection, titled 'Purpurea - The Best of Qntal'. Packaged in a luxury CD box, the retrospective contains highlights and remixes from the latest years of the medieval formation.
Tracklisting: CD1: 01. All For One 02 Sumer 03 Palästinalied 04. Ad mortem festinamus 05. Flamma 06. Nihil 07. Am morgen fruo 08. Altas Undaz 09. Cupido 10. Departir 11. Von den Elben 12. Entre moi et mon amie 13. Levis 14. Unter der Linden.
CD2: 01. 292 (A Darker Shape Mix) 02. Lasse, Grant Doucor 03. La Froidor (Version Noir) 04. Glacies (Obscurus Mix) 05. Veni (Filthy Floor Mix) 06. Rose In The Mor 07. Noit et dia (Candidus Mix) 08. Unmaere 09. Rot 10. Ecce Gratum (Novus Mix) 11. Ludus 12. Levis (Half Light Mix) 13. Slahte Wille (Version Bleu).
Link: qntal.net

Bloc Party - IntimacyBLOC PARTY: 'Intimacy', Bloc Party's third album, was made available August 21st in digital form, but the physical CD will only be released on October 27th, 2008. The CD version of the album will feature bonus tracks. Lyrically, the album is far more introverted than the band's previous effort, 'A Weekend in the City', whilst musically, the album combines the jittery art rock of 'Silent Alarm' with the fuller soundscapes of 'A Weekend in the City', as well as bringing in the electronic elements introduced in the singles Flux and Mercury. The band has also drawn a heavily Big Beat-influenced sound with songs like Ares and Mercury. Ion Square features lyrics from E. E. Cummings' poem "I Carry Your Heart with Me". Frontman and chief lyric writer of Bloc Party, Kele Okereke, has said that this is his "break-up" album and many of the songs concern a break-up he endured at the end of 2007.
Tracklisting: 01. Ares 02. Mercury 03. Halo 04. Biko 05. Trojan Horse 06. Signs 07. One Month Off 08. Zephyrus 09. Better Than Heaven 10. Ion Square.
Link: blocparty.com

AUG 17, 2008
DeleriumDELERIUM: Delerium announce their upcoming D-Tour 2008 North American Tour, which kicks off in Vancouver on September 11 and ends in Atlanta on October 4, including 16 stops. This marks the first major tour for Delerium in five years. Up and coming fellow Nettwerk artists Elsiane and Morgan Page will support the entire 16-date run, as well as Sarah Fimm. You can expect guest vocalists from past Delerium albums to make special appearances, including Sixpence None The Richer¹s Leigh Nash and chanteuse Kristy Thirsk plus stunning and haunting imagery. Delerium's 'Lost and Found' single taken from their latest album 'Nuages du Monde' reached #4 on the Billboard Club Chart last year, in Aug 2007.
Link: myspace.com/delerium

The Human Value - Push and PullTHE HUMAN VALUE: Los Angeles-based power trio The Human Value announced that they will be releasing their second CD, 'Push and Pull', in the U.S. on September 23, 2008, along with a limited edition LP. The LP (500 blue and 500 yellow vinyl) includes a free download card for a one-time digital download of Push and Pull and two additional bonus tracks not on the U.K. version (released Nov. of '07). The U.S. release is the first on lead singer Turu's newly-formed Pretty Mouth Records via Big Deal Records with distribution from Ryko / WEA. The Human Value (THV) is a power trio fronted by serpentine vocalist Turu, king of the fuzz-tone guitar Hiram Fleites (ex- Kittens for Christian) and whirling dervish drummer Tim Bolish. THV first made a name for themselves in England on their debut self-titled CD in winter of 2006.
Tracklisting: 1. Pleasant Town 2. Pretty Mouth 3. No Sacrifice 4. I Don't Care 5. Complications No. 2 6. Hold of Me 7. Spite 8. Alibi 9. Parts 10. Nothing 11. Home is Not Real 12. Deep Blue 13. Push and Pull 14. All These Years (bonus track, previously unavailable) 15. The City (bonus track, previously unavailable).
Link: myspace.com/thehumanvalue

AUG 16, 2008
VeljanovVELJANOV: Last year was all about the Deine Lakaien anniversary and the successful orchestra project. Now, finally, the Veljanov solo album release date is approaching. The first single is released 24 October 2008 followed by the album on 07 November 2008. The new album, called "Porta Macedonia", will be released in different versions. Beside the common CD version, there is going to be a special edition with bonus tracks and an elaborately designed CD booklet, as well as a vinyl double LP for collectors and music enthusiasts. Look forward to first song samples, available on www.myspace.com/veljanov at the end of next week. Currently, together with his live musicians, Alexander Veljanov is concentrating on preparing his first performance in October. The Veljanov special concert is taking place in the Admiralspalast Studio in Berlin 16 October 2008.
Link: myspace.com/veljanov

Revue Noir - Anthology ArchiveREVUE NOIR: Revue Noir is the collaboration between dark cabaret chanteuse Nicki Jaine and Black Tape for a Blue Girl leader Sam Rosenthal. Residing somewhere between rock, cabaret and torch singer, Nicki's captivating performance embodies the decadence and sorrow that filled the nights of pre-WWII Europe. Her direct, passionate delivery implores, seduces and screams out, setting a mood of desire and despair. Arranging vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, electronics, drums and violin, Sam brings together the diverse elements to create a nurturing environment for Nicki's performance. Along with the 10 original compositions are versions of The Velvet Underground's All Tomorrow's Parties, David Bowie's Rock 'n' Roll Suicideand the Brecht/Weill classic Alabama Song. Within the originals are three tracks Sam first recorded with Black Tape for a Blue Girl. For 'Anthology Archive', along with the already released material, Sam archived and revived seven additional rehearsal, demo & live tracks including two brand new original compositions (Strange Little Showand She is the Madman). "When Revue Noir stopped performing in 2005, there were only five songs that we released," Sam recalls. 'Anthology Archive' is an intimate glimpse at what could have been / what might yet be.
Tracklisting: 01.The Gravediggers 02.Amsterdam 03.A Girl, A Smoke 04.Rock ‘N' Roll Suicide 05. Sometimes, Sunshine 06. I have no more answers | MP3 Clip 07. A Girl, A Smoke 08.All Tomorrow's Parties (Live) 09. Alabama Song (live) 10. Halo Star (Live) 11. Strange Little Show 12. Sunshine IV 13. She is the Madman.
Link: projekt.com

AUG 09, 2008
The Cure - Hypnagogic States EPTHE CURE: The Cure announce an EP of remixes of the first 4 singles taken from their imminent new album to be released digitally and on CD on the 13th September. Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance), Pete Wentz & Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy), Jade Puget (AFI), Jared Leto (30 Seconds To Mars) and 65 Days Of Static (who supported The Cure on most of their recent 59 date World 4Tour), have exclusively remixed the first 4 singles from the forthcoming studio album for this special EP, entitled ‘Hypnagogic States’. All Artist royalties from the EP will benefit The International Red Cross. The Cure’s new studio album, their 13th, is scheduled for release on the 13th of October via Suretone/Geffen. 'The Perfect Boy (MIix13)', the 4th of 4 singles released on the 13th of each month in the run up to the LP, is out on the 13th of August. Like it's predecessors, the single will be released digitally and on CD and 7” and will be backed with an exclusive B-side, this time Without You.
Tracklisting: 01.The Only One - remixed by Jared Leto (30 Seconds to Mars) 02.Freakshow - remixed by Jade Puget (AFI) 03.Sleep When I’m Dead - remixed by Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) and Julien-K 04.The Perfect Boy” - remixed by Pete Wentz and Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy) 05.Exploding Head Syndrome (all 4 singles) remixed by 65 Days Of Static.
Link: TheCure.com

Frozen Plasma - Tanz Die RevolutionFROZEN PLASMA: The duo of Vasi Vallis (ex-Namnambulu) and singer Felix Marc (Diorama), aka Frozen Plasma, are ready to release the first single 'Tanz die Revolution' from their forthcoming album. 'Tanz die Revolution' is scheduled for a release date of September 19, 2008 on Infacted Recordings in Germany. In addition to the club mix and radio edit of the title track, the MCD will also include one B-side, a DJ Remix of the club hit Warmongers, and a hidden track. In related news, singer Felix Marc is also releasing his first solo record 'Pathways' on August 28, including 12 new tracks (tracklisting below).
Tracklisting (Pathways - Marc Felix): 1 Give back the moments 2 A thorn inside my head 3 Follow the Demons 4 Belles (Surrender) 5 Winterwalk 6 Seperation 7 Back to life 8 Digital Love 9 All the words (Catharsis) 10 Sweet Dancer 11 Control 12 Pathway.
Link: infacted-recordings.de, Video: Give Me Back The Moments

Elegant Machinery - MoveOUT OF LINE: Several news items from Out Of Line Records artists:
COMBICHRIST: Combichrist‘s long-awaited new album, unfortunately, had to be postponed until January 2009.
AGONOIZE: The bad boys from Berlin will be releasing their new EP 'For The Sick And Disturbed' on October 31st. It will contain five new and unreleased songs (among them the potential club hit Schaufensterpuppenarsch) as well as two remixes.
HOCICO: The Mexican Gods of hardfloor will have a special surprise in store for all their fans later this year: the live CD 'Tora! Tora! Tora!' captures the massive performance the band played in Japan earlier this year.
ELEGANT MACHINERY: 'Move', the smashing new single from Swedish Electro Pop legend Elegant Machinery was released yesterday. Includes the exclusive B-side hit title Why, two mixes plus the video clip for the title track.
Link: outofline.de, Video: Elegant Machinery - Move

Shiny Toy GunsSHINY TOY GUNS: Shiny Toy Guns announce their new album 'Season of Poison'. It’s due out the last week of October. However, a single will be released earlier on August 11. The new CD is said to be as keyboard driven as it is organic but gone are the drum machines, gone are the super fluffy pop synths. Instead the record is taking more of a road of a band that merges Queens Of The Stone Age with old Skinny Puppy, dipped in Peter Schilling with a little Flash Gordon sprinkled on top. Ripping rock guitars and all toms on the drums instead of straight rock beats with 100% analog synths slicing through everything around it. The band announces also a new female singer, confirming that singer Carah Faye Charnow is no longer with the band. The Shinyboys have decided to go on without Carah who is now working on a new project in Sweden. Songs rumored to be included on the new album are When Revelation Calls and Blown Away. The band will go on tour to support the new release, including a date playing at the L.A.Weekly Detour Festival on October 4th.
Link: myspace/shinytoyguns

AUG 03, 2008
Ego Likeness - Lowest Plase on EarthEGO LIKENESS: The first single from the new upcoming Ego Likeness full length album is titled 'The Lowest Place on Earth', and is now available for pre-order. Shipping begins late August. The MCD includes in addition to the title track, two new songs I'm Not Mary Ann, and Oceans & Bridges, and the 2007 version of the song Second Skin which was initially released on 2001's 'DragonFly' album. The single The Lowest Place on Earth is available as a free download on Ego Likeness' official website. Next year Ego Likeness will be 10 years old, so as part of the celebration the band has decided to give away almost half of the Ego Likeness catalog and the entire Trinity Project catalog as free downloads on their website, in the music section (link below).
Tracklisting: 1. The Lowest Place on Earth 2. I'm Not Mary Ann 3. Oceans & Bridges 4. Second Skin (2007).
Order & Download: The Lowest Place on Earth: Single

Voltaire - To the Bottom of the SeaVOLTAIRE: Now that Dancing Ferret Records and Noir Records have decided to close doors for personal reasons, Voltaire's 6th full length album 'To The Bottom Of The Sea' will be self-released by Voltaire. The first independently released Voltaire album will include 12 songs for a total running time of approximately 50min. Voltaire is now on tour in North America supporting the new release.
Tracklisting: 1) The Industrial Revolution (and how it ruined my life) 2) Robber Baron 3) Uprising of the Peasants 4) Happy Birthday (My Olde Friend) 5) Coin Operated Goi 6) ***** TBA ******* 7) This Sea 8) The Beast of Pirate's Bay 9) Tempest (a gothic belly dancing track) 10) This Ship's Going Down 11) To the Bottom of the Sea 12) Death Death (Devil Devil Devil Devil Evil Evil Evil Evil Song).
Listen: myspace/voltairenyc

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