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Ladytron posts new track

2008-03-27T17:24:00.002-05:00

A new track from the upcoming album "Velocifero" is now on the band's myspace profile.

[Original Post by Ladytron, at myspace.com.]

New TBM video launches April 1st

2008-03-24T22:19:00.001-05:00

We just want to let everyone know that we have decided to post our new video on our myspace page April 1st at 9:00 p.m est. We are very happy with how it turned out.... Dan Oullette did a great job once again and ... thanks to all the extras who helped.

The video will be available to buy from itunes eventually for $2.99. If you can wait for the EP, it is also included on there.

There are some interesting and very creative remixes on this EP but, we know that remixes aren't for everyone. So, we will be offering our new original song, "Shiver" and our remake of "I Think We're Alone Now" for sale separately on itunes etc.

We have a few other goodies coming up as well over the next few months.

We will let you know as they happen!

Thanks to all of you who have reached into your pocket to help support the band.... we appreciate it. And thanks to those of you who have helped to spread the word about the band..... every new fan helps.

[Original Post by The Birthday Massacre, at myspace.com.]

Dawn of Ashes added to Necropolis Festival

2008-03-03T22:59:00.000-05:00

Dawn of Ashes is now booked for the NECROPOLIS FESTIVAL in TJ Mexico (May 24th).

http://www.myspace.com/necropolisfest
ttp://www.necropolisfest.com (under construction)

[Original Post by Dawn of Ashes, at myspace.com.]

xUBERx posts new track from upcoming album

2008-03-03T22:57:00.000-05:00

XUBERX has posted the first song and title track from the upcoming "Intelligent Demise" full length CD on MySpace for your listening pleasure. We hope you'll check it out.

[Original Post by xUBERx, at myspace.com. View original source here.]

DYM signs with Noitekk

2008-03-03T22:55:00.000-05:00

The Canadian band DYM has signed with the label.

Please see Ian's and Aaron's message below:

'Much less to say we're excited to be able to get our music to fans worldwide with a reputable source. Many many thanks to all of you, fans and friends for the past couple years of amazing support, Nick and Famine from Fractured who helped us producing a few tracks for the upcoming album which probably wouldn't have got us where we are now, and Marco from NoiTekk'.

DYM's debut album 'The Invilid' will be released in the first half of 2008.

For band info go to www.myspace.com/dym

[Original Post by Noitekk, at myspace.com.]

Margin of Error's new album available for pre-order

2008-02-01T00:13:00.000-05:00

DESTROY.CREATE.REPEAT. IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-SALE!

"Destroy.Create.Repeat." is now available for pre-sale! Order now and receive a free poster! Album release date is 2/19/08.

[Original Post by Margin of Error, at www.myspace.com.]

Updates from Ryan of Julien-K

2008-01-31T23:48:00.000-05:00

2007 was just the beginning for Julien-K. The response we have received playing Projekt Revolution and The Open Door tour have been incredible. All of this response with NO record out. We seem to have achieved what we set out to achieve: to build a core fan base without radio, and all the trappings that go with it. It has been amazing to immediately see after every show, hundreds of fans sending us messages – talking about how (pleasantly) surprised they were by our performances each night. No one had any idea who we were. We had to win by actually being good. Now it seems JK fans have become somewhat viral. We see you everywhere. The FIRST fans. The core group.

We want to thank our fans in Europe for being so understanding and supportive regarding our canceling the Jan. tour with Linkin Park . We are equally thankful to Chester and the boys for totally having our backs, and being amazing friends in what was a tough choice for us. SO. We do have good things planned for the rest of the year. Very good things. We are, of course, planning to make up with our European fans ASAP, and we have a LOT more in store for the US (and the rest of the world) as well this year...

...Maybe a record?

We're cruel. I know.

[Original Post by Ryan Shuck, at www.myspace.com. View original source here.]

New Celldweller demo available for download

2008-01-04T20:36:00.000-05:00

Ho ho ho. (I’d like to make it clear right off the bat that not a single one of these “ho’s” is a noun...) It’s that time of year again – a time for
giving and a time for reflection. Well, maybe I’m just saying that because I’m sitting in an airport waiting for a flight. That’s probably more likely, but I’ll chalk it up to the holidays and that “holiday spirit.” I have to admit I have had thoughts of doing some ‘giving’ this holiday season and that ties directly into the reason that I’m running on 24 + hours without sleep. Now, this is actually kind of a Christmas story, so go make some brownies, pour yourself some hot chocolate and let me tell it to you:

There once was this little red-headed kid (red like a fire truck, not like Ginger from Gilligan’s Island.) He was pretty unpopular as a child and
learned to keep his mouth shut and just observe, lest his ass get kicked by the mean 5th and 6th graders who reveled in their pre-pubescent strength and superiority. It wasn’t long til Red (as we’ll call him from now on in this story) figured out that around the same time every year, there seemed to be a surgence of excitement revolving around some fat dude in a red outfit. As legend has it, fatty somehow shoe-horns his way down a chimney and brings the good children gifts. Simultaneously there was also another story of a king born into humility, spending the first part of his life in a barn because there was no place else to stay. Now this story was way more punk-rock and it appealed a lot more to Red than this stupid fat guy in a red outfit. The problem was that no matter what story people used as an excuse to celebrate during this time of year, all Red really ever seemed to glean from this season was an overwhelming sense of selfishness that didn’t seem to have much to do with the reasons people claimed to be celebrating in the first place. It wasn’t long til Red gave up on the whole thing and decided it was just another excuse people had made up to drive the masses into frenzies at retail stores and the like, driving them by some propaganda of fear or obligation – fear of not buying the right gifts or getting enough of the right gifts or the strain of being obligated to get someone something because you have to.

Fast forward a number of years. This poor little bugger’s head is still constantly swimming in thought and many times the only way for him to hold on to shreds of sanity is to unload these thoughts onto paper, thus making room in his head for more thoughts. He then takes these thoughts and puts them to song and for some odd reason there are people around who are genuinely interested in these scraps of his own life. So how does this at all tie into me and this whole rant being a “Christmas Story”?? Well as it turns out, I kinda know Red and this is where it all comes together: Over the last few years he has unconsciously taken stock of his life, his art and the meaning of it all. Things have changed in his head, and it’s a very good thing. Part of that change is that he has found some honesty and purity in this season after all – it’s just not going to be found on the TV or in newspapers. There are people who give unselfishly and that is the coolest thing of all. So I, uh “Red” I mean knows that there have been some very nice people out there who have been very supportive and patient and I, (I mean “He” dammit!!) wanted to do something for those people specifically.

Here comes the part about “24+ hours without sleep...” I am doing something I would ordinarily never ever do – I’ve decided to give away a Demo from the upcoming Celldweller CD. The song has been finished in it’s demo form for awhile, but it’s very unfinished compared to what it will sound like (in my mind at least.) Almost everything here will be replaced when I record it for real - The drums, vocals, synths, bass, guitars – everything.

So I decided to get it “rough mixed” and stayed up in between returning from Brazil and departing to my next destination to get this presentable for you. I really wish to make a hundred disclaimers for how this sounds and what is yet to be changed or fixed, but I’m too tired to care at this point and it really wasn’t the reason I wanted to give it to you to begin with. You can decide what you like. I guarantee there will be those that will like this version over the final version when it’s done – so be it. I only hope this is some small reward for those faithful Cellmates who have been patient to this point. So with no further adieu, I present you my gift to you this Holiday season, “Birthright” (formerly referred to as “Baseline”) I’ll catch you all next year.

[Original Post by Klayton, at celldweller.com. View original source here.]

dharmata 101 track review by Chain D.L.K.

2008-01-04T13:08:00.000-05:00

...DHARMATA 101 then stands for the international guests, because they are hailing out of the United States. Stylistically they’re sitting in between the chairs be offering a mixture out of Industrial, Electronica and Goth-elements. Their track “Outline (Of My Shadow)” is a quite good composition featuring a fair amount of acoustic guitars, Metal-guitar riffs and decent Electronic textures, while the natural sounding vocals need some more spins to earn acceptance...

[Original Post by Marc Tater, at chaindlk.com. View original source here.]

Crunch Pod's "Songs in the Key of Death" available

2008-01-04T13:04:00.000-05:00

After a year of waiting, SONGS IN THE KEY OF DEATH is finally available for pre-order! Pick it up from Crunch Pod.

[Original Post by Eric Gottesman, at myspace.com.]

Strangeland Records goes out of business.

2008-01-02T22:56:00.000-05:00

A Somber Announcement…
It is with deepest regret that I must announce that on March 17th Strangeland Records will be closing its doors forever. Sadly, while we had no shortage of verbal supporters and well-wishers, in the end we simply did not have enough paying customers to cover our expenses and keep the shop going.

An Honor to Serve…
Since day one Strangeland has been an ardent supporter of the local art and music community. In our short time here I’m proud to say that we’ve hosted over 150 DJs and 200+ bands. We’ve also displayed on our walls the works of over a dozen promising local artists. I’m personally honored to have had so many talented bands, DJs, and artists come through our doors. I can only hope the other local shops/venues will carry the torch and help to further our DC music and arts scene.

The Show’s Almost Over…
We’ll be celebrating the memory of Strangeland “Irish wake” style with a series of going away parties here at the shop…

Saturday 1/12 – Goth/Industrial Armageddon (2pm-10pm)
w/ Ego Likeness, Red This Ever, The Opposite Sex, XUBERX,
dharmata101, Rites of Ash and DJs Vlad, Shade, Liebchen, Kangal, Rift,
DuJour, Cheetahdave

Saturday 1/19 – Live @ Strangeland Apocalypse (2pm-12am)
w/ Three Faces of Eve, Salome, Absolute Vengeance, Freehand Arson,
Bliss, Ambition Burning, Vox Populi (more TBA)

Saturday 1/26 – Strictly Locals End of Days (6pm-4am)
w/ Muramasa, ODJ, Deinfamous, Alter-Ego, Encryption, Solace72,
Jungle Jessi, Quannum Logic, Harry Ransom, Brandon Black,
Miguel Lush, Nonchalant, Lycan, Psymon, Darkenetiks, Hollowpoint,
Ademaro, Shaft XXL, Axios

Last Chance Sale…
Our liquidation sale will begin on Friday, February 1st. From here on out we’ll be looking to get rid of everything, from merchandise to fixtures to DJ gear. The liquidation discount percentages will escalate with each subsequent week though the final day of business on 3/17. Details about the sale will be announced in late January.

What can you do to help?…
At this point the best thing you can do is spend some money here. Every dollar you spend at Strangeland from here on out is a dollar less that we will have to pay back to the bank. With that in mind, be kind; buy some CDs/vinyl/etc. as a final token of your appreciation.

The Changing Face of Music…
The independent music scene is dying a very painful death right now and it’s dying at the hands of its alleged fans. Downloading/piracy from major labels may strike a blow against “the man”, but doing the same for independent/underground music is KILLING those that make and make available that type of music, from the bands to the labels, the promoters to the shop & venue owners. Right now downloading is at the “fall of Rome” stage, with people ravenously downloading anything they can get their hands on, downloading stuff that they don’t even get around to listening to just so that they can brag about how many songs they have. At the same time fewer people are pulling themselves away from their computers (Tivos, Nintendo Wiis, online gaming, etc.) to see, support and buy merch from bands who are struggling to tour at all before going back to their day jobs.

The effects of this detrimental behavior won’t be truly felt until a couple years from now. As the support structure for underground music continues to erode at an exponential rate, indie labels/shops/magazines will continue to fold. As show attendance continues to decline, fewer bands will tour and venues will shut down. As club attendance continues to decline, once popular club events will cease to be. And certainly the effects will be TRULY FELT when all that remains on the desolate musical landscape is local level MySpace band demos and major label pop fodder… with nothing in between, thus robbing us of the next generation VNV Nation, Jesu, Rancid, Dimmu Borgir, etc. You can only rape independent music for so long before nothing is left.

Without support, art ceases to exist. So I urge you from the bottom of my heart, please support the bands you like. Buy their albums. See them live. Buy merch at their shows (very often this means dinner and gas money to them). In the end this is a very small price to pay in order to keep good independent music going.

One Final Note…
It has truly been a pleasure running the shop for these past two years. I’m thankful for all the new friends I’ve met, the excellent bands and DJs I’ve seen and the customers I’ve helped find and discover new music. After all, that was the point, wasn’t it? For everyone who has come in and bought something, checked out a show, handed out a flyer for us, for everyone who has shown Strangeland, my brainchild and baby, some love…

Thank You!

[Original Post by Ryan Hill, at livejournal.com. View original source here.]

Dawn of Ashes booking tour

2007-12-21T17:23:00.000-05:00

Dawn of Ashes will be setting up dates for booking for the March 2008 "The Crypt Injection" Tour. If you are a promoter or booker and interested in booking Dawn of Ashes for your area. Please send an email to: info@dawnofashes.com

[Original Post by Dawn of Ashes, at myspace.com.]

Pre-order Dead Inside The Chrysalis' new album

2007-12-18T20:57:00.000-05:00

The new "Dead Inside The Chrysalis" CD "Who Killed Entertainment?" will be landing on earth on January 4th. You can now Pre-Order your copy at our Official Merch page. Also check out other cool deals including the "Mutant Starter Pack", and "3 CD Deal". Sydney mutants will be able to Purachase the CD @ The CD Launch - tickets are available online!

[Original Post by DITC, at myspace.com.]

Psyclon Nine music video update

2007-12-18T20:49:00.000-05:00

It has been decided by the powers that be to release screen shots of the production from our upcoming music video. As time goes on when we have a better idea of when the video will be released we will enable a countdown. Until then take these screen shots as hints as to what this video will be about.

In other news:
More info about the video will be revealed in two recent interviews with Vampire Freaks and Gothic Beauty conducted by Benny Hell with Nero Bellum. These Interviews are currently being transcribed and will be released shortly.

[Original Post by Nero, at livejournal.com. View original source here.]

Headliners for Blacksun 2008 announced

2007-12-18T19:08:00.000-05:00

We are very pleased to announce the new line up for this year's Blacksun Festival!

Assemblage 23, Attrition, The Azoic, Cesium_137, Ego Likeness, Hungry Lucy, Iris, Seabound, Zombie Girl, DJ Ian Fford and many more to be announced!

Unfortunately Rotersand and [:SITD:] will not be participating in this year's festival. Due to health concerns Rotersand has cancelled their North American tour with [:SITD:].

[Original Post by BSF, at blacksun-festival.com. View original source here.]

Exclusive Dismantled tracks on Snocap

2007-12-16T19:32:00.000-05:00

Besides the fact that you can buy "When I'm Dead" on MP3 via Snocap, I've put up a bunch of exclusive Dismantled MP3s of remixes I've done as well as instrumentals. Check them out! If you need any more info on a track or have any requests, feel free to let me know!

[Original Post by Gary, at myspace.com.]

Haujobb - old demos, new album

2007-12-16T19:28:00.000-05:00

Haujobb have posted some old demos on myspace, and announce that work has begun on their new album, due next summer.

[Original Post by Haujobb, at myspace.com.]

Unreleased Lylah EP available on iTunes

2007-12-15T18:59:00.000-05:00

The Love You To Death EP, featuring "Novacaine", "New God", and "Everywhere You Go" is now available exclusively on iTunes. Download the entire album for only $4.95.

[Original Post by Lylah, at myspace.com.]

The Birthday Massacre announces tour dates with MSI

2007-12-14T21:34:00.000-05:00

We are happy to announce that we have agreed to support Mindless Self Indulgence on their new North American tour which starts April 29th and will go well into June. We are going to get the chance to travel the whole country and see many of the places that we have been unable to get to so far. MSI has always been one of our favorite bands and it is going to be great touring and playing with them. Keep an eye on our pages for the new dates which will be posted when they are confirmed.

[Original Post by The Birthday Massacre, at myspace.com.]

Celldweller remix news

2007-12-14T03:05:00.000-05:00

We've just posted 10 new "Switchback" Remixes at the Celldweller Remix Competition Site. There are over 145 mixes posted now. Visit the Celldweller Remix Competition Site!

Available Now from FIXT Music:

The Take It & Break It Vol 2 - Frozen Remixes 3 CD Set is now in-stock at the FIXT Online Store. The 3 disc set features 42 Remixes, including the Celldweller Remix Competition Round 2 Winners & All Finalists, as well as other top picks from the fan-submitted contest.

Also included in the collection are 3 Unreleased/Exclusives remixes:
• Growling Machines Remix (Unreleased)
• Ayria Remix (Unreleased)
• Vibe Tribe Remix (Previously Available as a Digital Download only)

The set is specially packaged in a 3-disc tray conveniently the same size as a standard jewel case - so it will fit nicely into any CD storage space.

[Original Post by Jimmy Rhodes, at myspace.com.]

December updates from Bella Morte

2007-12-14T02:58:00.000-05:00

NEW ALBUM UPDATE
We've been writing music like a bunch of fiends over the last month, and now it's time to start cutting demos. We're being very picky about which songs make the next album, as we want it to be the best yet. From what I'm hearing so far, that's not going to be a problem! But still, too many albums come out with one or two great songs and a lot of filler tracks making up the rest of the time. We'll never be the type of band that would release something we aren't behind 100 percent. I'll keep you posted on how things are coming along with the album, and we'll be looking to release the first song as a digital single early this spring.

HEAR A B-SIDE FROM BLEED THE GREY SKY BLACK FOR FREE!
Though things could change, right now it is looking like we will be recording this album ourselves. It will be the first time the band has ever had complete control over a recording, and we're looking forward to the challenge. Micah has become one hell of a producer/engineer, and you can check out his work at Final Symphony. A song called "Today" which we recorded for Bleed the Grey Sky Black that didn't make it on to the album is on the music player there, so go check it out.

NOVEL UPDATE
My novel, which was tentatively titled "The Party Crasher" (that is almost certain to change) is almost through the first phase of editing. It's taken a lot of work to get to this point, but I'm proud as hell of the book, and can't wait for it to become available to the public. I'm still aiming at a 2008 release and will, of course, keep you all updated. I've started a personal MySpace where I may be posting samples of my writing in the near future. Feel free to add me to your friends list by following this link.

NEW MERCH
There are some new shirts in our online store, and the fine folks at Metal Mafia have just restocked us with the very popular skully-guy necklaces! If you order in a hurry, your items will still get to you by Xmas in the U.S.

WEDDING BELLS!
Both Tony Lechmanski and Tony Pugh are getting hitched! And not to each other, though I think they'd make a great couple. So next time you're at a show be sure to give the guys a big congrats and a slap on the back. We're all happy for them and look forward to the big day(s)!

As you can see, we've been a busy bunch of guys. When I have a spare moment between writing songs and working on my book I've been reading an excellent novel called "The Bleeding Season" by Greg F. Gifune. I can't recommend it enough! Also, I've found that I not only like South Park, but am addicted to it. And I'm just fine with that.

I'll try to post here again beforehand, but if I don't find the time I hope you all have a great holiday! If you're in the VA area come on out to our last show of the year on December 29th at the Outback Lodge here in Charlottesville! It's going to be one hell of an early New Year's party, and we've even gotten Synthetic Division and Phoenix Noir performing!

We love you guys! Have a killer winter (the perfect season for listening to Bella Morte, right?)!

[Original Post by Andy, at myspace.com. View original source here.]

New Deadstar Assembly DVD almost complete

2007-12-13T17:07:00.000-05:00

The band is ecstatic to let you all know the new DSA DVD is just about complete! It was quite a feat to gather, log and cut together hundreds of hours worth of footage from the bands archives that span over a 4 year period, but it's been done and it will be well worth the wait.

We know things have been quiet on the DSA front, but it's only because the band has been extremely busy working on putting together the best fucking DSA DVD possible for you the fans. This DVD contains over 2 hours worth of touring chaos, behind the scenes footage, live performances, four videos, and so much more!

So when will it be released? The DVD is scheduled to go to press later this month so expect a Jan / Feb 2008 official release date. New artwork and merchandise will drop in the coming weeks as well so be sure to frequent our Myspace and www.deadstar.com and check it out!

More news to come...

[Original Post by Deadstar Assembly, at myspace.com. View original source here.]

New Cherry2000 track available on compilation

2007-12-13T17:02:00.000-05:00

Our track "King Cobra' is featured on the new Roach Coach Records compilation Girls on Top. You can get it at Interpunk.com for $6 (that's USA money). $1 of each CD sold will be donated towards Breast Cancer Awareness.

Here's a list of the bands:

1 Girl Band -Today
2 Kitty & The Kowalskis -Mr. Wrong
3 Fabulous Disaster -All Inside My Head
4 Hotbox -Keeping Up With The Joneses
5 Razorburns -Ms. Led
6 Action Design -Connect / Disconnect
7 Mel Chappell -10 Year Goodbye
8 Cherry2000 -King Cobra
9 White Barons -I'm Not Sorry
10 Chix-pack -Love Sick
11 Twots -Oakland Boyz
12 Scrawnies -Yourself
13 Charm School Dropouts -Pity Party
14 Leiana -2 B Unkind
15 Greta Gaines -Wake Up Happy
16 Space Vacuum (From Outer Space) -Starcade
17 Shiny Things -Vampires
18 Thee Merry Widows -Suicide Ride
19 Sassy -Supernice
20 Riley -You Left Me Cryin'
21 Centerfold -Best Kissers
22 Goodbye Gadget -Arm Candy
23 Hot Rollers -Outta Control

[Original Post by Cherry2000, at myspace.com. View original source here.]

Angels on Acid to rerelease album on DSBP

2007-12-13T16:25:00.000-05:00

Angels On Acid is now proud to announce that DSBP Records will be re-releasing our latest album "Eyes Behind The Curtain" in the next few weeks! The new album will include an exclusive bonus track form Psytrance producer KRI from Shapestatic. If you are not familiar with Shapestatic yet check em' out: http://www.myspace.com/shapestatic

We are are extremely exited to be a part of the DSBP family!

[Original Post by Angels on Acid, at myspace.com. View original source here.]

Angelspit announces new album, merch & tour

2007-12-13T16:16:00.000-05:00

Angelspit are planning to release their new album mid 2008. The new tracks are an exploration into sonic brutality. All merch sales go toward funding the CD and revolution.

We played our last European gig on Friday in Leipzig for 2007. We've played 35 gigs in 8 countries and met so many fantastic people! We want to thank everyone for coming out and supporting us!

Angelspit are now planning USA/AU/NZ/Japan gigs. Details to be announced next year.

[Original Post by Angelspit, at myspace.com.]