The Fall’s frontman Mark E Smith dead aged 60
There is some more sad news from the music world as we know it. The frontman of the post-punk band...
RIP Front Line Assembly co-writer Jeremy Inkel
(Photo by Christian Neubert) This news just arrived. Canadian keyboard player and programmer Jeremy Inkel is no more. He died...
Final 7 days to use your Alfa Matrix 50% discount code
The Belgian industrial / electro record label Alfa Matrix will soon end its massive winter offer where they are giving...
2018 marks the return of the cult electro act Xorcist
The first band who officially released its album on the legendary 21st Circuitry Records is back. Xorcist has just released...
Leaves’ Eyes start brand new video documentary ‘Tales of the Dragonhead’
Available now for viewing below is “Tales of the Dragonhead Part 1”, a new videodocumentary by the German-Norwegian symphonic gothic...
Neon Insect launches ‘Glitches’ album later in February feat. Claus Larsen (Leaether Strip)
"Glitches" is the brand new album by Neon Insect, and offers dark electro/electronica with a combination of fast vocal tracks...
‘Click Interview’ with The Frozen Autumn: ‘We’re Original, That’s For Sure!’
‘Froxeanne’ and Diego Merletto are involved with The Frozen Autumn since 1996 although the band was set up in 1993....
VNV Nation reissues ‘Automatic’ on double vinyl (clear/transparent + black)
Out in a few days, and selling like mad, is the vinyl reissue of the VNV Nation 2011 album "Automatic"....
‘Click Interview’ with Nine Seconds: ‘We Are Still Able To Record A Kick-Ass Electro-Track’
It always is something special when interviewing artists you know personally. It even becomes a bit tricky when you like...
WANT/ed’s fourth album “Unthinkable” – a Scandinavian/Baltic vocal journey!
(by our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) The Russian band WANT/ed, with Sergey Surkov (music, sampling, production) and Yury Aryasov...
Rare VNV Nation transparent clear vinyl of ‘Empires’ available
First of all, let me thank you Sebastian K. from Audioglobe for what is without any doubt THE funniest read...
New Simple Minds video for ‘Magic’ hits the web
On February 2nd 2018 Simple Minds will release their newest album "Walk Between Worlds". The studio album is the follow-up...
Schwarzblut has a new album in the pipeline, expected for April
(Photo by Viorica Cernica) The - excellent ! - Dutch teutonic electro combo Schwarzblut have a new album in the...
Belgian dark ambient project Tephrosis to release full album in April
The Belgian dark ambient one-man project Tephrosis is preparing a full album. Tephrosis brings dark ambient based on a mix...
Facebook has officially killed page reach
A few weeks ago Side-Line posted an article in which we announced that Facebook was about to kill the reach...
Watch video new Editors single ‘Magazine’ taken from new album ‘Violence’
Out on March 9th is the new Editors album "Violence", but before that the band has now released the video...
Check out the album videotrailer of the new Distoxia album ‘Visiones De Medianoche’
Fresh news from the Insane Records headquarters. The Chilean one-man band Distoxia is about to release a new full-length called...
Vinyl reissues for Lebanon Hanover albums ‘Why Not Just Be Solo’ and ‘The World Is Getting Colder’
Out via the Fabrika imprint by the end of this month are 2 vinyl (!) reissues of the Lebanon Hanover...
Free charity single from Sick Man : ‘We Care’ – available now via Side-Line – preview it here
The electro act Sick Man (named after Funker Vogt´s single “Sick Man” from 2014) unites Germany's enfant terrible Sacha Korn,...
The Cranberries lead singer Dolores O’Riordan dies aged 46
(Photo by Wikipedia) Dolores O'Riordan, frontwoman of The Cranberries, has died, according to reports. She was only aged 46. The...
‘Click Interview’ with Frozen Nation: ‘You Think We’re Not Kitsch?’
No doubt about it, I’d a crush on Frozen Nation’s debut album “Dark Belgian Disco”. This band featuring Belgian and...
‘Click Interview’ with No Trust In Dawn: ‘A Reflection Of What We Feel About Living In The 21st Century’
No Trust In dawn has been set up in 2016 by the German duo ‘Soykut Gür’ (Down To Reality) and...
Cesium_137 to release ‘Rise To Conquer’, their first studio album in 6 years – available now for ordering
Out on January 19 is the newest studio album by Cesium_137, the duo consisting of Vince Guzzardo and Isaac Glendening....
Upcoming Raison d’Être album ‘Alchymeia’ also to be released on vinyl – check the previews, orders available
Out soon via Cyclic Law is the latest album by Swedish dark ambient act Raison d’Être, "Alchymeia". On this new...
Motorhead guitarist and founder ‘Fast’ Eddie Clarke dead at 67 due to pneumonia
Motorhead guitarist and founding member ‘Fast’ Eddie Clarke is no more. He died aged 67 due to pneumonia. Clarke was...
Happening tonight: Front 242’s Daniel B. double concert NothingButNoise & Daniel.B.Prothese
For those who want to see a double concert of Daniel B.'s projects NothingButNoise & Daniel.B.Prothese, we hope you booked...
Post-punk act Factice Factory to launch their 3rd album in January – only 250 copies available
"Lines & Parallels" is a new vinyl edition of the 3rd album by Factice Factory, a French / Swiss post-punk...
David Bowie demo ‘Let’s Dance’ released – listen here
Today, on what would have been the 71st birthday of David Bowie, a previously unheard demo version of his 1983...
Mortiis re-interpreting 1994 album ‘Ånden som Gjorde Opprør’ during EU and Australian dates
Mortiis are performing the re-interpreteded 1994 album "Ånden som Gjorde Opprør" during a series of and locations during 2018. The...
‘Click Interview’ with Hypnoskull: ‘Radical Ideas Have Always Inspired Lots Of People’
Patrick Stevens set up Hypnoskull in 1992. The Belgian producer became one of the industrial pioneers experimenting with techno influences...
Cardinal Noire returns with ‘Deluge’ album
Out via EK Product later this month is the Cardinal Noire album "Deluge". Cardinal Noire, based in Lappeenranta (Finland) and...
Berlin to host 9th Dark Spring Festival on 24th March 2018 at the Bi Nuu Club
Fans of dark, atmospheric guitar music should add the 24 of March 2018 in their agenda as Golden Apes will...
Autodafeh releases limited edition vinyl for ‘The Vintage Collection’
The Swedish combo Autodafeh returns with "The Vintage Collection" which contains some of the band's classics plus new songs as...
Lovelorn Dolls launch first official video from new album: ‘Dead Sea’ – watch it here
The Belgian electro goth metal act Lovelorn Dolls have launched a first video single, "Dead Sea", from their upcoming album...
Siva Six launches new video for the track ‘Twenty Eight’ – watch now
Out now is a brand new Siva Six video. The track chosen is "Twenty Eight" taken from the "Dawn of...
Side-Line introduces Vampire Knight – listen now to ‘Eternal Sorrow’ (Face The Beat profile series)
Before we start accepting new submissions for our upcoming 5th volume, here are the last few tracks featured on "Face...
‘Click Interview’ with Mind.In.A.Box: ‘An Electronic Music-Movie For Your Mind’
Mind.In.A.Box has released its new album “Broken Legacies” on their own label THYX Records. It’s a new sonic voyage throughout...
Liam Gallagher (ex-Oasis) wishes Morri(s)sey a ‘miserable Christmas’ – doesn’t even know how to spell Morrissey though
When ego-tripping musicians want to start an online catfight there is always something funny going on. Take Liam Gallagher (ex-Oasis)...
Boxing Week sale at Storming The Base – here’s the link
The industrial mailorder Storming The Base has launched its Boxing Week sale. The sale holds a choice between hundreds of...
‘Click Interview’ with Android Lust: ‘Being A Musician Certainly Has Not Been An Easy Life’
Shikhee D’iordna was born in Bangladesh and schooled in England and the USA. She set up Android Lust in 1995,...
Arthur Rosar (former member of Abigor, Walser) lands new ambient/electronics project Hesychia on Cyclic Law – previews available
Available December 24th is the second release from Cyclic Law which we announce today: Hesychia's “Metanoia” album. Hesychia is the...
Dark ambient project Shedir debuts with ‘Falling Time’ via Cyclic Law – listen to the album preview
Out via Cyclic Law is the first solo work by Italian musician Martina Betti under the Shedir moniker: “Falling Time”....
Culture Club sees 2016 ‘Live At Wembley’ show with original line-up released on various formats
Out now - and available right here - is the "Live At Wembley" recording from '80s icons Culture Club on...
Final sale has started before Emmo.biz Records closes its doors for good
We informed you a while back that the German label Emmo.biz Records was to close its doors. The Oelsnitz based...
Qntal announces brand new album ‘VIII – Nachtblume’, ready for Spring 2018
"VIII - Nachtblume" is the title of the brand new Qntal album which will see the light in Spring 2018....
Alexander Hacke (Einstürzende Neubauten) and Danielle de Picciotto (Space Cowboys) return with Hackedepicciotto project for ‘Menetekel ‘ 2LP
Out by early 2018 is the newest Hackedepicciotto album "Menetekel". Hackedepicciotto is the duo Alexander Hacke (Einstürzende Neubauten) and Danielle...
Sick Man enters DAC – check out the full album
Sick Man, the project by Sacha Korn with Aggressive 69 and (ex) Subway To Sally members, has hit the DAC-charts...
RIP Stefan Joel Weisser (aka Z’EV)
According to various reports, 66-year old industrial music pioneer and percussionist Stefan Joel Weisser (aka Z’EV) died yesterday. Last year...
2 limited releases from Front 242 co-founder Daniel B. under Daniel B. Prothèse moniker – pre-orders available now
In 2016, Alfa Matrix released the first full-length album by Front 242 founding member Daniel B.’s solo-project: Daniel B. Prothèse....
Audio of controversial Morrissey interview with Der Spiegel leaked – download it here
Remember that interview Smiths frontman Morrissey did with Der Spiegel? In the interview with the German news magazine Morrissey is...
Tidal to close down – a lot of labels still waiting reporting (and money!)
According to the Norwegian outlet Dagens Næringsliv, Tidal (a subscription-based music streaming service of lossless audio) is close to shutting...
Behind-the-scene talks with Mari Kattman on new Psy’Aviah album
A few days ago we announced that Psy'Aviah will see its newest album "Lightflare" released early next year. The band,...
Meat Beat Manifesto announces brand new studio album after a 7-year hiatus : ‘Impossible Star’ (LP and CD)
The UK electronic outfit Meat Beat Manifesto has announced a new record: “Impossible Star” . “Impossible Star” is to be...
New Ministry video and album details!
"AmeriKKKant", industrial-metal pioneers Ministry's 14th album, will be released on March 9, 2018 for the first time via Nuclear Blast...
MZ.412 collaborates with Trepaneringsritualen for live ‘Post Industriale / Rituals 2LP 2015 E.V.’ 2LP vinyl
Old Europa Cafe has announced a brand new vinyl by MZ.412 and Trepaneringsritualen. Out by early 2018 (you can order...
Psychic TV to release ‘Kondole’ 2CD+DVD set
Cold Spring announce the release of the Psychic TV release “Kondole / Dead Cat” – a double CD and DVD...
Project Pitchfork returns with new album ‘Akkretion’ – here are the details
"Akkretion" is the title of the newest Project Pitchfork album which will be out in early 2018. The album is...
Sleepwalk returns after 5 years of silence with 2CD set ‘Tempus Vincit Omnia’
Electro Aggression Records (EAR) welcomes the veteran Swiss electro act Sleepwalk to its roster of artists. After 5 years of...
Bimfest XVI to terrorise Sint-Niklaas on December 15/16 with Blancmange, Implant, Kirlian Camera and many more!
In little more than one week the Belgian Independent Music Festival 2017 edition XVI will kick-off. After last year’s 100%...
Exclusive: John Fryer’s Black Needle Noise project releases ‘SyStem Bi’ with Senegal’s Fakeba + video by Gina Czarnecki available now as well
(Photo by Vincent Bloch) Good news from John Fryer! Black Needle Noise Records, in association with No Devotion Records, presents...
Listen to the first 2 tracks from upcoming 2018 album by Junksista
Next year, in February more precisely, you can expect the brand new Junksista album “Promiscuous Tendencies” to be released. The...
Alfa Matrix launches 7th volume in FREE download label compilation series ‘Matrix Downloaded’ – get it now
Those present at the Front 242 shows in Brussels already noticed it when checking the flyer inside the free CD...
Check out full version new No Other Gods single ‘2 Minutes Hate’
No Other Gods have a brand new track "2 Minutes Hate" which is out now, you can check it below....
2 first tracks available from new Psy’Aviah LP ‘Lightflare’ – out in February
"Lightflare" is the title of the brand new upcoming album by the Belgian electro trip pop act Psy'Aviah. The album...
Alfa Matrix has handed out more than 4000 (!) free ‘Sounds From The Matrix 019’ compilations during Front 242’s double concert in Brussels
Speaking of a big promotion campaign, the Belgian electrolabel Alfa Matrix has handed out over 4000 copies of the CD-sampler...
‘Extended Interview’ with Mentallo & The Fixer: ‘I Just Want People To Trip Out On It’
With his new studio album “Arrange The Molecule”, Gary Dassing confirms the undisputed Mentallo & The Fixer’s sound singularity. With...