***** Haggard, Bitcrush, genCAB, Panic Lift, C/A/T, Hypnoskull, and more!!
HAGGARD "TALES OF ITHIRIA" A new Haggard CD is reason to rejoice! This will for sure be a hi-light this summer. Released on Drakkar and available August 29th, 2008.
THE ORIGIN CHAPTER I - TALES OF ITHIRIA FROM DEEP WITHIN CHAPTER II - UPON FALLEN AUTUMN LEAVES IN DES KÖNIGS HALLEN (ALLEGRETTO SICILIANO) CHAPTER III - LA TERRA SANTA VOR DEM STURME CHAPTER IV - THE SLEEPING CHILD HIJO DE LA LUNA ON THESE ENDLESS FIELDS CHAPTER V - THE HIDDEN SIGN http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7657
LETZTE INSTANZ "WEISSGOLD - 2-DVD" A special release for all goth-metal fans! The new Letzte Instanz double DVD includes over six hours of playing time, including their live accoustic concert in Dresden and featuring guest appearances from Schandmaul and Subway To Sally. Also includes a show in Wacken from 2007 plus two hours of band documentation, special features, and more! Released on Drakkar and available August 29th, 2008.
DVD-1
Intro Kalter Glanz Tanz Unerreicht Jeden Morgen Ohne Dich Du und ich Helden Das weisse Lied Für immer und ewig Morgenrot Angeldaemon [Solo-Performance Leandra] Winter Eros Silber im Stein Komm nie zurück Mein Todestag Wir sind allein Mutter Bittere Nacht Das Stimmlein Rapunzel Sandmann Outro
DVD-2
Endstation Dresden Die Reisenden Freies Training Im stillen Kämmerlein Mitfahrer(innen) gesucht Das Boot Check in The same procedure... Angsthase auf Entzug Der Widerporst Feinschliff Showtime Hunger!!! Hans Dampf Some like it perfect Bittere Nächte Das Gehirn Der Pate Rauchen verboten Hennings Schnüffeltuch Ein großer Schritt? Ehrenrunde Waschzwang Amen Outro http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7658
NEAR THE PARENTHESIS "L'EIXAMPLE" Near the Parenthesis follows up 2007's "Of Soft Construction" with "L'Eixample," Tim Arndt's most focused work to date. L'Eixample draws on inspiration gained during travels through Barcelona, Spain. Of particular interest was the innovative and sometimes peculiar modernist architecture of the L'Eixample district. In Catalunyan, L'Eixample literally means an extension, a strong symbolic parallel to the music found on Arndt's latest work which itself reflects an extension of the Near the Parenthesis' sound. While this collection begins where "Of Soft Construction" left off, it quickly migrates to an even calmer and more atmospheric experience. Through L'Eixample, Arndt has moved closer to an an emotional apex and provides even greater melodic rewards. released on n5MD and available August 19th, 2008.
BITCRUSH "SHIMMER AND FADE" Originally released in 2005, 'Shimmer and Fade' was a limited time download EP from n5MD's sub-label En:peg Digital. Within its forty-eight minutes, bass and guitar arose from the background to a place of prominence and carried the EP's melodic content. This change in form represented an important period in the natural evolution of the Bitcrush sound, a time that found Mike Cadoo transitioning from his post-industrial and IDM beginnings found on Enarc to the more ambient/post-shoegaze direction of 'In Distance.' After years of requests to bring Shimmer and Fade back, n5MD has chosen to re-release it as a re-mastered CD which contains four extra tracks not found on the original EP. Limited to 1000, this release will serve as a time capsule of what was yet to come. Released on n5MD and available August 19th, 2008.
shimmer aventious no bridge no water the missing every sunday waiting for something have you lost your way? and we fade white flag song when swallowing becomes difficult the destruction of self the missing (alt version) http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7660
LIGHTS OUT ASIA "EYES LIKE BRONTIDE" Once a band has developed a sound that is undeniably theirs it can be difficult to push beyond those confines and expand the sound into new territory. Lights Out Asia set out to do just that and have succeeded in writing a record that was as much a sign of the times as it was an expansion of their aural bubble that has been their watermark. They have been called ethereal, post-shoegaze and sleep-rock, but on their third full length "Eyes Like Brontide" the band slides into a darker more ominous and less lucid dream than on previous efforts. The release is a stylistic shift from the sweet lullabies of their debut "Garmonia" (Sun Sea Sky) and the electronic drum driven post-shoegaze of 2007's "Tanks and Recognizers" (n5MD). The song dynamics on the album deserve special attention. For the first time in Lights Out Asia's history they have gone for broke with some of the most epic drum machine driven post-rock this side of the Pacific along with solemn disconnected passages of dream nourished sonics. The occasional floating vocal and dusty winding guitar they are known for are still present, but "Eyes Like Brontide" brings a whole new dimension to the Lights Out Asia ethos. Most importantly, the band has expanded upon its sound without throwing away the original blueprint or alienating it's fanbase. "Eyes Like Brontide" is recommended for fans of Hammock, Bitcrush, Robin Guthrie and Manual. Released on n5MD and available August 19th, 2008.
A Day Towards Other Days Radars Over The Ghosts Of Chernobyl X-33 Psiu! Puxa! The Wrong Message Could End You MIR If I Die, I Wish You A Horrible Death Six Points Of Fire http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7661
PANIC LIFT "WITNESS TO OUR COLLAPSE" Absolutely essential, Panic Lift's sophomore effort after the EP Dancing Through the Ashes is a monumental collection of songs, nearly any of which could stand on their own as singles. With the concussive force of a runaway supercollider, Panic Lift exploded onto the industrial music scene in 2006, and they instantly careened to the forefront of the NYC industrial music scene. Word of mouth and their live shows across the Northeast and California saw the debut EP quickly sell out, leaving fans waiting in anticipation of a full-length album. And now Hive Records is pleased to release Witness to Our Collapse, a masterpiece of storming beats, memory-searing hooks and flawless production.
Equally destructive on the dancefloor as it is with more reflective listening, this album is a testament to the ideology that industrial music can be both agressive and epic, as well as carefully crafted. The songwriting transcends the repetitive, predictable cliches of current cookie-cutter releases in the hard electronic scene and proves that the future of industrial music is here, and it's going to kick you right in the fucking face.
Pounding, chestplate-stomping beats and pulsing throbs of bass send convulsions through your body, while the razorwire synth lines and emotive fragments of piano and guitar pull a wicked smile across your face. Featuring more than a couple of surprises, this is not an album to be missed, and will set the bar irretrievably high for other acts in the EBM and electro-industrial scene. Released on Hive and available August 26, 2008.
01. Prologue 02. Everything I Have 03. Failsafe 04. Hold On 05. Shelter 06. Witness to Our Collapse 07. Remnants of a Dead Age 08. No Trace to Love 09. Seasons Change 10. Dawn of Fate 11. Save Yourself 12. Butterfly Wings (My Only Hope) http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7662
GENCAB "II TRANSMUTER" Defying and redefining the conventions of electronic music, genCAB presents his explosive, brilliant debut on Hive Records, II transMuter. Flawlessly meshing glass-sharp shards of glitchy industrial aggression with delicate melody and painfully personal vocals, genCAB reconfigures fragments of trance, EBM, and distorted IDM into a whole new genre.
II transMuter is the new evolution of industrial music, a rewired and genetically enhanced archetype that gives a nod towards forbears such as Gridlock, NCC and Haujobb, then fiercely breaks free from all points of reference, spraying a swarm of chest-kicking rhythm and complex electronics in all directions. But this album is also a meshwork of emotions and synthetics, a liquid amalgamation of torn-open human emotion, brutally honest lyrics, and a shrieking heart at the center of it all. Reconfiguring the tired mechanics and flawed engineering of modern industrial music, II transMuter is a new breed of divergent electronic dance music and an absolutely stunning debut by genCAB. Released on Hive and available August 26th, 2008.
01. Left Eyed Gemini 02. Perish the Thought 03. Let it Be 04. Self Images 05. Siren Song 06. Frozenpause 07. Version2 08. II transMuter 09. Of Love and Death 10. High Tech Low Life 11. Expired Inside 12. Right Eyed Gemini http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7663
C/A/T "THE GREAT CRISIS" C/A/T takes another step forward with this amazing new concept CD: The Great Crisis.
A soundtrack to an unfilmed scientific disaster, fans of C/A/T's earlier work like The Prisoner will enjoy this as well as those turned on to the more dancable fare of the ATF and Point of No Return CDs. This fully instrumental disc explores C/A/T's range of styles from very different perspectives, with music reminiscent of everything from Front 242's legendary Tyranny For You to idm-inspired rhythmic noise, yet all with a unique twist.
Accept no substitutes, and accept no (l)imitations-- C/A/T is back with another intense, contagious release. Released on Crunchpod and available July 15th, 2008.
1. Evidence 294 2. Evidence 699 3. Encounter X4I 4. Encounter X32 5. Escape > Wooded Area 6432 6. Escape > City Area 589191 7. Battle Data > 51X_67245 8. Battle Data > 51X_942 9. End Of Recording 10. Theme From The Great Crisis http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7664
SYNDIKA ZERO "THE EXAMPLE" [syndika:zero] is a project which began in late 2006 by L1f3g1v3r as a means to draw together influences of the Dark Electro and IDM genres. The music of [syndika:zero] is laced with a thematic element heavily steeped in true crime that has been injected with copious amounts of agression and anger towards a society, generation, and culture which seems to no longer value it's own existence - and in turn, exploits and victimizes those around them while devouring any vice within arm's reach. Available July 15th, 2008.
NOVALIS DEUX "GHOSTS OVER EUROPE" It has been more than 3 years and it took a huge amunt of artistic effort and studio work - but now it is done - the new album of NOVALIS DEUX is finished. After the CD "Paradise...?" had convinced both the fans and the critics, the new CD "Ghosts over Europe" is a masterpiece that stands for the increased musical und artistical skills NOVALIS DEUX can again convince with. Still being DarkFolk at its base, the band mixes lots of genres creating a CD that cannot be put into any single genre at all. Songs like "Sleeping Violin", "Homecoming", "Passing by" or "Rome" will find their place in the fans and critics minds for sure. In addition to the two main members of the band Stev (lyrics) and Marcel (keyboards) NOVALIS DEUX has two new members - Mathias (Drums) and Jojo (Piano, Guitar) who both contribute their skills to the new NOVALIS DEUX sound, which makes clear that this is a band we can expect more from in the future. It comes up with a premium copper-embossment digipac. Released on Ars Musica Diffundere and available July 15th, 2008.
01. Put on your shoes 02. Homecoming 03. Ghost over Europe 04. Sleeping Violin 05. The Clown 06. Passing by 07. Rome 08. One step 09. World in Flames 10. Your hell http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7666
HYPNOSKULL / CAUSTIC / CORELINE / THE PCP PRINCIPLE "SAVAGE LANDS" Four way split disc from these noise artists. In a paper fold out sleeve. Released on Coreline.
HYPNOSKULL 1) 23 Inches of Steel (tribekillah mix) 2) Slashkore of Death 3) Urban Tribe Killah 4) Breakwars 5) Fuck you and fuck your moral
CAUSTIC 6) Tweak to This 7) You Fuck Jailbait (feat Experiment Haywire) 8) Making the Law 9) Bad Juju
CORELINE 10) Four Times in 15 Years 11) They Shall Have No Peace 12) Hello Yorkshire 13) We Are Nameless
SEVERE ILLUSION "ARMED EVOLUTION" After releasing in December 2006 "Common Ground" the group Instans, a talented Swedish duet, which does not fear of experiments in any fields of electronic music, prepared a material for a remix ep of their other project - Severe Illusion "Armed Evolution". The music of this Severe Illusion's release (following after their conceptual album ' Shortcut to civilization ', published in 2006), in contrast to Instans, leaves stereotypes far taken by the electro-scene and made in less dancing, but more rigid and more traditional for the old-cheek-bones rhythmical key with the elements of noise inserts. Compact disc includes 5 absolutely new tracks "I wish i was dead ', 'And some other dead stuff ', 'All my friends are dead', 'She ran away', 'Eight minutes is a long time ', and also re-worked version of one of the first hits of the group ' Trust 2007 ', + 7 remixes, one of which is made by the group itself and the rest were remixed by invited bands such as The Pain Machinery, Thirteenth Exile, Mulphia, Caustic, Spetsnaz, Barrikad. Absolute technical minimalism. The design drawing was made by the group's friend Andersom from The Pain Machinery. Released on Advoxya and available July 15th, 2008. http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7668
IMPACT PULSE "OPTIMAL CONTRAST" Hungarian electronic workaholics have returned. Issuing every year a high-quality album (either as the basic project Impact Pulse/EBM or as the side- project Nothing Nada/future pop), the flagmen of Hungarian electronic dancing industrial - duo Cipree + Gunhead continue to rush to the peaks, not decreasing the speed while rapidly shooting by electro-hits. This time the band Impact Pulse did everything possible to follow the slogan "more fastly, above and stronger" in the aim of reaching the lath, raised by their first album. And as the album shows - this was easily reached by them. You cannot pass through the 4th song with an invited female vocal (who is not the vocalist of Nothing Nada!), making possible for the listener to take a breath in the turn of strict EBM-tracks of the remaining material. This album is simply obligated to be in the collection of each fan, who although a little is fascinated by contemporary electro. Released on Advoxya and available July 15th, 2008.
1.i want you 2.golden zombie 3.till we die 4.i see your love (feat serena gruß) 5.mad hunt 6.impact nation 7.silvervoice 8.new delight (feat der feind) 9.the blinds prayer 10.the flame of passion http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7669
DENERGIZED "VHS RECALL" The vigorously developing motion of electronic industrial in Russia continues to pleasantly astonish by professionalism and innovation of its creative ideas. The Kaliningrad group DENERGIZED is one of the youngest groups on the contemporary electronic scene, but also unconditionally, one of the most talented. The guys work at the mix of the cold romanticism of interrelations man-machine, resembling the sound of Haujobb in the period of 1995-96 (Freeze Frame Reality). The absence of dancing drive on this disk is compensated by experimentation with the depressive and gloomy elements of contemporary world, causing analogies with Wumpscut (Mesner Tracks). The group's material was created not for the nervous people. Intelligent electro -industrial will present to you an entire spectrum of sensations with the convergence downward on the stairs, which leads into the morgue of human consciousness. Released on Advoxya and available July 15th, 2008.
***** Tearwave, Ashbury Heights, T.W.Z., The Crystalline Effect, and more!!
TEARWAVE "DIFFERENT SHADE OF BEAUTY" A year after their debut, Tearwave returns with this monumental 17 song, 77 minute CD. Overflowing with passion and motion, Jennifer's soaring vocals float over guitar glaciers, letting her words flow from a very authentic place, tapping into the darkest sides of her self.
Different Shade of Beauty's huge washes of shoegazer / indie-rock / dream-pop is driven by Doug's sweeping, gauzy guitars creating a dense musical interplay with Joe's surging bass-lines and John's insistent drum rhythms. And yet, even with the beautiful layers of musical melody, it's the ghostly ethereal soprano and dark lyrics which beckons through the tracks, like a woman lost in a wintry, foggy forest.
Much like their hometown of Buffalo, NY, these dreamy melodies can be piercingly cold at times; the beauty serves as a entrance to Jenn's lyrics which unflinchingly explore her deepest sorrows and regrets. "Shattered Fairytale" discovers the lies in life and explores thoughts of children that are never to be. "The Message " deals with suicide and false idols. "Reflection" touches upon a person's horrible self image that is in their own mind, yet effects their daily existance. And having a profound emotional effect for very different reasons, "Love Only Makes Me Weak" reflects upon the losing feeling of giving in and letting somebody have your heart.
Passionate, powerful and intense.
Tearwave blends dark waves of disintegration with shoegaze dream pop setting a mood for self-discovery. Having the listener sit back and really feel was Tearwave's main goal. Creating a shoegaze classic is what they have achieved. Released on Projekt and available July 29th, 2008.
Shattered Fairytale Holding On Nothing's Wrong Reflection The Message Falling from Grace Can't Go Home Claiming Life Under the Milky Way Read Me Love Only Makes Me Weak Ripped Apart Comfort in Angels' Wings First Time Forgettable Name Question 72 bpm http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7651
LUX INTERNA "A LATERN CARRIED IN BLOOD AND SKIN" Lux Interna: the innermost light - an esoteric term that carries intonations of Gnosticism describes the nature of Lux Interna's music very aptly. Singer/songwriter Joshua Levi Ian Gentzke founded the group some ten years ago as an outlet for folk-inspired songs with demanding lyrics revolving around mystical topics of an existential nature. The voice of this music bespeaks a Blakean quest for the divine within this world. He is aided and abetted in this quest by his co-conspirators, Kathryn Gentzke, Katherine Trimble, Kevin Sweet, and Shane Hallinan, all adding vocal, visual and musical textures to the songs.
Lux Interna have frequently been compared to artists such as Current 93, Backworld, Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave. This rings true, however, not in terms of imitation, but rather in the sense of a shared spiritual and aesthetic kinship. Musically one can expect a deep, passionate male voice and a soothing, sometimes ghost-like female vocal, woven into well-crafted songs arranged for acoustic guitars, cello, keyboards, and dulcimers. Over the course of four studio releases and a row of concerts (mainly in Europe), Lux Interna has emerged as one of the most original and essential ensembles of the Dark Folk genre, although the sheer quality of their music surpasses any clichéd niches.
[a lantern carried in blood and skin] is an anthology featuring tracks from all previous Lux Interna albums. It is their first domestic release and gives an excellent overview over their musical and mystical journey thus far.
In Digipak, with 12 page booklet. Released on Projekt and available July 29th, 2008.
BOUNDLESS "MEMTIS VICI OMNIS" We are only receiving a limited number of these releases so please order fast if you want to secure your copy!!
After about five years now, I've finally got this new disc wrapped up. The new album is titled "Mentis Vici Omnis." This is latin for Mind Conquers All, take it with a grain of salt... I am very happy with the way it turned out and proud to be able to present it to you all very soon. I am currently getting a few promos produced and will be able to sell a few of the leftover stock to anyone interested [until it is officially pressed anyway] until then, you can preview some of the tracks on BOUNDLESS-MySpace page. I put up 4 of the new tracks, sorry they're just teasers, not full-lengths yet... I am also very happy to have such amazingly talented company joining me in collaboration on the CD including: Lost Signal, Frank M. Spinath of Seabound, Funker Vogt, Arzt+Pfusch, GASR, as well as original artwork by; Dylan Szabo, Bart Van Leeuwen and Crisvector. This was a long time in the making, but I think the end result will speak for itself, I hope you enjoy it! Released on Backscatter and available July 8th, 2008.
1. Reinforcements 2. Shadow Reaper (feat. FUNKER VOGT) 3. Seduction (feat. Frank Spinath of SEABOUND and LOST SIGNAL) 4. Hollow voice 5. Atrum Vis Evinco (feat. GASR) 6. Under Ice 7. Vitals Interrupt 8. The End I Sought 9. Dark Blue Dream 10. Crepesculum (feat. ARZT+PFUSCH) http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7653
ASHBURY HEIGHTS "MORNINGSTAR IN A BLACK CAR" 2007's Electro Pop sensation returns! On its debut album "Three Cheers for the Newlydeads", the young Swedish duo won the hearts of critics and fans alike with bucket loads of glamour and irresistible and catchy tunes. Now, the follow-up-EP "Morningstar in a Black Car" is destined to make some waves as well. Yaz and Anders are not making the common mistake of following blindly along the lines of the success formulas of the debut album, but instead are going to great efforts to constantly evolve their versatile sound. The title track, an epic, shuffling anthem, and the pulsating Disco track "Spiders" sport the same hit-qualities as any track on the first album, while sounding even more mature and grand… and the lightly grooving "Smile" can easily match the absolute classics in Pop Music. Ashbury Heights showcase their mastery of creating songs that are instantly catchy but always have that extra sense of depth that will keep you hooked. On "Morningstar in a Black Car", the duo produces timeless Pop songs with a hint of real grandeur. Agonoize, UnterART and Marsheaux are topping off the package with club-compatible remixes and, as a special bonus, the CD also includes the classy video for "Spiders" – an enthralling visual adaptation of this thundering, yet sophisticatedly beautiful song. "Morningstar in a Black Car" will seamlessly continue Ashbury Heights' success story… glamorous anthems with a touch of class! Released on Out of Line and available July 18th, 2008.
01. Morningstar In A Black Car 02. Spiders 03. Die By Numbers 04. Smile 05. World Coming Down 06. Stormbringer (Aerial Mix) 07. Spiders (Remix by UnterART) 08. Die By Numbers (Remix by Agonoize) 09. Smile (Remix by Marsheaux) CD-Rom Track: Spiders (Video Clip) http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7654
T.W.Z. "EVOLUTION" Advoxya records should not necessary to complain about the absence of the fresh infusion of talented blood in 2008. Only two months ago was released the debut album of "the russian wumpscut" young band Denergized, and here comes the time for the new debut on label. True, for the Swedish trio TWZ the release of Evolution its not a debut in the musical plan, but after some experiments with short-lived labels and self-released materials, the group has come to the constantly growing Advoxya label bringing a well thought-out and rigid material. The swedish band, ruled by Richard K. presents a powerful impact EBM, implemented in the best traditions of the first-line troops of the assault division from Black Rain. It is screwing nails into the listeners.. head, pumping inside tons of clear electro-terror, breaking through contact protection and taking your body out of control, forcing it to move in tact by the machine gun bursts, detonated with the fire support of assault force. Released on Advoxya and available July 8th, 2008.
The time in this corridor is not as it should be (2:39) Souljourner (4:29) The Grid (4:54) Rubicon (4:05) Shut up and suffer (5:00) Flawed, weak and organic (5:15) Vengeance (5:13) Irrelevance (4:07) Evolution (6:16) My friend Disorder (6:28) Crawling (5:15) Clairvoyance (4:46) We don't walk the same path (5:07) A Confession (4:01) http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7655
THE CRYSTALLINE EFFECT "HYPOTHERMIA" After releasing in 2005 their album "Glass" the Australian duet The Crystalline Effect (Elenor - vocal + texts, Pete - music) continued their selected path of the organic synthesis of all elements of actual electro, supplied with sensual vocal. After the closing of the group's previous lable - Black Flames Rec - the group was proposed a long-term cooperation with the lable Advoxya, which was amzed by the perfection of the new material prepared by the group. The issued ep serves as a forerunner of the full-value album of the group, which release is planned to the late winter - the spring 2008. Released on Advoxya and available July 8th, 2008.
WUMPSCUT "COMPLETER VOLUME 1 - BOXSET" NOW SHIPPING!! "Completer Vol.1" brings together two essential Wumpscut albums, "The Mesner Tracks", "Born Again" and the MCD "Jesus Antichristus & Die Liebe" in one special king sized 'multibox' pack. Released on Beton Kopf.
The Mesner Tracks :- 01. Overtures (Remastered) 02. Mother (Maternal Instinkt) 03. Ain't It Mad,Yet (B-Mix) 04. War Combattery 2 (Fixed) 05. Lindbergh (Ocean Part) 06. Black Dead (Muted Concept) 07. In The Night (Remastered) 08. Running Killer(Remastered) 09. Crate (T-1-Theme,Voiceless) 10. UK Dekay (Remastered) 11. Cold Cell(Remastered) 12. Cry Weisenstein (Mäxmix) 13. Tell Me Why (First Takes) 14. Ceremony (Remastered) 15. Jesus Gone(Remastered)
Born Again :- 01. Is It You (Scintillating Mixx) 02. Womb (Born Again Remixx) 03. Angel (Deejaydead Remixx) 04. Embryodead (Deejaydead Remixx) 05. Golgotha (Roughly Distorted Version) 06. Wumpsex 07. Womb (Miserable Days Mixx) 08. War (Revenge And Nemesis Version) 09. Man's Complete Idiot 10. Thorns (Distant Vocals Version) 11. Down Where We Belong (Instrumental Take 1) 12. Embryodead (Cockroach Modified) 13. Vaporize (:Wumpscut: Remix) 14. Die In Winter (US Bonus On Bunker Gate Seven)
Jesus Antichristus & Die Liebe :- 01. Jesus Antichristus (Edit By :W:) 02. Jesus Antichristus (Feindflug Remix) 03. Die Liebe (Edit By :W:) 04. Die Liebe (Recently Deceased Remix) http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7050
SYSTEM SYN "END" NOW SHIPPING!! System Syn's The Mouring Ritual in 2005 cast doubt among fans on whether the band could surpass the benchmark that they set for themselves. Now, three years later System Syn returns to answer that question. YES! But forget the simple "yes," its more than that. End stands out as one of the most important releases of the 2008. Dripping with catchy hooks and melodies laden with persuasive beats, the emotive lyrics add a dynamic all to themselves. Tracks such as "Like Every Insect," "Open Wrists," and "Blood" are destined for dance-floor dominance, while others such as "Hope," "Broken Fingers," and "The Void" simply make for some damn great listening. If Depeche Mode had balls, it would be System Syn. Released on Metropolis.
01. Preparations 02. Like Every Insect 03. Broken Fingers 04. The Void 05. Open Wrists 06. The Skeleton Of A Heart 07. Blood 08. Hope 09. The Disappearance 10. Drain 11. End Of An Ending http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7490
MELODYGUILD "AITU" NOW SHIPPING!! Suzanne Perry - the vocalist for Love Spirals Downwards - returns with her first new collection of work in almost a decade. Fronting the driving shoegazer / dream-pop quartet Melodyguild, her always fluid and enchanting vocals take on new power and depth. A must for lovers of Tearwave, Mira, Slowdive, My Bloody Valentine, Autumn's Grey Solace and of course, Love Spirals Downwards. Released on Projekt and available June 10th, 2008.
VARIOUS "SYNTHPOP CLUB ANTHEMS 5" NOW SHIPPING!! The "Synthpop Club Anthems" compilations have helped to define the modern synthpop scene for years, presenting dance club-friendly songs to move bodies and elevate minds. This fifth volume is loaded with another collection of high-energy tracks that are as well written as they are well produced, showing that dance music doesn't have to be built upon the pairing of dull, repetitive lyrics with a thumping beat. After all, that's one of the strengths of the modern synthpop underground-- that great voices can sing great songs with great electronics! The liner notes to Volume 5 features brief thoughts and stories from the fans, expressing what the music has meant to them. Released on A Different Drum.
1. Midnight Resistance "A Tear in Every Moment" 2. Michigan "The Nomad (Iris Remix)" 3. The Echoing Green "Suffer (Rename Club Mix)" 4. The Dignity of Labour "Liquid (Silica Gel Remix)" 5. Code 64 "Leaving Earth (Universal Poplab Radio Version)" 6. Rename "Who Needs the World (Extended Version)" 7. Silica Gel "Carpe Diem (Dj Energumeno and Sergio Mesa Mix)" 8. Raindancer "Perfect Balance (Cistrans Mix)" 9. Neuroactive "Dreams That Were Near Me (Club Mix)" 10. Rupesh Cartel "About Denial (Rename Club Mix)" 11. Neuropa "New Tomorrow (People Theatre Mix)" 12. Syrian "Helium (Alternate Version)" 13. Capsize "Do You Believe the Lies (Cistrans Mix)" 14. Fantazja "Sing This Song (Rename Club Mix)" http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7605
VARIOUS "VISUAL INFACTION VOLUME 1 - DVD" NOW SHIPPING!! infacted celebrates 5 years of its label existence. with the release of 'visual infaction' they're proud to present the first own infacted recordings label dvd. in cooperation with berlin based video production company rgkp they've compiled 29 clips within the past year to present a massive collection of high class clips to you. 'visual infaction' combines liveclips and traditional musicvideos heading from electro to electropop, industrial and harsh electro something for everyone! the dvd features well known acts such as grendel, soman, iris, frozen plasma, reaper or state of the union as well as newcomebands like felix marc, schallfaktor, liquid divne and code 64. Released on Infacted. http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7618
LADYTRON "VELOCIFERO" NOW SHIPPING!! The new album from Ladytron is here! We will be shipping this new release starting Monday, so get your orders in! Always a favourite for fans of electroclash, indie-rock, and brit-pop, Ladytron has once again outdone themselves on this new album. Check out "I'm Not Scared" and "Ghosts"! Released on Nettwerk.
1. Black Cat 2. Ghosts 3. I'm Not Scared 4. Runaway 5. Season of Illusions 6. Burning Up 7. Kletva 8. They Gave You a Heart, They Gave You a Name 9. Predict the Day 10. Lovers 11. Deep Blue 12. Tomorrow 13. Versus http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7628
V1RTUAL D3SCENT "DARKENED SKIES" NOW SHIPPING!! Hailing from deep within the mid west, US, V1rtual D3scent (V1D3) finds its origins. The band is comprised of Erich Fate and Scott Pilz and for close to three years these brothers have been honing their craft, using classically trained hands at the piano, with the analytical approach of technology to create a hybrid form of electronic music that is both symphonic and stentorian.
The debut CD is now out on DSBP Records and reads as more of a "full length CD with a BONUS EP attached".10 original tracks/versions of EBM/ Industrial with touches of synthpop melodies and memorable choruses.Piano and strings blend very well in the mix, and the vocals remind us of ASSEMBLAGE 23, SEABOUND, and SYSTEM SYN.
8 Bonus tracks round out this CD if 78+ minutes with remixes of the "singles" from TELEMETRY,DJ DARKBOY, CHAINED ANTHEM, ACRYLIC SPIKE PROJECT, DJ SPETSNAZ, POLARIZED MIND and V1D3! CLUB READY!
V1D3 bringing an assault of maximum digital force in sight and sound to a world ready for change. Released on DSBP.
1 - 1000 tears 2 - darkened skies 3 - suffocate 4 - hurt 5 - i vivisect 6 - darkest fear 7 - concede 8 - unit 731 9 - feel the pain 10- disintegrate
11- concede (bleed remix by V.Saletto of Telemetry) 12- darkest fear (all you ever dreamed remix by V.Saletto of Telemetry) 13- suffocate (one in the same remix by DJ Darkboy) 14- i vivisect (Chained Anthem remix 15- i vivisect (remix by Acrylic Spike Project) 16- i vivisect (i vivisexia remix by DJ Spetsnaz) 17- i vivisect (angel in the chamber remix by V1D3) http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7648
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*****Juno Reactor, KMFDM, Xandria, Merzbow, Fixmer/McCarthy, and more!
JUNO REACTOR "BIBLE OF DREAMS" Bible of Dreams, originally released in August 1997, showcases the transformation of Juno Reactor from a dance/trance style orientation to a focus on more aggressive thematic styles and a more diverse range of influences such as pop and world. The music still retains the high BPM's and unique custom sounds as before, but moves away from the repetitious styling associated with conventional trance acts. The drums have a varied feel that previous albums lacked and have ethnic influenced rhythms that are definitely not dancer-friendly! The vocals have a haunting tribal vibe that is best showcased in "Conga Fury", which features the South African percussion group Amampondo. The uniquely dark and raw "Komit" is featured reworked in the Matrix: Reloaded. A step away from the conventional, Bible Of Dreams is exactly what Ben Watkins was striving for when he created Juno Reactor. Previously out-of-print, the album is now being re-released so fans can once again hear the raw, uncensored sound of Juno Reactor. With a Summer 2008 European tour and the brand new album Gods & Monsters receiving critical acclaim, it's shaping up to be a monumental year for Juno Reactor. Released on Metropolis and available August 5th, 2008.
JUNO REACTOR "BEYOND THE INFINITE" Ben Watkins set out with an idea to be different, and that is exactly what Juno Reactor has always been. The first release, Transmissions, pioneered the Goa style and showed the world what trance music should sound like. Not wanting to conform, Lu.Ci-Ana was released checking in at just over an hour for just one track. Conventional? Absolutely not, and Reactor's third studio album continued to show the diversity of styles and influence with which Watkins could create an album. Beyond the Infinite was released in April 1996 and is much darker and heavier than Transmissions, but keeps the dance club accessibility of before. The first single, "Guardian Angel," has beautiful strings over an oscillating synth that draws the listener in and makes them crave more. "Ice Cube" and "Razorback" are dark, heavy on the bass, and entirely danceable. Previously out-of-print, Beyond the Infinite is being re-released to allow fans the chance to listen to an album that defined trance in the mid 90's. With the upcoming Summer 2008 tour and the brand new album Gods & Monsters just released, this looks to be THE year for Juno Reactor. Check out Beyond the Infinite, you won't be disappointed. Released on Metropolis and available August 19th, 2008.
KMFDM "EXTRA VOLUME 2 - DCD" Metropolis Records presents KMFDM Extra. Extra is a three volume set of double disc collections of all KMFDM tracks not included on the ten KMFDM Classic albums.
KMFDM Extra features recordings culled from the band's 12" vinyl singles, CD singles and alternate versions of albums. Every track in the Extra series has been remastered by the same crew who did the amazing remasters for all 10 KMFDM Classic albums. All of the material on Extra has been out of print for many years. Some songs in the Extra series appear on CD for the first time ever and none of them have been released in remastered form before.
Continuing the tradition started with the KMFDM Classic releases the accompanying booklets for the Extra series are packed with exciting material. Some highlights include cover art from every album and single from which cuts were taken (most covers are by famed KMFDM cohort Brute!), never before seen photos of the band from the time period, release history info for all tracks and previously unavailable complete recording information and credits. As it has been with all the KMFDM re-releases on Metropolis, work on this series, from the remastering to the packaging, has been done with the highest level of participation from Sascha K., KMFDM's leader and founder.
Extra Volume 2, coming August 5th, is comprised of songs from the Help Us/Save Us/Take Us Away single in 1992 to the Glory single in 1994. This two disc set contains 27 tracks, over 2 hours and 12 minutes of music. Extra Vol. 2 features the original re-mixes of some of KMFDM's biggest hits: "A Drug Against War", "Light", "Sucks", "Glory" plus b-sides, extra tracks and more! Extra Vol. 2 also includes a 16 page booklet featuring art, photos and anecdotes.
Extra Vol. 1 is out and available now, look for Extra Vol. 3 coming soon to complete the KMFDM Extra trilogy. KMFDM, a musical Extravaganza. Released on Metropolis and available August 5th, 2008.
DISC 1
01. Help Us/Save Us/Take Us Away (Wiener Mix) 4:18 02. Help Us/Save Us/Take Us Away (Jäger Mix) 5:25 03. Help Us/Save Us/Take Us Away (Meister Mix) 5:20 04. Help Us/Save Us/Take Us Away (Oktoberfest Mix) 5:14 05. Bargeld (Cashflow Mix) 6:21 06. Sucks (No Shit Radio Mix) 4:01 07. Sucks (P-O-T-A-T-O Mix) 3:43 08. Sucks (Goodbye Barb Mix) 5:21 09. Sucks (12" Mix) 4:01 10. More 'N' Faster 4:21 11. A Drug Against War (Single Mix) 3:43 12. A Drug Against War (Overdose Mix) 5:28 13. A Drug Against War (Hookah Mix) 3:36 14. Blood (Single Mix) 4:01
ACUMEN NATION & DJ ACUCRACK "ARTIFACTS II: 1990-1994" As a producer, Cracknation Records founder Jason Novak began building tracks in Chicago as early as1988. Influenced by local industrial lynchpins like WaxTrax! Records, Medusa's and Exit nightclubs, and the Jourgensen camp, Novak began to sow the seeds of Acumen and Acucrack via harsh, 4/4 electronic dance music.
As guitars, breakbeats and jungle barged in over the years, these early tracks were abandoned by the time Acumen was signed to Fifth Colvmn Records in 1994 and DJ? Acucrack reared its head in 1997. However, the power of this early music (which caught the ear of WaxTrax! founder Jim Nash just before the label fell on hard times) remains fresh to this day, and we are proud to finally release 12 tracks of it, remastered.
So as time has eroded the magic of the distorted, snarling, processed sounds of early industrial dance music, as we say goodbye to Ministry and eulogize WaxTrax finally with the closing of TVT, we offer this collection of dark nostalgia, created in Chicago at a time before guitars infiltrated the mix and Hot Topic homogenized the scene... Get ready to stomp! Released on CrackNation and available July 8th, 2008.
Tracks by Acumen Nation and DJ Acucrack!
01.CARTHAGE SIX 02.PRISON WITHOUT WALLS 03.CHEMIKAZE 04.MELANCHOLY MADNESS 05.MOMENTUS 06.WARTIME 07.CATASTROPHIC MOON 08.A SUDDEN FEVER 09.PUNTER 10.PLANETARY WASTE 11.YOUTHINASIA http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7644
MERZBOW "EUCALYPSE" The Tasmanian Blue Gum tree, Eucalyptus globulus, is native to Tasmania and southern Australia. Eucalyptus trees are uniquely suited to the varied ecologies of Australia, and there is no other continent more closely associated with one genus of tree. Its leaves are the food of choice of the koala, and its flowers attract bees and hummingbirds. Out of approximately 300 identified species, Blue Gums are now the eucalyptus most frequently found in other parts of the world. Throughout the tropics they are known for their ability to dry out swampy areas, making them a valuable weapon in the fight against malaria, a disease caused by parasites carried in female Anopheles mosquitos, which breed in standing water. Eucalyptus globulus was first brought to India in the late 18th century. Large plantations were establish in Kerala in 1863, but other than small amounts of oil distilling, little use has been made of the fast growing trees. Instead, they have thrived in the moist, foggy hills, spreading far across the landscape and transforming the ecosystem in the process. With their deep roots they lower water tables, depriving native species of the moisture necessary to survive the annual dry season, while the anti-bacterial properties of the "blue gum" secretions they drop on the soil further suppress the germination and growth of other plants. An ancient and intricate web of life has been disrupted, and native plants, insects and animals are being driven to extinction. Humans, who have long been a part of the local ecosystem, are adaptable and will survive, but the biodiversity of an entire region is under threat from a single exotic species.
It is truly a eucalyptus apocalypse.
It is a eucalypse.
At Soleilmoon, packaging and presentation are never overlooked. This release comes in a hand-crafted round wooden box with screenprinted swiveling lid. The box contains one CD and four full-color cards. Only 1000 copies of this handsome CD have been made, and there will be no follow-up editions released. Released on Soleilmoon and available July 21st, 2008. http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7645
DEATH IN JUNE "THE WORLD THAT SUMMER - EXTRAS" Available separately for the first time are the six bonus songs from "The World That Summer", re-recorded in 1989 and 2006. These tracks were last seen for a few short weeks in 2006 as the second disc in the 2xCD stone box edition of the 20th Anniversary Edition of "The World That Summer". This edition is presented in a simple but elegantly finished slipcase. Released on Nerus and available July 8th, 2008.
DOWN IN JUNE "COVERS OF DEATH IN JUNE" No slavish imitators, Sweden's Down In June deconstruct and lavishly – as well as lovingly – reinvent songs from the Death In June catalogue with their own distinctive Totenpop vision. As The Byrds were to Dylan, so Down In June are to Death In June. A very rare and surprising discovery awaits. Released on Nerus and available July 8th, 2008.
Track Listing: HEILIGE LIEBE! / THE ENEMY WITHIN / FALL APART / BUT, WHAT ENDS WHEN THE SYMBOLS SHATTER? / HOLLOWS OF DEVOTION / HEAVEN STREET / LITTLE BLACK ANGEL / THE GRASS IS ALWAYS BROWNER / FIELDS OF RAPE / LITTLE BLUE BUTTERFLY / FROST FLOWERS / HE'S DISABLED / KAMERADSCHAFT / TO DROWN A ROSE IN WHITE... http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7647
V1RTUAL D3SCENT "DARKENED SKIES" Hailing from deep within the mid west, US, V1rtual D3scent (V1D3) finds its origins. The band is comprised of Erich Fate and Scott Pilz and for close to three years these brothers have been honing their craft, using classically trained hands at the piano, with the analytical approach of technology to create a hybrid form of electronic music that is both symphonic and stentorian.
The debut CD is now out on DSBP Records and reads as more of a "full length CD with a BONUS EP attached".10 original tracks/versions of EBM/ Industrial with touches of synthpop melodies and memorable choruses.Piano and strings blend very well in the mix, and the vocals remind us of ASSEMBLAGE 23, SEABOUND, and SYSTEM SYN.
8 Bonus tracks round out this CD if 78+ minutes with remixes of the "singles" from TELEMETRY,DJ DARKBOY, CHAINED ANTHEM, ACRYLIC SPIKE PROJECT, DJ SPETSNAZ, POLARIZED MIND and V1D3! CLUB READY!
V1D3 bringing an assault of maximum digital force in sight and sound to a world ready for change. Released on DSBP and available July 8th, 2008.
1 - 1000 tears 2 - darkened skies 3 - suffocate 4 - hurt 5 - i vivisect 6 - darkest fear 7 - concede 8 - unit 731 9 - feel the pain 10- disintegrate
11- concede (bleed remix by V.Saletto of Telemetry) 12- darkest fear (all you ever dreamed remix by V.Saletto of Telemetry) 13- suffocate (one in the same remix by DJ Darkboy) 14- i vivisect (Chained Anthem remix 15- i vivisect (remix by Acrylic Spike Project) 16- i vivisect (i vivisexia remix by DJ Spetsnaz) 17- i vivisect (angel in the chamber remix by V1D3) 18- i vivisect (Polarized Mind remix)
FIXMER / MCCARTHY "INTO THE NIGHT" Fixmer / McCarthy present the follow up album to Between the Devil. Features 14 new tracks of danceable synthpop from Terrence Fixmer and Nitzer Ebb guru Douglas McCarthy. Recommended. Released on Synthetic Symphony and available July 8th, 2008.
1 Intro The Night (1:39) 2 Like Voodoo (4:25) 3 Banging Down Your Door (5:11) 4 Love The Night (4:09) 5 Look To Me (5:41) 6 And Then Finally (5:57) 7 Blood And Music (4:13) 8 Pistol Whipper (4:44) 9 A Great And Distant Silence (2:47) 10 Tonight I Sleep (4:40) 11 Hate Me (5:10) 12 Trans European (4:22) 13 Make War (3:39) 14 Tonight I Sleep (Original Version) (4:21) http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7649
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*****PROSPERO now available from Artoffact Records!!
PROSPERO "FOLIE A DEUX: THE ELEMENTS AND THE MADNESS" I have known Wade Anderson, aka Prospero, for years now and seem to bump into the man everywhere. I've seen him freak out on a dance floor to Covenant's "Call the Ship's to Port" and I also know that he loves noise and tribal rhythms. I've seen him dancing to the hardest EBM tracks at Savage Garden as well as take in one of Displacer's lovely IDM performances in Montreal. If there is someone who enjoys the variety the scene offers, it's Wade.
That is what's so great about his new album, Folie à Deux; Wade's influences are everywhere and the name of the game is variety. I hear the hammering EBM beat on "The World That I See," and I remember Wade on the dancefloor, at Savage Garden, jumping around to Grendel. I hear his smashing cover of Malhavoc's classic track "Discipline" complete with vocals by Jennifer Parkin of Ayria and think could anything possibly be more Toronto? Malhavoc, Ayria, Prospero… makes an ex-pat Torontonian teary eyed!
The album opens with "The Elements" suite, four tracks of tribal, rhythmic, experimental music, and that, too, is 100% Wade. It's also 100% great music, a perfect opening to an album from one of Toronto's great musicians. Following this is "The Madness," the second half of the album and a change in musical direction that shows the dance-floor side of Prospero. There's the techno glitch of "Techno Zombies" and the fire-breathing collaboration with Battery Cage and Terrorfakt on "Let the Planet Burn" that will have you hitting repeat on your iPod. The album closes with another Toronto act: a collaboration with It-Clings that leaves you raging against political brutality.
There is something special about releasing an album by someone you've known for so long. It's not the personal touch, though that sure is great. It's not even the ability to talk frankly together, or have a beer together, or enjoy each other's conversation from time to time. When you know someone, their art changes, and you gain something from the experience that would otherwise have been lost. There's something awesome about that. Released on Artoffact Records and available June 24th, 2008.
MONO-ANIME "INDUSTRIAL THOUGHT PATTERNS" Industrial Thought Patterns is the first album released by Mono-Amine on Vendetta Music. You can expect 8 long hypnotizing, distorted, layered and hard driving tracks with the fresh, original and powerful Mono-Amine signature sound. Industrial Thought Patterns is an highly energetic edgy fusion of pure energy, aggression and emotion. The style can be described as 'no nonsense, no compromise' raw power noise with industrial-hardcore, IDM and Teknoid influences.
Unlike average overproduced fluffy albums, Industrial Thought Patterns will hit you pure and raw, straight in the face, body and soul. It should be played at high volume, preferably in a residential area. Released on Vendetta and available June 20th, 2008.
01. Something Must Be Done To Change Where We Are Heading 02. Layered Mindfuck 03. One Of My Faces 04. Weightloss For The Mind 05. Esoteric Freak 06. Extremist Part 1 07. Fuck Conformity 08. We Call It Democracy http://www.stormingthebase.com/details.asp?ProdID=7639
SAM "DESTRUCTION UNIT" The new SAM CD titled "Destruction Unit", will be released on Vendetta Music for North America. The SAM-Duo is finally striking back, after their successful debut "Synthetic Adrenaline Music". The new album features 12 new brute dancefloor-tracks as well as exclusive remixes by top acts like Soman, Xotox, Reaper, C/A/T and Modulate. Released on Vendetta and available June 24th, 2008.
01 - Awake 02 - Endkampf 03 - Arm of Justice 04 - Burn 05 - Ism inc. 06 - Mono Tone 07 - Eating Glass 08 - World of Shit 09 - Training 10 - Buzz Chamber 11 - Catatonic Dreams 12 - Hardbeat Trauma
Remixes:
13 - World of Shit (Soman RMX) 14 - Training (Reaper RMX) 15 - Hardbeat Trauma (Modulate RMX) 16 - Catatonic Dreams (C/A/T RMX) 17 - Burn (Xotox Inferno RMX)
