Alfa Matrix Celebrates 7th Anniversary with Re:connected [3.0]

2008 marks the 7th anniversary of the popular label Alfa Matrix. To celebrate, the label is releasing a deluxe box set, Re:connected [3.0], containing a double CD and DVD.. The compilation features exclusive and previously unreleased from all artists under the label, while the DVD boasts an impressive 19 videos. From the label:

"From electronica to power EBM, through harsh elektro, techno pop, industrial'n beat, darkwave and goth industrial... the matrix holds no limits."

The set will release on November 7.

Pre-order Re:connected [3.0]

Krystal System Debut with Underground

Newcomers Krystal System will present the world their debut album on November 19. The French duo will offer the album, Underground, as a standard CD as well as a 2-disc set with nine additional tracks featuring remixes by Implant, Leaether Strip, and more. From the label:

"...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."

Official site

Free Funhouse EP

You have five days left to register to get the new upcoming Funshouse EP, Don't Wanna Know Me, for free. Just join the mailing list and you'll get an email with the download link when it's released.

If 1,000 people sign up for the mailing list, the band has said they will also offer Hate You, their next EP, for free.

Official Site

Submissions Needed for Next Endzeit Bunkertracks Compilation

It's that time again. Alfa Matrix is readying another edition of ther popular Endzeit Bunkertracks compilations. This will be the fourth 4-disc set, and the deadline for submissions is November 10. Keep in mind that this is a first come-first served basis, so get your ass in gear. From Alfa Matrix:

"In the past this compilation series has gathered all the biggest names on the dark elektro genre and also opened (label) doors to many promising newcomers. In other words, if you are in a rather new band, this might be your ticket in... !"

The release is set for the first quarter of 2009. Visit the site for complete details on how to submit your work.

Submission Details -- Buy EB Act III

Auto Auto to Release Celeste

Swedish synthpop due Auto Auto are releasing their latest album, Celeste, on October 24th. This will be the act's second full length album, the follow-up to the debut Sounds of a New Generator. From Out of Line:

"Where others refrain from breaching certain barriers, Johan Hellqvist and Erik Frankel are plunging in head-first and are not afraid of incorporating rapped passages, analog minimalism and heart-warmingly nonsensical samples into their sound."

Official Site -- Pre-Order Celeste

Free Track from Nachtmahr

Nachtmahr, the EBM project of Thomas Rainer (L’ame Immortelle), is offering a free downloadable track exclusively on vampirefreaks.com. The song is taken from the Katharsis EP, which is set to release on the 19th.

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Die Form: New Label and Releases

French electro legends, Die Form, newly signed to Out Of Line Music, will release their first single with the label soon. Titled Her(t)z Frequenz, the label had this to say about the forthcoming release:

"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 title track is a cunning combination of the catchiest grooves ever to be found on a Die-Form-release and the hypnotic interaction between coldness and emotions that has always been the unique trademark of this project."

The singles b-side, Bite of God, is a re-worked favorite which will boast different beats and more dominant female vocals. Also included are remixes and alternate versions.

This single is meant to precede the upcoming best-of, with newly recorded versions.

Die Form official site

New Cephalgy Album In October

On October 10th, German electro-goths Cephalgy will release their latest album, Herzschlag. Thie limited edition album will contain a bonus disc with four bonus tracks and four remixes.

This will be the act's first full-length album since 2005's Finde Deinen Dämon.

Official Site

New Zone Nine EP

On Spetember 29th, Zone Nine will release the new EP, Planet: G581d, as a free download. There's no tracklist as of yet.

Zone Nine is the solo project of David Phelan (The Blue Room, Corinthian Flux). On the official ZN myspace, you can download several tracks for free right now.

Zone Nine on Myspace

Gothminister: New Label and Album

Gothminister has signed with a new label, Drakkar/SonyBMG, and announced a new album due out on November 14th. The band has also promised a preview medley, coming soon.

This will be the band's first album since 2005's Empire of Dark Salvation.

Official Site

Leæther Strip Free Download

If it's Leæther Strip you want, then head over to the official LS Myspace page to download the free track, Snakebite- Black Mamba Mix. Claus Larsen is offering the track as a thank you to the DJ's and fans exposing the world to his music.

Larsen, the hard working man behind Leæther Strip, just came back from a short break after releasing Civil Disobedience and One Nine Eight Two earlier this year.

Order Civil Disobedience and One Nine Eigth Two

Tanz die Revolution Preview

Tanz Die Revolution, the forthcoming single from Frozen Plasma, is available to preview right now on the band's official Myspace.

The single is scheduled for release on September 19th.

New :wumpscut: Album: FUCKIT

:Wumpscut:'s Rudy Ratzinger has just announced a new album in the works, called FUCKIT. Production o it begins today and is scheduled to end in late November. The release date is tentatively set for March/April of 2009.

Those interested can send FUCKITBOX content and remix proposals to rudyr@gmx.de

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Out of Line Festival in November

November will see another Out of Line Festival, and the lineup was just announced.

Die Form, newly signed to the label, will head the festival. Joining the French electro legends are Agonoize, Amduscia, and Ashbury Heights. And opening the show are Swedish newcomers Auto-Auto.

Get tickets here