Leaether Strip Releases Digital-Only EP

Out now is the latest offering from the ever-busy Leaether Strip, the 'Diaegnosis' EP. The release is a digital-only download, and is dedicated to "all who has lost a loved one to HIV/AIDS". The EP features a new version of Go Ahead as well as a cover version of Deliver me by The Beloved.

You can download the EP right now via Amazon and iTunes.

Psy'Aviah's "Moments" Video Banned from YouTube- Too Explicit?

The video for Psy'Aviah's "Moments" was banned from YouTube following a slew of complaints. The video features Suzi Q. Smith, and shows some folks wrapped in plastic wrap, simulated strangulation and drowning, among other things, although there is no explicit nudity.

YouTube has come under fire recently for their shady banning practices, where no notices or reasons are given, while paying YT partners are getting away with much more explicit and/or violent content.

You can watch the offending video here:

And One to Finally Release Bodypop 1 1/2

After much time and date speculation, And One has finally announced the completion and release of Bodypop 1 1/2, releasing on January 30. The album features nine covers on electro hits all wrapped in in the band's "patented SuperDuperCoverLoverSound". The covers include Blue Monday and Big In Japan, among others. Also included are the new songs Und Wenn, Love is A Drug Abuser, and Paddy Is My DJ (which was released as a limited vinyl single last month), plus ld and previously unreleased versions of Love You To The End and So klingt Liebe.

Pre-order you copy of Bodypop 1 1/2 now.

Famine Releases New Album As A Free Download

Out now on Bugs Crawling Out of People label is the latest EP from Famine, Cocytus. In addition to the free digital download, the EP is also available as a limited edition CD.

Rammstein Close To Finishing New Album

Rammstein has announced that the first part of the recording of the new album is complete, which includes recording of the drums, guitars, bass, as well as most of the vocal tracks. The album is still untitled and without a confirmed release date.

Rammstein's last album was 2005's Rosenrot, which received only lukewarm reception.