ASSFALT
A 2025 Dark Demo(n): 'Music is the only working way to laugh grimly at the madness of this world.'
08/07/2025, Fred GADGET
Name: ASSFALT
Genre: EBM
Residence: Düsseldorf, DE
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Why did you choose this name for this musical project?
Our music is like dancing on hot bitumen. The name is also a play on words: in German, it resembles 'Arschfalte', meaning 'ass crease'.
Members & their role: Protivogas (Vocals), Knolle-Stahlarm (Drums), Messyass (Electronics/Production)
What’s the most important instrument you use in your music and why?
The sound of old school Synthesizers like Pro 1, MS 20 and SH-101 is crucial for ASSFALT. They can sound very dirty and organic.
Why did you start making music?
Music is the only working way to laugh grimly at the madness of this world.
Who are your inspirators / musical heroes?
We come from diverse musical backgrounds such as Punk, EBM and Electro. Common Heroes are DAF and Trio.
Wherefrom do you take get your inspiration to write music?
Anger. Anxiety. The horror of everyday life.
Which (musical) achievement are you most proud of?
Having the chance to play Belgium for us as a newcomer band. The motherland of EBM and so many legendary bands!
What is your most recent release and/or what are you working on right now?
We are a newcomer band and just released our debut “EXITSTRATEGIE” EP released on Benevolent Pain on CD & Tape May 2025. Currently we work intensively on new songs and playing live shows.
Who would you like to collaborate with?
Currently there is a remix release of EXITSTRATEGIE in the works. It would be cool to have some Belgian remixers on board?
What can we expect from you on the Dark Demo(n)s 2025 event?
Belgium, put on your boots - it's going to be loud and dirty. Tanzt mit uns den Gummijesus!
More info about the Dark Demo(n)s 2025 concept & Event!
Fred GADGET
08/07/2025
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