Dark-electro artist, MARIE ANN HEDONIA has unveiled her new cinematic video, “Eve Had the Metallic Shine of Summer”.

The video concept was inspired by Ingmar Bergman’s film, “Persona”. Eve, our mannequin represents a toxic relationship. Eve is a person we pour our whole self into, a person who takes all of our energy, time, money, soul, and gives nothing back.

MARIE ANN HEDONIA 's collaborator, BLACK KITE, states, “This song is about the potency and allure of destructive, codependent relationships and how they require us to self-abandon. It speaks to both addiction and toxic relationships that masquerade as love or comfort, but are actually antithetical to both.” The ending is completely dependent on the viewer’s point of view: Do I go mad? Am I the bad guy? Am I free now?

The video was shot over a period of 13 to14 hours during one day of “guerrilla” style film making, all over Baltimore city and county. Director Alex Shaak was pivotal in creating the striking visuals seen throughout the video, bringing the concept to life. The weather was completely coincidental. The energy of the thunderstorm very much translates the powerful ending of the video.

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Dirk Da  Davo, the driving force behind Belgium’s seminal electronic cult act The  Neon  Judgement, has officially unleashed Nothing  For  Nothing under his Neon  Electronics banner. This electrifying single, heralds a potent resurgence of Da Davo’s industrial‑dance vision.
A collaboration with longtime creative partner Glenn  Keteleer (aka Radical G) brings us a thunderous bass groove and Da  Davo’s signature guitar‑infused industrial edge, “Nothing  For  Nothing” channels the raw, unapologetic energy that defined Neon Electronics’ stage presence at festivals like Barcelona’s Ombra and Madrid’s MAD.
Clocking in at 4 minutes 12 seconds, the single reflects a period of introspection and rebirth following a four‑year creative lull. Neon Electronics had re‑emerged live only in 2023, and the overwhelming audience response inspired Da  Davo to resume studio, resulting in this dramatically dark yet danceable piece. Its release promises more new material later in 2025.
Musically, “Nothing  Fo r Nothing” fuses mechanical rhythms with haunting vocals—Da  Davo’s guitar and voice cutting through a synth and electronic backdrop sculpted by Keteleer. The production, co‑helmed by Keteleer and Da  Davo, brings crisp clarity to each ominous pulsing layer.
Neon Electronics began in 1999 as Da  Davo’s sideline to The Neon Judgement, but has since evolved into his primary creative outlet. Inspired by a shared vision with Keteleer and Theunis, the group has solidified its identity as a stylish, groove‑driven outfit rooted in post‑punk and industrial traditions.
As the single lands across all digital streaming platforms, fans around the globe raise expectations for the full-length work teased for release after summer 2025. If Nothing  For  Nothing is any indication, Neon Electronics is poised to reclaim its place in the avant-garde electronic dance scene.

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Released 27 years ago, on July 28, 1998, Obsolete is Fear Factory's third studio album, heralding a groundbreaking moment in the industrial metal genre. Conceptually, it explores a dystopian future where humanity has become subservient to machines, blending a potent narrative with intense musical execution. The lineup features Burton C. Bell's unique vocal dynamics, Dino Cazares' precise and aggressive guitar work, Christian Olde Wolbers' deep bass lines, and Raymond Herrera's complex drumming.

The album includes standout tracks such as "Shock," "Edgecrusher," and "Descent," which showcase the band's signature fusion of aggressive riffs, mechanical rhythms, and melodic elements. Fear Factory collaborated with producer Rhys Fulber (Conjure One/Delerium/Front Line Assembly) to enhance their futuristic soundscapes, resulting in a critically acclaimed record that combines heavy metal intensity with electronic atmospheres.

Largely due to the popularity of the band's rendition of "Cars", which reached No. 57 on the UK charts, Obsolete gained significant commercial success. As of 2002, the album had sold over 406,000+ copies. It is Fear Factory's best selling album to date and was certified gold in Australia and also in the US.

Obsolete achieved commercial success, marking Fear Factory's highest chart position at the time and solidifying their influence in the metal community. The album's narrative and sound continue to resonate, emphasizing themes of resistance and technological dominance that remain relevant today.

Obsolete (Roadrunner Records – RR 8752-2)

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On this day, 34 years ago, the Scottish electro band The Shamen conquered the fist position on the UK independent single charts (27 July 1991) with “Move Any Mountain”, where it stayed for 5 consecutive weeks. Although initially released under the title ‘Pro>gen’, in 1989 the song was re-released in the UK on 15 July and got remixed by numerous various artists. It also became The Shamen’s first top-ten single, in the regular UK Singles Chart reaching as high as number 4.

Move Any Mountain (Pro>gen 91)

Move any mountain, move any mountain
I will not fail nor falter, I shall succeed
My perception is altered, I do believe
Faith is so strong now nothing shall bar my way
Firm conviction is no fiction
This is my day

I can move move move any mountain
I can move move move any mountain
I can move move move any mountain
I walk so tall, ascending I stand so high
Earth below me revolving above the sky
I feel no fear to be here is oh so fine
Shining brightly, like sunlight inside my mind

Well you know that any mountain is capable of moving
The Shamen and the new generation who are proving
You can be what you want to be
Let your soul and your body and your mind be free
Well never mind, we all are that
And going all the way is where I'm at
With delivery smooth like water from a fountain
That's why I can move any mountain

Move any mountain
I can move move move any mountain
I can move move move any mountain
I can move move move any mountain
I can move move move any mountain

Move any mountain
Move any mountain

Future feeling, new sensation
Body is rocking and the mind is reeling
And rolling race changing motion
Flowing like a river into the ocean
Better get yourself ready for the new vibration
My vision, one nation, one tribe
One day'll come the might to move any mountain

Move any mountain
Move any mountain
I can move move move any mountain

I walk so tall, ascending I stand so high
Earth below me revolving above the sky
I feel no fear to be here is oh so fine
Shining brightly, like sunlight inside my mind

I can move move move any mountain
I can move move move any mountain
I can move move move any mountain
I can move move move any mountain
I can move move move any mountain
I can move move move any mountain

I can move move move any mountainSongwriters: Colin Gilbert Angus / Richard West / Will Sin

Pro-Gen © Tairona Songs Ltd

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On this day, 45 years ago, Closer, Joy Division's second and final studio album reached number 1 in the UK Official Indie Albums Charts. Closer was released on July 18, 1980, by Factory Records. The album is a seminal work in the post-punk genre, often hailed for its profound influence and haunting beauty. Tragically, it was released two months after the suicide of lead singer Ian Curtis, imbuing the album with a sense of melancholy and poignancy.

Musically, Closer is characterized by its brooding atmosphere, intricate basslines by Peter Hook, atmospheric synthesizers by Bernard Sumner, and Stephen Morris's precise drumming. Tracks like "Atrocity Exhibition," "Isolation," and "Heart and Soul" explore themes of existential despair, alienation, and inner turmoil.

Closer received critical acclaim for its emotional depth and innovation. It reached number 1 on the UK Independent Albums Chart and has since been regarded as a landmark in alternative music. The album's legacy endures, influencing countless artists and solidifying Joy Division's place in music history.

Closer (Tracklist)

Atrocity Exhibition 6:03

Isolation 2:53

Passover 4:44

Colony 3:52

A Means To An End 4:04

Heart And Soul 5:48

Twenty Four Hours 4:26

The Eternal 6:01

Decades 6:08

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