The undead templars of Heimataerde return with a catchy mix of Electro, medieval music and Neue Deutsche Härte on their new single “Hick Hack Hackebeil“ - a smashing harbinger for the epic new album “Aerdenbrand.“

The henchman grinds his axe, the delinquent readies himself for his final breath. Wrapped in a garb of bauble and taffeta, the beat dances to an intriguing nursery rhyme that feels like the nightmare of a sleepless night, while the melodie “Hick Hack Hackbeil” grinds into the subconscious with pompous choirs. With a fusion of anthem and horror movie, Heimataerde yet again indulge in their unconventional and non-conformist approach to port long gone musical traditions into the here and now. Next to the hit-laden title track which is on the single in three versions, the band is providing catchy club-compatible interpretations of medieval songs with the Jewish “Tsur Mishelo” and the old pilgrim-tune “Stella Splendens.” “Hick Hack Hackebeil” is released as a hand-numbered Digipak MCD, limited to 666 copies. So, shoulder that axe for the last, great dance before the “Aerdenbrand.”

Track Listing:

1. Hick Hack Hackebeil (Radio)

2. Stella Splendens

3. Hick Hack Hackebeil (Album)

4. Tsur Mishelo

5. Hick Hack Hackebeil (Club)

Dark electronic duo Technophobia announces the release of their new full-length album Flicker Out on Working Order Records. The band will hold a record release party at The Black Cat in Washington, DC on July 17, 2016, prior to their fall 2016 tour in support of Flicker Out.

Based out of Washington, DC, Technophobia is the dark electronic project of Katie Petix and Stephen Petix. Using hardware and analog synthesizers, they use a classic approach of layering, sound manipulation, and heavy sampling to create their unique sound. There is a consistent tone and mood to this album touching on themes of isolation, existential thought and loss. Technophobia has shared stages with such notable names as Skinny Puppy, Laibach, Douglas McCarthy (Nitzer Ebb), Youth Code, Cold Cave, and Void Vision.

While recording Flicker Out, Katie and Stephen began to explore an unconventional record label release approach to better align with their personal ideals. As a result, Technophobia has partnered with Working Order Records on a charity campaign designed to benefit the Washington, DC-based nonprofit Life Pieces To Masterpieces (LTMP). LTMP uses artistic expression to develop character and leadership, unlock potential, and prepare African American boys and young men to transform their lives and community. Technophobia is donating 100% of the proceeds from both their previously released single, Negative Space, and their to-be released full-length album to LTMP.

Working Order Records (WOR) is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization based in Washington, DC. WOR’s operating model promotes the belief that music is inextricably linked with the potential for positive change. Partnering with artists and bands, WOR leverages recorded music to help raise awareness and funding for community-based charities the artists and/or bands designate. Each WOR release is a uniquely personal fundraising campaign enabled through limited-run vinyl, with 100% of the proceeds from each release given directly to charity.

Today, multi-crossover industrialists SPANKRAGHT release their first single ‘Nitro’; a blend of pounding dance rhythms with heavy guitars and lots of electronics. For this release they teamed up with Norway’s Jørgen Munkeby, frontman of blackjazz masters SHINING. Dance, metal and jazz coming together in one song.

Because of the ongoing loudness wars, ‘Nitro’ was mastered to obtain a DR9. Less loud but with more dynamics. SPANKRAGHT supports loudness awareness initiatives as Dynamic Range Day. You want it louder? Use the volume knob. DR9 still too loud but we need to take small steps in the war against loudness.

‘Nitro’ is also available on different download and streaming platforms such as ITunes, Spotify, Amazon Mp3 and many more.

‘Nitro’’s guitars were recorded in Spankraght’s HQ in Antwerp, Belgium. Bass was recorded at The Rhythm Cage in Kruibeke, Belgium.

Saxophone by Jørgen Munkeby, recorded at Shining Studios. Munkeby appears courtesy of Spinefarm Records

‘Nitro’ was mixed at Spankraght’s HQ and mastered at the Rhythm Cage.

SPANKRAGHT:

Founded in 2015. SPANKRAGHT (Dutch for clamping power / tension) is the result of two longtime partners in music that wanted to step away from the traditional rock / metalband line-up and create something totally different without restraints. SPANKRAGHT became a project that draws influences from metal, drum and bass, industrial, synthwave, pop and much more. 2016 will mark the release of their first single ‘Nitro’ and a full look reveal somewhere in July or August. Because it’s more than just music.

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The Birthday Massacre has dug into the band's past and presents a collection of songs recorded under the original moniker of "Imagica". Lovingly remastered from the original 4 track recordings, Imagica stands as a historical document of the early days of the bands career, and as a thanks to the loyal fans who have been asking for the release of this material.

01. Over

02. Remember Me

03. Under The Stairs

04. The Birthday Massacre

05. Nothing And Nowhere

06. Queen Of Hearts

07. Night Time

08. Play Dead

09. Open Your Heart

10. From Out Of Nowhere

11. Dead

Major news from the Belgian electronica act Metroland, known for their updated Kraftwerk sound. The band’s 2012 song “The Passenger” has been selected to appear as main song for the official Swedish Stockholm underground promo video.

The song accompanies the video which was made by the Swedish visual art company Familjenpangea for the official Swedish Stockholm underground. They won a gold award at this years Golden Egg Awards for the new Visual Identity for SL (Stockholm Public Transport). This can be compared to winning a Red Dot award internationally or a Grammy (speaking in music terms).

“The Passenger” is taken from the “Mind the gap” album which was released 4 years ago. You can order the normal CD version here (the 2CD boxset is since long completely sold out).

In further news, Metroland recently released the single “Synthetic Sound” (in 2 versions), and now they launch a full blown remix contest for a brand new single: “Brothers”. The single will be last single to be taken of the “Things will never sound the same” album.

The bands who want to pay their own personal final homage to Louis Zachert can now remix the “Brother” song. The best remixes will be chosen for the official remix single. Interested? Then download the stemms, midi-file and conditions right here. Make sure to send your files back and this before June 30, 2016.