Future of Live Music: Are Virtual Concerts the End of the Traditional Gig?
Let’s not sugarcoat this: the world of live music is changing, and not in a way that metalheads and goths are going to embrace without a fight. The sweaty, beer-soaked
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Now Playing: Incubite
n the festering underbelly of the industrial music scene, where the stench of conformity chokes the life out of originality, Incubite emerged in 2009 from the decaying cityscape of Essen,
Now Playing: Santa Hates You
Santa Hates You. Just the name itself is enough to ruffle the feathers of the fragile, Christmassy snowflakes clinging to their safe spaces. But for those of us who revel
Now Playing: Hocico
In the shadowy realms of electro-industrial music, few names resonate with the same ferocity as Hocico. Emerging from the chaotic streets of Mexico City in 1993, this duo—comprising cousins Erk
Now Playing: Icon of Coil – Shallow Nation
When you think of EBM (that’s Electronic Body Music for the uninitiated), a few names immediately surface. But few bands in the scene have struck the perfect balance between pulse-pounding
Now Playing: Synth Attack
Prepare yourselves, mortals. It's time to descend into a sonic inferno, a mechanical hellscape where the pulse of industrial beats reign supreme and synths slice through the void like laser-guided
Festival History: Wave Gotik Treffen 2024
When it comes to goth and industrial culture, Wave Gotik Treffen 2024 is not just another festival—it’s a pilgrimage, a gathering of kindred spirits, a celebration of everything dark, romantic,
Now Playing: Alien Vampires – One Night Stand
There are bands that cross boundaries. And then there are bands like Alien Vampires, who laugh at boundaries while setting them on fire, spitting gasoline all over societal norms. If
The Connection Between Sexuality and Spirituality in Alternative Music
In the dark, smoky corners of alternative music scenes—whether goth, industrial, dark wave, or metal—two powerful forces pulse through every beat, every riff, every whispered lyric: sexuality and spirituality. These
Festival History: Wave Gotik-Treffen 2024
Wave-Gotik-Treffen (WGT), the world’s largest gothic festival, celebrated its 31st edition in 2024. This iconic event transforms the city of Leipzig, Germany, into a haven for goths, metalheads, and dark