I believe anyone is capable of doing that with any genre of music, but industrial music seems to have a bit more of a personal “one on one” message; from singer to listener is you will. Some people are able to do this with a particular band again and again. For me it’s been Puscifer. For others it has been Skinny Puppy, Combichrist, Assemblage 23, or even Within Temptation and Theatre of Tragedy.

Whatever band you have been able to do this with or have had a friend tell you of this experience will always vary and it rather… odd. I think it is very unique and a pleasant surprise that this has occurred. Perhaps it is just me that has this feeling or gets a deep personal message when I listen to a song. Then again perhaps not.

I can only imagine that a band would want this sort of outcome with their songs since it would ultimately bring both fans and artists closer together, more so than just a “common ground” of enjoying the music overall.

I wonder if I’m crazy or if I’m just head over heels for this genre. What say you?

As Always, Here is A Fix.

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DJ Amateur night for Doom and Gloom sounded okay to go to even though I knew I was going to tear apart the transition styles of the DJ. Granted, yes, they could be decent but then again there is a reason on why the flyer said amateur.

Yes I am an amateur DJ as well. Even before I got into being a DJ I knew a 90 BPM song just doesn’t mix well with a 129 BMP song. Ever heard the saying “It’s like trying to fit a square in a circular hole”? Just throwing it out their folks.

Other than the retarded DJ’s playing what seemed to be their favorite songs in random order, the night was eventful and I came back with a few new songs that I think everyone would enjoy. Granted some were obviously not meant for the dance floor (Yet they somehow appeared there), they are great to listen to while working or just rocking out.

• Zeromancer – Doctor Online and Colonial Lover.

• Emilie Autumn isn’t dance floor spectacular but a remix of “Dead is the New Alive” by Velvet Acid Christ is.

Now for the songs that should have stayed at home.

• Razed in Black – Visions (Assamblage 23 Remix): Yes the beat is catchy but there are too many dead-spots in the beat. In turn that makes it obscenely hard for even the best dancer to move to.

• Depeche Mode – Macro: Do I really need to explain? The songs overall feel is more of a seductive and make-out tone. Part of the lyrics start off with “thundering”, “pounding”, “driving”, and here’s a big hint on why it shouldn’t be used on a dance floor “Our bodies moving with pure precision.” COME ON PEOPLE THINK!

As Always, Here is A Fix

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Sep 09  Seattle, WA El Corazon (w/ God Module)

Sep 11 San Francisco, CA Mezzanine

Sep 13 Los Angeles, CA Knitting Factory

<Sep 15 Tucson, AZ Asylum Nightclub

Sep 17 El Paso, TX   Lucky Devil's

Sep 19 San Antonio, TX  White Rabbit

Sep 20 Dallas, TX  Lizard Lounge

Sep 21 Tulsa, OK Mooch & Burn

Sep 22 Fayetteville, AR Dart Room

Sep 24 Nashville, TN  Code Blue

Sep 26 New Orleans, LA  The Hiho

Sep 27 Tallahassee, FL Beta Bar

Sep 29  Miami, FL Studio A

Sep 30 Orlando, FL  The Club @ Firestone

Oct 03 Raleigh, NC  Legends Nightclub

Oct 05  New York, NY  Knitting Factory

Oct 07 Philadelphia, PA  Grape Street

Oct 09 Pittsburgh, PA  Pegasus

Oct 10 Indianapolis, IN  Birdys

Oct 11 Detroit, MI  Small's

Oct 12 Columbus, OH  Outland Night Club

Oct 14 Madison, WI  TBA

Oct 18 Kansas City, MO  Davey's Uptown

Oct 20 Denver, CO  Cervantes

Oct 22 Portland, OR  Berbati's Pan

I wish I could go and see this band at the Legends Nightclub but, looks like I’ll be a bit from it. Lucky those few who do get to see them there! If any of you see this band, take pictures and tell me what you think of it and who knows… maybe you’ll see it in the Industrial Addiction.

Also the band has greater detail of the direction and such found at their website at: Assemblage 23.

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