• Clan of Xymox
• VNV Nation
• Fixmer/McCarthy
• Combichrist
• Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio
• Sonar
• Das Ich
• Qntal
• Anne Clark and The Neon Judgement

That’s just naming a few! You can also view more about the Belgian Gothic Festival at their web site: www.gothicfestival.be

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Good ‘Ol Metropolis is coming out, on March 25^th, with a 2-Disk contemplation CD. Its intent is to give your ears the best eargasmic time you have yet to have!

The first disk is mainly the best of Electronic and Industrial bands under the label. As for the 2^nd CD; Synth-Pop and Rock are recorded onto this little plastic circle of joy. Also, there will be TWO tracks that can only be found on this contemplation in conjunction with the other 20 tracks. 

The contemplation CD is called Metropolis: Rebirth 1.0. This unbelievable compilation features some of the most prominent bands in the industrial and rock scenes including VNV Nation, Electric Six, Combichrist, KMFDM, Grendel, and The Birthday Massacre, while also ushering in some of Metropolis Records newest members such as A Kiss Could Be Deadly and The A.K.A.s (Are Everywhere!).

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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?

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This just doesn’t pertain to one genre of music nor is any message received from music the same in any of the genres that people listen to. Each genre of music holds there own voice, look, feeling, and personality. With this being said, Industrial music’s voice is the most varied and often, unheard.

It’s often unheard because of many reasons. One of the main reasons is actually the most obvious. Industrial music is 8 out of 10 times, underground and comprised of local bands. Yes there are major bands out there on labels, but even then they are not considered to be “mainstream” because of the style, message, and where it is played at. Another reason why the industrial genre of music isn’t and most likely will never be as huge as pop rock or even blues, is because of the desire from it’s listeners, producers, and band members to remain underground. This is all fine and dandy, however, when people say that industrial listeners should have a bigger “following” then turn around and grip about bands that dare to expand their voice and message to other potential listeners, seem to give the genre a hypocritical look and feeling.

Enter the Mall Goth. 

Now the true look of industrial music is best summed up by the elder band known none other than Kraftwerk; Steel against Steel, factory sounds, metal working… all of that was and still is TRUE industrial. Now the bands such as Oghr, (Old 80’s) Depeche Mode, Skinny Puppy, and Combichrist, are industrial as well. These bands are the new industrial and yet they still have the beat of the original industrial sound and well as so much more which makes these bands the forerunners of this glorious genre.  

What of the message that is industrial? You maybe are asking yourself. TELL ME DECAY TELL ME! You maybe scream from behind your monitor as you read this page in the tomb of knowledge that is INDUSTRIAL ADDICTION… but alas, I cannot tell you. Reason being is that the message of industrial music is unique for each and every person who even samples it. Now the message can be similar when sharing views on a certain song or band, though, there will always be a difference even if it is ever so slightly. That my friend’s, is what adds and creates to the style, look, feeling, and voice of industrial music.

So share on and enjoy this beautiful genre of music. 

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“My apologies.

To everyone that I’ve hurt, most of all my wife, I am truly sorry.”

Now this takes a lot from an artist to do. Andy and Combichrist have always been rocking it hard and been as up to date as they can to their fans. I do hope that the music doesn’t loose that angry edge, but if it does, then I hope he can fill it something with the same intensity.

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Hrm nice beat, not a lot of lyrics. Good for the mind numbing effects if you so wish to have it. Mater Control, which is found on “The Joy of Gunz” album is a great song to dance to as well as lose yourself in the beat. Not only is this song easy to dance and loose yourself to, it can be a great song to just have playing in the back ground when playing a FPS (First Person Shooter). Try timing the head shots with the beat and see how see if “Godlike” can be accomplished in less than 5 minutes. (Don’t ask me how I know this… I just do…)

I love Combichrist since their songs differ so much. They always keep you guessing on what style of song they are going to come up with next.

Bands that do this always keep their albums very interesting and are normally the most sought after band out on the market, no matter how underground they are. Of course Combichrist I really wouldn’t consider to be underground. At one time they were a bit but they have mainly been widely known through out the industrial and related music scenes.

Their beats have always been addictive and the simple lyrics they give throughout their songs only offer more popularity to the band. Get your dancing boots on, wear your favorite outfit, and as Combichrist says in one of their best songs, “GET YOUR BODY BEAT!!”

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Year after year, music is not only changing because it wants to, but also because people demand it to. Hip – Hop wasn’t as prevalent sounding as it was in the past. This so because society demanded a new form of it and the hip hop found today is the outcome.  

The same goes for industrial. Too many rivitheads and industrialists are clinging to the old form and not accepting the new. This is unfair to not only the bands that are coming out, but too many people who wish to find information and new bands in this great genre.

Why many people do this, I have no idea. Perhaps they are leaving their comfort zone if they accept bands like Covenant or Combichrist as Industrial. Maybe they are just having trouble knowing that they are growing older with each passing year and the fact that industrial music doesn’t sound the same as it used to. Maybe that is breaking their hearts. The worst part of it could be the fact that these people just aren’t considerate or even wise enough to understand that nothing stays the same forever and are having trouble letting go.  

Whatever the reason maybe, these people need to quit while they are ahead and stop trying to ruin something that is good, just because they aren’t able to comprehend what is going on. I’m not dissing or trying to bad mouth these people in anyway, but what I am saying is simply this.

LOOSEN UP. IT’S MUSIC.

Music is meant to be enjoyed by all. Industrial doesn’t have to be your preferred genre, and no one is saying it has to be. No one is also saying that just because these newer bands do not sound like the older bands that they are NOT industrial.

The fact is they are. Combichrist, Cruxshadows, Covenant, VNV Nation (YES I SAID IT), and the newer F.L.A and Front 242 are IN FACT, industrial. That is where they have their inspiration and that is their sound. It is okay to choose not to accept them as industrial, but to say they are in no way shape or form industrial is just rude. Please people; don’t ruin something so good for others due to being biased.

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