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Well known and loved band, Fields of the Nephilim, will be headlining the Belgian Gothic Festival on July 26th (which is on a Saturday). Other bands attending at this years edition of BGF are:

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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The second release in Alfa Matrix’s conceptual “budget” line of full length CD albums under the “playstation-line” motto; these albums being characterised by their initial low pricing and their playstation box packaging. Support the young blood on our music scene before it gets threatened by extinction!! It has been said that the best descriptive word for describing ‘Lovesick Society‘, the second album by Polish Post New Romantic band Agonized by Love, is change.

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Sitting back and listening to a few artists that have incorporated classical instruments into their music seems to always amaze. Emilie Autumn is astounding when she lets loose on her custom violin, or when Shadows in The Dark doesn’t say a word and bedazzles people with just a piano.
A friend recently sent me a song by Within Temptation called “Running Up That Hill”. Now WHERE have I heard that song from..? oh yeah..

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I haven’t heard of these mates before but I found this article and figured it should be shared. Check out their myspace and tell me what you think!
Greek Band Arkane presents the debut album “Enraptured serene mesmerism“, focusing exclusively on the dark symphonic neo-classical idiom characterized by an intense soundtrack-ish atmosphere that emphasizes on the entrancing, mesmerizing aesthetics of seduction!

As for me, I’ll have to see what else they come up with before I can really give a good review (or not) on this upcoming Greek band.
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Available now for ordering at Alfa Matrix is the label debut “Bodycode” for the Bela-Russian female fronted dark-electro band Diffuzion. This band was created in 2005 in Minsk (Belarus) by Fof (also known for his EFF DST project). He was then later joined by the female vocalist Xev (singer of the famous Belo-Russian metal band Vicious Crusade).

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 I believe Marilyn Manson may have came out with this song prior to Rasputina, though, I’m not quite sure and honestly, I don’t give a crap. This version of “Tourniquet” is better preformed and the beat is more interesting in my opinion…

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 These ladies have such a beautiful sound. The way their voice carries with their instruments is astounding. Though, like Emilie Autumn, this band takes some getting used to; even for the most eccentric connoisseur.
Personally, I only dig a few songs by these talented ladies (most of them remixed), but that doesn’t mean the rest of the songs are crap. I just prefer a hard hitting beat. The original songs that Rasputina produces lacks a hard beat, but their skills with a cello are something to take a note on… not to mention if you see them in concert you’ll …read more

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I listen to a slight bit of Placebo but I haven’t heard of this song until a few weeks ago. It’s interesting, though, I think with the songs buildup, he could have expanded it and given the song a bit more “UMPH”.
It’s a good song nonetheless. Of course trying to figure out who exactly this type of song could relate to is rather difficult. I mean the mate could be referring to a lost loved one or he could be singing toward a general emotion.

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Here is some news released from Metropolis Records about the band IAMX. Congrats IAMX!
“Metropolis Records is proud to announce the signing of IAMX. Formed by Chris Corner (of the Sneaker Pimps) in 2004, IAMX has brazenly taken the indie rock/pop world by storm. Their provocative live shows feature powerfully artistic imagery that further augments the subject matter in their songs which range from themes of sex, death, intoxication, bisexuality, obsession, alienation, and politics. Kiss + Swallow, their debut in 2004, met with glowing praises, while their 2006 album, The Alternative, thrust them into the limelight of clubs throughout Europe and …read more

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This is a song that took me a few days to get used to due to the odd singing. I came to realize later on, that it was because her voice was so odd during parts of the song, that makes the song is very addicting. Not to mention, the message of the song is outstanding and quite sad. Especially the second verse:
“I was pretending your secret kiss of confidence was my escape… the perfect game to play…”

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