Well now, this song is one that of memories. The song name is “Industrial Love” by In Strict Confidence and remixed by none other than, VNV Nation!

Now the movie is Metropolis by Fritz Lang… old, corny, and fits perfectly with the overall theme of the song. I was surprised to see a lot of the hits were able to be matched to the beat. Even though this movie is the “crap of the crop”, it needed to be shown on Industrial Addiction.

So, sit back, enjoy the trip back into time, poke fun at the oddity of the movies performance, and most of all; enjoy the MUSIC!

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This is a genre that has been long associated with industrial but not many see it that way. It is and so it shall be covered in I.A.

On a second note, I.A. is expanding and is now on Myspace! So fellow readers and lovers of industrial why not put a picture to all those comments and add I.A. to your Myspace! You can catch it here at: Industrial Addiction Myspace. I look forward to seeing everyone there!

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Well Hello ladies and gents. Normally I utterly loathe fan made music videos but this one is done fairly well. Razed In Black – Visions is the last video on the Triple Torture Tuesday list. Yes Yes I know you all are sad, but no worries, more videos will be on next Tuesday! Onward and upward…

Visions is off the Damaged album which was released in 2003 by Cleopatra Records. The over album is a huge hit and has many remixes as well as original mixes by the band. Razed in Black has been adored by many for years, and has put out as many crappy songs as they have great. Visions, just happens to be one of their great songs. Go figure.

This music video is a recording of a live show as far as the sound quality goes, but the footage is obviously. What’s this?! The makings of an actual music video?!! By a fan nevertheless. Wonder if the poster actually has a degree in video editing or just has some sense in their brain.

Visions, as far as billboard ranking, is only rivaled by that of Razed in Black’s previous release of Oh My Goth! Both have a sensual female voice somewhere in the song. There isn’t much to tear apart in this video since they linked the audio format perfectly with the video. So I’ll give them credit. The only thing I can see is that if a person who is susceptible to epileptic seizures, they shouldn’t watch the music video too closely, unless they want a free trip to the hospital while the ambulance is driven by a wannabe taxi driver from New York… or California.

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YES YES AND OH GOD YES!

This is the very FIRST, Numero Uno remix video ever posted on Industrial Addiction and it is AMAZING in not only the song BUT video! Today is a good day.

Now this song is called Love to Blame [DJ Lee Perception Mix]. This DJ did an EXCELLENT JOB on remixing this already beautifully intoxicating song. Apoptygma Berzerk has been around since 1989 and has been blasting their musical blissfulness world-wide since!

As of late though, Apoptygma Berzerk is becoming more Synth-Pop than what they originally started out sounding. Some say that the band has steadily declined after their Harmonizer album debuted in 2004. Others say it started after their 1999 release of Welcome To Earth.

Sometimes fans tend to disregard the fact that industrial has the sub-genre of SYNTH-POP for a reason. It does sound popish but it carries that familiar industrial beat. Though I have to agree, the band keeps changing their tunes and is becoming, regrettably, more mainstream pop than Synth-pop. I really hope that isn’t their goal since the band has been around for so long and so many people have enjoyed them over the reason.

That’s like a smoker switching a brand of cigarettes just because everyone else is smoking them and they want to fit in. COMEPLETELY RETARDED. Before I go on a rant on how retarded it is that some industrial bands go mainstream just for the money involved, I’ll cut myself sort and bite my tongue…

… for a few paragraphs that is.

The remix of Love To Blame has that techno-ish “buzz buzz bleep beeeep buzz”, sound to it, but it is done with a very subtle touch that it doesn’t take away from the industrial beat. It actually compliments the original beat and adds a deeper feeling and UMPFH to the song. The song is still cream-your-pants-tastic, though, without the remix which makes this a number 1 song; the Music Billboards are proof of that statement.

Overall the remixed song and music video is very well done and really doesn’t need improvement save for that fact of the random damn people showing up during the music video and throwing off the whole story.

First the woman is with an older baldy putting on a coat, and then out of LITERALLY NOWHERE a younger mate with colored peach fuzz on his face comes up and tries being all intimate. Alright fine… industrial music videos are known to make little sense but Christ guys you had SOMETHING going. Don’t screw it up by throwing in random people that could be considered “semi-attractive”.

Oh, whoops, too late. It’s already a frickin music video. I suppose that’s what you get for sounding more MAINSTREAM. Jerkoffs. While you’re going all mainstream why don’t you sing into the leader singer of U2’s eyes and confess how much more money you’re making and disappointing fans.

Also… if you noticed near the end of the video, the singer goes from short hair to hair down to his shoulders… WHAT THE %#@!

I guess Rogan™ does work. Must be the “overnight formula”.

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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!

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Now what song can be better than this one… I mean right off the bat the sensuous voice of a female can be heard that would make most guys blush. Not to mention the fact that I’ve accidentally yelled “Oh MY GOTH!” instead of “Oh MY GOD!” from listening to this song so much.

The hypnotic melody and seductive lyrics from both the male and female singer can make any industrial fan bite their lip out of shear ear-pleasing pleasure while jamming out to this song.

Razed in Black has been around since 1984 and was formerly known as Lost Souls. Since singingwith Cleopatra Records, Razed in Black has released 5 solo albums and have appeared as a notable remixer, producer, or guest artist on more than a hundred albums. Notable high profile albums include providing remixes for Berlin, Information Society, Bowowow, Switchblade Symphony, Gary Numan, just to name a few.They have also contributed to many tribute compilation CDs to artists like: Depeche Mode, The Cure, Metallica, Skinny Puppy, and many more.

R.i.B.’s Song “Oh My Goth” can be found on the album… dun dun dun Oh My Goth. Hah who would have thunk. Such a cleaver band Razed in Black is.

Over 5 minutes and 40 seconds, this song will make your feet want to move, your body shake, and give you a sense of being unable to stop from singing along with Romell Regulacion, the lead singer, belts out his silk-like voice whilst screaming the delicious chorus. If you feel like working on those new pole tricks or just feel like dancing to an addictive beat, I highly recommend this song.

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Any who. Zeromancer, Covenant, Ministry, Wumpscut, and some Razed in Black were the bands of choice that night (from what I was able to hear). So it was a good night in that area. One thing that was very new as well was the whole feel of the club.

Normally this club is full of elitist jerks who would rather glare and act snobby to you just for standing next to them and ordering a drink, alcoholic or not. This time around though, as soon as my brother and I walked into the club, heads turned and a few endearing looks ensued.

For some reason the night was overall more “friendly” instead of the whole “I’m better than you are because I am wearing a kilt and you’re not” vibe. There were a couple new faces in the joint and word had it that they were trying to know more about the whole scene as well as the music.

Heck of a place to start. Normally it would be a great idea to start at a club, listen to the tunes, and converse with others, right?

..:: Alarm Sounds ::..

Not at this one. So I cut them some slack and tried helping them out by explaining what songs where playing, by who, and what style they were. In the end, they ran back to their cars like giddy children as if it was Christmas Eve.

True Goths are nice. Plain and simple. A person could be wearing a gorilla suit in the middle of July and if that person crossed paths with a goth, the goth person would simply say “Nice suit”, AND MEAN IT. So the night was good but a bit pricey. Never knew bottled water would cost more than to get into the club. Sheesh.

I will cut this club update short and leave you with the best part of it all, the song of the night. If you’ve never heard it or even if you have it. I suggest getting it and listening to it!

The song of the night chosen from the club is:

== :Wumpscut – I Want You ==

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The benefit from industrial being political is that there are some issues that can be addressed and it will be more accepted then if someone just shot off their mouth, stating their views. So when a fan of a band throws together a video to a song, a powerful message can be sent out. Mind you this message is only an opinion of one person and not everyone. Nevertheless, that one opinion seems to gain more structure, power, depth, and reasoning behind it from the lyrics of a selected song.

One reason why I am sharing this with you is because I have found a perfect example of what I am talking about. This message is a fan made video that they believe is fitting for the song by one of their favorite bands; Suicide Commando.

The song name is “One Nation Under God”. In order to understand this video a bit better keep in mind of the bass hit. Watch the video and see how, when, and what happens when the bass does hit during the song. Remember the song name throughout the movie as you watch what is being displayed.

This is just one way to help understand what Industrial music is all about and what it can represent as well as what it is not; even more so, what it is against. Enjoy the eye candy. I will have more next Tuesday and remember if you find a video that you would like to share on I.A. feel free to send me an email! I love hearing for you!

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== Suicide Commando – One Nation Under God ==

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This band is its own world. Their website Mindinabox.com not only shows that with just a glance at the homepage, but their music is something that is not for the simple of mind. Mainly classified as Synth-Pop blended with Dark Wave and Electronica. Wonder if this band ever runs out of plugs for their equipment. BA DUN CHING.

Any who, their sound is phenomenal, for a lack of a better word since they have not only created boot stomping, body shaking, dance till you collapse music for the clubs and personal enjoyment in the car, but for video games. Their site lists all the games they have composed music for as well as which albums they can be heard on. A few of the games they have musically blessed are: Crackdown and Project Gotham Racing, along with other CD Contemplations.

The band has been around since 2004 and started their career off with the record labels floor; their debut album left producers speechless. This years’ month of September 25th, promises to bring about the bands third and highly anticipated album Crossroads. The rumor about this album is said that it expands on the previous album Dreamweb. The album will also take the story that has being told through out the last two albums and give it a 65 minute twist for both his and her pleasure.

The 13 song tracklist is accompanied with a surprise for all the listeners. Once obtained in any music store, the CD comes with a 24 page booklet and a “secret code” to unlock “bonus material” on their website. Wonder if I get a decoder ring, I ate the last one I had in my CrackerJack Box…

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Suicide Commando has been around for years. Well 20 years to be exact and they are still pumping out albums, rocking fans, baffling novices and keeping the music at its best. Over the 20 year onslaught of melodical bliss, Suicide Commando is bringing out their 7^th album called X.20 (Best Of).

The CD will have 15 handpicked, fan adored songs, original and club hits. That’s right, I said FAN PICKED. Right there is one in-your-face reason to love Suicide Commando. Metropolis Records is the proud label to be putting out this album.

The only thing I hope that doesn’t happen is Suicide Commando calling it quits. It seems like ever band, industrial or not, quits after they release their “Best Of” or “Greatest Hits”. That will be a sad day indeed when Suicide Commando does decide to call it a show and pack of their equipment for good. I know it will eventually happen but NOT YET.

The CD is intended to be released August 21^st of 2007. This is a must for any listener of Suicide Commando to get as well as anyone new. (If you don’t get it, I hope you get backhanded with the CD.)

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