Industrial Metal
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Suicide Queen: The Ritual and Purpose of Pain with ‘Crowned In Blood’
On their sophomore album, ‘Crowned In Blood,’ Los Angeles industrial act Suicide Queen moves beyond mere provocation. We explore how…
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Heartlay: A Brutal Archaeology of the Self on ‘The Alteration’
On their new album, French industrial act Heartlay moves beyond genre performance, engaging in a raw, archaeological deconstruction of the…
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Aaron Sadrin: Heartlay and the Archaeology of the Self
With the new album ‘The Alteration,’ Heartlay’s Aaron Sadrin moves beyond genre to pursue a “sonic archaeology.” He discusses his…
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Samael: The Swiss Machine Reawakens to Declare ‘Black Matter Manifesto’
Following an eight-year wait, Swiss metal architects Samael have unleashed ‘Black Matter Manifesto.’ The powerful new single bridges their industrial…
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Heartlay: The Act of Reshaping Sonic Identity with ‘The Alteration’
The French industrial metal project Heartlay has released ‘The Alteration,’ a new album built on a foundation of deconstruction. This…
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Alcatraz Open Air Festival: August Edition Expands Belgium’s Independent Metal Presence
Alcatraz Open Air Festival 2025 presents over 120 artists across four days, reflecting the evolution of Belgium’s independently curated extreme…
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Brutal Assault Festival: August Anchored by Gojira’s Ascent in Extreme Music Culture
Set within the eighteenth-century Josefov Fortress, Brutal Assault Festival returns in August 2025 with Gojira headlining. The event explores the…
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Vienna Metal Meeting Festival: Opeth and Hypocrisy Frontline Austria’s Autumn Gathering
Held at Arena Wien, the 2025 Vienna Metal Meeting Festival features Opeth, Hypocrisy, Heidnir, among others. The festival situates Austria…
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The Royal Ritual: Channeling Britain’s Industrial Soul with the Sound of a Modern Rite
The Royal Ritual’s live album ‘Live at Infest’ captures a pivotal 2024 performance at Bradford’s St George’s Hall. Launching amid…
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Combichrist: Industrial Stalwarts Unleash ‘Desolation’ and Announce Expansive 2025 Tours
Following their 2024 album ‘CMBCRST,’ industrial band Combichrist releases ‘Desolation,’ a single combining metal aggression with electronic melody. The group…
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Amphi Festival 2025: Lineup Announced with Legacy Acts and Diverse European Performers
The 19th Amphi Festival occurs in Cologne, Germany, on July 19-20, 2025. The annual event for the gothic and industrial…
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Hellsinki Industrial Festival 2025: A Global Gathering for the Darkwave and Industrial Scenes
The Hellsinki Industrial Festival is scheduled to take place in Helsinki, Finland, from Thursday, November 6, to Saturday, November 8,…
