NEWS
6th June 2009

Wickerman Festival 2009
Wickerman, the most family friendly UK festival is on from Friday 24th - Saturday 15th July. The highly regarded festival is situated near the Scottish border in the scenic and remote area of East Kirkcarswell, near Dundrennan.

This years eclectic line up includes The Human League, The Zutons, The Magic Numbers, Anti Product, Idlewild, Bad Manners, UK Subs, Penetration, Goldblade, The Dickies and The Amphetameanies. Comedian Phil Kay will be adding the comical angle. Other highlights includes theatrical sideshows, various fire displays and the burning of a 30ft Wicker effigy to the sound of bagpipes. Visit their site here.

 

NEWS
5th June 2009

Rammstein Announce Tour
German Industrial titans Rammstein have announced dates for their forthcoming tour which will start in on 8th November in Portugal and include Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Austria, Denmark, France, Poland, Czech Republic, Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxemburg. As yet no UK dates have been announced.

 

NEWS
2nd June 2009

Wayne Hussey & Julianne Regan Collaborate On Album
Wayne Hussey & Julianne Regan will collaborate on a album which will feature covers from other artists, as well possible new takes of Mission and All About Eve songs, with some completely new tracks as well. fans can vote on what songs that they would like to see them recording. Go to MWIS forum to put your ideas forward. Clicky.

 

NEWS
1st June 2009

Sonisphere Festival Announce Day Split
The inaugural UK Sonisphere Festival has announced its day split of acts. Unusually the festival has arranged it so the outdoor stages will be running at alternate times to avoid scheduling clashes. This will enable rock fans to see all 24 bands on the main and secondary stage.

The impressive line up includes NIN, Metallica, Heaven & Hell, Killing Joke, Linkin Park, Airbourne, Fear Factory, Alice In Chains, Anthrax, Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet For My Valentine, Cancer Bats, Machine Head, Mastodon... more info at their site here.

 

NEWS
27th May 2009

Amphi Festival- Completes Line Up
Orkus Open Air Amphi Festival in Germany is a festival with a difference, it has a beach instead of the usual mud. Situated in the beautiful city of Koln, by the Rhine the open air festival is more like a Gothic holiday and has an impressive line up that encompasses trad' Gothic-Rock, Industrial, Electronic, EBM, Pop-Goth, Crossover and everything in between. Mono Inc are the latest and last band to be added to the international line-up, which includes UK Gothic-Rock legends Fields of the Nephilim, Industrial pioneers KMFDM, Laibach, The Gathering, Leæther Strip, Agonoize, Covenant, The Birthday Massacre, Front 242, Hocico, Camouflage, Delain, etc

To date this is the only live performance to be announced this year for cult band Fields Of The Nephilim, whose spellbinding live shows are legendary.  The band are sure to include numbers like ‘Moodchild’, ‘Dawnrazor’ and ‘Straight To The Light’ from their extensive back catalogue to make it a memorable experience.

If you only go to one mainland European festival this year, then it should be Amphi. The festival runs from 18th-19th July. The full line up and further info can be found by clicking the banner below.

 

NEWS
22nd May 2009

Dependent - Relaunched
Dependent, the renowned Europan/German Industrial. Electronic and EBM label Dependent has relaunched itself after a 2 year hiatus. It is forming a partnership with the other highly regarded label Metropolis Records and both labels will merge some of their artist rosters

Owner Stefan Herwig comments on the decision to reopen: "We have constantly been getting encouraging mails from fans asking us to reopen or continue operations as Dependent. We were also surprised, as we did not think that our absence from the European industrial scene would have created such a noticeable gap, but I think that it has. I was particularly shocked to discover some absolutely amazing new recordings and newcomer bands being unable to find label support and getting lost in the vast pool of mediocre bands on the internet".

Look out for the labels' first release, which will be UK synthpop outfit Mesh. Dependent site here.

 

NEWS
20th May 2009

Skunk Anansie-Euopean Tour Dates Announced
The reformed crossover Alternative-Rockers Skunk Anansie have now confirmed their Greatest Hits Tour, which will begin in Hamburg, take in Glasgow, Milan and London among others. To buy the tickets before they go on general sale and to see the full schedule go here.
Watch a preview of what is to come here-Clicky

 

NEWS
16th May 2009

Download Festival- Hush, Hush
After announcing a stunning 2009 line up that includes Marilyn Manson, Slipknot, The 69 Eyes, FNM, The Prodigy, Motley Crue, Backyard Babies, Trivium, etc valid rumours are circulating that there will be two secret bands at this year’s Download festival. The Rock & Metal Festival runs from Friday 12th-Sunday 14th June.

 

NEWS
12th May 2009

Placebo- Launch New Site
To coincide with their new album 'Battle For The Sun' Indie-Goth Glamsters Placebo have launch a new site with news, videos, music and much more.
www.placeboworld.co.uk

 

NEWS
27th April 2009

Rammstein - Finishing Album, Tour To Follow
Rammstein are putting the finishing touches to their forthcoming album. Strings and choirs have been added to the bands fiery and bombastic sound, and by all acounts it should be a killer.
They have already had more than 150,000 ticket requests for their forthcoming tour, which will kick off at the end of this year.

 

NEWS
26th April 2009

The Eden House- Live Festival Dates
Gothic supergroup The Eden House are set to perform two live festival dates. Firstly the WGT (click) in Leipzig, Germany on 29th May, and secondly the legendary UK Whitby Gothic Festival, which is set in the breathtaking northern English coastal town. Incidentally Bram Stoker conceived and partially set the story of Dracula in Whitby, no doubt inspired by the Gothic looking Whitby Abbey that dominates the East Cliff. They will perform at Halloween-31st October, all very apt. Full line up here.

Placebo - 'For What It’s Worth’
Placebo new single ‘For What It’s Worth’, from their forthcoming album 'Battle For The Sun' is now exclusively available for download via iTunes ahead of its official release on June 1st.

 

NEWS
22nd April 2009

Mortiis-New video Photos
There are some new stills from Mortiis' 2 upcoming promo videosbeen posted. Be warned some gruesome shots. Clickly.

NEWS
16th April 2009

Noiseplus Music Release SPC ECO Album
Dean Garcia, former Curve bassist has a new musical project SPC ECO and their debut album '3-D' will be released on Noiseplus Music. kaRIN & Statik of Collide are the people behind the label and this will be their first release, excluding their own band's material of course. The other members of SPC ECO are Rose Berlin and Joey Levenson, who together with Dean Garcia have created an atmospheric and mesmerizing sound that they refer to as 'Nu Gaze' - a play on the musical style Shoegazers. Hear samples here.

Levellers-More Free Downloads
The Levellers are giving away more free downloads this month, they are a live version of 'Julie' from their Royal Albert Hall performance last year and also 'Braindead Ball' from their current tour support band Hobo Jones And The Junkyard Dogs. Clicky.

NEWS
16th April 2009

The Eden House-Webcast Event, Plus Free Download & Live Performance
Gothic supergroup The Eden House streamed a live Webcast event on 14th April and anyone that missed it, it can still be seen here (be patient while it buffers. Clicky.

The band will perform their first ever show at The Luminaire, in Kilburn, London on 21st April in support of their stunning debut album ‘Smoke & Mirrors’. A free download single ‘All I See Is Red’ , which consistis of two tracks not available on the album are also available for download here.

Depeche Mode-No Glastonbury
Depeche Mode have reiterated that they will not appear at this years Glastonbury Festival. Keyboardist Andy Fletcher said "the line-up didn’t quite work for us". Which seems an obvious stab at the largely traditional and retro line up.

 

NEWS
1st April 2009

Levellers - Free Download Track And Tour Info
The Levellers, undoubtedly one of the best bands on the live circuit have posted a clip of the band talking about their forthcoming tour here AND in their ever generous spirit they have are giving away two tracks from the collaborative Anti-Knife/Gun project album, one of which is the Levs live track 'Before The End' and the other being 'No More Guns, Love Is Easy' by Pama International. Clicky.

Gary Numan - Album Preview
Electronic pioneer, now electro-industrial nihilist Gary Numan has a taster track 'The Fall' from his forthcoming album 'Dead Son Rising' at his official site Nuworld. 2009 Tour dates can also be found there. Nuworld.

 

NEWS
31st March 2009

Reading and Leeds Festival Confirms Line Up
Leeds Festival has confirmed its 2009 line up - Radiohead, Placebo, The Prodigy, Kings Of Leon, Arctic Monkeys, Gallows, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, AFI, Deftones and The Gaslight Anthem are to perform with a host of others. The Festivals runs over the weekend of Friday 28th August - Sunday 30th August.

Marc Almond UK Shows
The ever-colorful Marc Almond is set to perform live at the glamorous cabaret revue The Tease Show at Koko in London between 11th - 14th May. Also performing will be the burlesque showgirl Immodesty Blaize and risqué comedian Julian Clary. Tickets available by telephone from the box office on 0844 847 2258, or online from www.koko.uk.com

 

NEWS
30th March 2009

Mob Research Unleash Debut Album
Mark Gemini Thwaite, The Mission's former guitarist is among the collaborators of Industrial-Metal supergroup Mob Research who release their debut album 'Holy City Zoo' in the UK and Europe on 22nd May, with a US date still TBC. The other provocateurs include Kory Clarke of Warrior Soul on vocals and Nick Lucero of ex QOTSA / Peter Murphy on drums, but lastly and most poignantly, the late bassist Paul Raven of Industrial pioneers Killing Joke and now legendary Industrial titans Ministry. The project was originally conceived by Mark Thwaite and Paul Raven and the much anticipative, posthumous album will serve as a fitting epitaph to the much respected four string axe-man. Hear their much impressive sounds here.

Depeche Mode Tour Up-Date
Depeche Mode have added additional dates to their 'Tour of The Universe 2009'. to encompass Glasgow, Scotland on the 12th December at the SECC.

UK Electronic/EBM Festival Cancelled
This years popular Infest, usually based in Bradford in England has been cancelled due to the venue being refurbish.

 

NEWS
27th March 2009

Amphi Festival - Germany's Gothic Holiday
There is a video of Germanys Gothic Amphi Festival at YouTube. Click here to see the enticing clip, which successfully captures the unique ambience and allure of the festival. Situated in the scenic city of Köln you can do a bit of site seeing and sunbath on the beach at the festival on the Rhine and in the process - Amphi Festival video.

The 2009 line up includes UK Gothic-Rock legends Fields Of The Nephilim, who are renowned for their spellbinding live performances and undoubtedly will be one of the highlights of the festival. Other acts include Front 242, Laibach, KMFDM, Leather Strip, Hocico, The Birthday Massacre, Panzer AG and Agonoize. It runs from 18th-19th July. More info here.

The Eden House
To celebrate the release of their debut album Gothic supergroup The Eden House will be filming a live set at Goldtop Studios with their full live line-up. It will be broadcast via a streaming site afterwards and there will also be an online Q & A session. Their first live public performance will be on 21st April at The Luminaire in London and will feature in its illustrious line up Stephen Carey, Tony Pettitt, Simon Rippin, Evi Vine, Amandine Ferrari, Andy Jackon and Bob Loveday. Visit their Myspace for more info.

 

NEWS
26th March 2009

Wednesday 13
Spook-meister Wednesday 13 is currently on a UK tour through March-April in support of his live dvd/cd 'Fuck It, We'll Do It Live', self explanatory really. Check out his Vampire Freaks site - http://vampirefreaks.com/journal/Wednesday13

Prong
Industrial-metal crossover artists Prong are setting out on a European tour through May - June in support of their recently released 'Power Of The Damn Mixxxer', the remix compilation to their 2007 album 'Power of The Damager', which is on ex-Ministry's henchman Al Jourgensen 13th Planet Records.

Candlemass - Doom Laden New Album
Swedish epic Doom legends Candlemass will release their appropriately entitled 'Death Magic Doom' on April 7th. Taster here- www.myspace.com/candlemass

 

NEWS
24th March 2009

Depeche Mode Tour & New Album
Depeche Mode will be extensively touring Europe and North American throughout the year, it's ambitiously called 'Tour of The Universe 2009'. It begins on 6th May in Luxembourg and eventually ends on 10th December in Dublin, Ireland. American/French electronic collaborators Motor will be support for most of the European dates, with Ladytron doing a few selective dates.

Their greatly anticipated album 'Sounds Of The Universe' is out on 20th April. Video clips for both forthcoming single 'Wrong' and another album track 'Light', in which Dave Gahan is working on the vocals can be found by clicking the aforementioned song titles.

 

NEWS
22nd March 2009

LARD Return
Jello Biafra and Al Jourgensen formerly of Punk band the Dead Kennedys and Industrial terrorists Ministry respectively are working on a new and still untitled album under the moniker LARD. Let the madness ensue - Clicky for fan site.

Leeds & Reading Line Up Rumours
The Leeds & Reading Festival rumour mill has went into overdrive with an extensive list of bands been possibly leaked ahead of the official announcement on 30th March. Radiohead, Placebo, Arctic Monkeys, The Offspring, Jane’s Addiction, Kings of Leon, The Mars Volta, Kaiser Chiefs, Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, Lostprophets and Glasvegas are looking likely. Source Punktastic forum-see more info here.

Smashing Pumpkins
Smashing Pumpkins long time drummer Jimmy Chamberlin has left the band. This leaves singer/guitarist Billy Corgan as the only original member, who seem unfazed by Chamberlin departure and is heading into the the studio to record new Pumpkins material.

 

NEWS
21st March 2009

RevCo
RevCo, or the more accurate, but less acceptable Revolting Cocks featuring the now defunct Mininisty's legendary maestro Al Jourgensen have released their fucked up techno-Industrial album 'Sex-O Olympic-O' album on Jourgensen's own Planet Records label. It is as gloriously distasteful album, to match, or argumentatively even surpass previous releases. As at taster go to: RevoltingCocks where you can hear taster tracks including the appropriately risqué and catchy 'Im Not Gay'. Great interview with Uncle Al also there.

HammerFall
Metal heavyweights HammerFall have reached gold status in their native Sweden with their new acclaimed album “No Sacrifice, No Victory“!

 

NEWS
20th March 2009

Strummercamp 2009
Strummercamp, the annual Punk music festival celebrating the life of The Clash's singer/guitarist Joe Strummer have revealed this years line up, which includes The Damned, The Alarm, Billy Bragg, The Mahones, Goldblade and former Adverts frontman TV Smith. Visit Strummercamp.
Strummercamp is run as a none profit event and will be held at Manchester Rugby Union Club, between friday 22nd-Sunday 24th May. Check out TV Smiths former band here and his current sounds- Clicky. A classic by the Damned here.

Dragonforce - ‘Valley Of The Damned’
Power-metal sextet Dragonforce are to re-issue of their debut ‘Valley Of The Damned’ via Spinefarm Records on May 24th 2009. ‘Valley Of The Damned’ has been remixed & remastered and includes a revamped bonus DVD with the artwork also brought up to date.

Paradise Lost - Forthcoming Album
Gothic metal pioneers Paradise Lost are finishing off their still untitled new album in Fascination Studios in snowy Örebro, Sweden with producer Jens Bogren (Katatonia, Opeth). It's been discribed as "the darkest and heaviest metal album of 2009". New drummer Adrian Erlandsson has joined the band and they have live shows planned for April and June. For a preview visit Fascination Street.

Gary Numan - live dates
Industrrial-electro meister Gary Numan will be performing live at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London on Saturday 25th July and the Wargem Gothic Festival in Belgium. For his full tour itinerary visit Nuworld.

Juliette Lewis - The New New Romantiques
Juliette Lewis and her new band The New Romantiques are set to perform selective US and European dates including the Great Escape Festival in Brighton, England. The festival runs from from 14th - 16th May. They will release their new album 'Terra Incognita' in the spring.

 

NEWS
19th March 2009

Placebo - Free Download Track
Placebo are giving away a free track from their forthcoming album 'Battle For The Sun'. Get the FREE DOWNLOAD 'Battle For The Sun' here: www.placeboworld.co.uk

New Model Army Announce Tommystock
New Model Army have announced a special benefit concert for their deceased friend and manager Tommy Tee's family. Tommystock will feature NMA, a rare performance from The Almighty and others TBC, with all proceeds going to Tommy's family. It will be staged at the Cheese & Grain in Frome, England on Saturday 20th June. Info: www.newmodelarmy.org

Sisters Of Mercy UK Live Dates
Sisters Of Mercy are set to perform two live dates in the UK - 8th April at Leeds Academy and the 9th April at the HMV Forum, in London. Full list of European and international dates at the Sisters Of Mercy site - here.

Rockwave Festival Announce Line up
The Rockwave Festival has announced the first wave of their line up, which includes Placebo, Slipknot, The Killers, Mötley Crüe, Arch Enemy, Moby, Monster Magnet, Gogol Bordello and Mastodon It will be staged from 26th to 28th June at the Terra Vibe Park in Athens, Greece. Clicky: www.rockwavefestival.gr

Bloodstock Festival
The UK's true METAL! festival Bloodstock has announced Gothic-metallers Moonspell and German folk-metallers Equilibrium, in addition to the likes of Apocalyptica, Carcass, Arch Enemy, Candlemass, GWAR and Satyricon. Further info: www.bloodstock.uk.com

 

NEWS
18th March 2009

Gothic supergroup-The Eden House
Gothic supergroup, The Eden House are set to have their debut live performance at The Luminaire in London on 21st April. The band features core members Stephen Carey, formerly of Ireland's This Burning Effigy and NFD and the highly accomplished bassist Tony Pettitt, formerly of Gothic-Rock legends Fields of The Nephilim, The live performance will also incluude many of the co-conspirators and accomplished musicians involved in their critically acclaimed and seminal album.

Mogwai Summer Dates
Psychedelic-rock soundscape artists Mogwai are touring throughout the summer, starting in March at Dublin Academy on the 20th, hitting T In The Park, in Scotland on 12th July and ending on 8th August 2009 at Summer Sonic in Osaka.

KMFDM UK Live Date
German industrial rock/metal outfit KMFDM are to perform at O2 Academy in London on Saturday 18th July. Full list of international dates: www.myspace.com/officialkmfdm

Flag Promotions Events
Flag Promotions, purveyors of all things Electro, Gothic, EBM and Alternative have a host of gigs and special events over the coming months including Rachel Stamp, with support coming from My Passion and Soho Dolls at Islington Academy on Friday 10th April and Zeromancer at Electrowerkz, also in London on Saturday 11th April. Gotham 10 has Das Ich, Gothminister, Vendemmian and Helalyn Flowers performing at O2 Academy in Islington, London on Sunday 10th May. Flag Promotions ever popular annual Elektrofest is on Sunday 12th April at Dingwalls, London and has XPQ-21, Implant, Mechanical Cabaret, Scarlet Soho and Greenhaus among others. For more info on their extensive list of events visit: www.flagpromotions.com

NFD Live Performance
Gothic-Metal heavyweights NFD are to perform on 23rd May at Camden Underworld. Support comes from Last Rites, who feature ex-Fields of the Nephilim members Paul and Nod Wright.
Info at: www.myspace.com/nfdworld

Festival Round Up - Leeds & Reading Festival / Glastonbury
Increasing rumours of Radiohead, 36 Crazyfists and Antiflag for Leeds & Reading Festival. Echo and The Bunnymen to headline John Peel Stage at Glastonbury Festival and Anvil self confirm.

 

NEWS
17th March 2009

Placebo- ‘Battle For The Sun’
Placebo are set to release their self-funded new album titled ‘Battle For The Sun’ on 8th June. The reinvigorated line up includes new drummer, 22-year-old Steve Forrest from California, who replaced Steve Hewitt who was their drummer since 1996. Singer/guitarist Brian Molko enthusiastically predicts the inclusion of the young new drummer will "Raise us up out of our jadedness and make us into kids again”.

The album was produced by Dave Bottrill, chosen by the band because of his work with Tool and was mixed by ex-Depeche Mode member Alan Moulder, who has worked with such illustrious artists as Nine Inch Nails, My Bloody Valentine and Smashing Pumpkins. Molko says about ‘Battle For The Sun’, “Not necessarily turning your back on the darkness because it’s there, it’s essential; it’s a part of who you are, but more about the choice of standing in the sunlight instead.” Placebo will headline the Scottish highland festival Rockness, other live dates yet to be announced.

New Download Festival Announcements
Download festival have added more bands to their bill including Down, Lacuna Coil, Papa Roach, Chris Cornell, Black Stone Cherry, Clutch and Skin. Although there is confusion whether Skin is the Japanese rock supergroup, or Skin from the reformed Skunk Anansie, who should be in fact called Skunk Anansie. No matter they will join headliners Faith No More, Slipknot, and Def Leppard, as well as a host of other rock-tastic bands.  Visit: www.downloadfestival.co.uk

Crüe Fest
Mötley Crüe have announced details of a (as yet) American only Crüe Fest tour that will include Godsmack, Drowning Pool, Charm City Devils, Theory of a Dead Man. The extravaganza will kick off in New Jersey on July 19 and they are planning to perform the classic ‘Dr. Feelgood’ album in its entirety.

Spiritualized reformed and announce live performance
So called space rock band Spiritualized have reformed are perform a limited number of UK and European shows kicking off at 04-20-2009 20:00 at the QEH, in London appropriately entitled  **SPACESHIPP SHOW**. The tour will conclude back in London at the Royal Festival Hall in London on 12th October, where they are set to perform their debut album 'Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space' in its entirety at. An expanded Legacy Edition of the album will follow in October. Clicky: www.myspace.com/spiritualized

 

NEWS
15th March 2009

Rammstein-New Album And Tour
German Industrial Titans Rammstein are putting the finishing touches to their still unnamed and much anticipated new album and are set to announce tour dates for 2009... Watch this space.

Depeche Mode Tribute Album
'Alfa matrix re:covered - a tribute to depeche mode' is a 2 CD Depeche Mode tribute compilation which will be released in April 2009 worldwide by electro, goth, industrial and EBM label Alfa Matrix. It features many bands from the Alfa Matrix label, with interpretations by Sebastian Komor (Zombie Girl, Komor Kommando, ...), Jean-Luc Demeyer (Front 242), Claus larsen (Leaether Strip) and many more. There are 32 tracks in total. Initial purchases also include a free EP. More info at: www.depeche-mode-tribute.com

 

NEWS
13th March 2009

The Missions - 'The Final Chapter'
The Missions "Farwell" DVD 'The Final Chapter' is the highest new entry in the official UK Music DVD chart reaching number six. It was filmed at Shepherds Bush Empire. A free preview and download of 'Deliverance' can be accessed at Classic Rock Magazine online. Click: www.classicrockmagazine.com

Leeds and Reading Festivals
Leeds and Reading Festivals on 28th, 29th & 30th August have yet to officially announce any acts, but rumours circulating include Radiohead, Placebo, Muse, The Fratellis, Greenday, Lost Prophets, Arctic Monkeys, Kings of Leon, Pendulum, Rise Against and even Oasis. But Nine Inch Nails, AC/DC and the Cure, although would be fantastic additions, look unlikely. Visit: www.leedsfestival.com

 

NEWS
12th March 2009

The Cure
After The Cure were given the 'Godlike Geniuse' award by the the scatty haired film director and producer Tim Burton at the Shockwaves NME Awards in London, rumours have been circulating about a festival appearance at either Glasto, or Leeds/Reading, but to date there is no conformation on either.

Beautiful Days Festival
The Levellers organised festival Beautiful Days have announced their first batch of bands which include, The Levellers (of course), The Pogues, Hawkwind, The Saw Docctors, Gong and Dreadzone, among others many others. The family friendly and non-corporate festival with take place on 21st, 22nd & 23rd August in Devon. More info at: www.beautifuldays.org

Dave Vanian's first film score
The Damned's vampiric-like vocalsit Dave Vanian has recently completed his first film score- 'The Perfect Sleep'. More at: www.theperfectsleep.com

The Eden House-Debut album and live performance
ic supergroup The Eden House album 'Smoke & Mirrors due for released on 6th April features core members of the band Stephen Carey ’This Burning Effigy and NFD and the highly accomplished bassist Tony Pettitt, formerly of Gothic-Rock legends Fields of The Nephilim. Their soon to be released album (6th April) 'Smoke & Mirrors' features a startling array of talent from the gothic and alternative scene. These include vocalists Julianne Regan (All About Eve), Monica Richards (Faith & The Muse), Evi Vine and Amandine Ferrari. Other collaborators also include former Nephilim members Peter Yates, Nod and Paul Wright, together with drummer Simon Rippin, formerly of Nefilim and NFD and the renowned AndyJackson; engineer of Pink Floyd and Fields Of The Nephilim

Lux Interior-RIP
A belated RIP to Lux Interior, the amazing frontman of The Cramps. He was an age defying 62, proving that originally, talent and attitude surpasses age. The Cramps unique risqué and totally off-kilter mishmash of swamp soaked gothic-psychobilly and punk sound, together with Lux's manic Iggy Pop style performances will be sorely missed. Condolences to his long term partner in crime, the illustrious Poison Ivy.

Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival 2009 looks set to rewind back to its hippy roots with a retro slanted line up with Neil Young, Crosby Stills and Nash, Bruce Springsteen, together with rumours of Fleetwood Mac also circulating. Madness, Blur, Franz Ferdinand and Kaiser Chiefs have also been confirmed, but rumours of Depeche Mode have recently been disappointingly denied by the band recently.
Rather ironically 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of the legendary festival and organisers have said that it will be a "Greatest Hits" showcase, with bands performing on the Pyramid Stage from each year the festival has been running... interesting! It will be held from Wednesday 24th to Sunday 28th June 2009

 

NEWS
11th March 2009

Skunk Anansie Live show
The reformed alt-rockers Skunk Anansie are to return to the live scene next month with two secret gigs at the Waterats in London under the pseudonym Scam. After a eight year break their return will be a breath of fresh air to the largely stagnant UK music scene. They will also be releasing a 'Best Of' album and a full UK tour is planned. Clicky: www.myspace.com/skunkanansiemusic

Wave Gotik Treffen Festival
Leipzig's Wave Gotik Treffen Festival have announced many of this summers acts. The line up includes Clan of Xymox, VNV Nation, KMFDM, Adoration, Vendemmian, My Dying Bride, Cranes, The March Violets, Client, Combichrist, Icon of Coil and Specimen. More info: www.wave-gotik-treffen.de

Germanys Mera Luna Festival
Germanys best known Gothic Festival-Mera Luna 2009 line up includes Nightwish, Apocalyptica,The Prodigy, The Cruxshadows, Zeromancer and Emilie Autumn. It runs on the weekend of the 8th & 9th August.
More info: www.fkpscorpio.com/meraluna

T In The Park
Scottish Festival T In The Park announces Industrial Rock titians Nine Inch Nails and alt-rock pioneers Jane’s Addiction as addition to their huge and varied line up. Also on the bill are Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, Seasick Steve, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Specials, Franz Ferdinand, Mogwai, The Mars Volta, White Lies amoung many many others. T is on Friday 10th-Sunday 12th July.

Sonisphere Festival
Trent Reznor and his henchmen are also to perform at the UK's newest rock and metal festival Sonisphere. This maybe the last chance to catch the sublime NIN before they head for a lengthy hiatus. Based in southern England at Knebworth it runs over 1st & 2nd August and offers a vibrant and varied line up, which also includes the hugely influential dark crossover messiahs Killing Joke, together with the iconic Metallica, Aussie rockers Airbourne, Anthrax, Bullet For My Valentine, Avenged Sevenfold, Machine Head, Alice In Chains, Thin Lizzy and The Sword, more to be announced.

Download Festival
The legendary Download Festivalat at Donington Park in Derby have announced the recently reformed Faith No More as one of the headliners alongside an eclectic array of artists that include the hard hitting Slipknot, classic rockers Def Leppard, electro-punks The Prodigy, nu-metal pioneers Korn, shock-rocker Marilyn Manson, ZZ Top, Limp Bizkit, Whitesnake, Dragonforce, Motley Crue and of course young pretenders to Metallica's throne Trivium. More to be announced soon.

Fields Of The Nephilim - Amphi Festival Germany
Gothic-Rock legends Fields Of The Nephilim to headline the Amphi Festival in Germany alongside other gothic/Industrial/alternative artists such as KMFDM, Laibach, The Birthday Massacre, Front 242 and Agonoize. The open air festival by the Rhine runs on the 18th & 19th July.

The Wickerman Festival
The weird and wonderful The Wickerman Festival plays host to 80's electronic popsters The Human League, timeless punk outfit the UK Sub and their contemporaries Penetration, with the summery The Zutons, the agit-political Billy Bragg, together with Dreadzone and Zion Train and of course the highligh-the burning man effigy. A festival that is more about the atmosphere and numerous side attractions, than merely just the line up. The best all ages and family festival around-the spirit of the real Glastonbury in Dumfries & Galloway, near the border of Scotland runs over 24th & 25th August. Clicky: www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk