LFO-News

THE NEWS FOR AUGUST 2001

[28 August 2001]

METROPOLIS RECORDS news

We are now taking Pre-Orders for the new VNV NATION singles! Metropolis and Dependent Records proudly present a new two-part import single from the spearhead of the "Future Pop" movement - VNV NATION. VNV NATION - Genesis.1 [$10] and VNV NATION - Genesis.2 [$10] are the first singles from their forthcoming album "Futureperfect,"and it is sure to be a HUGE club hit. Pre-Orders are being taken exclusively through our website. The singles are due to arrive from Germany on September 4th (fingers-crossed). We will have them first, so you will have them first! PLEASE NOTE: In order to prevent extra shipping charges, additional items ordered with your Pre-Order will be held until the singles arrive.

VNV NATION - Genesis.1 [$10]
1. Genesis.1
2. Genesis (Thomas P. Heckmann Remix)
3. Left Behind
4 Genesis (Suicide Commando Remix)

VNV NATION - Genesis.2 [$10]
1. Genesis.2
2. Genesis (Apoptygma Berzerk Remix)
3. Weltfunk
4. Genesis (Ivory Frequency Remix)

We will have important Pre-Order information for the new WUMPSCUT releases next week!

TOP 10 of the most popular releases

As we have got info from the Metropolis online order staff , the most popular releases for last week are on the sheet below . It's very interesting that VNV NATION's " Advanced And Follow " is still in TOP 10 besides its releasing date was a couple months ago .

MTV boycots new DE/VISION videoclip

De/vision's new videoclip to the single "Heart-shaped tumor" will not be broadcasted on MTV for being "too dark". German television Viva2 on the other hand will be broadcasting the clip 2 to 3 times a day. While eMpTyV are still ignoring bands from the underground scene, the band have completed a succesful sold out unplugged show. The concert will be shown on german television Viva2 and is likely to made completely or partially available on several CD's, DVD's or other formats.

ATTRITION rarities see the light of day

Attrition's long awaited collection of rarities, culled from compilation appearances, B-sides and limited edition releases over the past 10 years, "Keepsakes and Reflections" is out now! The release has been released on Invisible records for the USA and SPV Poland for Europe. The cover features another classic photo collage from renowned american artist John Santerineross. The band are currently setting up tours to promote this album, starting with an american Halloween tour in late October then back to Europe for further shows. Email booking@attrition.co.uk if you would like to add a show. Attrition will have a pre-US tour warm up gig at their own club night in Coventry on Friday October 5th at Necroscope - Platform 5, Station Square, Coventry, UK.

[27 August 2001]

The ulimate wave cover 2CD compilation

Synthphony Records is proud to officially announce the 2 CD Set Cover Compilation titled "New Wave Undercover" scheduled for release on August 28th featuring modern synthpop bands covering over 30 songs. On this nice 2CD set, we find contributions from Intact, Point of View, Psyche, Cosmicity, Sara Noxx, No Comment, Regenerator, Intervox and many more! To check the complete line-up and tracklist, visit the Synthphony Records webpage. The label is taking pre-orders now.

[25 August 2001]

The portrait of KMFDM in the next LFO Radio broadcast

The next LFO radio program will give its listeners The portrait of one of the most important bands of EBM / Industrial scene 80's and 90's . Information and material of KMFDM will be presented .

BLACK MAN , WHITE MAN , RIP THE SYSTEM

Armageddon sounds from STROMKERN

Stromkern have just finished 10 new songs for their new album "Armageddon". The limited bonus
disc that will come with album will contain "Perfect Sunrise" (Waveform Mix by Icon of Coil),
"Perfect Sunrise" (Red Dawn version by BLANK), "Castaway", "Perfect Sunrise" (Phototropic
Mix by Null Device), "Melt" (? & Oz's Mix by `tR^IlI0:), "Perfect Sunrise" (Stromkern's MTV
Party-To-Go Mix), "Perfect Sunrise" (Eclipse Mix by God Module) and "Re-align" (live). Also
included on the limited bonus disc will be the "Night Riders" video. Release dates aren't yet set, but
probably mid-October in the States and early November in Europe. A release party will be held in
Madison on October 21st where the band will be performing live with Bella Morte and the
Crüxshadows.

NVMPH has arrived at Bloodline

Sweden strikes back with a new band entitled "NVMPH". Delivering dark, harsch electrobeats
from the south you can expect, according to the label's pressrelease, a mixture of EBM / Industrial /
Electro in tradition of bands such as Leaether Strip, Funker Vogt or Wumpscut. The band's first
album "Nuclear 45 is dead" is now out on Bloodline.

MIDNIGHT CONFIGURATION finishes new album

Midnight Configuration are getting very close to finishing off their follow up album to last years successful "Dark Hours Of the Southern Cross" release. The title of the next album is "Redemption of the Physical World" and it is hoped that the album will be out in time for this year's Carnival Of Souls festival on the 21st of October. If not for then, the CD will be out before Christmas. The direction of the new album very much follows on from the last album. However, according to the band's label, the material does dive in some controversial and original musical territory. To coincide with the release of this album, MC have decided to play a series of dates around the UK from the end of October up until early December.

[21 Avgust 2001]

SIMPLE MINDS cover Kraftwerk

Simple Minds will release "Neon Lights", an album of cover songs, on September 24th. It will be the band's first recording for Eagle Records, home to other 80's acts such as Gary Numan and Robert Palmer. The record will, as previously announced, consist of interpretations of classics by Kraftwerk, David Bowie, Echo and the Bunnymen, Roxy Music, Patti Smith, the Doors and the Velvet Underground among others. Simple Minds are currently working on an album of new material that they hope to release early next year. Their last studio album, "Our Secrets Are the Same", remains unreleased. Completed in 1999, the recording is at the center of a legal battle with EMI, the band's former record company.

NEGATIVE FORMAT leaves Gashed!

After a successful 3-year relationship, Negative Format has parted ways with Gashed! Records. Negative Format's Alex Matheu approached Gashed!'s Eric Deegan in early June requesting release from their Recording Contract Agreement and the outstanding option of a remaining full-length release. Negative Format will also purchase the remaining units of 2000's "Distant Pulses" and 1998's "Result of a New Culture" for sale directly through Negative Format's website. At the same time Gashed! will return the masters for both releases.
- Negative Format -
http://www.negativeformat.com
- Gashed! -
http://www.gashed.com

Not so amical split by Assemblage 23 from Gashed!

After losing Negative Format, the Canadian electro label Gashed! Records is now also loosing Assemblage 23. Apparently this split was not on amical terms as a (now removed) message posted on the band's website explained that both the label and artist were looking at the situation with their respective attorney. Assemblage 23 will however continue to work with Accession Records.

[20 Avgust 2001] German Label BL

BLACK RAIN in LFO Radio Program

Gerald from Black Rain has sent us their promo material and make first step to develope contact and cooperation between LFO and Black Rain . Since we have got this material the next LFO radio program , beside standard patherns as The Portrait and LFO News , will be also devoted to Black Rain and its sampler " Black Rain Compilation 2 " which includes bands as Davantage , Accessory , Flesh Field , DefCon 5 , Warsaw Pact , ...

Stay tuned and enjoy Black Rain's cold and dark electroinic music .

[19 August 2001]

Electro - Industrial over Belgrade

The First this-summer electro party which involed someone from LFO team happened last night.

Despite it took place at fancy Club " PECINA " , we have spent the great time over there.

You may find some pics of The New Testament Electro Party in Party Guide section.

Thank you all for visiting this party."

See you soon !

CEVIN KEY ( ex-Skinny Puppy ) released the new album

Co-founder of legendary canadian Industrial band Skinny Puppy , Cevin Key , has released his second album . The new album is called " Ghost of Each Room " . The very interesting moment is that Nivek Ogre ( also co-founder of Skinny Puppy ) sings one song from this album . The name of that song is " Frozen Sky " . We hope this album will awake our memories of Skinny Puppy .

[17 August 2001]1]

Assemblage 23 in Mexico City

The mexican scene is getting stronger and stronger, remember the success of Elegant Machinery earlier this year. This time it's the turn of the american electro act Assemblage 23 to play live in Mexico City, on August 25th 2001 supported by Guest band: Amduscia. The gig will take place in the electronic club "DADA X" (Bolivar 31, 2nd. Floor, Col. Centro). Doors open at 21:00 hrs, cover: $120.00 pesos ($12.00 dlls), include 1 free beer, tickets are on sale at the Club. Check the below links for more info.
ASSEMBLAGE 23
http://www.assemblage23.com
DISTORTION SEKT
http://www.distortionsekt.com

KMFDM sign with Metropolis

Techno Industrial Pioneers KMFDM have signed to the Metropolis label. Master mind and founder Sascha Konietzko is currently producing new recording in various studios across the Northern Hemisphere with members William Rieflin (Nine Inch Nails, Ministry), Raymond "Pig" Watts, Tim Skold and Dorona Alberti among others. The new material will most likely see the light of day in early 2002.
KMFDM
http://www.kmfdmdogma.com
METROPOLIS RECORDS
http://www.metropolis-records.com

FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY prepare September release

The new FLA single will be released on September 11th with 2 mixes of the "EMP" and an exclusive b-side of a very Delerium-ish "Providence," featuring the voice of Jenifer McLaren. The album,"Epitaph" will be released worldwide on October 9th, with the first 25,000 being a special digipack version with an added surprise. The tracklisting: Haloed, Dead Planetalbums, Backlash, Epitaph, Everything, Must Perish, Conscience, Decoy, Insolence, Krank it Up, Existence
METROPOLIS RECORDS
http://www.metropolis-records.com

Velvet Acid Christ and Rhea's Obsession in the pictures

VAC (see detail) is close to being finished with the next studio album. In the meantime the Velvet Acid Christ songs "Dial8" and "The Dark Inside Me" are going to be featured in the indie film "Hunting Humans" by Marauder Productions. Rhea's Obsession on its turn is about to enter a new television deal with the producers of "La Femme Nikita". The new series is called "Mutant X" and Rhea's will be doing the scoring.

[15 August 2001]

We are very happy to announce that The LFO radio program has got the new term for its

radio broadcast . All this couldn't be possible without Vlada , man who does

an incredible effort to make SKC Radio much more professional than it is now .

THANK YOU ( RELJA ) !!!!!!

THE LFO TEAM

[14 August 2001]

The LFO Team will give their listeners the opportunity to hear the best works of Covenant

during the next LFO radio broadcast . The Portrait of Covenant will be presented to the LFO

listeners . We are sure that they will be satisfied .

[13 August 2001]

The Mission work with producer The Cure / Depeche Mode fame

Fresh news from the Mission stable, Wayne Hussey and the band are currently in studio with Dave Allen, known from work with the Cure and Depeche Mode. The band are recording the new album, provisionally titled "Allure", which is in the final stages of being mixed. Some titles are "Mesmerised" (aired during the Recon2000 shows), "To Die By Your Hand", "Cocoon", "Shine Like the Stars", "Happy" and "Lay Your Hands On Me". There still isn't a confirmed date of release, but the band will tour Germany in September and October together with Him.
- The Mission -
http://www.themissionuk.com

New single for Garden Of Delight

"High Empress" will be the 2nd single from the "Dawn" album. Two new versions of "High Empress" will appear on this e.p. as well as three unreleased songs and an alternative version of "Exorial". You can expect the release to hit the streets on October 1st.
- Garden Of Delight -
http://www.garden-of-delight.com

[09 August 2001]

Remixing duties for Bonn Harris

Ex-Nitzer Ebb Bonn Harris has found a new love in life, remixing. After having his way on Depeche Mode's "I Feel Loved", available as a radioedit with heavier drums lines on a 3-track US promo cd, we now see Harris at work on 2nd. Gen (see detail) material. 2nd Gen released the album "Irony Is' on March 5th on NovaMute. After the first single "And / Or" out on February 12th, the band plans to release a second single-EP with the tracks "Musicians are Morons", "Black Spring" and "Slowburn" in September featuring James Johnston (Gallon Drunk), remixes by Sensational, Patric C (EC8OR) and of course Bonn Harris. Thanks to our Mexican correspondent Jorge Punaro.
- 2nd Gen -
http://www.2ndgen.net

Concrete Nature close to sign Euro-deal

Brand new news from Gashed signee Concrete Nature. Although the band is still discussing matter of spreading out ":encrusted" in Europe, it seems that they shall have a goal with a UK label. Michael: "First Sunny, Soenke and me thought to establish our own record company called Gomorra Media, due to the fact that we are sick and tired about the labels in Germany, which promised everything and executed nothing." The band is currently working hard onto new material. Previews of the material will be available onto CN's MP3 section.
- Concrete Nature -
http://www.concrete-nature.de
- Gomorra Media -
http://www.gomorra-media.de

Official dates and more for De/vision

De/vision finally confirms the official releasedate of the single "Heart-shaped tumor". The release will hit the streets on September 10th and will be the longest single in the band's history. The 7-track single will hold 5 remixes/edits (Radioedit, Georg Kaleve Mix, Icon of coil remix, Neuroticfish remix, instrumentalversion) and 2 non-album tracks ("Home" and the instrumental "Neptune"). The CD "Two" will be released on October 1st. From October 10th to November 5th the band will be on tour throughout Europe. The support act ahas also been confirmed as Toy (ex-Evil's Toy).
- De/vision -
http://www.devision.de

VNV Nation tour and album release confirmed

After a good deal of rumouring VNV Nation have finally announced the title of their new full-length, to be released in early November: "Futureperfect". In comparison to its predecessors, the album has a more focussed concept questionning the modern world and our path to the future. In the weeks before the album's release VNV Nation will undertake their farthest-reaching tour to date. Ronan: "We've learned a lot about concert performance from the last several shows. We believe we're now finally ready to properly bring across the atmosphere, the sincerity, and the feeling of a VNV Nation record live. Those of you who saw us live at the Zillo festival got a taste of things to come...".
- VNV Nation -
http://vnvnation.com

Aïboforcen lay final touch on new album

Belgium's act Aïboforcen confirmed last week-end that their album would be totally recorded and produced by the end of August. It's been almost 4 years since they did put out a new release, but according to the Alfa Matrix label, "it was worth the wait! Expect melodic high-energy floor-packing electronics." 2001 will for sure be Aïboforcen's comeback! Expect an interview with the band in issue 37 of Side-Line.
- Aïboforcen -
http://www.alfa-matrix.com/aiboforcen
- Alfa Matrix -
http://www.alfa-matrix.com

[06 August 2001]

Hungry Lucy remix No Comment

Hungry Lucy have completed a remix of "In A Better Land" that is released on the rising German synth pop act No Comment's new mini-cd entitled "Little Boy e.p." released by Nanopop. Besides this our American duo are busy preparing their next live performance on September 22nd at Ain't Dead Yet! at The Minnow in Alameda (Usa) where War-n and Christa-Belle will also be playing some newer material off their forthcoming second album. Besides this, Hungry Lucy also appear on the long awaited "Venusa XX" DCD compilation released by Triton featuring tens of female fronted electronic acts!
- Alfa Matrix -
http://www.alfa-matrix.com

Solo album for female L'Ame Immortelle singer

After having worked for months in complete secret, it's time to spread the word on Persephone, the debut solowork from Sonja Kraushofer from the austrian act L'Ame Immortelle. Her debut entitled "Home" has been produced and co-written by Tobias Hahn and Dirk Riegert, the masterbrains behind Janus. The music is according to Trisol manager Alex Storm, a mix between Sopor Aeternus and Lorena Mc Kennitt and will include guestappearances by the likes of Wim (ex-Christian Death). Expect an interview with the band in the next Side-Line!

Side-Line in Belgrade

Our Belgrade correspondent DJ Zlaya informs us about brand new activities in the Yugoslavian scene. First of all starting in October are the Electro-Industrial parties at Club KUCA. More clubs will follow. Meanwhile Belgrade now also counts a brand new radioprogram called " Low Frequency Oscillation" focusing on electronic music. And here's the scoop, the news will be powered by Side-Line in serb! SKC Radio Belgrade 107.9 FM , "Low Frequency Oscillation" electro-emb-industrial radio broadcast, every Sunday from 1h - 4h AM with Alexandar Zec , DJ Zlaya and Nikola Vitkovic.

Trisol celebrates its 10th anniversary with 3CD compilation

On September 7th Trisol Music Group will release an anniversary 3CD compilation entitled "Love & Death". On the release you'll find exclusive tracks by the Trisol Partner-Labels Inception Records, Cold Meat Industry and Alfa Matrix. The German label plans a very extensive promotion campaign to promote this release. Included will be tracks by Garden of Delight, Endraum, L'Âme Immortelle, Hungry Lucy, Dust of Basement, Mnemonic, Hexedene, Aïboforcen and many others. 46 artists in total are featured on this label group compilation.
- Trisol -
http://www.trisol.de

Reflashed version of PlanetMyer

A new version of PlanetMyer is online. PlanetMyer is the website of Daniel Myer, the man behind projects as Haujobb, Architect, Hexer and many more. The site now contains an extensive database on all releases related to Myer and contact info to all projects. Pics and some more sound stuff will follow in the near future according to the page. Check on the pages for sure, but first don't forget to download Flash 5.
- Planet Meyer -
http://www.planetmyer.de

Limited 7" for Sonar

The long announced Sonar 7", called "Parallel Friction", on Klanggallerie will finally be released on August 13th and will be limited on 150 copies only. The release will furthermore hold exclusive material.and can be ordered directly via Klanggallerie at klanggalerie@chello.at. Be sure to grab this opportunity with both hands.
- Dirk Ivens -
http://www.dirkivens.com

Special tour EP for Funker Vogt

Funker Vogt will come to the US in October to play eight concerts in assorted cities. Especially for the tour Funker Vogt will release a special cd/ep containing seven songs. The EP will include a new version of "Funker vogt" and "Funker vogt second unit" in german, but for the first time translated in english. Furthermore on the EP will be two new versions of "Black hole" and a bonus-track. It will also be the first time that the new Funker Vogt live guitarist Thomas Kroll will contribute to some of the songs. The band also contributed songs for a Metallica and a Prodigy tribute sampler which will be released soon. On the Metallica tribute you will find "Harvester of sorrow " while the band delivered a cover of "Narayan" for the Prodigy tribute. Finally Funker Vogt is working as well on new material for a new CD which should be released in 2002.
- Ultradevote -
http://www.ultradevote.de/FV_index.htm