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THE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 2001

[31 October 2001]

NEXT ELECTRO PARTY AT CLUB ROOF IS ON 7. NOVEMBER 2001. !!!!

This party will be happening ( only for this time ) on Wednesday ( instead of Thursday ) and also from now on will be performed by DJ Zlaya and Alexandar Zec only . Some negotiations with ROOF's officials are finished and all seems that ELECTRO PARTIES are going to get two dates per month to be played . This will give us more freedom of choice what to do and what to make . We are sure our audience may expect a lot of surprise in the near future . The first of all is ELECTRO FESTIVAL that is being prepared . Be sure you'll get information about all stuff soon ...

THE KLINIK in next LFO radio broadcast

The Most Important Albums Of Electronic Music section of our radio program will be dedicated to Brussels' industrial pioneers Dirk Ivens and Marc Verhaeghen from the middle of eighties . The album to be broadcasted is their debut " Melting Close " .

DIARY OF DREAMS is to release new EP

This item has to see light 'til 9th November and will be named as " O ' Brother Sleep " . After very successfull second album of their side project DIORAMA , Diary of Dreams is going in the same way to make its fans happy . This new EP contents four tracks : O' Brother Sleep , Prisoner , Retaliation ( remix ) and Ex-ile ( remix ) .

NIGHTBREED shop and mailorder stops activities

All good things must come to and end. Nightbreed informs that as of December 31st, Nightbreed The Shop and Nightbreed The Mail Order Service will officially close. But, before they go, they are having what they call "the Mother and Father of all Gothic/ Industrial clearance sales". The closure of the shop and mail order service do NOT mean that the label has ceased its activities. The Nightbreed label will continue as before releasing and nurturing progressive Gothic as well as Darkwave and Black Industrial music, like it has always done.

LAUDANUM back in studio

Laudanum has started work on their second album entitled "Ijon Tichys last revenge". Be aware that this is just a working title. The album should be finished early 2002. A releasedate is set for May 2002. Co-producers will include Thomas Elbern (Escape with Romeo), Olaf Wollschläger and Adrian Hates (Diary of Dreams). At the moment is not sure on which label the album will be released, the band is seriously considering setting up an own label. We'll keep you informed. In further news the sound of the new material will be more electronic and poppy but still very tragic-melodic.

ABSURD MINDS at Club Metropolis in Copenhagen DK

Good news for the danish Absurd Minds fanbase. For the first time ever the German Absurd Minds are playing at Club Metropolis in Copenhagen, the day before they are playing at a big festival in the Hamburg Markhalle with among others, Diary Of Dreams, Assemblage 23, Cut Rate Box, Dive, Monolith and Kiew. Check out the club's pages for details.

THE CURE only via the internet

The new CD "The Best Of" of The Cure (November 13th) will be the last album of the band on a record label. The future releases of the band will only be distributed via the Internet and surely their website. Robert Smith wants to take advantage of all the benefits of the Net to spread his music without the commercial and artistic pressures of a big label. The band has also confirmed that they have recorded four new songs yet and that Smith is currently working on his first solo album with a lot of interesting collaborators.

[28 October 2001]

FUNKER VOGT is to release new EP

A killer new EP " Code 7477 from the German electro commandos, Funker Vogt. Features seven tracks of hard hitting dancefloor anthems. Released October 2001 exclusively on Metropolis Records.

PIG signs for Metropolis Records

Pig's next album will be released in the US on Metropolis Records.
The KMFDM/Pig US/Canada tour is tentatively scheduled for late Spring 2002

[25 October 2001]

A Remix Album And A Competition For ALPHAVILLE

Nothing is better than a remix album by the young generation to boost a stagnant carreer. German synthpop legends Alphaville recently release their remix album "Forever Pop", in GAS (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), Czech Republic and in Slovakia. It contains mixes of their classic hits such as "Forever Young", "Big in Japan" and "Sounds Like a Melody". Among the remixers we can find Paul van Dyk, Georg Kaleve (De/Vision), and José Alvarez Brill (Wolfsheim, De/Vision, Care Company) as well as a host of other names. In conjunction with the release of the remix album, a competition has also been launched. The goal of the competition is to make a remix of "Forever Young" with tools and samples provided by the competition holders. The main prize is a trip to Berlin and a meeting with Alphaville. Unfortunately the competition seems to be limited to residents in Germany only

A New Single For DEINE LAKAIEN

The long awaited new single from the German legend simply entitled "Generators" is out. The first edition comes in a valuable paper pack, has two versions of "generators" plus two exclusive extra songs, the video and a multimedia-part. The song is a typical graceful and calm Deine Lakaien track with the so warm voice of A. Veljanov, a memorable refrain and the Horn sound touch. To have your own opinion, visit their site and listen to the title track online. The new album is planned for 2002. It is also confirmed that Michael Popp and Christian Komorowski have left the ship. "The band regret this step but it was vital for saving the project."

[27 October 2001]

> BODY TO BODY < Electro Party was very successfull

That was second party at club ROOF . Despite we haven't had flyers for this happening BODY TO BODY met pretty good respond of its audience , THANKS !!!!!!!!! . A lot of people were overthere . We hope we shall see you all again and spend nice time together on the dance floor .

to see play list of BODY TO BODY click here

[19 October 2001]

NEUROTIC FISH signs to Dancing Ferret

The German EBM/synth band Neuroticfish now has a home in North America. Dancing Ferret Discs will release the next two Neuroticfish albums, as well as a special North American only title, "Sushi." Set for a December 4th release date, "Sushi" contains the material from the band's singles "Velocity" and "Music For A Paranormal Life" as well as the forthcoming single "Wake Me Up". Neuroticfish began negotiations with the label after appearing at the Dancing Ferret produced Dracula's Ball party during their USA mini-tour this past September.

New artist for TATRA label

Tatra Records have signed the Norwegian Goth/EBM band Gothminister. Gothminister is at the time in the studio recording their first single. The single is scheduled to be released on Januray 15th. The debut album is to be released in early March 2002. In related Tatra news, the label has released the classic ebm compilation "Sex, drugs & ebm" which was originally released in 1992. The rerelease includes new artwork and features the hard to get Apoptygma Berzerk tracks "Borrowed time (club mix) " and "Burning heretic (crisp version) ".

DELERIUM prepares remix collection

A new Delerium release titled "Odyssey - The Remix Album", which will be a 2-CD compendium of Delerium mixes from their three albums on Nettwerk: "Semantic Spaces" (1994), "Karma" (1997) and "Poem" (2000) will be out November 19th in the UK, and November 20th in North America. Furthermore Nettwerk will release two 2CD-set this October for the UK market. "Archives Volume 1" and "Archives Volume 2" will cover the best tracks from the project's early releases; from "Faces, Forms and Illusions" to "Spheres 1 & 2".

Game over for ZOTH OMMOG

Our colleagues from Release Magazine report that Talla 2XLC's company Music Research is no longer. The company's sublabels such as the legendary Zoth Ommog as well as several different dance labels will be laid to rest forever. According to an official statement, the Techno Club compilations released in co-operation with Sony however are not affected by the closure of Music Research. It was a public known fact that Zoth Ommog was at its final breath after experiencing both management and financial problems.

Exclusive: FAD GADGET steps out of Depeche Mode tour after caraccident? UPDATED

Some rather disturbing news reached the news office of Side-Line on Saturday afternoon. According to our sources Fad Gadget and crew were victims of a car accident on Friday near Feucht (Nürnberg), Germany. Although contradictory reports arrived saying the band was unharmed, Fad Gadget did not play Barcelona or Madrid although the band was clearly announced as support. Mails to Mute Records sent this weekend were not yet returned. Last minute news: Fad gadget will be performing at Wembley. A replacement was found for the band's drummer. We expect Mute to release a statement concerning this in the upcoming hours or days.

DANIEL MYER prolific as always

Clear Vision formerly known as Cleaner (formerly known as Cleen) will release their new masterpiece on Accession Records in the mid of October. "Deception" will include a vocal guest appearance of Beborn Betons Stefan Netschio. In further meyer news, "Great industrial love affairs", the long awaited album from rthe Myer project h_m_b will finally see the light of day. The album is the outcome of two years of intensive production and the collaboration with artists like Victoria Lloyd (Claire Voyant), Vanessa Brigs (Haujobb) and Dennis Ostermann (In Strict Confidence). This release will appear on the Ant-Zen label.

MARYLIN MANSON records Soft Cell cover

Terrible rockkid Manson has recorded a cover of the Soft Cell hitsingle "Tainted Love". The track will feature on the soundtrack to the film "Not Another Teen Movie". The song is expected to be released as a single in the US in November.

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[12 October 2001]

COVENANT to play in Sheffield, England

Covenant have accepted an invitation to perform at the Dissolution club night held at Sheffield Hallam University Students union, on Saturday October 27th. Support will be provided by Ultraviolence promoting the release of their new album "Superpower". Admission will be £8 UK pounds in advance for the show and club event till 2am. More details are available on the Goth Tarts webpage

Live DVD and video for PET SHOP BOYS

The Pet Shop Boys are to release a new live video and DVD on November 12th. The material was filmed over two nights in Germany, during their "Nightlife" world tour. The DVD will furthermore feature footage from shows on the US leg of the tour, plus promos for the duo's recent singles. The Pet Shop Boys are currently working on their new studio album, which will be finished and released in early spring of 2002 ...

[8 October 2001]

Elektrauma Vol 6 is now being prepared

The 6th edition of the famous "Elektrauma" DCD sampler series released by the German label Triton and presented and compiled by Side-Line is now being prepared. It's on "Elektrauma" that some famous bands such as Wumpscut, Suicide Commando, No Comment, Covenant, VNV Nation, Plastic Noise Experience, In Strict Confidence, Inertia, Implant, Hexedene, Angels & Agony and many more made their first steps. A release date is planned for March 2002.

New MINISTRY CD is to be released

Ministry will soon release a best of CD entitled "Greatest fits" that will ( among other tracks ) feature the track they have written for Steven Spielberg's forthcoming film "AI". We remember many tracks which Ministry worked for ( again ) many movies during 90's . The last cinema duty that Ministry done was " Bad Blood " for everlasting MATRIX .

MINISTRY - " GREATEST FITS "

Track Listing:

Stigmata
The Land of Rape and Honey
Thieves
So What (Live)
N.W.O.
Just One Fix
Jesus Built My Hotrod
Reload (12" Version)
Lay Lady Lay
Supermanic Soul
Bad Blood
Supernaut
What About Us* (The New Song!)

Ministry's "best of" album Greatest Fits will be released on June 19 .

Live NIN CD/DVD for X-Mas

Nine Inch Nails will release "Nine Inch Nails Live: And All That Could Have Been" in CD, DVD and VHS formats on December 4th. Recorded during the band's Fragility v2.0 tour last year, Trent Reznor himself produced the CD. Included on NIN's first live album will be sixteen songs from the tour. The album will also be available in a limited-edition package, which will contain a bonus disc with unreleased material. Reznor also produced the DVD, backed by director Rob Sheridan. The DVD features 5.1 surround sound and extras including audio commentary, unseen photos, and multiple camera angles.

[4 October 2001]

NEW ELECTRO PARTY at Club " ROOF "

New electro party , called " BODY TO BODY " , will be happening on Thursday 25.10.2001 at 23h . The place is , of course , Club " ROOF " ....

For more information visit Party Guide

LFO " THANKS " LIST page

Almost every day brings us some new contacts and connections with many people around the world and from over here . Frankly , we couldn't resist and we decided to make our " THANKS " page to appreciate all people who support our effort to make this music more familiar and open for ALL !

LFO TEAM

Win a Meet & Greet session with VNV Nation !

With the new album by VNV Nation being delayed by Dependent Records, Nightbreed Parties decided to postpone the releaseparty of the album for obvious reasons. But do not let this spoil the fun!! Subscribe to the Nightbreed Parties newsletter before October 20th and you have a chance to win a Meet & Greet with VNV Nation! On october 27th, VNV Nation is performing in Gent and after the show the winner of our competition will be introduced to the band. You can subscribe to our newsletter by sending an empty mail to: nightbreed-subscribe@topica.com. In further related news, the next Nightbreed Halloween party, on Wednessday October 31st at Het Syndroom in St.-Niklaas (Belgium), will have a special guest appearance of Johan van Roy (Suicide Commando)! As usual, those who have subscribed to the Nightbreed newsletter and who attend the parties will automatically be contending for various free gifts such as CD's, magazines, and other cool stuff offered by Side-Line music magazine. Don't forget to order your ticket for the VNV Nation gig!

E-CRAFT goes to Mexico

After Elegant Machinery, it's E-Craft taking the road to Mexico City. Distorsion Sekt informs us that the band is to play there on October 13th in support of the new E-Craft album "Dos_unit" that should be released in November 2001. This means that the Mexican fans will hear the new tracks long before the actual release of the album. In related news Bloodline labelboss Torben Schmidt made an exclusive mix of the clubhit "Brich Es!" on behalf of "Lights Of Euphoria" that will be released as a bonustrack on "Dos_unit". The band will start its German tour two weeks later on October 26th 2001 in the Music-Hall in Berlin with Lights Of Euphoria. For the Mexican date: 21:00 hrs in Club Dada X, Bolivar 31, 2nd. Floor, Col. Centro, México City. Entry is $12.00 only.

New bands on Synthphony Records

Synthphony Records is negotiating with some 'high profile bands' from Europe right now. The news was launched in the label's newslist. "We will announce some new signings once the contracts are signed", says David Lin, Synthphony Records manager. In the same bulletin Synthphony Records announces the release of the Synthpop Network titled "Synthetik Wonderland". The compilation features exclusive tracks by Intact, New Concept, Echo Image, A Spell Inside, Blue October, Rational Youth, Obsc(y)re, Neuropa, Red Flag, Avant Garde, Robert Enforsen, Beborn Beton and many more.

[1 October 2001]

Lada is a lucky winner of LFO's competition for a gift CD

Among many stuff which we've received from you all Lada's mail had come first . Since this funny competition faced very good responding from our listeners we'd like to thank you ALL very much .

LFO TEAM