Bill Rieflin has passed away at the age of 59. Many Release readers and industrial music fans know him from Ministry, Revolting Cocks, KMFDM and Pigface – he played on many classic albums.
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All March and April On Stage dates postponed / cancelled
Now all March and April dates in our live guide On Stage are marked ”postponed” or ”cancelled”. The good news is that it appears that most events will be held at a later date. Some have new dates already but in many cases the organisers say they will come back with more information. It will …
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Gabi Delgado’s death sends shockwaves through the electronic music community
Yesterday, DAF member Robert Görl posted: ”Got word today my longtime friend and bandmate Gabi Delgado passed away last night”. The cause of death is unknown.
Album and video with electropop duo Octolab out today
Today (March 20) marks the release of the new album (”Mystery Park”) and video (”Aim for His Head”) from Swedish synthpop duo Octolab. Watch the video below.
A few words about cancelled events
Event after event is either postponed or cancelled due to the corona virus. We cannot post News pieces about all cancellations and recommend. Find out what the organisers write.
Top 10 albums of the 2010:s by Agent Side Grinder
Release Magazine asked darkwave and industrial synthpop band Agent Side Grinder for their top albums of the decade (2010-2019).
Delayed Depeche Mode 4-disc release including full-length concert
Depeche Mode’s ”Spirits in the Forest” was set for a Blu-ray and DVD release in 10 days, on March 27. The new release date is May 1, ”in order to ensure a simultaneous worldwide release”.
Genesis P-Orridge has died of leukemia aged 70
Genesis P-Orridge died of leukemia two days ago. The controversial Brit was best known for the cult bands Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV and played a part in creating the industrial genre.
Top 10 albums of the 2010:s by Gary Levermore (Red Sand, Third Mind)
Release Magazine asked Gary Levermore for his top albums of the decade (2010-2019). He ran Third Mind Records (Front Line Assembly, In the Nursery, Delerium etc) and Tora!, he’s been Nettwerk’s UK label manager and is currently operating Red Sand PR, representing many Release related artists.
2nd minimal wave album from Manifest Awards winner Roya out today
Last year, Swedish-American-Iranian artist Roya was awarded best for best synth album at the independent Manifest Awards. Today ”Pulse”, the follow-up to ”Hive”, is released on Labrador Records.