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. [more...]

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 probably be a busy fall and winter, if the venues survives this that is. Most of them appeal for help – check with your favorite venue to see what you can do to help.

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. [more...]

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. [more...]

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. [more...]

Release Magazine asked darkwave and industrial synthpop band Agent Side Grinder for their top albums of the decade (2010-2019). [more...]

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”. [more...]

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. [more...]

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. [more...]

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. [more...]