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Becoming Undead. Vol.8

First / lead song from GODFLESH EP 'Decline & Fall' on Avalanche Recordings. AREC032. 2014. UK/EU/JP release June 2nd, USA June 24th. 

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RINGER

The covid pandemic had a great impact on humanity, on the way we relate to each other and on many other sociological aspects that conditioned our daily lives for a time. It also limited the economic stability of artists, programmers and club owners, however, and in reference to the artists who were unable to work in front of their audiences, some were able to delve into other artistic subjects derived entirely from creation. Rhys Fulber took advantage of this period of reflection to integrate himself into a different creative medium, influenced especially by the effect of human beings on nature. Brutal Nature was born as a consequence of the confinement, released in November 2021, and among its qualities we must highlight the introspective character of the Canadian producer, as he manages to adapt his hard and forceful style within a sensitive harmonic atmosphere.

Brutal Nature continues two years later with six versions by different authors. Brutal Nature Redux features the participation of artists and projects from the contemporary electronic music scene such as Years of Denial, Sarin, Evitceles, Qual and Vanity Productions, and another legend of the Canadian industrial scene, Orphx.

Years of Denial’s take on “Rogue Minority” injects some emotion and humanity into the stark and aggressive original while preserving the driving bass riff and lifting it into the sound of a futuristic tribal gathering. Berlin’s Sarin is up next, leaning into the future EBM style he also shares with Fulber but amping up the intensity and apocalyptic dance floor elements of Central State Institute. Night Render is given a darker and more sinister sheen by up-and-coming Bulgarian producer, Evitceles. The nature elements of the original are replaced by a cinematic dystopia, akin to salvaging lost technology in a ruined city. 

Orphx add their rhythmic sophistication to “Stare at the Sun, tripping and refining the original down to its base elements while tuning Sara Taylor’s (Youth Code) screams across what appears to be several channels of short wave radio. Qual’s radical re-interpretation of “Pyrrhic Act” brings elements of Fulber’s past history in EBM right to the fore, creating a groove that’s both retro and very modern, slowing it down so the tension hangs heavier in the air. Lastly but certainly not least, Vanity Productions highlights the “nature” of “Fragility”, accentuating it with delicate clouds hanging in an air of contemplation; darkness and light coexisting in thick emotional textures.

Release date: July 14, 2023.

Premiere: Rhys Fulber - Rogue Minority (Years of Denial Remix) [FR Recordings]

Track 10 of our debut-album "In your Mind" - released 1995 by Glasnost Records.

In your Mind - Your Lies

Track 4 of our second album "Journey" - released 1996 by Glasnost Records.

Journey - Liberty

Track 1 of our third album "Punishment and crippled Reality" - released 1998 by Zoth Ommog.

Punishment and crippled Reality - Triumph

Rescued from old Tapes for our Fans - download it for FREE!

CLOCKWORX - Rotten

Artist: Elements of Joy 
Remixer: Sawf
Title: Dopamine
Album: Divide & rule Remixes
Label: Pi Electronics
Release Date: August 23, 2024
Formats: Vinyl + Digital 
Genres: Techno, Industrial

With the 10th anniversary of the π project this year, Pi Electronics proudly presents the second Remixes 12” of the label’s various artists series, featuring remixed tracks from the “Divide & Rule” compilation. Following the first record of this compilation remixes concept, “Variable Remixes” in 2021, we now bring you the second instalment: “Divide & Rule Remixes” (PEVA04). Original tracks by Stave, Lycurgus, Kondaktor, and Elements of Joy are remixed by label favourites Samuel Kerridge, Templeyard Studios, Monrella, and Sawf. From the IDM-leaning industrial/noise touch of British artist Samuel Kerridge and the dreamy/slow industrial sounds of Athens' Templeyard Studios on the A side, to the noise techno chaos of Birmingham’s Monrella (Mick Harris) and the sonic treatment of Greek techno pioneer Sawf on the B side, this release showcases four tracks for enthusiasts of different tastes, crafted by legends in their own right.

Elements of Joy  - Dopamine (Sawf Remix) [Pi Electronics]

This is from the album "Mentallo and the Fixer Meets Mainesthai" featuring Michael Greene on vocals. Enjoy

Wartime-Basket case Mix

This is from the album "Algorythum" Enjoy

Proxima

Available on the Years of Denial album, 'Blood Debts' on Death & Leisure

Metal Wave - Years of Denial -  Broken English Club Remix

Schism Trace - Last

taken from Imperial Black Unit - State Of Pressure 12" [a+w XXVII]
out: soon.

State Of Pressure

Imperial Black Unit - The White Rose [a+w XXVII]

Imperial Black Unit - Now You Can Pray [a+w XXVII]

taken from V.A. - Wiedergaben Vol. 2 12" [a+w XX]
out: July 6.

Wiedergaben Vol. 2

Seen Links Schlösser Rechts - Die Nacht (Room 506 Edit) [a+w XX]

taken from Blush Response - Abuse Your Freedom 12" [a+w XXXIV]
out: August 3.

Abuse Your Freedom

Blush Response - Live In Fear Of Conflict [a+w XXXIV]

Etat Brut  - Karol Simon (1982)

A cover of Skinny Puppy's 'Dead Lines' from the 'Bites' album.

This cover is really more of a literal re-creation of the original than a re-interpretation of it (the latter process being the usual route I take when doing covers). However, this project was more of a production exercise, in which I used a small number of software instruments to specifically re-create the sounds, sequences and production style of one of my all-time favorite songs. It was a great learning experience, and turned out better than I expected.

DAW: ableton live suite 8
Software Instruments: analog (ableton synth), g-force Minimonsta, g-force M-Tron Pro
drums were done with Ableton Drum Racks and samples



Dead Lines (As I Found It)

We have an honour to host Philipp Strobel, head of Berlin-based record label aufnahme + wiedergabe as our guest in Abaddon Podcast series. 3h DJ set recorded at the aufnahme + wiedergabe label night at Fold in London on May 4, 2019

event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1445466725584472/

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Abaddon Podcast 057 x Philipp Strobel @ aufnahme + wiedergabe label night @ Fold London

Label: Wrongnotes
Artist: @nnparis
Title: Heresy EP
Remixers: @babaarr @uvb @znzl
Cat No: WN012
Artwork: Robert Hruska
Mastering: Axel F.
Format: Digital

Tracklist :
01 He Who Curses His Blood
02 The Idols Of Our Youth
03 Future Is An Illusion
04 Future Is An Illusion (Anthro Remix)
05 He Who Curses His Blood (UVB Au Bûcher Remix)
06 Future Is An Illusion (Znzl Remix)

NN - Future Is An Illusion (Znzl Remix)

Artist: Years Of Denial 
Title: Lover's Crime
Álbum: Devotion To Pleasure 
Label: Rubber Mind Recordings 
Format: Vinyl 12'', Digital
Release: December 02th, 2020
Buy link: https://bit.ly/33uRP6g

"Devotion To Pleasure"  is an appeal ... the second compilation from Rubber Mind Recordings evokes a lustful, fetishistic and ritualistic experience embodied in six tracks. Melancholic sequences, enveloping percussions accompanied by voices, violent eroticism and gloomy psychedelia that invite us to celebrate our deepest fantasies.

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Years Of Denial - Lover's Crime [Rubber Mind Recordings]

Mentallo and the Fixer is the industrial brainchild of two brothers from Texas, Gary and Dwayne Dassing. Mentallo and the Fixer derived its name from a pair of comic book characters whose origins have long since faded into obscurity.The Dassing brothers were raised on rock music, so their first instruments were actually the guitar (Dwayne) and drums (Gary). However, this changed when the pair discovered a number of new wave bands whose music was heavily saturated with synthesizers. Dwayne specifically lists the Cars, early Orchestral Manouevres in the Dark, and especially Gary Numan as strong influences to Mentallo and the Fixer.   Around 1984, the brothers began acquiring synthesizers, discovering the inherent sonic possibilities that these instruments allowed. They began to experiment with these instruments, with recording techniques, and even rudimentary sampling with taped based equipment.   In 1988, the brothers added vocalist Rich Mendez to their roster, and adopted the name Benestrophe. They made two tapes as Benestrophe using only a 12-channel mixer and a $100 stereo TEAC tape deck (incidentally the same equipment used for the first Mentallo release), and surprised even themselves with its sound quality. Much of these tapes are now available on Benestrophe's "Sensory Deprivation" CD and "Auric Fires" (RAS DVA). Benestrophe ended in 1990 when the Dassings moved to another part of the state, and then began their work as Mentallo and the Fixer. A DAT tape of "No Rest for the Wicked" was sent to Portugal's Simbiose Records, and was released on vinyl in a limited edition of 500. (It was re-issued on CD by Metropolis in 1998 as a double CD with additional unreleased tracks and remixes.) A subsequent tape was sent to Talla 2XLC of Zoth Ommog fame, who signed the band to a three-record deal within two weeks.   Though actually their second album, "Revelations 23" was their first proper release, and gained the attention of Metropolis Records, who began their long association with Mentallo and the Fixer with this masterpiece. Like its predecessor, "Revelations 23" was filled with anger: snarling distorted vocals, hard cutting sequencer rhythms, and a thunderous beat. Their next CD, "Where Angels Fear to Tread", displayed considerably less rage than their previous work. The CD showed tremendous musical growth and artistic maturity, being very complex and emotional, with dark Gothic overtones. The CD was met with almost universal acclaim.   In 1994, the Dassings joined forces with vocalist Michael Greene to create the trio Mainesthai, releasing "Out to Lunch" and "Mentallo Meets Mainesthai", which was more melodic and humanistic than Mentallo. Both were released in 1998. 1996 saw Mentallo's first national tour, which was met with rave reviews by both critics and audiences alike. Following this tour, Mentallo and the Fixer began on their next album, "Burnt Beyond Recognition", which was released in 1997. In addition to the album, Gary and Dwayne put together two singles for "Burnt Beyond Recognition", called "Centuries" and "False Prophets".   1999 saw the departure of Dwayne from Mentallo and the Fixer. Gary continued on his own, with the release of the "Systematik Ruin" single and the "Algorythum" full length CD. Gary's vision for this release was different from his previous work, with the incorporation of live drumming, a more experimental approach to electronics, and a more positive outlook on the state of things. Gary quickly returned in 2000 with another Mentallo and the Fixer album, called "Love is the Law" Following in the same vein as the previous release, "Love is the Law" was yet another endeavor into the more experimental and avant-garde style of electronic music. In 2001, Mentallo release "Return To Grimpen Ward", an anthology which featured fourteen re-mixed and re-recorded tracks that spanned over the first ten years of the band's career. That same year, M&TF returned with yet another new studio album, the ominious "Vengeance Is Mine". Heralded as a return to form for Gary Dassing, it fused several elements from all of the previous releases, while at the same time showcasing an artist who was sticking to his guns during a time when dance-oriented club music was all the rave. Shortly after "Vengeance Is Mine" was released, Gary fell just below the radar...but he was not sitting silent. This industrial icon was slaving away at new Mentallo & The Fixer tracks for four years to prepare for his newest sonic achievement: "Enlightenment through a Chemical Catalyst". Teaming up with the up-and-coming Static Sky Records in 2004 (and at last being united on a label with his longtime friends Fektion Fekler!), Gary Dassing would finally return to his long-waiting fans. Most currently, Gary has been busy with new work to be released in the fall of 2011 or spring 2012. Please check back for updates, until then leave your comments and download these tracks.--Jourdan Turner (Contaminated Intelligence) and Ric Laciak (Ras Dva Records)

Proxima

Mentallo and The Fixer