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Grendel started out in 1997 under a different name, but due to the band splitting up the name was changed into the current one. VLRK continued under the name Grendel, which originates from a character in the old Anglo-Saxon tale 'Beowulf'.

In 2000 Grendel's first promo CD was released, featuring the instant club favorites "Strangers" & "Nothing Like Senses", later to be included on their debut album. Within a very short period of time this promo was being played at many locations throughout the Netherlands and internationally.

Soon after, in 2001, the band got signed to the German label NoiTekk records and released their debut album, "Inhumane Amusement". With the rising interest in harsh EBM/Industrial music, this album received a warm welcome by DJs, listeners and media alike, spawning a good number of dance floor hits.

To follow this up, the "End of Ages EP" was released in 2002 and marked new territory for Grendel with tracks such as the international hit title-track "End of Ages", the pounding "Catastrophe" and the intriguing "Noisome". With the unorthodox and original use of orchestration, obscure samples and harsh and pounding EBM structures, this release again received almost only great reactions from both the media & listeners and would set Grendel's sound for the future.

In 2003, Grendel recorded their second full-length release, entitled "Prescription : Medicide". This took another step deeper into the musical world of Grendel. It meant a big breakthrough for the band, receiving great reviews, becoming album of the month in a.o. Zillo and Orkus, plus reaching top 5 positions in underground charts world wide.

After two years of gigging & working in the studio, the classic "Soilbleed" EP was released in 2005. This instant dance floor hit gained a huge amount of club & air play, great reviews and maintained top 5 positions in a.o. the DAC & DUC for maximum periods. A year later, the EP was re-mastered & re-released under the name of "Soilbleed :: Redux", including additional remixes & a cover version of Leaether Strip's "Don't Tame Your Soul".

In 2006, VLRK and new members found time to work on their third full length album, entitled "Harsh Generation". This marked new territory for the band, with a more mature sound and style, gaining huge success all over. After it's release in early 2007, this album remained on top 5 positions (often peaking at no. 3) on the DAC and GEWC for maximum periods of time and scored top positions on other underground charts world wide.

After an extended period of touring intensively, the "Chemicals + Circuitry" EP was written & recorded in 2009. The release turned out to be a slight diversion from the band's familiar sound, exploring different sounds and styles. Luckily the response to this was positive, again reaching top 5 positions in underground charts and becoming a staple record for EBM/Industrial DJs across the globe.

In 2012, Grendel returned with their full length album, entitled "Timewave Zero" on Infacted Recordings (EU) & Metropolis Records (North America). This marked a new milestone in the band's history, raising the band's profile to a whole new level, gaining critical acclaim in the media, becoming a staple DJ record and topping scene charts world wide (including DAC & GEWC). With this record the live act was expanded and the band continued to develop it's sound.

The band is currently completing work on their latest EP, "Age Of The Disposable Body", which is to be released in summer of 2015 by Infacted Recordings & Metropolis Records.

Neuroticfish is the electronic music project of Sascha Mario Klein (Keys, Vocals) and Henning Verlage (Keys, Production). Originally founded as alter ego of Sascha Mario Klein in the early 1990s, Neuroticfish experiments with elements of Synth-Pop, Industrial and EBM to create their own blend of electronic music: "Music For A Paranormal Life", a musical concept that observes life beyond normality. Inspired and influenced by the sound of Skinny Puppy, Nine Inch Nails and Depeche Mode this concept analyses neurosises, paranoias and emotional dependencies and their effects and distills it into a clear and emotional vocal performance with naive pop melodies over harsh and technoid beats. "The songs are about these inner monologues in which you confront a person, telling him exactly what you think of him. Then having done so, one leaves the battlefield, head up high in putative triumph. Or these perfect, razorsharp retorts full of venom, wit and intelligence which one has never uttered in reality. Unfortunately, also the remorse one feels over verbalized emotions which have have better remained unsaid." With songs like "Skin", "Velocity", "M.F.A.P.L." and "The Bomb" Neuroticfish have taken the alternative dance floors by storm and for more than a decade their songs are played in clubs worldwide. At the 2008 Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Leipzig Neuroticfish announced the closing of this project to take a break and recalibrate their artistic focus. In 2012 the slogan "A sign of life?" was found on their homepage neuroticfish.com and soon rumours went viral about the reunion of the project. In June 2012 the official Neuroticfish Facebook page confirmed the reunion stating that they are back in the studio and working on new songs. On March 22nd 2013 the highly anticipated first "Sign of life" took place as a life performance at the Matrix Bochum, Germany. The promotional "Limited Behaviour EP" was released alongside and featured 3 new songs and a remix of "I don't need the city". A week later the next sign of life took place at the Resistanz Festival in Sheffield and again proved that Neuroticfish are back and here to stay. 

Russian drum&bass host. Since 2001 (ex. Tamrecords)

In 1996- 2000 , DJ Negative started off as an Industrial radio dj with his friend, DJ Smile.  Their radio show was called,"The History of Techno" ,a regular Thursday night gig full of Industrial/Dark Electro/ EBM beats and music discussions.   In 2000-2001 , DJ Negative had regular guest spots at various Moscow clubs such as: Sexton, Garazh, Master, Republica Biffter.   As the time went on, he became a resident dj and hosted regular club nights and took part in promotions.  Some of them include: Russian Gothic Project , Industrial Music ru, Russian Synth Community , DM Fan , Indiestate Promotion , Dark Petersburg , TanZfronT , RND Synthpop Community , Dark Vision Org.(Italy) ... etc.

DJ Negative also opened and played with bands like:

 

Hocico , Grendel , T.O.Y. , MELOTRON , UNHEILIG , S.I.T.D. , L'Ame Immortelle , NACHTMAHR , Colony 5 , TOecUTTER , XIAN , Lacrimosa , MESH , Der Blutharsch , Sanguis Et Cinis , Painbastard  , Accessory , Moctan , This Morn Omina , COMBICHRIST , Von Thronstahl , Umbra Et Imago , Tanzwut , HEADLESS , Mlada Fronta , ERUSKA , Ira-K Organisation , Dust Heaven , FunkerVogt , Diary Of Dreams , Punch Inc. , Bipol  , Synapscape , Winterkaelte , Deine Lakaien , DE/VISION , Brighter Death Now , Deutsch Nepal , LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT , Proiekt Hat , Tribe of Circle , Con-Dom , Grey Wolves , Suicidal Romance , Empusae , Hypnoskull , Asche , Iris , Morgenstern , Ultrastatals , Coreline , Proyecto Mirage , DIORAMA , Mono No Aware , The Frozen Autumn , NARR! , Imminent(Starvation) , DIVE , COVENANT , Z Prochek , Namnambulu , Project Pitchfork , Das Ich ,Gray/Scale , THE DAYS OF THE TRUMPET CALL , Gothminister , Zythrix , KLANGSTABIL , ILLUMINATE , The Royal Dead ...

 

Festivals are also one of his specialties, national and international. He had spun in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Rastov-Na-Donu, Austria, and Italy.

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