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Published: 05 December 2024

• Amphi Festival

The Amphi Festival 2025 is casting a long shadow ahead. Just in time for the year’s end, the ultimate cult event of the dark scene, taking place on July 19-20, 2025 at Cologne’s Tanzbrunnen, has revealed new additions to its line-up: VNV NATION, SKYND, PSYCLON NINE, ZANIAS, SPIRITUAL FRONT, AUGER, and THE SECOND SIGHT.

VNV NATION, pioneers of Future Pop led by frontman Ronan Harris, combine melodic Synth Pop with driving beats and emotional lyrics. Known for their high-energy live shows, they’ve captivated a loyal fanbase for over two decades. SKYND create a uniquely dark and intense atmosphere with songs inspired by real-life crime cases and human darkness. Their music fuses industrial elements with a distinctive visual aesthetic. PSYCLON NINE, hailing from the U.S., stand out in the Industrial-Metal scene with their raw, aggressive sound that blends EBM and black metal. Their dark, foreboding atmosphere and charismatic performances have become their trademark.

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Published: 28 November 2024

• Highfield Festival

The Highfield Festival, one of East Germany’s largest music festivals, has confirmed 21 new acts for its 2025 edition, taking place from August 15 to 17 at Lake Störmthal near Leipzig. Joining the previously announced K.I.Z are major names like DEICHKIND, KONTRA K, and CLUESO, promising an unforgettable weekend of music and energy.

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Published: 28 November 2024

• Wave Gotik Treffen
• WGT

Looking forward to Wave Gotik Treffen 2025? Promoters confirm new bands very early for the upcoming edition. And there is a new batch of bands already confirmed! Please welcome CAMOUFLAGE (D), THE NOSFERATU (UK), XOTOX (D), SELOFAN (GR), COPPELIUS (D), ICON OF COIL (N), FINNTROLL (FIN), A CLOUD OF RAVENS (USA), THE MEMBRANES (UK), VOMITO NEGRO (B), DECEITS (USA) – Germany-Premiere, INTENT:OUTTAKE (D), NIGHT IN ATHENS (UK), HAGGEFUGG (D), IN MITRA MEDUSA INRI (D), BLACK NAIL CABARET (H), ORANGE SECTOR (D), JAKUZI (TR), ZERAPHINE (D), ABSURD MINDS (D), PUBLIC IMAGE LIMITED (UK), SKYND (AUS), CRIMSON VEIL (UK), NOISEX (D), MOURNING NOISE (USA), CORLYX (UK), TORUL (SLO), RABENGOTT (D), LINEAR MOVEMENT (B), KALT (F), LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT (USA)

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Published: 23 November 2024

After 27 years of a storied band history, the German Rock group LETZTE INSTANZ has officially announced their disbandment at the end of 2025. The Dresden-based band has shaped the genre of Brachialromantik with their unique fusion of Rock, Gothic, and classical instrumentation for over a quarter of a century. With their final emotional release - a farewell EP aptly titled ‘XXVII’ - the five musicians bid farewell to their fans, closing the final chapter of their career. The songs on the farewell EP, limited to 1,000 copies, are designed to reflect the band’s legacy while also serving as a heartfelt thank-you to their loyal fanbase, who have supported them over the years.

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Published: 21 November 2024

• Hurricane Festival
• Southside Festival

THE PRODIGY, APACHE 207, SAM FENDER, and DEFTONES confirmed for Hurricane and Southside Festivals!

A total of 45 new acts from both national and international stages have been announced for the twin festivals Hurricane and Southside, which together attract 140,000 guests to Scheeßel and Neuhausen ob Eck, ranking among the largest music festivals in Germany. The daily line-ups for the festivals, taking place from June 20 to 22, are now available on the Hurricane and Southside websites.

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