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Published: 12 October 2015

New release out on October 30th: 'Breaking Point - B-sides 2011-2015'! A special compilation for the fans, consisting of the best b-sides and bonus tracks in the band's career! Comments Olof: "As some of you know, AMARANTHE has recorded quite a few b-sides and bonus tracks throughout the years," guitarist Olof said. "We've always tried to keep the quality high, as something extra for our fans, but until now a lot of these tracks have been hard-to-find rarities, and quite spread out. We are now very excited to release a collection of some of the best b-sides and bonuses: Breaking Point: B-Sides 2011-2015" It focuses on some of the best acoustic renditions of fan favorites as well as a couple of originals from the early days! Enjoy this rare and different side of AMARANTHE!"

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Published: 08 October 2015

Returning with opus number fourteen “The Plague Within” earlier this year, British goth metal pioneers Paradise Lost once again refined the chemical equation to their sonic alchemy with the kind of creative invincibility few can afford. It was a collection of songs that surprised even the most seasoned of fans in its ambition: a monochrome miasma of morbidly uplifting anthems and heart-aching melancholia. Seen as one of their most well received albums in years “The Plague Within“ achieved top ten positions for the latter in Germany and Finland as well as chart entries in Austria, Belgium, The Netherlands, France, Japan, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and their native UK.

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Published: 08 October 2015

E-tropolis fans, fasten your seatbelts! On 5. March 2016 the Turbinenhalle Oberhausen is in for one hell of a ride, as our electro-flagship approaches the orbit with three additional crowd pullers. Ready to ignite the engine?! These are the three new artists, appearing on the E-tropolis Festival line-up 2016: AND ONE, HARMJOY and ORANGE SECTOR.

It´s true! AND ONE split minds! Some love them - all others idolize them! Dance-o-matic bodypop madness of electromagnetic attraction. Refined thrice in what most others merely achieve once at a time. Confusing? Nevermind! Steve Naghavi & co. are and remain the first address for the ultimate festival ride, our relentlessly punishing bomber of joy – a tailor-made fitting headliner. Stones are stones while the Turbinenhalle will ignite, as easy as 1...2...3!

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Published: 08 October 2015

“IAMX is basically my public therapy,” says Chris Corner. It's the artist's way of connecting with the world, pouring out his heart, and dancing at the same time. To Chris IAMX acts as an outlet for all the stuff that he cannot let off in everyday life. `Metanoia´, the new and by now sixth album is a milestone for the British composer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and video artist. In the world of electronic music, Chris has established himself as one of the most important contemporary artists. He founded the British trip hop heroes SNEAKER PIMPS and can be proud of a great IAMX following. Having evolved from an enigmatic studio project to a captivating live act, IAMX always cause a sensation with their visual elements, costumes, and illustrious lineup.

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Published: 07 October 2015

Palladium, Cologne & Tempodrom, Berlin & Tonhalle, Munich, Germany
16th & 17th % 21st February 2016
Massive Attack & Young Fathers

MASSIVE ATTACK are back! A few weeks ago the hip hop duo RUN THE JEWELS tweeted that they are “in the studio with MASSIVE ATTACK.” Following this, rapper Killer Mike posted a photo on Instagram with the caption, “#RTJ x @MassiveAttack. Get ready”. Even though nobody knows whether one can take this get-together as evidence for some new material by MASSIVE ATTACK, these news have been received with cheers. The first reactions were full of enthusiasm showing how important this band from Bristol still is. MASSIVE ATTACK know this as well and have recently announced, not a new album, but a tour through Germany in February.

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