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Weststadthalle, Essen, Germany28th November 2026
Obsidian Echoes Festival 2026 with Pink Turns Blue, Night In Athens, Skemer, Sad Madona, Ghostbells and more…
A new gathering for lovers of dark music is rising in the heart of the Ruhr area: Obsidian Echoes Festival 2026 promises an unforgettable night of Post-Punk, Darkwave, Coldwave and shadow-drenched Electronics. With an already impressive line-up and more artists still to be announced, the festival is shaping up to become one of the essential events for the dark alternative scene in 2026.
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Fabrik, Coesfeld, Germany13th November 2026
The Cassandra Complex - “Generating Station Complex Tour” - Special Guest: Sjöblom
Darkwave pioneers THE CASSANDRA COMPLEX return to the stage for a night of driving rhythms, razor-sharp electronics and unmistakable Post-Punk energy. For more than four decades, the band around Rodney Orpheus have remained one of the defining names of the international dark alternative scene, blending Industrial textures, Gothic atmosphere and politically charged intensity into a sound that still feels vital and uncompromising today.
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Following the announcement of their extensive 2026 tour plans, the British hard rock legends now reveal details of their new studio album, ‘SPLAT!’, set for release on 3rd July via earMUSIC. Once again, DEEP PURPLE have teamed up with renowned producer Bob Ezrin (PINK FLOYD, ALICE COOPER, LOU REED, KISS). Together, they have crafted an album that harks back to the sound and attitude that have always set Deep Purple apart.To celebrate the release, DEEP PURPLE will continue their live activities in 2026 with no fewer than 86 shows across 28 countries on three continents, appearing on some of the most beautiful open-air stages in summer and in the country’s most prestigious arenas in autumn.
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“Music for the end of humanity (… but not as dark as it sounds)”DEEP PURPLE are set to release their new studio album, ‘SPLAT!’, on July 3rd via earMUSIC. Pre-orders start today.
Since their formation in 1968, DEEP PURPLE have sold over 120 million albums and long since secured their place in Rock history. Instead of resting on their laurels, DEEP PURPLE resolutely carry their legacy forward, driven by the same spirit that characterised their early albums.
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Forging a career over four decades in countless genres, DEVIN TOWNSEND has reached cult status in the progressive-metal world for his polymathic talent and continual pushing of the envelope.In 2025, after a career including iconic performances at Royal Albert Hall and multiple world tours, Townsend announced an indefinite hiatus from touring. Having then delivered the live debut in Groningen of ‘The Moth’, his most ambitious work to date, it was only natural to need a break. Townsend returned home to complete the studio album of ‘The Moth’ (out 29th May on InsideOut Music) and to rebuild himself in preparation for the next stage.
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