Xotox was founded in 1998 as a solo-project by Andreas Davids. Adequately described by himself as “industrial for hyperactive people”, the Xotox-sound is characterised by hard beats, catchy melodies and merciless noise-attacks. The debut-album “Stückgut” developed a small cult following, which eagerly anticipated the following releases “Epos” and “Monolith”
Genres: Industrial More info:Xotox Discography: info
The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble (TKDE) hailing from Netherlands was created in 2000 in a form of an audio-visual project by Gideon Kiers (Telcosystems member – video art group) and Jason Kohnen (Bong-Ra). Other projects by G.Kiers or J.Kohnen are characteristic of their controversy to TKDE. However, they are subtle and have their own objective fan groups. Both artists graduated from Utrecht Art School. The reason of starting TKDE is interesting – it was created to make sound recordings of “noir” (silent films). Having combined their video and audio talents they produced an interpretation of F.W.Murnau “Nosferatu” and F.Langs “Metropolis”. The team now consists from six to seven people. They write music known as “doom”, “dark” or “horror jazz”, electronics. The first TKDE album – „The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble“ was released in 2006 where vocals are performed by Charlotte Cegarra. The second record „Mutations“ was released in 2009. Also TKDE members have established The Mount Fuji Doomjazz Corporation. It is a project of live “ jazz”, “drone”, “doom” improvisations which works in close relationship with cinematography.
Genres: dark jazz
ALBUMS: The kilimanjaro darkjazz ensemble (planet mu 2006) Download The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble -2009- Here Be Dragons Download
Since 2001, The Lurking Corpses have been "bringing the terror on" and fulfilling every horror geek's wet dream. Their music could be discribed as a blend of catchy Horror Punk and old school Thrash & Death Metal. The band mends violent, gory lyrics with tongue in cheek humor and dark sarcasm. Elements of Doo-Wop, Rockabilly, Arena Rock, and Country are also thrown into the mix displaying the band's diverse influences. Influences also come from many classic horror films of the past including the work of Hammer Studios, Universal Studios, Amicus Studios, William Castle, Vincent Price, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney Jr., Ed Wood, Lucio Fulci, Dario Argento, 80's Slashers, and 70's Exploitation films. The band also draws inspiration from E.C. and other classic horror comics. The band takes much pride in their energetic and theatric stage show. ( Official - The Lurking Corpses )
Now here's the reverend beat-man story: "Hell make your back crack, your liver quiver, and your knees freeze. And if you dont dig that youve got a hole in your soul, so lets give a big warm welcome for the Rev, your Beat-Man, everybodys Blues Trash Preacher, the fabulous Reverend Beat-Man" Born in 1967 a year before the summer of hate, makes his first recordings as a 13 year old under the name Taeb Zerfall and putting it out on his own Zerfall Tapes label.. then 1986 founded the Monsters, and in 1984 changing the name from Taeb Zerfall to Lightning Beat-Man the Wrestling one man show.. and then 1999 changed his name to REVEREND BEAT-MAN, 1992 founding the voodoo rhythm label. Reverend Beat-Man is not only a One Man band it is A MISSION an Mission for the Blues Trash church.. with only a Guitar a Kick Drum 1 Hi Hat and a microphone Reverend Beat-Man tells you storys about Dead, the Live about killing and about the lost love and about seeing the Light ..this is kinda a new way to preach the Gospel to the people, its all very raw and primitive with a lot of Blues Trash and Primitive RocknRoll and Gospel music in it.. and HE PREACHES! ... (Read more)
Genres: Acoustic / Garage / Blues
REVEREND BEAT-MAN - GET ON YOUR KNEES (2001) Download REVEREND BEAT-MAN - SURREAL FOLK BLUES GOSPEL TRASH VOL.1 2009 Download
Guitar! Synth! Drums! Megaphone! ONE MAN BAND URBAN JUNIOR " TWOHEADED DEMON" on VOODOO RHYTHM RECORDS! RECORDED IN ONE TAKE…That’s why this maniac sounds live like hes recordings! Urban Junior started off as a jukebox hero. Name a song and he’ll play it He released two longplayers on FF Records. “-” and “E-B.O.M.B.”, from wich he started to create his very own sound. A Clash of warm fuzzy guitarsounds and distorted synth basslines. Some folks called it Cyber-Blues, others Electrobilly. WELL, LET'S CALL IT SWISS-SPANKIN-ELECTRO-TRASH-GARAGE-BOOGIE-DISCO-BLUES-PUNK! He played Guerillashows behind bars or on public toilets and on the other hand he was supporting acts for bands like Iggy and the Stooges, G. Love and Special Sauce, Test Icicles or the Monsters. Shows all over Europe were following including a small tour with John Schooley and Quit your Dayjob, Bondage Fairies, Reverend Beatman, King Automatic or The Masonics. His new Album “TWOHEADED DEMON”, 80s child URBAN JUNIOR easily combines BEASTIE BOYS early-days Garage Punk THE SONICS with the stoic sound of European New Wave Heroes like D.A.F. or GRAUZONE. The coverversion of KLEENEX's "Hedi's Head" (Rough Trade, 1978, the first Swiss Song ever played on a John Peel Session) is just a very nice example how comfortably Junior’s sitting between the style.
THEE One Man Band with a Hunch break to Electro Clash Trash and Dirty Garage Punk Rock'n'roll…D.A.F. MEETS HASIL ADKINS ( http://www.myspace.com/urbanjunior )
Genres: Electro / Punk / Blues
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José is a rock band in the word’s purest sense. The songs are simple, energetic and catchy. José delivers elevating guitar riffs, a groovy organ as well as organic bass and drums. In contrast to the pretty-kitten-rock-chicks of to day, Maria’s outgoing appearance and spicy voice makes the sound stand out. In other words, it’s a power discharge when José hits the stage. José is an up and coming band which has existed for 3 years. The band had its first success in 2005 by winning The Roskilde Festival’s Demo Derby, with “Mini Skirt”. That summer the band moved to Copenhagen in a search for the final constellation of musicians. Maria José – vocal, Emil Walter – guitar, Heinzz – Organ, Andreas Røeboe – bass and Troels Vestergaard - drums. It is José’s live appearance that makes them remarkable. The band has spontaneous and catchy energy that makes your endorphins pump in your veins. And you should not forget your dancing shoes; you’ll need ’em. A live performance by José in 2008 could remind you “PJ Harvey on uppers” vs. Doors organ - with catchy guitar riffs, driven by nuclear bass and drums, which will knock out the baddest mo-fo in the crowd.
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