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Necrotek 'Menschenfeind' $5.99 January sale!
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January 15, 2010, 03:14:pm
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From now through the end of January, Necrotek's 'Menschenfeind' is on sale at Fixtstore.com for only $5.99 for the full 17-track album! Contains exceptional quality remixes from Brain Leisure, Terror Punk Syndicate, Terminal State and many more!
http://www.fixtstore.com/product/6453/necrotek---Menschenfeind-(MP3-Album)
While you're there, pick up the new Necrotek EP 'None More Black', as well as some of the stellar new Vendetta releases like The Peoples Republic Of Europe - Babylon, Mono-Amine - Like A Machine, and W.A.S.T.E. - A Silent Mantra Of Rage!
Hear full tracks from the Necrotek releases here:
http://www.myspace.com/necrotek
http://www.vampirefreaks.com/u/necrotek
Review of 'Menschenfeind' from Connexion Bizarre:
"a blend of old-school industrial and dark cyber-tek electronics" ...so says the blurb, which gave me a little more confidence in what I was about to hear when I was first passed this release. The band's name suggested to me yet another "harsh" industrial act who were as 'evil' as they could be. But maybe, just maybe, cartoon evil is going out of fashion and taking its place is a strain of new industrial where a dark, malevolent evil is core to the sound. As proven here.
Not that you'd know it from the somewhat nondescript opening track, "Drugsick", but "Back To The Grave" makes it plainly clear. Heavily treated, distorted vocals with the music looming like a gigantic shadow behind it.
In fact, another shadow looms over this album, and that is its influences. You don't need to read the act's website to pick out the clear Skinny Puppy and Front Line Assembly influence: the former in the sample-heavy, dense construction, and in the unsettling atmospheres created, and the latter in the clean, pulsing electronics and resolutely old school rhythms.
It's not all about the influences, though - Necrotek's personal stamp is laid over the music by lyrics that are frequently of an astonishingly nihilistic intensity, occasionally heading toward social commentary, but little more than a comment upon how humankind is doing a good job of destroying itself. Not that this is a bad thing, by any stretch - the lyrics fit the mood of the music perfectly, and generally play second fiddle to the music anyway. There are particular moments where all this comes together spectacularly, too - like the vitriolic, murderous hatred of "Human Waste", the sneering stream of accusations that comprise "Beat Yourself Dead", and I'm a particular fan of the spiraling vortex of darkness at the heart of "Sense of Decay" as well.
The album proper is a short-ish forty-eight minutes, padded out by seven remixes. I'm not normally a fan of bands doing this, but I'm going to make a happy exception here for the high quality - and variation - shown by the different remixers. In particular, however, for the staggering Terror Punk Syndicate remix of "Back To The Grave", which basically turns the track into a new Skinny Puppy classic complete with hulking beats and savage guitar samples. But if only Skinny Puppy could still write stuff like this.
It must also be said that this album is perhaps something of an anomaly - one that wears its influences so obviously has no business twisting new and interesting sounds from such familiar raw materials in such style as this. As a result - particularly if you hanker for the days of industrial of the old school - this is an intriguing and essential purchase. -- Adam Williams [8.5/10]
Music: Unit:187 - The Wait
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necrotek |
Necrotek - None More Black digital EP available now!
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January 08, 2010, 04:02:pm
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Out now on the Vendetta Music label is the follow-up to the debut cd 'Menschenfeind' in early 2009, the 'None More Black' EP - delivering two nihilistic ebm anthems and two tracks of old-school-inspired industrial!
Available from:
iTunes
Amazon.com
Fixtstore.com
CDBaby
Track list:
1. None More Black
2. Alles Ist Nacht
3. Shadow Phase
4. Decline and Fall
Produced by James Geist
Art by Nathan Winter - industriarts.com
Mastered by Mike Wells - www.mikewellsmastering.com
Additional production on "None More Black" by Ben P. / Red Dwarf Studio - www.revstate.com
Full-length tracks can be heard at: www.myspace.com/necrotek
Music: Unit:187 - Lust Poison #9
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necrotek |
Necrotek News - None More Black EP + new T-Shirts + OSE V.1
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September 23, 2009, 03:58:pm
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The new Necrotek EP 'None More Black' will be available at the Vendetta Festival Sept. 25-27. Limited to 50 copies, these will be the only physical copies of the release. After the Vendetta Festival, 'None More Black' will be released as a digital EP on iTunes and Amazon.com.
Track list:
1. None More Black
2. Alles Ist Nacht
3. Shadow Phase
4. Decline and Fall
Mastered by Mike Wells. Four-song EP on high-grade cdr + Necrotek sticker - $4. Find it at the merchandise table or come get one directly from me. Samples can be heard at: www.myspace.com/necrotek
Also available will be the first Necrotek t-shirts, with art by Nathan Winter of Industriarts. Limited run of 50. $15 M,L,XL, $17 for Girls T.
The art appears slightly smaller on the actual shirts, but here is the graphic:
Necrotek also has the exclusive track 'Revenant' appearing on the upcoming 4-CD Box Set "Old School Electrology Vol. 1" from Electro Aggression Records. For more info and to order:
www.myspace.com/electroaggressionrecords
Music: Blok 57 - Fuck You
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:ruina:TOUR featuring Psyclon Nine and Imperative Reaction
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August 18, 2009, 02:12:pm
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PSYCLON NINE w/ IMPERATIVE REACTION US TOUR '09
Aug 26 2009 The Knitting Factory Hollywood, California
W/ Project Pitchfork.
Aug 30 2009 Bossanova Portland, Oregon
w/ Dismantled.
Aug 31 2009 El Corazon Seattle, Washington
w/ Schwarze Sonne.
Sep 2 2009 Sokol Underground Omaha, Nebraska
Sep 3 2009 Jackpot Music Hall Lawrence, Kansas
w/ The God Project.
Sep 4 2009 Abbey Pub Chicago, Illinois
w/ INURE.
Sep 5 2009 TBA Milwaukee, Wisconsin
w/ Columbine and INURE.
Sep 6 2009 Smalls Bar Detroit, Michigan
w/ Columbine and INURE.
Sep 8 2009 Club Hell Providence, Rhode Island
w/ Scars Are Soulless.
Sep 9 2009 Club LIV Washington DC, Washington DC
Sep 10 2009 Pegasus Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
w/ Rein[forced].
Sep 11 2009 HB/Hook Brooklyn, New York
Sep 12 2009 M Room Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
w/ Broken Neck Lullaby.
Sep 14 2009 The Brewery Raleigh, North Carolina
w/ Voodoo Velkro.
Sep 15 2009 The Rutledge Nashville, Tennessee
w/ Voodoo Velkro.
Sep 16 2009 Masquerade Atlanta, Georgia
w/ Scandanavian Cock.
Sep 18 2009 Respectable Street West Palm Beach, Florida
Sep 19 2009 The Factory Jacksonville, Florida
w/ Toxic Shock Syndrome.
Sep 20 2009 The Howling Wolf New Orleans, Louisiana
Sep 21 2009 The Blue Door Houston, Texas
w/ Episilon Zero.
Sep 22 2009 The Warehouse San Antonio, Texas
w/ Episilon Zero.
Sep 24 2009 Launchpad Albuquerque, New Mexico
w/ Episilon Zero.
Sep 26 2009 Sadisco Phoenix, Arizona
w/ Mono No Aware.
Sep 27 2009 Vendetta Fest/Exdo Events Center Denver, Colorado
w/ Hocico.
Sep 28 2009 Avalon Theater Salt Lake City, Utah
w/ Dismantled.
Sep 29 2009 DNA Lounge San Francisco, California
w/ Dismantled.
Oct 2 2009 Brick by Brick San Diego, California
w/ Dismantled.
VIP lamanents are now on sale!
Exclusive and limited offer - The :ruina:TOUR VIP SoundPass
Limited to 10 passes per city - get yours before it sells out!
The special VIP laminate that you will receive allows you to attend the :ruina:TOUR show AND the soundcheck featuring Psyclon Nine and Imperative Reaction. Following the soundchecks there will be an exclusive meet-and-greet autograph/photo session.
You will also receive a special limited-edition, numbered, autographed :ruina:TOUR full-color lithograph (suitable for framing).
THESE ARE SOLD OUT IN SOME PLACES. GET YOURS NOW BEFORE THEY'RE SOLD OUT IN YOUR CITY!
Click here to purchase your VIP pass!!
Also, Aug 26th Psyclon Nine performs with Project Pitchfork @ the Knitting Factory in Hollywood CA.
^ Click to buy tickets! ^
Mood: evil
Props: 26
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August 18, 2009, 03:04:pm
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yummi[neosuicide]
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August 26, 2009, 05:32:pm
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Damn you guys need to come to Canada ;_;
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August 28, 2009, 05:24:pm
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>=) Hell yeah, I was fucking waiting for this! 
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September 13, 2009, 07:34:am
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FUCK YES!!!
I haven't seen you guys in forever.
Haha dude last time was a crazy ass night.
Sep 16 2009 Masquerade Atlanta, Georgia
w/ Scandanavian Cock.
Soooo fucking there.
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December 17, 2009, 01:05:pm
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Come Mexico once again"" *.*
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DeadstarAssembly |
DSA Unleash New Music from C.O.A.
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July 19, 2009, 10:59:am
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We've returned with a vengeance... Check out the new tracks "Arm And A Leg" & "In Secrecy" off the upcoming album COAT OF ARMS! You've seen & heard the demos via the DSA studio videos now witness them in their entirety! Blazing double beats, whore vocals, dismal keyz and shreddin guitars all rolled into one! Much more to come...Crank it up and add it to your profiles n playlists, we appreciate all of you spreading the gospel!
Another exclusive track will be dropping soon so stay tuned! In regards to a release date, we are currently working out the release details with the powers that be at the labels to make sure C.O.A. gets the attention it deserves and that it is easily accessible to all of our fans worldwide!
- the DSA Gospel
Mood: Coat Of Arms
Music: Coat Of Arms
Props: 3
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necrotek |
Excellent review of 'Menschenfeind' from Connexion Bizarre
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May 12, 2009, 04:45:pm
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http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_necrotek_m.htm
Necrotek - Menschenfeind
"a blend of old-school industrial and dark cyber-tek electronics" ...so says the blurb, which gave me a little more confidence in what I was about to hear when I was first passed this release. The band's name suggested to me yet another "harsh" industrial act who were as 'evil' as they could be. But maybe, just maybe, cartoon evil is going out of fashion and taking its place is a strain of new industrial where a dark, malevolent evil is core to the sound. As proven here.
Not that you'd know it from the somewhat nondescript opening track, "Drugsick", but "Back To The Grave" makes it plainly clear. Heavily treated, distorted vocals with the music looming like a gigantic shadow behind it.
In fact, another shadow looms over this album, and that is its influences. You don't need to read the act's website to pick out the clear Skinny Puppy and Front Line Assembly influence: the former in the sample-heavy, dense construction, and in the unsettling atmospheres created, and the latter in the clean, pulsing electronics and resolutely old school rhythms.
It's not all about the influences, though - Necrotek's personal stamp is laid over the music by lyrics that are frequently of an astonishingly nihilistic intensity, occasionally heading toward social commentary, but little more than a comment upon how humankind is doing a good job of destroying itself. Not that this is a bad thing, by any stretch - the lyrics fit the mood of the music perfectly, and generally play second fiddle to the music anyway. There are particular moments where all this comes together spectacularly, too - like the vitriolic, murderous hatred of "Human Waste", the sneering stream of accusations that comprise "Beat Yourself Dead", and I'm a particular fan of the spiraling vortex of darkness at the heart of "Sense of Decay" as well.
The album proper is a short-ish forty-eight minutes, padded out by seven remixes. I'm not normally a fan of bands doing this, but I'm going to make a happy exception here for the high quality - and variation - shown by the different remixers. In particular, however, for the staggering Terror Punk Syndicate remix of "Back To The Grave", which basically turns the track into a new Skinny Puppy classic complete with hulking beats and savage guitar samples. But if only Skinny Puppy could still write stuff like this.
It must also be said that this album is perhaps something of an anomaly - one that wears its influences so obviously has no business twisting new and interesting sounds from such familiar raw materials in such style as this. As a result - particularly if you hanker for the days of industrial of the old school - this is an intriguing and essential purchase.
-- Adam Williams [8.5/10]
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