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• 16volt Back Catalog FREE!!!
  Here is the deal. 16volt has decided to give away their entire back catalog and make it freely and openly available to anyone and everyone who wants to hear it. 16volt wants you to give it to your friends, your enemies, your family, share it with everyone, everywhere. The goal is to get it out to more people than ever before. They want everyone to hear it, own it and share it. Use it for whatever you want as long as you aren't making any money off it. You can't resell it. As a matter of fact they have some more de?ned creative commons licensing stuff you an check out here: CreativeCommons.org

  Why are they doing this? "We had a review in a magazine several years ago that said '16volt is the greatest industrial band you've never heard.' Now while the greatest band part is heavily debatable, we realize that although we have been around a long time, there are still so many people who have not heard 16volt. Our hope is that by doing this, we get more fans. We get more people to our shows, we get more people into the 16volt music. So again. Take it. Share it. PLEASE help us spread the word. We need your help. Get this music out to everyone! We want it all over the world. Make cds give them out at shows, make torrents and upload them, share it, share it, share it. Let people know about this, send them the links. THIS IS PURE VIRAL DISTRIBUTION. This is a new model of music sharing. We aren't asking you for anything. There is no multi-tiered pricing structure, it's free. No obligations. If you want however we have setup a PayPal donation button at our site. If you want you can donate some money to us. $1.00. $500.00. Whatever you want. It doesn't matter, and it's purely optional. The priority is to get the music out."

  16volt hope you will be a part of spreading this music and seeing the results. The band truly believes that if people listen to it, they will like it and it will give them the opportunity to go tour more, to get over to Europe, Australia, Japan, etc. if the demand is there, they will make it happen.

  So go now. Spread it.

• The Artwork Of Clint Carney!!!
  The artwork of Clint Carney (System Syn/Imperative Reaction) will be on exhibit July 1st through the 15th at the Hyaena Gallery located at 1928 W. Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91506. An opening reception will take place Friday, July 3rd from 8PM to midnight. More info can be found at HyaenaGallery.com or ClintCarney.com.

• Psyche Unveils New Videos!!!
  Psyche has several new videos posted on YouTube. Be sure to check out Eternal, Disorder, Goodbye Horses, The Crawler, and Sanctuary.

• The Birthday Massacre Tour Playlist!!!
  The Birthday Massacre has posted a Tour Playlist on their YouTube page for their Show And Tell Tour. The frequently updated playlist features fan shot videos, interviews and candid footage.

• Combichrist Featured On PETA2!!!
  PETA2.com now has a feature posted on Combichrist. Check it out.

• Informatik Contest Winners!!!
  Informatik is pleased to announce the two winners of the Beyond Remix Contest, The Synthetic Dream Foundation and Pulse State. Both of their remixes will appear on the upcoming release, Arena, this fall of 2009 on Metropolis Records. In addition, 1st runner up Aimonia will appear on a limited edition tour CD also to be released this fall. Furthermore, Informatik has selected 13 tracks from the entries they received and have compiled them into a free digital release. This album is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike License and is available immediately for download at Nymphomatik.com. Fans are encouraged to download and share the material as they see fit!

• KMFDM On Billboard!!!
  KMFDM's newest album, Blitz debuted at #9 on the Billboard Electronic Chart for 3/31.

• Combichrist Army!!!
  The Combichrist Army has a new look. Tons of new stuff has been added and fans can upload videos, photos, fan artwork or anything else Combichrist related.

• Epochate on MySpace!!!
  Epochate's MySpace page has been updated and now showcases the amazing artwork without lyrics.

• Julien-K Hits Billboard!!!
  Julien-K's Death To Analog hit the Billboard charts this week (March 17th). The debut album landed at #10 on the Billboard Electronic Chart and #37 on the Heatseekers chart!
  

• Julien-K Street Team!!!
  The Official Julien-K street team, Systeme de Street, is now accepting members! If you're a fan of Julien-K and want to help promote the new album Death to Analog, available NOW, head over to System De Street right now to sign up! As a member of Systeme de Street, you'll have access to exclusive content, tools and media to help promote the new album. You'll also be eligible to win prizes in exclusive street team contests. So if you want to be part of this exciting new Julien-K community go to System De Street and sign up now!

• Julien-K Exposed on Playboy.com!!!
  Playboy.com will be premiering the explicit version of Julien-K's "Kick The Bass" video on Tuesday, February 10th. To coincide with the video premiere, Playboy.com will be offering a free three day trial of their CyberClub site. Before viewing the video, Playboy will require all visitors to verify their age.

• Funker Vogt Tour News!!!
  There has been some confusion about the Funker Vogt 2009 U.S. Tour. Yes, they are touring in April. Their tour dates can be found here. Please note that Informatik will not be touring with them. They are however in the early stages of planning a fall tour of the U.S. in support of their upcoming release Arena.

• Combichrist Debut Chart Positions!!!
  Combichrist's Today We Are All Demons has debuted on several charts!
  #2 On iTunes US Electronic Chart
  #3 On iTunes Canada Electronic Chart
  #10 On Billboard's Electronic Chart
  #15 On Billboard's Heatseeker's Chart
  #2 On Hot Topic's Chart
  

• Julien-K Pre-order Bonus!!!
  Pre-order Death To Analog before March 10th, and receive an advance track and video digitally prior to release date. Download links will be e-mailed to everyone who has already pre-ordered starting February 17th. People pre-ordering after the 17th will receive their download link within 1-3 business days.

• PETA2 Nominates Metropolis!!!
  Metropolis has been nominated for PETA2's Libby Awards for "Best Animal Friendly Label." Check out the feature.

• Metropolis Signs Dope Stars, Inc!!!
  Metropolis is pleased to announce another fantastic signing for 2009. Dope Stars, Inc has recently signed with the label to release their upcoming album in the spring for US and Canada. For the newest album, the band has upgraded their gear in a successful effort to further enhance their sonic battery. More info on the album in the coming weeks. The band will also be touring extensively this spring. Interested promoters should contact Dope Star, Inc’s booking agency and fans should request a show in their city on Eventful.com.

• Metropolis signs Epochate!!!
  Metropolis Records is proud to annouce the signing of Epochate, the new band of Victor Love (Dope Stars Inc.) and Noras Blake (Spineflesh/Edenyzed). Available February 17th, Chronicles Of A Dying Era is a mix of Industrial Rock with heavy and concrete orchestrations, cutting edge guitars and killer vocals. A sound never experimented this way before; a concept album that will bring you to a new dimension of musical experience.

• Metropolis announces new signings for 2009!!!
  Metropolis Records is proud to annouce several new signings for early 2009. Soman, Babyland, and Eisbrecher will be joining the Metropolis family for releases in 2009. In addition, De/Vision will be making their return to the roster.

• The Birthday Massacre Featured On PETA2!!!
  PETA2.com now has a feature posted on The Birthday Massacre. Check it out.

• Electric Six On Viral Video Game!!!
  Electric Six's "Formula 409" is a song pick on King Of Air Guitar. Play the game for free online to see how well you can shred!

• Informatik Remix Contest!!!
  Informatik is running a remix contest. Check out their MySpace blog for full rules and details.

• Cesium_137 Re-issues!!!
  Metropolis Records is happy to announced the re-release of Cesium_137's first two releases, The Fall (single) and advanced/Decay (full-length album). Originally released on the now-defunct Tonedeaf Records Label in 2001, both submissions sold out fairly quickly and have been out-of-print ever since. Fans have been demanding the re-issue of these albums and Cesium_137, now retaining the rights, has gladly given them to Metropolis Records. The re-releases are slated for an early 2009 street date. These two items will be digital-only releases. Expect both digital releases to be completely remastered with a few surprise bonus tracks; as well as completely new artwork for advanced/Decay.

• Interns Wanted!!!
  Metropolis is looking for un-paid interns for its Promotions/Publicity department in Philadelphia. Applicants must be enthusiastic, hard working and be able to receive college credit. Primary duty will consist of blogging websites along with secondary duties including: assisting the publicist, promotional mailings, phone correspondence, some writing tasks, press clipping and filing, and other day to day activities. A great chance to experience the inner workings of a non-traditional independent label. Hours and days are flexible. To submit a resume, contact Shannon Ludwig or fax your information to 610-595-9944.

• Metropolis:Rebirth 1.0 Announced!!!
  Based upon the newest Metropolis label compilation set which came out on March 25, 2008 at Hot Topic stores and online, it is no overstatement to say that 2008 will be an incredibly strong year for Metropolis Records. This newest, revamped compilation featuring over 20 tracks of some of the finest rock, industrial, electronic, and pop music in the world today including two exclusive tracks only to be found on this compilation, is guaranteed to please anyone with an ear for good music. Metropolis:Rebirth 1.0 is a 2-disc set with the first disc featuring many of Metropolis’ best Electronic and Industrial artists, while the second disc contains Metropolis’ many excellent rock bands. This unbelievable compilation features some of the most prominent bands in the industrial and rock scenes including VNV Nation, Electric Six, Combichrist, KMFDM, Grendel, and The Birthday Massacre, while also ushering in some of Metropolis Records newest members such as A Kiss Could Be Deadly and The A.K.A.s (Are Everywhere!). If you’re a new-comer to the world of Metropolis Records, or just another one of our devoted fans looking for new music, this compilation is for you!
  
  Disc 1 "Electronic"

  01.  VNV Nation "Nemesis"
  02.  Assembalge 23 "Sorry"
  03.  Combichrist "What The Fuck Is Wrong With You"
  04.  The Retrosic "Deathdealer"
  05.  Wumpscut "We Believe, We Believe"
  06.  Client "Lights Go Out"
  07.  Meat Beat Manifesto "The Unprintable Word"
  08.  Cesium_137 "Endure"
  09.  Edge Of Dawn "Split Second [Undertow]"
  10.  Diary Of Dreams "The Plague (Vers. N41)"
  11.  Front Line Assembly "Beneath The Rubble (Combichrist Remix)"
  12.  Terrorfakt "M-15 (Scrape.DX Remix)"
  13.  Grendel "Harsh Generation"
  

  Disc 2 "Rock"

  01.  Electric Six "Down At Mcdonnelzzz"
  02.  A Kiss Could Be Deadly "Poison IV"
  03.  The A.K.A.s (Are Everywhere!) "Dead Flowers Forever"
  04.  The Epoxies "Crystal Clear"
  05.  theStart "Blood On My Hands"
  06.  Snog "Vaguely Melancholic"
  07.  Moving Units "Crash 'N' Burn Victims"
  08.  London After Midnight "Nothing's Sacred"
  09.  The Birthday Massacre "Looking Glass"
  10.  KMFDM "Tohuvabohu"
  11.  16Volt "Suffering You"
  12.  Hanzel Und Gretyl "Fukken Uber Death Party"
  13.  Specimen "Nothing Lasts Forever"
  

• VelvetAcidChrist.com Upgrades!!!
  VelvetAcidChrist.com has undergone many new changes. Currently visiters can find video game, music, movie, music gear, and pro audio reviews, as well as Velvet Acid Christ news, discography, fan submissions and much more.
  In other VAC news, the video for Pretty Toy recently won several awards at ChillerTV. You can view the high quality version on the new VAC site.

• The Birthday Massacre Podcast Interview!!!
  On the Podcast Most People Are DJs host Mikel O.D. sits down with Falcore, Rainbow and Chibi of the Birthday Massacre to talk about their US tour and new CD, "Walking with Strangers". Listen to the Episode.

• God Module News!!!
  God Module have started working on the follow-up to their latest album, Let's Go Dark. The first glimpse of the new material will be the upcoming Torture Porn EP which will be annouced later this year.

• Velvet Acid Christ News!!!
  Velvet Acid Christ has been keeping extremely busy as of late. Not only is he working on a new CD (working title Songs For Villains, but he has also just wrapped up a long line of remixes for the likes of Nine Inch Nails, Emilie Autumn, Brain Leisure, and Darker Days Tomorrow. Behind the scenes videos can be found of Bryan Erickson working in the studio on his YouTube channel. All of the remixes can be heard in their entirety streaming and club and radio DJs can download the NIN “Survivalism (VAC remix)” for free. When asked about the remix, here’s what VAC had to say:
  
  Bryan, what gear did you use? Well the main bass line is the future retro revolution, the chorus is my modular stacked with the korg micro x. drums are xbase 09, and some samples coming out of logic. I streamed all the audio tracks out into my onyx 1620, and some into the 1202 vlz pro that goes back into the onyx. Ran the modular the ksp8 stereo rotor fx with a band pass bass sound doubling the huge microx bass distorted thing, the band pass sounds was 2 plan b osc pwm hardcore. The weird noises at the end were some of my filter fm sounds from the ssm module and the planb osc. It's a pretty simple mix, and of course I used a lot of the weird noises that were buried in the original mix and brought them out.. I ran it all back in through my fireface 800 and recorded it into logic, than put it in wavlab and ran the l3 on it to get it a little louder. But it’s not really mastered much. So it’s really raw still... I hope this gets some club play... please LISTEN TO IT REALLY LOUD!
  
  Several other Velvet Acid Christ interviews can be read at: PunkTV.ca, Matrixsynth Gear, and Vampire Freaks.

• Metropolis Ringtones!!!
  Metropolis is pleased to announce that ringtones will be available for select artists from most major carriers starting November 15th, 2006. We will be adding more and more ringtones as time progresses. Check out our ringtones section for more information.

• Electric Six Videos!!!
  Electric Six has several videos completed for songs off of their album, Switzerland. Check them out!
  • "I Buy The Drugs" video (Windows Media) Directed by: Anthony Garth
  • "Chocolate Pope" video (Quicktime) Directed and Animated by: Brian Oakes
  • "Mr. Woman" video (Quicktime) Directed by: Kris Kaczor
  • "There's Something Very Wrong With Us So Let's Go Out Tonight" video (Quicktime) Directed by: Bangs and Blurry
  More to come!