Now all March and April dates in our live guide On Stage are marked “postponed” or “cancelled”. The good news is that it appears that most events will be held at a later date. Some have new dates already but in many cases the organisers say they will come back with more information. It will probably be a busy fall and winter, if the venues survives this that is. Most of them appeal for help – check with your favorite venue to see what you can do to help.

Bill Rieflin has passed away at the age of 59. Many Release readers and industrial music fans know him from Ministry, Revolting Cocks, KMFDM and Pigface – he played on many classic albums. [more...]

Rammstein’s Till Lindemann, 57, has been moved from intensive care in Berlin. Several German media outlets reported that he had tested positive for the corona virus, but now the Rammstein management has issued a different statement. [more...]

The stirringly-titled Orb album “Abolition of the Royal Familia” has just been released on Cooking Vinyl. [more...]