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Rammstein remixed by Vince Clarke February 28 2006 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden)
The promotional video features the entire band naked – except for their instruments – and lots of greased up body builders in a snake pit. The film is directed by Swedish director Jonas Åkerlund, famous for Madonna, Prodigy and Metallica videos.
In Strict Confidence unite February 28 2006 | By: Peter Marks (Portland, Oregon, USA)
"Where Sun and Moon Unite" (Minuswelt/Soul Food) from electro stars In Strict Confidence is out now and serves as a first taste of their upcoming new album "Exile Paradise". Once again, the band have worked with Olaf Wollschläger. This ten track EP features three remixes of "Promised Land" and three unreleased songs: "Paradise Regained", "Pearl" and "Diamond". Some of those who have submitted mixes are Wollschläger, Samsas Traum and Lucas Boysen. Currently, In Strict Confidence are playing selected dates within Germany and release parties are also planned for the following cities: Oberhausen, Leipzig and Munich. New Pet Shop Boys album delayed February 22 2006 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden) The new album “Fundamental” from Pet Shop Boys was supposed to have come out in April, but has now been delayed to May 22. The record label wants more “setup” time, to promote the album properly. "Strike One" from Militant Cheerleaders on the Move February 22 2006 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden) and Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
“Strike One” is the debut album by Swedish band Militant Cheerleaders on the Move, and presents a wider spectra than the first single “Freaks”. A first look shows top quality EBM and danceable electro following in the tradition of DAF and Nitzer Ebb. In "War" and "Lover" they even try on a poppier approach. The two members have a background in techno and electronica, which gives the sound a surprisingly modern and "mature" touch. "Strike One" is out on Prototyp/Memento Materia on February 24. In Playlist now, review in progress.
Gary Numan still going strong on "Jagged" CD February 22 2006 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden) Electro legend Gary Numan is still going strong, and he will soon unveil his new album “Jagged” to the masses - on March 13 to be exact. Sound clips tell us that he's continuing his dark, guitary style that he put to good use on “Pure” and “Hybrid”. XPQ-21 is alive February 22 2006 | By: Johan Carlsson (Stockholm, Sweden) Following my weakest header ever, I can tell you that German electro-EBM band XPQ-21 has finished their new album “Alive”. With that out the way, let me also tell you that the 14 track (actually one track is a bonus track from a cancelled single) album will also be available as a limited edition double-disc digipak with a whole bunch of remixes by Funker Vogt, Angel Theory, Alice in Videoland and others. It's out via Trisol in one month, on March 24. |
The new single from German
funnymetal band Rammstein
is ”Mann Gegen Mann”, pulled
from the latest full length
offering ”Rosenrot”. Included
on the single are two remixes,
one of which is made by
none other than Mr Vincent
Clarke, of Depeche Mode,
Yazoo and Erasure fame.
Should be interesting. 
