Chris Relkneus, Author at Gothic Radio Station

Belgian black metal band SERPENTS OATH // Blood Covenant (video premiere)

04/10/202304/10/2023 Chris Relkneus

Die belgische Black-Metal-Band SERPENTS OATH hat das erste Video zu ihrem kommenden Album “Revelation” veröffentlicht, das am 10. Dezember über Soulseller Records erscheinen wird. Das Video zeigt den Titeltrack des Albums, der eine düstere und aggressive Atmosphäre schafft, die perfekt zum Konzept der Band passt. SERPENTS OATH beschreiben sich selbst als “eine Entität, die sich…

black metal, Flatlines Radio Stations, Musik Tipps

AUTOGRAMM // New Album Will Make You WannaBe Their Fan || Stomp Records

15/09/2023 Chris Relkneus

Are you feeling bored and depressed by the pandemic? Do you need some synth-driven, power pop music to cheer you up and make you feel alive again? Well, look no further than Autogramm, the band that has more cities than members. That’s right, this quartet hails from Seattle, Chicago, and Vancouver, and they make music…

Musik Tipps

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03/05/202303/05/2023 Chris Relkneus

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Wilmette prepares fans for explosive debut album drop

18/04/2023 Chris Relkneus

If you’re looking for some catchy and energetic pop punk tunes to spice up your playlist, look no further than Wilmette, the Chicago-based band that is taking the scene by storm. Their new single “Playing Dead” is a blast of melodic hooks, crunchy guitars and honest lyrics that will make you want to sing along…

Musik Tipps, Punk, punk, punkrock

“The Dissection of Tragedy: Ocular Trauma’s New Album”

18/04/2023 Chris Relkneus

Ocular Trauma is a band that combines dark and heavy sounds with haunting and emotional lyrics. The band was born in 2016 when Tim Anger, the mastermind behind the project, invited his friends Chris Popoli and Jacob Gigliotti to collaborate on his debut album “Night Mara”. The album explores themes of nightmares, fears and trauma…

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MORTA SKULD are back and stronger than ever!

14/04/2023 Chris Relkneus

MORTA SKULD are one of the most influential death metal bands from the early 90s. Their debut album, Dying Remains, was released in 1993 and quickly became a cult classic among fans of the genre. The album showcased the band’s brutal and technical style, with crushing riffs, guttural vocals and dark lyrics. The album also…

black metal, deathmetal, Flatlines Radio Stations

O.R.k. presents Screamnasium

11/04/2023 Chris Relkneus

O.R.k. presents Screamnasium O.R.k. is a progressive rock supergroup that features some of the most talented and innovative musicians in the genre. Their latest album, Screamnasium, is a sonic adventure that showcases their diverse influences and styles, ranging from heavy metal to ambient to jazz fusion. Screamnasium is an album that showcases O.R.k.’s creativity and…

Flatlines Radio Stations, gothic, Musik Tipps

Listen Now: Funeral March Releases Mythology-Inspired EP

28/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

March 24, 2023 – Inspired by the Greek queen of the Underworld, Persephone, The Funeral March has released five new songs during the season of transition between death and rebirth. These new tracks Figured, Nite Nite, Two As One, Kiss Me and Wasted Moon. The Funeral March is a dark ambient music project that explores…

gothic, indie

Paul Roland: Melodic Musician With Particular Personality

22/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

If you are looking for some music that combines gothic rock, psychedelic pop, folk and baroque elements, you might want to check out the work of Paul Roland. He is an English singer-songwriter, author and music journalist who has been releasing albums since 1979. His songs are often stories that feature historical figures, literary characters…

gothic, Musik Tipps

LISA PUNG Do Synth-Dreaming in New Release ‘ULTRA CHIC VERSION’

20/03/202320/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

If you are looking for some fresh and funky synth-electro music to spice up your playlist, you might want to check out the new single from LISA PUNG, a French duo that describes themselves as “synth-electro-freaks”. Their new title ULTRA CHIC VERSION is a catchy and quirky song that blends retro and futuristic sounds with…

darkelectro, EBM Station, electro

MELØ: The Rising Star of Electro-Pop

19/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

# MELØ: The Rising Star of Electro-Pop If you are a fan of futuristic synth-pop with a modern edge, you might want to check out MELØ, a Canadian singer-songwriter and producer who is making waves in the music scene with his catchy and captivating songs. MELØ (pronounced Mee-Low) is based in Windsor, Ontario, and has…

EBM Station, electro, Musik Tipps

Ex-Hyena’s Moon Reflections Remixed: A Fresh Take on a Classic Album

19/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

Ex-Hyena‘s Moon Reflections Remixed: A Fresh Take on a Classic Album If you are a fan of Ex-Hyena, the electronic music duo, you probably know their debut album Moon Reflections, which was released in 2022 and received critical acclaim for its innovative blend of ambient, techno and synth-pop sounds. The album was inspired by the…

Dark Wave, ebm, EBM Station, EBM Station, electro, Flatlines Radio Stations, Musik Tipps

Mulholland Overdrive: The Ragged Jubilee’s latest album

17/03/202317/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

Mulholland Overdrive: The Ragged Jubilee’s latest album The Ragged Jubilee is a rock band from San Luis Obispo, CA, which has been making music since 2009. Their sound is influenced by blues, folk, country and psychedelic rock. They have released five studio albums so far: American Moan (2010), In The Valley (2012), Pyramids (2014) Plead…

Flatlines Radio Stations, hard rock, Musik Tipps, NEWS

Final Selection is back with a new single and a new album!

16/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

# Good news for all fans of Synthpop made in Germany: Final Selection is back with a new single and a new album! If you love synthpop music with a touch of melancholy and emotion, you will be happy to hear that Final Selection, one of the most talented bands in this genre, has returned…

EBM Station, Flatlines Radio Stations, Musik Tipps

Eden weint im Grab: A Dark Metal Band from Germany

16/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

Eden weint im Grab: A Dark Metal Band from Germany If you are a fan of dark metal music, you might have heard of Eden weint im Grab, a German band that combines elements of gothic metal and black metal. The band was founded under the name Dark Pride Retaliation and later changed it to…

black metal, Flatlines Radio Stations, Musik Tipps

Dark and Catchy: Bloodred Hourglass Innovates With Latest Track

09/03/202309/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

If you’re looking for a song that will get your blood pumping and your feet moving, then “The Sun Still In Me” is the ideal choice. This euro synth-driven metal song brings together EDM-vibed synth chords with hard hitting drums and looping guitar riffs to create an energetic and mesmerizing track. The combination of these…

Musik Tipps

HERBST IN PEKING – Der letzte Schrei

06/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

Kam das letzte HERBST IN PEKING-Album „Kismet Radio“ im Stil einer fiktiven Radiosendung oder eines gut gemachten Mix-Tapes daher, so ist „Der letzte Schrei“ wieder ein in sich geschlossenes Werk geworden. Der Sound wurde, wie schon beim letzten Mal, durch Helmar Kreysig (!THE SAME, KLEINSTE ZELLE) aufgenommen und produziert und ist von schweren, schleppenden Dub-Trip…

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SOPHIA – Take Those Silly Heads Off Thier Necks

06/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

Als damals 1996 ARCANA im Cold Meat Industry-Kosmos auf den Plan traten und allgemein eine Gothic-Verwässerung des ehemaligen Death Industrial-Vorzeige-Labels eintrat, fing ich langsam an, den Notausgang aus dem schwedischen Kühlhaus zu suchen. Deren Nebenprojekt SOPHIA nahm ich daher um die Jahrtausendwende auch nur am Rande, als eines der zu dieser Zeit im Fahrwasser von…

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DEPECHE MODE – Playing The Angel The 12 Singles

06/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

Und es geht weiter im Rahmen der groß geplanten Maxi Serie von den englischen Kult Synth-Poppern DEPECHE MODE, die sich 1980 nach einem französischen Modemagazin benannten und in 2023 wieder mit der neuen Platte „Memento Mori“ auch bei uns auf Tour gehen werden. Die Band ist mit über 100 Millionen weltweit verkauften Tonträgern eine der erfolgreichsten Bands des Planeten…

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Die Versuche des Naum Kotik – Mädchen in schmutzigen Schürzen (Film)

06/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

Column One ist nach dem Aus ihres musikalischen Arms, also nach ihrem Abschiedskonzert 2016 in der Berliner Volksbühne, längst noch nicht bewegungsunfähig. Merklich an den Aktivitäten, die über das rein Musikalische immer auch im Film zu finden waren. Man denke da nur an die schwarz-humorigen Arbeiten der Sibirischen Zelle. Das heißt, den Film gab es…

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DAGOBERT- Bonn Park

06/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

Als ich das Konzert vom Schweizer DAGOBERT in Hannover im kleinen Lux Club besuchte, wußte ich vorher gar nicht, was mich da erwartete vom „Poppigen Schnulzensänger aus den Bergen“ wie dies in der Ankündigung stand. Aber diese Aussage reizte mich, da mußte ich hin. Und was soll ich sagen, es wurde ein wahrlich fulminanter Live Gig, mit allem…

ORBITAL – Optical Delusion

06/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

Mit ORBITAL meldet sich, nach LEFTFIELD im vorigen Jahr, ein weiteres Schwergewicht der 90er-IDM-Ära zurück und kann in allen Belangen an die alte Zeiten anknüpfen. Dabei waren die Gebrüder Hartnoll ja nie richtig weg und haben seit 1991 immer konstant veröffentlicht. „Optical Delusion“ ist jetzt neben einer Menge Live-Alben, Compilations und Soundtracks das 10. Studio-Werk…

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KASTRIERTE PHILOSOPHEN – Jahre // 1981-2021 + 1

06/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

KASTRIERTE PHILOSOPHEN = sperriger Name, wie spröde herbe Musik und das schon seit 1981. Na ja, nicht ganz, denn Mitte der 90er war eigentlich Schluss mit der Hamburger Band, weil Matthias Arfmann ab da als Produzent und Manager für u.a. ABSOLUTE BEGINNER, Jan Delay, FISCHMOB, SEEED und COMMERCIAL BREAKUP völlig ausgelastet war. Musikalisch saß das…

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FRITZ & TONY – Another Fine Day

06/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

Wer, zur Hölle, sind Fritz & Tony? Sind es die neuen Simon and Garfunkel oder Erasure? Nein, es handelt sich dabei um zwei Neofolk-Größen. Tony Wakeford von Sol Invictus bzw. Crisis und Ex-Mitglied von Death In June, wurde von Oliver – wohl das bekannteste Gesicht bei Sonne Hagal – in London besucht, um ein bisschen…

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5TIMES ZERO – Rewind

06/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

Wer vor kurzem die Gelegenheit hatte, die 5TIMES ZERO aus Essen einmal live zu erleben, konnte sich ein gutes Bild von der fulminanten Bühnenpräsenz der poppigen Industrial Elektrorocker machen. Die Band gibt es übrigens schon seit 2015. Das Konzert mit MASSIV IN MENSCH und PURWIEN/KOWA im Bahnhof Langendreer in Bochum hatte viele meiner Freunde begeistert, die Attila und…

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UNIVERSUM25 – s/T

06/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

UNIVERSUM25 = die neue deutsche Allstar-Band oder Supergroup? Na ja, nicht wirklich, aber ein bisschen dann doch schon. Neben Sänger Michi Rhein von IN EXTREMO, bestehen UNIVERSUM25 noch aus Gunnar Schroeder (Sänger & Gitarrist bei DRITTE WAHL), Alex Schwers (Drummer von SLIME), Pat Rriwara (Gitarrist bei FIDDLER’S GREEN), Rupert Keplinger (Bassist von EISBRECHER) und Produzent…

Samurai Pizza Cats Deliver Hot New Track

03/03/2023 Chris Relkneus

“Samurai Pizza Cats Deliver Hot New Track” The Castrop-Rauxel quartet, Bei Samurai Pizza Cats, is back with their latest single ‘Pizza Homicide’, and it’s sure to be a hit! After making waves last year with the intense track ‘Outcast’, the band shows no signs of slowing down. This time around, Bei Samurai Pizza Cats have…

Flatlines Radio Stations, Musik Tipps

Debt Cemetary: Heading Towards Bigger and Better?

26/02/2023 Chris Relkneus

Debt Cemetary is back with a vengeance and ready to take on the punkrock scene! Their new single “Let’s Murderlize ‘Em!” is a hard-hitting anthem that will have you jumping out of your seat. With huge vocal harmonies and ripping guitar riffs, the song explodes with energy from start to finish. You won’t be able…

Punk, punk

A Stunning Symphonic Journey of Exploration with Rick Wakeman

25/02/2023 Chris Relkneus

For those passionate about music, there is a special place where the sounds of creativity and imagination come alive: A Gallery of the Imagination! This unique gallery stemmed from an important lesson taught by Rick’s first piano teacher, Mrs Symes. From the age of five until his time at the Royal College of Music, she…

electro, Musik Tipps

Australian Indie Noir: Michael Plater’s Psychedelic Ghost Music

23/02/2023 Chris Relkneus

Introducing Michael Plater, the Australian experimental folk psych indie noir musician who has been wowing audiences all over the world. Blending dark folk and neo folk elements, Michael Plater‘s music is a unique mix of haunting melodies, poetic lyrics and captivating rhythms. His releases on U.K. labels have been met with critical acclaim, and he…

Flatlines Radio Stations, Musik Tipps, neofolk

Dark ‘Night Stalker’ EP Inspires SXSW’s 1st Base Runner Showcase

21/02/2023 Chris Relkneus

Texas multi-instrumentalist and producer Tim Husmann has created a captivating new project entitled 1st Base Runner, an immersive mix of post punk and synth-laden sounds. Drawing on influences from shoe-gaze, nostalgic 80’s dark wave, and an array of analog synthesizers, this visionary artist crafts a sound that is uniquely his own. With its pulsing beats…

Flatlines Radio Stations, postpunk

New Depeche Mode Single: ‘Ghosts Again’ to Open Upcoming Album!

09/02/2023 Chris Relkneus

New Single “Ghosts Again” released first Depeche Mode single from new album “Memento Mori” is out now! All info and the music video for “Ghosts Again” can be found here! “Memento Mori” is scheduled to be released on March 24. There will be a 15th Depeche Mode single for the new album as well as…

EBM Station, electro, electronic, Musik Tipps

World’s Best Musicians Gather for Glen Poland Showcase Hollentor Divergency

02/02/2023 Chris Relkneus

The musical genius of Glen Poland is on full display in his latest project, featuring special guest performances by some of the world’s most renowned metal musicians. Featuring Glen Drover (formerly of Megadeth), Shawn Drover (formerly of Megadeth), Tim Ripper Owens (formerly of Judas Priest), Henning Basse (formerly of Firewind) and Rudy, these songs are…

Flatlines Radio Stations, hard rock, Musik Tipps

Bulgarian Thrash Band Baltavar Joins Wormholedeath Roster

02/02/2023 Chris Relkneus

Wormholedeath Records is ecstatic to announce the signing of Bulgarian thrashmetal band Baltavar. This exciting new addition to Wormholedeath’s roster is sure to delight fans of trashmetal across the globe. Baltavar is set to release their upcoming album Dark Science on digital platforms March 3rd, and anticipation is high for what they have in store….

black metal, gothic, Musik Tipps, NEWS

No Three Minute Warrants: Revisiting the ‘Bloody Hell, What A Pity!’

26/01/2023 Chris Relkneus

In the 1970s, British punk was an undeniable force of energy and rebellion. It has since been seen as a crucial influence on today’s music scene. But now, Die Nasty Rumours are here to give a fresh take on the old-school UK punk sound. With their passionate powerpop and feel-good vibes, they’re bringing back that…

Flatlines Radio Stations, Punk, punk, punkrock

Bara Hari Explores Dark Side of ‘Violence Rising’ on New Single

24/01/202324/01/2023 Chris Relkneus

The second video and single from the forthcoming Bara Hari full-length, Lesser Gods, ‘Violence Rising’ documents the stories of someone who’s coming to terms with the reality that their morality can be just as biased as the views held by the opposition. Visually inspired by fairy tales and Renaissance art, ‘Violence Rising’ is a cinematic…

Ambient, gothic, Mittelalter

In A Darkened Room Unveil New Music Of Love, Loss & Memory

23/01/2023 Chris Relkneus

It has been a long and arduous journey for Texas-based darkwave band, In A Darkened Room, as they are about to debut their first album, Sorrows, which was born out of the countless nightly meetings held in a dimly-lit basement studio. “We wanted to feel the beauty in this chance to create while untethered by…

Dark Wave, gothic, gothicpop, Musik Tipps

Heartache Radio – Hear the New Punkrock Single from German Punk Rockers The Bloodstrings

23/01/2023 Chris Relkneus

Punkrock is getting a new face with the release of Germany’s The Bloodstrings‘ upcoming album “Heartache Radio”! This hard-hitting punk rock band is sure to make waves with their first single and title track, which will have listeners bobbing their heads and ready for a good time. Punkrock is a genre that has been around…

Flatlines Radio Stations, Punk, punk

MONO INC.’s Ravenblack: Dark Rock’s Hottest Album!

16/01/202316/01/2023 Chris Relkneus

MONO Inc. will present their eagerly awaited twelfth album “Ravenblack” on January 27. There after, the band prospered with six chart-topping albums, but “Ravenblack” focuses on MONO INC. as a driving album. The album contains 11 tracks. Metallic sounds occur, along with a consummate, anthemic melody and deep MONO INC. lyrics – at the request…

Flatlines Radio Stations, gothic, Musik Tipps

Listen to Polar’s New posthardcore Album: Everywhere, Everything

10/01/202310/01/2023 Chris Relkneus

As soon as the start of 2020 came around, the life behind the music world ended abruptly. For fans of up-and-coming London UK posthardcore acts Polar, that meant a conclusion to their unfinished tours, as well as After The Burial, Spiritbox, and Make Them Suffer within their cycle of 2019’s acclaimed baritone Nova. A world…

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