The final schedule for the 33rd Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2026 has been released. The annual dark culture event takes place from May 22nd until May 25th, 2026 in Leipzig, Germany. This year features notable bands including, Einstürzende Neubauten, Anja Huwe / XMal Deutschland, Ash Code, Frontline Assembly, Nuovo Testamento, Clan of Xymox, London After Midnight, Pankow, Leaether Strip, Zanias, along with many… Read more →
Dark Force Fest, America’s largest goth-industrial festival and convention, has officially unveiled its daily lineup for the 2026 edition, taking place May 1–3, 2026, at the iconic Sheraton Parsippany “Castle” in Parsippany, New Jersey. Each night of Dark Force Fest 2026 will be headlined by legendary artists representing the past, present, and future of dark alternative music: Friday Night: The… Read more →
A Murder of Crows 2025 return to NYC this August at the Bowery Ballroom. The New York Post-Punk & Gothic Music Festival 10th Anniversary will begin Friday, August 29 for the the first night at Bowery Ballroom with: Pink Turns blue (Germany), Ritual Howls (MI), SOFT VEIN (CA), Astari Nite (FL), and Hallowed Hearts (TX/NY). Night 2 will be Saturday,… Read more →
The 32nd Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2025 is soon upon us and will be from 06th June 2025 until 09th June 2025 in Leipzig/Germany. Hopefully you have planned to be there – and if you are like me, you are busy figuring out what bands you want to see. With 199 bands confirmed it can be daunting. The new official app WGT Kompaß… Read more →
Grauzone will return in 2024 once again for it’s 11th edition. Grauzone 2024 takes place February 9th to 11th at several venues in The Hague, bringing together a wide range of disciplines such as music, art, performance, screenings, talks and many more. Drab Majesty – Nuovo Testamento – Harsh Symmetry – Slow Crush – Follakzoid – The Underground Youth –… Read more →
Cold Waves presents: FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY, ORPHX, JK FLESH, SIERRA, ASH CODE, LANA DEL RABIES, with Xris Smack (DJ) – Live at (Le) Poisson Rouge in New York City on Sunday, September 17th, 2023 Cold Waves returns to New York for one night of darkwave delights and industrial-techno stomp, featuring Wax Trax! and Metropolis recording artists FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY, with… Read more →
Flesh & Steel is a multi-venue, multi-day descent into the darkness of NYC – featuring performances from revered pioneers, modern giants, and local favorites alike – all converging on the city to transcend history and mark a new future for the New York underground. Presented in association with Restless Presents, Synthicide, and Saint Vitus – event tickets are available for… Read more →
Bauhaus announce additional 2022 tour dates for Italy, Germany and U.S. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 8th at 10:00 a.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. CT for all shows. ** Designates New Dates June 6 – Alcatraz (Milan, IT) ** Ticket link August 22 – Zitadelle Spandau (Berlin, DE) ** Ticket link May 14 – Cruel World Festival (Pasadena, CA) – SOLD OUT! May 15 – Cruel World… Read more →
The post-punk / dark electronic music festival Absolution has announced the full line-up for the event to be held October 6th – 8th, 2022. Absolution Fest 2022 will be taking place October 6th-8th in Tampa (Ybor City), FL. In it’s third year, the festival has quickly developed a reputation of featuring some of the most talented artists within the Post-Punk,… Read more →
The Chicago music festival Cold Waves has announced the line-up for CWX, their 10th anniversary event that takes place Thursday, Sept. 22 thru Sunday, Sept. 25. Tickets go on sale Friday March 4 (10AM CDT). CWX Ticket links and info: Metro Special: 3Day DISCOUNTED Pass (Thurs, Fri & Sat) w/ optional 3Day DISCOUNTED Smart Bar entry: https://www.etix.com/ticket/k/9943987/ (NOTE: this pass… Read more →
