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EBMfest 2008 BIOs
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Grendel
Grendel started out in 1997 under a different name, but due to the band splitting up the name was changed into the current one. VLRK continued under the name Grendel, which originates from a character from the old Anglo-Saxon tale 'Beowulf', and was soon after joined by new member [FLRS].
In the early part of 2000 the first promo CD was released which included the Dutch dance floor hit 'Strangers'. Within a very short period of time the promo was being played at many locations throughout the Netherlands and internationally (i.e. in Germany, Belgium and Spain).
Half a year later the first demo CD was releases entitled 'Inhumane Amusement'. This demo caught the ear of the German record label NoiTekk (a sub-division of Black Rain records), which convinced the label to such an extent that they signed Grendel immediately. This demo was re-mastered, re-designed and released in combination with new material in 2000 as the band's debut album. This first release set the band's name and received praise from throughout the scene.
www.grendel-base.com
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SNOG
Snog, is the Mastermind of Native Australian Artist and former DJ, David Thrussell. Originally formed in 1988, they first hit the dance floors in 1992 with their classic electro hit, Corporate Slave, which combined elements of 90s electro dance with 70s funk and a strong anti-capitalist message. Their first full length CD: Lies, Inc., and two more dance hits, Shop, and Born to be Mild followed consequently. SNOG s lyrics antagonize the western ideals of materialism and conglomerate corporatization, a stance, which is wholly against American capitalism.
"Despite their apparently radical inclinations, David doesn't regard his lyrics as political, but rather as simple and rather obvious social observations. He doesn't claim to have any revolutionary secrets, but sees his lyrics as a frank examination of our humanity struggling within itself." (www.metropolis-records.com)
www.myspace.com/snogtheband
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Decoded Feedback
Decoded Feedback came into being in 1993. Their distinctive sound comes from the blending together of two distinctive cultures (European and North American), as well as the perspective differences that exist between man and woman. As a result, their musical arrangements transcend not only national and continental boundaries, but also the boundaries that unfortunately exist between the genders.
Their goal was to combine the spirit of punk with the cold perfection of electronic music, but as time went on, their sound developed more into the dark electro-industrial sound they embrace today.
www.decodedfeedback.com
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Cesium 137
Cesium_137 are Vince Guzzardo and Isaac Walter Glendening
Each member has a background in classical music study, and contemporary electronic music production, bringing a true understanding of song structure in each fold of the production process. Simply put, their music is the dream of Cesium_137 conjured into reality. It is a perfect synthesis of classic pop song structures, emotive vocals, and hard dance music grafted into one form.
www.cesium137.com
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photo credit: Kevin Hedley |
DYM
In 2001 DYM (Death to Your Modern) begins as an electro/industrial project. Influenced by old-school industrial acts such as Skinny Puppy, Throbbing Gristle, and Frontline Assembly, (E-N) conceives DYM. Later in 2003, longtime friend (Arc) joins forces with E-N, and DYM plays their much-anticipated first performance in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. DYM also finds critical recognition in the same year: after a mere 3 shows, Alex Veronac of (internationally distributed) Release Magazine names DYM one of "the best electro-industrial newcomers of 2003".
www.enterdym.com
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