Killer Couture – Everything Is Normal (Digital/CD/Cassette Album – Transylvanian Recordings)
Killer Couture is a Sacramento-based (USA) duo that has been active since 2012. With an already solid discography, their third...
Inferno Sound Diaries
I have been working for over 30 years with Side-line as the main reviewer. My taste is eclectic, uncoventional and I prefer to look for the pearls, even if the bands are completely unknown, thus staying loyal to the Side-Line philosophy of nurturing new talents.
Mondträume – Poisoned Love (Digital EP – Alfa Matrix)
The highly anticipated third album, “Mind Games”, by Spanish act Mondträume is set for release this year. Their previous album,...
Stahlschlag – Amrita (Digital/CD Album – ProNoize / Dark Dimensions)
The German project Stahlschlag has been active for several years, steadily building an extensive discography. A significant milestone came last...
Void Stasis – Eschaton (Digital/CD Album – Cryo Chamber)
Last year, Void Stasis unveiled its third opus. Led by Kristof Bathory (Dawn Of Ashes) and Marie Ann Hedonia, the...
Heimberg interview: ‘Dark Is What We Like!’
Heimberg is a French Post-Punk trio hailing from Strasbourg, consisting of Anthony, Quentin, and Alex. Over the past few years,...
Tineidae & Burma Project – Reports From Isul (Digital/CD Album – Cryo Chamber)
This album is the result of a collaboration between Pavlo Storonsky (Tineidae) and the lesser-known Marcin Burminski (Burma Project). It...
Vlimmer – Bodenhex (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Blackjack Illuminist Records)
Alexander Donat launched his Vlimmer project in 2015, steadily building an extensive discography of EPs. His fourth album has been...
Sole Massif – False Negatives (Digital/CD Album – Cryo Chamber)
Dovydas Vasiliauskas, the Lithuanian artist known for his immersive soundscapes, has been steadily releasing albums in recent years. Following last...
Sjellos – Lifeless Ground (Digital/CD Album – Cryo Chamber)
Following his previous release on Cryo Chamber, Tibor Knopf returned at the end of 2024 with its successor. The title...
Outlander – I Am I Was (Digital/Vinyl EP – Sonic Groove)
"I Am I Was" marks a remarkable return for Belgian Techno artist Outlander. Marcos Salon, the mastermind behind the project,...
Other-ed – Until All Are Free (Digital/CD Album – Scarsquare Recordings)
French artist Laurent Chopard has been involved in several musical projects, one of which is Other-Ed. Last year, he released...
Onasander – Dawn Metrics (Digital/CD Album – Winter Light)
Until now, Italian artist Maurizio Landini had primarily collaborated with other musicians, crafting remarkable albums—such as his work with Kloob....
Misha Chylkova – Dancing The Same Dance (Digital/CD Album – Gare Du Nord Records)
Misha Chylkova, based in London (UK), released her debut album “Dancing The Same Dance” late last year, collaborating with several...
Interview with Iamnoone: ‘Darkness Is A Natural Element Of Life And Should Be Understood’
Philippe Marlat and Stephan Seth founded Iamnoone in 2019. Since their debut, this Italian duo has been remarkably prolific, releasing...
Agitprop 666 – Cyber War (Digital Album – Agitprop 666)
The American solo project Agitprop 666 has been active for several years and released its latest work at the end...
Lẽtum – Distant Dead Stars (Digital/CD Album – Cryo Chamber)
Mathias Henriksson has been crafting sonic landscapes under the Lẽtum pseudonym for over 20 years. Throughout his career, he has...
Wertstahl – Faceless Opponent (Digital/CD Album – Battlecommand.org)
The German project Wertstahl has been active for over 20 years, releasing numerous works despite line-up changes over time. Nevertheless,...
To Avoid – All Gods Are Gone (Digital/CD Album – Alfa Matrix)
Berlin-based To Avoid was primarily active in the early 2000s, releasing two albums before fading from the scene. In recent...
Bestia Astrum – Fury 161 (Digital/CD Album – Cold Spring)
Bestia Astrum is the solo project of New Zealand artist Abby Helasdottir, best known for his work under the Gydja...
Tineidae interview: ‘Tineidae Is A Mechanism Of Emotional Self-Regulation’
Pavlo Storonsky, an Ukrainian artist currently based in Poland, has been active under the moniker Tineidae for many years. I...
System Noire – Aftermath (Digital/CD Album – Danse Macabre)
The German duo System Noire has been active for several years, releasing their third album at the end of 2024....
Polarlicht – Unforgotten Dreams (Digital Album – Danse Macabre)
Polarlicht is a relatively young project born from the collaboration between Alastrelle (Dead Souls Rising) and Marx (Antigluck). Late last...
Cosmic Room 99 – Cosmic Room 99 (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Shyrec / Little Cloud Records / Sister 9 Recordings)
The Italian trio Cosmic Room 99 was formed in 2022 by Antonio Angeli and Matteo Scarpa (both also active in...
The Russian White – Funeral Art (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Distortion Productions)
The Russian White is an American project that has been active for several years now. They caught the attention of...
Sjöblom – Dead Of Night (Digital/CD Album – COP International)
The Swedish duo Sjöblom has been active since 2016. After debuting with an album on Manic Depression Records and following...
Interface – Zero-Sum Equation (Digital/CD Album – Distortion Productions)
The New York-based Electronic band Interface has been active for over 30 years, steadily building an impressive discography. At the...
Engelsstaub interview: ‘Standing still really means going backwards’
More than 30 years ago, the German band Engelsstaub was born. Driven by the creativity of Mark Hofmann and Janusz...
Balduvian Bears – Bearfate (Digital Album – darkTunes Music Group)
At the end of last year, the American band Balduvian Bears released their debut album, following a series of singles....
Nothingheads – The Art Of Sod (Digital/Vinyl Album – Sister 9 Recordings)
At the end of 2024, London-based band Nothingheads unveiled their debut album, featuring 10 powerful tracks. Drawing inspiration from the...
Sydney Valette – The Healer (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Icy Cold Records)
French artist Sydney Valette made his debut in 2011 and has since built an impressive discography. Last year, the Parisian...
Pythies – Desillusion (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Icy Cold Records)
“Desillusion” marks the official debut album of Pythies, a dynamic trio of French female musicians who draw their inspiration from...
Non-Bio – Every Chalice Poisoned (Digital/CD Album – Non-Bio)
The artist Howard Gardner, based in London (UK), has been releasing music under the Non-Bio pseudonym for several years. Last...
LPF12 – tiltedStage (Digital Album – LPF12)
Sascha Lemon continues to be an incredibly prolific artist, releasing multiple productions each year. One of his standout works from...