News from 2 Belgian bands from their Belgian record company:
FRONT 242 offers vinyl repressings of "Two In One" and "Geography" in chrystal clear vinyl. This two vinyl releases are also available in a combo 2-vinyl package offered with a second and different exclusive FRONT 242 tote bag limited to 500 units worldwide. They also include 4 exclusive 242 postcards to the first 242 bags purchased via the website!
IMPLANT offers us two different vinyl versions of "Scratching The Surface-The Chaos Machines part 2". You can also download these fine releases via Bandcamp of course. Note that IMPLANT also released the 3-track single "Responsible" today on Spotify and all other platforms.
FRONT 242 - Two In One 12″ (clear transparent vinyl):
In 2024, FRONT 242 is unleashing the re-release of some 5 timeless classics on classy crystal clear vinyl in their original vintage design artwork. It’s a true sensational pleasure for the ears rediscovering these great classic tunes on vinyl format, reminding us how these releases firmly placed the group as a major driving force of electronic music for the many years to follow.
Just like for the previous batch, the two last releases “Two In One” and “Geography” will be available in a combo 2-vinyl package offered with a second and different exclusive FRONT 242 tote bag limited to 500 units worldwide and strictly available through the official Alfa Matrix store and their official German e-shop www.deejaydead.de.
“Two In One” compiles FRONT 242’s two very first 2-track singles, originally released in 1981 and 1982. It also features founding members Dirk Bergen next to Daniel B. and which announced the band’s classic debut album “Geography”. Two classic singles in electronic music history which became such influential releases on the development of industrial / EBM music throughout the 80’s and far beyond and which constitute the layers on which FRONT 242 was constructed.
And like they enjoy shouting it out loud… “always ahead!”. Catch the men live during their final tour across the year 2024.
The limited bag will also include the 25th edition of the “Sounds From The Matrix” CD compilation series featuring some 19 Spleen+ & Alfa Matrix artists mixing hot tracks of the moment and offering some exclusive previews of new songs taken from forthcoming releases coming out later this year… Enjoy the amazing sonic diversity from the matrix and its Spleen+ cold wave post punk division.
FRONT 242 - Geography LP (clear transparent vinyl):
In 2024, FRONT 242 is unleashing the re-release of some 5 timeless classics on classy crystal clear vinyl in their original vintage design artwork. It’s a true sensational pleasure for the ears rediscovering these great classic tunes on vinyl format, reminding us how these releases firmly placed the group as a major driving force of electronic music for the many years to follow.
Just like for the previous batch, the two last releases “Two In One” and “Geography” will be available in a combo 2-vinyl package offered with a second and different exclusive FRONT 242 tote bag limited to 500 units worldwide and strictly available through the official Alfa Matrix store and their official German e-shop www.deejaydead.de.
Originally released in 1982, FRONT 242’s debut album “Geography” is a true “classic” record in electronic music history which became such an influential album on the development of industrial / EBM music throughout the 80’s and far beyond and which constitutes the layers on which FRONT 242 was constructed.
And like they enjoy shouting it out loud… “always ahead!”. Catch the men live during their final tour across the year 2024.
The limited bag will also include the 25th edition of the “Sounds From The Matrix” CD compilation series featuring some 19 Spleen+ & Alfa Matrix artists mixing hot tracks of the moment and offering some exclusive previews of new songs taken from forthcoming releases coming out later this year… Enjoy the amazing sonic diversity from the matrix and its Spleen+ cold wave post punk division.
IMPLANT – Scratching The Surface-The Chaos Machines part 2 LP (black vinyl)
IMPLANT – Scratching The Surface-The Chaos Machines part 2 LP (clear transparent vinyl)
Get ready to dive deeper into the chaos with IMPLANT’s latest release, “The Chaos Machines Part 2 – Scratching The Surface”. Following the success of “Part 1 – No More Flies On The Windscreen”, this new chapter is available exclusively on vinyl (with a digital download), in two different colors: clear transparent and black. Each color is limited to just 150 copies worldwide, making it a must-have for collectors.
In “Chapter 2” of this conceptual trilogy, the chaos intensifies as the machines continue their relentless assault on a desolate Earth. This release features mesmerizing extended versions of tracks like “The Drive” and the chilling “Tales From The City”, alongside the captivating electro-pop single “I Wasn’t There,” graced by the lush vocals of NOEMI AURORA.
But that’s not all. This vinyl delves even deeper into darkness with new tracks such as the powerful and lyrically engaged single “Responsible”, which channels the catchy 90’s dark elektro vibes reminiscent of early-PROJECT PITCHFORK. Other standout tracks include the haunting “It Will Mutate” and the infernal dancefloor hit “Why Don’t You Sin Like Me?”, both showcasing the sinister side of the machines as they eradicate humanity.
Combining old school EBM, groovy American Industrial, and melancholic New Wave, Jan D’hooghe and Len Lemeire transform dark moments into pulsating psy-trance industrial anthems. They seamlessly blend noisy chaos with melodic beauty, creating a dynamic and electrifying record evoking bands like NIN, KLINIK, JUNO REACTOR and other FRONT 242.
Like IMPLANT put it: “no boundaries, no compromises, only chaos and machines!”
Let the machines scratch your back as you dance the night away.
And remember: with IMPLANT, “if it doesn’t kill you, it will mutate and try again”
Don’t miss out on this electrifying vinyl experience!
