The festival organizers have finally released the highly anticipated lineup for this year’s event, featuring a range of popular performers who are sure to deliver electrifying performances. The lineup includes renowned acts such as Clan of Xymox, Drab Majesty, A Split Second, Attriton, The Cassandra Complex, and more!

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In addition to providing an unforgettable musical experience, Cold Waves Festival, now in its eleventh year, is committed to giving back to the community. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Darkest Before Dawn and other mental health charities.

For more information and tickets, go here.

Meet some of the artists who played the NYC branch of Cold Waves this year at Le Poisson Rouge, located in Manhattan’s famed West Village, including some powerful moments from their performances and even a few backstage antics. Several of these acts will be making encore appearances in the Windy City this weekend, and Los Angeles the following week.

Lana Del Rabies

Lana Del Rabies, the brainchild of Phoenix electronic artist Sam An, elegantly defies easy categorization. This avant-garde creation melds the dark allure of gothic resonance and metal with whispers of trip-hop, and nods to post-punk luminaries such as Fad Gadget and John Foxx. Delia Derbyshire’s spectral BBC experiments, Stockhausen’s daring experimentalism, and Puce Mary’s auditory collages peer through the artist’s unsettling ambient wisps, transporting listeners into liminal realms, where the boundaries blur between dreams and wakefulness. This ethereal journey, layered with mysticism, promises an experience steeped in the esoteric.

Ash Code

Italian dark wave synth act Ash Code was founded by keyboard player Claudia Nottebella and twin brothers Alessandro and Adriano Belluccio. They masterfully blend influences, ranging from early Depeche Mode, The Sisters of Mercy to post-punk, Synthpop, coldwave & EBM, bringing with them a revamp of solid drum machines, haunting synths and driving bass lines. Molchat Doma, Clan Of Xymox and Minuit Machine made remixes for Ash Code songs, and Ash Code made remixes for acts like She Past Away and Agent Side Grinder.

Orphx

Toronto electronic outfit Orphx (Rich Oddie and Christina Sealey) have been creating their unique fusion of rhythm and noise for three decades, combining elements of techno with the experimental techniques and critical spirit of industrial music.  Orphx releases are often based around social, political or psychological/spiritual themes.

Sierra

Sierra, a multifaceted French musician, composer, and DJ, crafts a sonic tapestry that oscillates between EBM and darkwave. Her sound is infused with techno, synthwave, and unexpected undertones of trap. With a cinematic flair, Sierra’s compositions strike a delicate balance: they juxtapose the rawness of violence with melancholic undertones, interweaving moments of sweetness and stark brutality. This eclectic fusion establishes Sierra as a creator of her own distinct, hybrid sound.

JK Flesh

Under the moniker JK Flesh, English virtuoso Justin Broadrick manifests his electronic odysseys. Tracing its origins to his 1990s collaboration with Kevin Martin in Techno Animal, Broadrick ventured into the solo realm with a JK Flesh album in 2012. Distinct from his celebrated ventures, Godflesh and Jesu, JK Flesh eschews metal riffs for pure electronic pulses. Over time, the character of JK Flesh’s output has evolved, adopting minimalist and dub nuances, yet always rooted in industrial grit. JK Flesh’s discography boasts four albums, five EPs, a collaborative split with Prurient, and a slew of remixes.

Front Line Assembly

The Cold Waves festival continues this weekend in Chicago. On Friday night fans were treated to performances from a vast array of talents, including IAMX, Twin Tribes, Nuovo Testamento, Harsh Symmetry, and many more. But the fun is just getting started.

Front Line Assembly and A Split-Second will headline Saturday, 23 September at Metro. Additional acts include:

• 16 Volt
• Kanga
• Acumen Nation
• MVTANT

DJ sets will be happening at Smart Bar from:

• JK Flesh
• Zoltar
• Enduser
• Flesh_Bot

On Sunday, at Metro, Godflesh and Lead Into Gold headline, flanked by:

• Sierra
• Rabbit Junk
• Lana Del Rabies
• Cel Genesis

DJ sets will also be held at Oman.

All photos by Alice Teeple.

Cold Waves Festival returns to Los Angeles on September 28th.

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The legendary Godflesh will headline the festival, bringing their groundbreaking industrial metal sound to the stage. Fans looking to secure their spot at the festival can now purchase a limited number of “All Building” discounted passes through Metro. These passes come with a $40 savings across the entire weekend and expedited bracelet entry. However, keep in mind that these passes are 21+.

The festival’s full lineup will be announced on Tuesday, March 14th at 10 AM CT, with tickets going on sale Friday, March 17th at 10 AM CT. There will be options for Single-Day GA and Single-Day VIP tickets, and attendees can choose which days they want to attend. Metro shows are 18+, and doors open at 6:00, with shows starting at 7:00, while Smart Bar shows are 21+, with doors opening at 11:00 and shows starting at 12:00.

In addition to providing an unforgettable musical experience, Cold Waves Festival XI is committed to giving back to the community. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Darkest Before Dawn and other mental health awareness charities.

The full Cold Waves XI lineup is as follows:

• Godflesh
• IAMX
• Front Line Assembly
• A Split Second
• Lead Into Gold
• Twin Tribes
• Ash Code
• 16 Volt
• Sierra
• Acumen Nation
• Nuovo Testamento
• Harsh Symmetry
• Kanga
• Lana Del Rabies
• Rabbit Junk
• Bloody Knives
• JK Flesh
• Street Fever
• Mvtant
• Cel Genesis
• Riki
• Enduser
• Richard 23
• Club Music
• Zoltar

The festival will kick off with an official show on September 21 at Sleeping Village, with the rest of the festival set to take place at Metro, Smart Bar, and Gman Tavern. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the industrial/darkwave scene, Cold Waves Festival XI promises to be a memorable experience for all.

All Building Discounted Passes are on sale now. Order Here

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The band will be debuting a new member on drums, Mikey Pinaud (aka Mikey Lovechilde), who briefly played live with the band when they first formed in 2009-2010, and who acted as the touring drummer for Zola Jesus from 2015-2019.

The live video featured here was filmed at Metro during the pandemic, and streamed on the album release date via Noon Chorus.

The band played their newly released full-length album “Heavy Water” in its entirety, plus a couple fan favorites from their 2013 album, Everyone Is Dark. The performance was filmed and edited by David Leep, with additional footage by Diana Bowden.

Watch the concert film below:

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• Website
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• Facebook
• Instagram

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Cold Waves festival was founded in 2012 as “a celebration of Chicago’s relationship with industrial music”. The first edition was set up following the death of sound engineer and musician Jamie Duffy, whose passing the festival organizers have stated: “had a profound effect on the electronic and metal music families he meant so much to.”

The festival, scheduled from September 22nd to the 5th, is set to announce its full event lineup for its 10th edition on March 1st, followed by tickets going on sale three days later on March 4th.

See coldwaves.net for full details and more info.

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“Front 242 will hit the road again
With determination and the desire to
Reconnect with their audience
Keeping the sound and the energy alive,
This tour will be the one
​no one expected but always hoped for.”

Formed in 1981 near Leuven in Aarschot, Belgium, Front 242, a group fronted by vocalist Jean-Luc De Meyer, have become known for being synonymous with Industrial EBM, which the Calendar date of February 24th even being referred to as international EBM day in the band’s honor.

The Black to Square One tour has also been rescheduled in Europe, with dates listed on the itinerary beginning as early as February. One of two shows just recently announced in London at the Academy in Islington has already sold out.

Two-stops are scheduled for the ninth incarnation of the Cold Waves Industrial-Music festival, with one at The Metro in Chicago on September 25th, and the other at The Mayan Theater in Los Angeles on September 30th.

Check out the US tour dates below.

Front 242 tour dates

• Sept. 15: Elsewhere, Brooklyn, NY
• Sept. 17: TBD, Philadelphia, PA
• Sept. 19: The Orpheum, Tampa, FL
• Sept. 22: Oriental Theater, Denver, CO
• Sept. 24: Fine Line, Minneapolis, MN
• Sept. 25: Metro (Cold Waves Festival), Chicago, IL
• Sept. 29: Club Red, Mesa, AZ
• Sept. 30: The Mayan Theater (Cold Waves Festival), Los Angeles, CA
• Oct. 2: San Francisco, CA
• Oct. 3: Hawthorne Theater, Portland, OR
• Oct. 5: Neumos, Seattle, WA
• Oct. 6: Metro Music Hall, Salt Lake City, UT
• Oct. 8: Canton Hall, Dallas, TX
• Oct. 9: Numbers, Housten, TX
• Oct. 10: Sam’s, San Antonio, TX
• Oct. 12: Baltimore, MD

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Following their appearance at the Cold Waves festival Los Angeles edition this November, both industrial acts have booked together a string of North American dates where RevCo will be performing their 1986 Wax Trax! Records debut Big Sexy Land in its entirety each night.

The current roster of the Revolting Cocks features founders and former members Richard 23, Luc Van Acker, Paul Barker and Chris Connelly—Al Jourgensen is not featured in this lineup, despite his being a member of RevCo along with Richard 23, and Luc Van Acker for the release of Big Sexy Land in 1986.

Watch a 1987 performance of one of the album’s singles Attack Ships On Fire above.

See full dates below.

Revolting Cocks and Front Line Assembly tour dates:

Nov. 10: Cold Waves L.A., The Regent, Los Angeles, CA (FLA only, w/ Cubanate)
Nov. 11: Cold Waves L.A., The Regent, Los Angeles, CA (RevCo only, w/ Meat Beat Manifesto)
Nov. 11: El Corazon, Seattle, WA (FLA only, w/ Cubanate)
Nov. 12: Mezzanine, San Francisco, CA
Nov. 14: Gas Monkey, Dallas, TX
Nov. 15: Elysium, Austin, TX
Nov. 16: Summit Music Hall, Denver, CO
Nov. 17: Metro, Chicago, IL
Nov. 18: Gramercy Theater, New York, NY
Nov. 19: Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON

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The tour will be in support of KMFDM’s upcoming release of a five-track EP titled “Yeah!” which is out on June 23 via earMUSIC—with a new full-length LP promised in August.

Check out the Cold Waves Festival Here, featuring some of our favorites, such as legends Front 242 and Severed Heads, as well as rising stars Drab Majesty.

KMFDM U.S. TOUR 2017
October 01: Chicago, IL – Metro (Cold Waves VI Festival)
October 02: St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
October 03: Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue
October 04: Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom
October 05: Falls Church (Washington, DC), VA – The State Theatre
October 06: Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
October 07: New York, NY – Irving Plaza
October 08: Allston (Boston), MA – Brighton Music Hall
October 09: Baltimore, MD
October 11: Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade – Heaven
October 12: New Orleans, LA – House Of Blues
October 13: Austin, TX – Mohawk
October 14: Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Live!
October 15: Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
October 17: Tucson, AZ – The Rialto Theatre
October 18: Tempe (Phoenix), AZ – Marquee Theatre
October 19: Las Vegas, NV – Fremont Country Club
October 20: San Diego, CA – House of Blues
October 21: Los Angeles, CA – tbd
October 22: San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
October 24: Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
October 25: Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
October 26: Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room
October 27: St. Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar and Hall
October 28: Milwaukee, WI – The Rave II

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