At the core of the EP is AIBOFORCEN’s celebrated cover of DEATH IN JUNE’s “Break The Black Ice”, which receives a new single edit, amplifying its haunting intensity and Patrice Synthea’s sublime vocal interpretation of the song. The EP also highlights an exclusive single edit of “Executions”, a VNV NATION-esque club anthem featuring this time additional vocals by Noemi Aurora (HELALYN FLOWERS), elevating the track to new heights of emotional and melodic power.

Further expanding the EP’s depth, “Dead End” returns in a mesmerizing EP mix, featuring the enchanting vocals of Mari Kattman (HELIX), alongside an alternate Re-Alfa-ized remix by Italian labelmates IMJUDAS (including poignant additional male vocals), injecting a fresh pulse and duality into the track.

The EP also introduces “Descent”, a brand-new darkwave-infused composition featuring the ethereal voice of Tina Forlorn (SORROW STORIES), and reimagines THE CURE’s “Apart” with a moody, deeply emotional alternative take featuring again the unique voice of Patrice Synthea (REGENERATOR). Closing the release, “Desperate Waltz (River of Dreams Part 2)” takes listeners on a melancholic journey, continuing the evocative narrative established in “Between Noise & Silence” through Benoit’s magic collaboration with Jan Dieckmann of NORDERNEY (who also sings here on “Executions”).

These exclusive reworks and previously unheard gems showcase AIBOFORCEN’s ability to seamlessly balance raw intensity with melodic sensitivity.

With “Break The Black Ice”, AIBOFORCEN once again proves their mastery in crafting dark electro soundscapes, reinforcing their legacy while pushing boundaries. This EP is a must-have for fans of introspective electronic music, blending club energy with atmospheric depth and haunting lyrical themes.

Prepare to dive deep into the shadows – “Breaking The Black Ice” is the next electrifying chapter in AIBOFORCEN’s dark electronic saga.

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Prepare for a sonic journey as AIBOFORCEN, the iconic Belgian dark electro/future pop act, returns with their 7th studio album, “Between Noise & Silence”. Led by Benoit Blanchart and featuring the enigmatic Patrice Synthea (REGENERATOR), this album merges melancholic dark synth/EBM anthems with thrilling collaborations spanning an impressive 22 tracks! Notable appearances include EBM/industrial legends like Patrick Codenys of FRONT 242, POUPPEE FABRIKK & IMPLANT (in a duet), and NUMB. The album also features outstanding female vocalists from the pop wave scene, such as Mari Kattman (HELIX), Noemi Aurora (HELALYN FLOWERS), Emke (BLACK NAIL CABARET), and SORROW STORIES. We will also highlight the splendid collaboration with Jan Dieckmann of NORDERNEY who sings on several songs and strongly contributes to crafting the album’s magic through moving lyrics, catchy dark pop melodies, and upbeat EBM sequences.

AIBOFORCEN strikes a perfect balance with echoes of VNV NATION, FRONT 242, COVENANT, and FADERHEAD, delivering an unforgettable musical experience. The album seamlessly weaves between oppressive industrial assaults and catchy synth-pop tunes with an edge. Noteworthy is the poignant cover of DEATH IN JUNE’s “Break The Black Ice.”

Immerse yourself in the dark allure of AIBOFORCEN’s latest creation, where noise meets silence. Experience a high-tension dark elektro masterpiece that transcends boundaries, showcasing solid and meticulous sound production maturity.

“Between Noise & Silence” comes in an extended double-CD digipak with a lush 16-page booklet, making it a collector’s dream.

CD1

1. Dead End (feat. Mari Kattman)
2. Executions
3. Cycle Of Life
4. Abstract Sense
5. Between Noise & Silence (feat. Sorrow Stories)
6. Break The Black Ice
7. Attitude
8. Heaven Knows (feat. Noemi Aurora)
9. I’m Talking To You (feat. Black Nail Cabaret)
10. River Of Dreams
11. Everything
12. New Eden

CD2

1. How It Starts (feat. Sorrow Stories)
2. Attitude (remix by Patrick Codenys of Front 242)
3. We Fought The Demons In Our Mind (feat. Implant & Pouppée Fabrikk)
4. Cycle Of Life (united) feat. Noemi Aurora
5. Revolt
6. Window To The Soul (feat. Numb)
7. Executions (life before death)
8. Is It So?
9. Katarsis (blue mix)
10. In My Arms (wave mix) (feat. Mari Kattman)
11. Everything (acoustic)

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Although the Belgian artist Benoit Blanchart considers Patrice Synthea (the enigmatic female singer of REGENERATOR) as constant member of the band, AIBOFORCEN is also known for its impressive collaborations with other artists he likes selecting from recurrent partners in crimes next to new exciting and surprising partnerships…

This new 7-track EP’s title-track “Cycle Of Life” is a poignant melancholic future pop anthem featuring a splendid vocal duo between Jan of NORDERNEY and NOEMI AURORA. A magic blend of talents that also gets beautifully repeated on “Heaven Knows” with the same success bringing AIBOFORCEN somewhere between VNV NATION and COVENANT thanks to moving lyrics, catchy dark pop melodies and upbeat EBM sequences. We will also notice that “Cycle Of Life” gets here featured as a “single” and “club” version plus a strong and melodic remix by label mates ELEKTROSTAUB.

And just like on the previous album, Mari Kattman (HELIX) lends once more her unique and expressive voice on “Dead End” which is here featured as a floorkiller remixed version by AESTHETISCHE.

This 7-track EP also features 2 exclusive non-album songs: while Patrice Synthea takes the lead on the frontal EBM cut “Katarsis”, AIBOFORCEN takes us by surprise with the lush guest appearance of Tina Forlom (SORROW STORIES) on the lingering dark electro pop tune “Echoes”.

The “Cycle Of Life” EP announces an album that is bound to be AIBOFORCEN’s best album ever and an other chef d’oeuvre in the dark elektro / body pop genre…

The bandcamp edition is accompanied by a booklet with lyrics and cool artwork design.

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It’s 7 years after the last “Dédale” album, that Belgium’s cult dark electro act AIBOFORCEN now returns with their 6th full length album “Sense & Nonsense”.

Still mostly centered today around the intriguing personality of mastermind Benoit Blanchart and the enigmatic female singer Patrice Synthea (REGENERATOR lead singer), AIBOFORCEN once again could not resist collaborating with an impressive and more than promising list of special guests on this album!

Starting straight into it with what could be AIBOFORCEN’s best song ever, the poignant and electric “We Woke Up The Dragon” features the extraordinary vocal talent of Jean-Luc De Meyer (FRONT 242, 32CRASH, UNDERVIEWER, etc.) who lends his unique voice on not less than 3 songs on this album, including a surprising upbeat EBM cover version of FRONT 242’s “Loud” and the more atmospheric and darkish “The Arrival”. Other noticeable appearance comes from Damasius of label mates MONDTRÄUME for a catchy melancholic future pop track. Besides 2 lingering noir pop songs beautifully fitting the highly expressive and emotional voice of Mari Kattman, AIBOFORCEN also take a harsher and more aggressive road through uncompromising powerful collaborations with MILDREDA, VENAL FLESH and KANT KINO.

All in all, AIBOFORCEN remain faithful to their characteristic mixture of low-tempo complex dark eletro arrangements with straighter modern up-beat synth- / body-pop songs. A melange which appears to be more than efficient when we consider that the band manages here to follow a meticulous artistic conceptual red line around contradiction, sense and nonsense while aligning such diverse songs as the oppressive “We Woke Up The Dragons”, the future pop club hit “Come Clean” featuring Patrice Synthea at her best and especially on the moody dark trip hop “Tears”.

AIBOFORCEN confirm once more to be a band who do not care much about any current music trends and favour taking the time they need to deliver another high quality album of dark melodic electronic music…

The limited edition of the album comes out with a 13-track bonus disc entitled “An End Unto Itself” revealing some 3 exclusive non-album tracks including guest vocals by JUNKSISTA and LOVELORN DOLLS front-girls, plus own reinterpretations of 3 other album songs. Add to this the amazing remix works by selected artists in the likes of Daniel B. PROTHESE, DIFFUZION, IMPLANT, AESTHETISCHE, NEIKKA RPM, PSY’AVIAH and KILMARTH.

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Still mostly centered today around the intriguing personality of mastermind Benoit Blanchart and the enigmatic female singer Patrice Synthea (REGENERATOR lead singer), AIBOFORCEN once again could not resist collaborating with an impressive and more than promising list of special guests on this album! 

Starting straight into it with what could be AIBOFORCEN’s best song ever, the poignant and electric “We Woke Up The Dragon” features the extraordinary vocal talent of Jean-Luc De Meyer (FRONT 242, 32CRASH, UNDERVIEWER, etc.) who lends his unique voice on not less than 3 songs on this album, including a surprising upbeat EBM cover version of FRONT 242’s “Loud” and the more atmospheric and darkish “The Arrival”. Other noticeable appearance comes from Damasius of label mates MONDTRÄUME for a catchy melancholic future pop track. Besides 2 lingering noir pop songs beautifully fitting the highly expressive and emotional voice of Mari Kattman, AIBOFORCEN also take a harsher and more aggressive road through uncompromising powerful collaborations with MILDREDA, VENAL FLESH and KANT KINO. 

All in all, AIBOFORCEN remain faithful to their characteristic mixture of low-tempo complex dark eletro arrangements with straighter modern up-beat synth- / body-pop songs. A melange which appears to be more than efficient when we consider that the band manages here to follow a meticulous artistic conceptual red line around contradiction, sense and nonsense while aligning such diverse songs as the oppressive “We Woke Up The Dragons”, the future pop club hit “Come Clean” featuring Patrice Synthea at her best and especially on the moody dark trip hop “Tears”. 

AIBOFORCEN confirm once more to be a band who do not care much about any current music trends and favour taking the time they need to deliver another high quality album of dark melodic electronic music… 

The limited edition of the album comes out with a 13-track bonus disc entitled “An End Unto Itself” revealing some 3 exclusive non-album tracks including guest vocals by JUNKSISTA and LOVELORN DOLLS front-girls, plus own reinterpretations of 3 other album songs. Add to this the amazing remix works by selected artists in the likes of Daniel B. PROTHESE, DIFFUZION, IMPLANT, AESTHETISCHE, NEIKKA RPM, PSY’AVIAH and KILMARTH. 

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2 years after the release of the first “Matrix Downloaded” compilation, Belgium’s ALFA MATRIX label joins hands again with Santa Claus and offers to all alternative music lovers this new label compilation FOR FREE (downloadable in MP3/FLAC quality via the label’s Bandcamp page).

A nice and surprising end-of-year present for all of us with some 47 songs that reflect the ALFA MATRIX music repertoire in the full-force of its diversity.

Just like the new ALFA MATRIX family members who are revealed here for the first time: NÖVÖ, XMH, MONDTRÄUME and STUDIO-X vs. SIMON CARTER, several other label bands also seized the opportunity of this compilation to showcase new unreleased songs including KOMOR KOMMANDO, ARMAGREDDON DILDOS, KRYSTAL SYSTEM, AIBOFORCEN, STAR INDUSTRY, RAZORFADE, etc

Since 2001, ALFA MATRIX has been offering to you electronic music with attitude… EBM, synth pop, industrial, electronic, indie rock, electronic, dark elektro, avant-garde, goth metal, wave: you get it all!

This compilation is only available as a download via Bandcamp (see player below).

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This FREE (or pay as you wish) compilation is once again downloadable in MP3/FLAC quality via the label’s Bandcamp page (where you can also still find the 2 previous editions if you did not grab these yet!!).

Again a nice and surprising present for all of us with some 54 songs that reflect the ALFA MATRIX music repertoire in the full-force of its diversity.

Just like the recent additions to the ALFA MATRIX family members (COSMIC ARMCHAIR, AVARICE IN AUDIO, PROZIUM, SEBASTIAN KOMOR, GAYTRON, SUICIDAL ROMANCE…), several other label bands also seized the opportunity of this compilation to showcase brand new songs or previously unreleased mixes including ZOMBIE GIRL, BRUDERSCHAFT, AYRIA, KOMOR KOMMANDO, PSY’AVIAH, KANT KINO, PNE, MENTALLO & THE FIXER, METROLAND, GLIS, ESSENCE OF MIND, KRYSTAL SYSTEM, TOTEM OBSCURA vs. ACYLUM, CYNICAL EXISTENCE or yet NEIKKA RPM…

Since 2001, ALFA MATRIX has been offering to you electronic music with attitude… EBM, synth pop, industrial, electronic, indie rock, nu electro, dark elektro, avant-garde, goth metal, wave, techno house: you get it all!

This release is only available as a download via Bandcamp (see player below).

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On “Alfa Matrix Re:covered – a tribute to Depeche Mode” the Alfa Matrix label united the electronic sounds from the Alfa Matrix label artists with some of the best songs pop history has ever heard from one single band. All electronic music genres have their very own ambassadors on this double CD compilation including interpretations by Sebastian Komor (Zombie Girl, Komor Kommando, …), Jean-Luc Demeyer (Front 242), Claus larsen (Leaether Strip) and many more. 32 tracks in total !

This 2CD comes with a Free extra EP!

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Produced with John N. Sellekaers and carried by the vocals of Laurence Hennuy and Séba Dolimont, this expanded 2CD edition surrounds the album with a bonus disc of remixes and rarities. Cinematic, fragile and richly layered, it’s the perfect way to explore one of the scene’s most distinctive acts.

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Spanning established names and rising talent, the collection doubles as both a sampler and a celebration of the label’s community. Whether you’re a long-time follower or a curious newcomer, “Matrix Downloaded 001” is an ideal doorway into the Alfa Matrix sound.

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