New goth rock - The Beauty of Gemina

After getting plugged in the UK web store Musicnonstop's weekly newsletter as a hot new item, I figured I should go check out these guys - The Beauty of Gemina. Their debut, Diary Of A Lost arrived on German shelves on the 19th of February, and seems to be only available through MNS at the moment. Described as a cross between 'Diary of Dreams, The Sisters of Mercy, and Clan of Xymox', it sounded to me like a debut worth a checking out.

Fortunately for all curious parties, their official site supplies an mp3 sample so you can play the judge and see for yourself if the description does them justice:

- Suicide Landscape

A Valentine present from Nine Inch Nails?

Thanks to a little bird, I've been alerted to the fact that the first online taste of Nine Inch Nails' new album, Year Zero, has made it online. From what I've heard, this new disc is a 'sci-fi concept album' that was written and partially recorded while out on the road. In my opinion, it is a welcome return to his industrial sound...but here, take a listen for yourself:

- My Violent Heart

Edge of Dawn debut on the way

Before Dependent Records shuts its doors later this year, they have a slew of final releases to help sate their rabid fan-base. One of those is the debut full-length by Edge of Dawn. Titled Enjoy The Fall, this follows up their previous (and only) release, the The Flight [lux] EP.
Who are these guys? Well, one of them you might recognize - their vocalist, Frank Spinath also sings for the band Seabound.

Here's a free mp3, hosted by their label, Dependent:

- Elegance

Necro Facility's "The Room" out in March.

According to the Swedish music e-zine, Release Magazine, the new album by Necro Facility will hit the market on March 21st. Called The Room, it is said that they will prbably continue their incredibly Skinny Puppy influenced sound, but Release also says that the band has incoroporated more 'NIN-styled guitar' into their latest work. For all Puppy fans, especially those who miss their ViViSectVi and Rabies sound, this album should definitely be worth checking out.

Here's a few free songs links courtesy of their label, Progress Productions:

- Downstairs
- Tuxedo