Anders Manga
(Vampture Records)Gothic, Darkwave, EBM- Whatever class of subculture you find yourself affiliated with, there is something for you in Anders Manga's work. Though still deeply underground, Anders has shaped his own music journey since his debut in 2005 up to his critically acclaimed "Blood Lush" album. Now with the upcoming release of the new album "X's & the Eyes", Anders makes a headlining appearance with new material for the festival's Biohazard Ball.
Angels On Acid
(DSBP Records)Angels on Acid became a proud member of the DSBP Records family and re-released their first full length album "Eyes Behind The Curtain" on the label. Portions of a live performance were shown on the television program "Fox News Edge", establishing Angels on Acid as one of the best up and coming artist in the EBM/Industrial scene today. They are now currently in the studio recording material for their next full length album to be released on DSBP Records in late 2008. Expect to see a fantastic live performance at M&V 08.
Engelmacher
(Vendetta Music)Engelmacher continues to thrive as 2008 brings forth another chapter within the Engelmacher realm. After the release of their critically acclaimed debut album "Birds of a Feather", Engelmacher has been working tirelessly on their second upcoming release which shall prove to be essential to the evolution of Engelmacher's approach to electro-industrial as well as the "neo-political" content which fuels it. Now signed to Vendetta Music, Engelmacher has more powerful works to be released in the near future. Don't miss this performance!
Esper Machine
EsperMachine was born in 2005 as a post-punk, darkwave duo named Project 9. By 2007 they evolved as a trio, and are now a celebration of dark dance music devoted to our EBM/Industrial audience. EM's fusion of heavy, industrial rhythms, atmospheric textures and haunting melodies will have you dancing and forgetting. Welcome these acclaimed artists fresh from their "Dying Life" Tour!
Man + Machines
(DSBP Records)Returning from last year's festival, Man and Machines has been an uprising force in the realm of underground industrial/electro/goth music. Opening for such industrial acts as Bile, Hanzel and Gretyl, Genitorturers, Razed in Black, Terrorfakt and others, Man and Machines is set on world exposure. With a pulsating, catchy and infectious EBM sound, Man and Machines is utter ear candy with a forceful punch in the face! Catch their debut album "Analog Hearts/Digital Minds" premiering just before the festival!
Reliquary
(Final Joy Records)Reliquary are based in Phoenix, AZ. With elements of classical, goth rock, and darkwave present in their sound, they span genres, defy classification, and never fail to impress. From the UK to the Wave Gotik Treffen festival in Germany, Masque & Veil is honoured to have Reliquary as a headliner for this year's Masquerade.
Sebastian Komor
(Alfa-Matrix, Rasputin, Metropolis)Arguably the most talented electronic/alternative producer of the past decade. With his Xenomorph Productions studio, "Seb" has made many lasting impressions with many around the world. The creator and producer of Icon of Coil, Zombie Girl, Moonitor, Monofader as well as his self-named Electro work, Seb is also known for his outstanding production work and remixes with Front Line Assembly, Funker Vogt, Godhead, KMFDM, Ayria and the 'Forever' track by Bruderschaft, a collaboration with both Ronan Harris of VNV Nation and Apoptygma Berserk. Seb will be resurrecting two projects in the next year: MELT and Komor Kommando, a very club heavy project. Don't miss Seb's 'Xenomorph DJs' set as he previews some of his upcoming work with an eager audience only at the M&V Festival!