2025

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The Dark Scene 500 – Latest News

News

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Dark Scene 500 in recent weeks. Sales of the printed book have gone well and many of you have now bought one, but there’s plenty of copies left.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/257143449817

I’m currently trying to launch the EPUB version and also get the physical version listed on other stores. This inevitably involves registration, awaiting approvals and other jumping-through-hoop processes. More news when listings are confirmed – all sale options will be listed on The Dark Scene 500 page.

In terms of selling the book in person, plans are in early stages but hopefully a few opportunities will crop up before the year is out.

The Dark Scene 500 – Copies Are For Sale

News
The pre-ordered copies of The Dark Scene 500 have been sent out, with the exception of a few addresses I still need to confirm – if you haven’t heard from me, check your email (including spam) to see if there’s any messages waiting for you. All deliveries are tracked so if any go missing we can check where they are in the system.
 
The printed version of the book is now available for sale. All purchase options will be listed on The Dark Scene 500 page on this site.
 
Currently available using Ebay (mainly because I’m already an established seller there) but other options will be made available in the coming days. Price is £20 inc postage for the UK, with prices adjusted for overseas sales.
 
If anyone needs a more cost-effective option, an Ebook EPUB version is coming in a few weeks time.
 
There may be some opportunities to purchase the book in person, although these events are a few months away.

Work! (To Live) – July 2025

DJ Setlist

Work! DJ set from July 2025, featuring Attrition live between my two sets, and guest DJ Nik Panic joining Nathan and myself.  Tributes to Ozzy Osbourne and Doug McCarthy both feature.

9pm

Black Sabbath – Changes
Diary Of Dreams – Colorblind
Die Form – Cantique
Wumpscut – Sag Es Jetzt
Kirlian Camera – Odyssey Europa
S Y Z Y G Y X – Gimme Chaos
Blitzmaschine – Useless Pain
Escalator – God Eat God
Elm – Wapenrustning
Agrezzior – Strong We Stand
Ad:Key – Hoch die Hämmer

23:45pm

Fixmer-McCarthy – Freefall
Front 242 – Punish Your Machine
Covenant – Stalker (Club Version)
Project Pitchfork – Timekiller
Das Ich – Destillat
Die Krupps vs Nitzer Ebb – The Machineries Of Joy
Ministry – Just Like You
Portion Control – Amnesia
A Split-Second – Rigor Mortis
Absolute Body Control – Figures

The Dark Scene 500 – Crowdfunder Launched

News

So, it’s finally time. After nearly 4 years, I’m in the homeward stretch and it’s time to open out this project to the world.

My book, The Dark Scene 500 has been written, edited and is currently being proofread. Publication is in sight, but to see the project over the line, I’m seeking your support. Get your pre-orders in, maybe get listed as a supporter, or even contribute your own list of scene favourites. Whatever you can offer will be put to good use.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-dark-scene-500

Work! (To Live) – March 2025

DJ Setlist

My first set of 2025, back at Aces and Eights for Work! (To Live), alongside DJs Nathan Nothing and guest Soylent Black, plus Transhuman Rebirth live.  

9pm

Kraftwerk – Ohm Sweet Ohm
Pyrolator – Max
Crash Course In Science – Flying Turns
Suicide – Rocket USA
Psyche – The Brain Collapses
Ministry – Same Old Madness
Absolute Body Control – Give Me Your Hands
Die Form – Chronovision
Kirlian Camera – I Am The Light
Calva y Nada – Rascheln
Fortification 55 – And Tomorrow Atlantis
Benefits – Land Of The Tyrants

11:45pm

DAF – Kebabträume
A Split-Second – Bend My Body Armour
Autodafeh – Greed
The Invincible Spirit – Push!
Project Pitchfork – Requiem
Front 242 – No Shuffle
Spetsnaz – Apathy
Nitzer Ebb – Join The The Chant! (Metal Mix)
Die Robo Sapiens – Robo Sapien
Portion Control – Amnesia
Youth Code – For I Am Cursed
Dive – Sidewalk Sinner