This month’s chapter features some great new tunes and some classic favorites. We’re checking out Cyberaktif’s recent release alongside a brand new single from Rotersand, and a few picks from 2023 that were close runners-up to our top picks chapter last month. We’ve also got some classics from Shreikback, Meat Beat Manifesto, and Coil.

It’s our January chapter, and that means a look back at the music of the previous year. 2023 was a fantastic year for dark underground music, seeing releases from veteran artists and newcomers alike. Justin and Ed spin some of their favorites on this month’s show!

Ed and Justin spread some holiday jeer with a few sprinkles of wintertime treats. We’ve got a great Christmas tune from Ministry’s Al Jourgenson, an ice-cold ballad from Grey Gallows, and a bunch more from artists like Twin Tribes, Aurelio Voltaire, KANGA, and more!

This month we’ve got some great selections! Justin spins some classic goth and industrial tunes, while Ed has (accidentally?) created a running theme with his tracks. Can you figure out what it is? Enjoy picks from Die Krupps, The Sisters of Mercy, Skeletal Family, Zwaremachine, and more!

Welcome to our annual October Halloween chapter! Each year, we choose a scary theme to celebrate the season, and this year is death. Justin and Ed spin some great tracks and explore how different artists treat the finality of life. We’ve got some big names in this one, ranging from Type O Negative to David Bowie to Wumspcut!

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This month’s chapter is dedicated to avoiding suntans at all cost, making sure your makeup is sweatproof, and cursing the heavens for not making latex breathable. We’ve got music from Blaqk Audio, Pailhead, Fields Of The Nephilim, Aesthetic Perfection, and more.

A fantastic mix of music this month as we visit some classic and some new releases. We’ve got historical industrial from Rasputina, some chillout grooves from My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, and new music from bands like The Anix and Nouveau Arcade to name but a few!

Tune in for a mixed bag of tunes this month: Classic industrial rock from Machines of Loving Grace, howling goth from Scary Black, danceable hits from Cubanate and Implant, and a lot more!

As Arcane Machine has evolved over the years, it’s been fun discovering what kinds of moods and themes emerge based on Justin and Ed’s selections. A very strong one emerged this Chapter, revolving around religion and the end of the world. You’ll explore a “Dead Planet” from Front Line Assembly and wander “Cities in Dust” from Siouxsie and the Banshees. You’ll pray for salvation with E Nomine’s “Vater Unser.” And finally, you’ll be treated to an in-depth examination of both Juno Reactor and Laibach’s interpretations of “God is God.”

This month, Justin and Ed share some more great music: Ed focuses on high-energy industrial rock, with entries from bands like Chemlab and The Faint. Justin’s picks complement those tunes nicely, throwing Ministry, Eisbrecher, and more into the mix.

It’s no secret that hosts Ed and Justin each have their own video game music podcasts, so it was inevitable that their interests would intersect eventually! This month, they take a look at how industrial, goth, synthwave etc is used to create mood and atmosphere in video games. From the harsh industrial beats of “Prodeus,” to the electro-rock riffs of “Vampire: The Masquerade,” to a spooky Nick Cave-esque ballad from “Trüberbrook,” there’s a fantastic selection of music you may not be aware of!

Our focus this month is on ionic voices in goth and industrial music. We’ll be hearing from legends like Chris Connelly, Bill Leeb, Andrew Eldritch, Corpus Delicti’s Sebastian, Athan Maroulis, and a few more surprises. Enjoy!

As one of the weirdest years on record comes to a close, Arcane Machine takes a look at some of their favorite musical products of 2022’s insanity. Veteran artists like PIG and Celldweller had some amazing releases, and a few newcomers made our list this time around too. What were your favorite songs of 2022?

Party like your government has mandated it! This month, we share some fantastic music, much of which has originated around Eastern Europe or shares that aesthetic. We’ve got Aggressiva 69, Stromkern, Social Union, Pop Will Eat Itself, and more.

October is Halloween month, where Arcane Machine gets even spookier! This year, Ed and Justin share music revolving around common, blood-sucking theme: The Vampire. Enjoy some songs from Voltaire, Type O Negative, gODHEAD, and more!

There’s an eclectic mix of songs in this month’s chapter! We start off with a couple of classic selections from Dismantled, then visit a bunch of different genres: Post-alt-rock from Love in Reverse, a sweet retro-tinged steampunk ballad from Steam Powered Giraffe, industrial hits from KMFDM and Static-X, and a whole bunch more.

The Arcane Machine presents some more industrial bangers this month! Ed reaches into his satchel of memories to bring out some of his favorite Coldwave and Industrial Rock tunes, while Justin presents a varying selection of great tracks from multiple genres. This chapter features Chemlab, 16Volt, Fear Cult, Wolfsheim, and more!

This month’s chapter visits themes of timelessness – from The Birthday Massacre’s incredible cover of “The NeverEnding Story,” to Apoptygma Berserk’s “Love Never Dies,” to a certain 37-year-old song risen from the dead by a prominent spot in Netflix’s Stranger Things series. We’ve got a great selection of new and old industrial music to round out the selections as well!

We’ve got a very special Chapter this month, featuring an in-depth look at an extremely prolific artist: the man known only as Klayton.

There’s no shortage of tunes about evil machines in the industrial soundscape, so this month, Ed and Justin explore the concept of robotics in music. Check out some songs about replicants, androids, cyborgs, and more from a very eclectic selection of artists. We’ve got steampunk, industrial, goth, and… chap-hop? Why not?

Ed and Justin return with a selection of recent tunes that remind them of their favorite classics from the 90’s and early 2000’s, as well as a few genuine classics from Haujobb and VNV Nation.

It’s January again, and that means that Justin and Ed take a look back at the previous year and share some of their favorite releases. It was a fantastic year for Goth, Industrial, and Darkwave as evidenced by the music on display this month. Get ready for music from Front Line Assembly, Scary Black, Vision Video, Joy Thieves, and more!

The last Chapter of 2021 gets very interesting very quickly. Ed’s selected a roster of industrial rock tracks that have ties to grunge from bands like God Lives Underwater and Kill Switch… Klick. Justin’s sharing pieces on the theme of sanctuary and safety from artists that include Covenant and The Cult. Topping it off, a listener submission that may just be the “most mysterious song on the internet.” Can our hosts crack the mystery? Probably not, but it’ll be fun to see them try!

A wide variety of songs this month, touching on the topics of karma, inclusivity, and the physical manifestation of thoughts come to life. Plus, some stompy industrial techno and more Ministry. Enjoy!

Happy Halloween! Arcane Machine celebrates the only time of the year that goth goes mainstream with a collection of songs about monsters, creeps, and supernatural phenomena. From undead surf rock by The Cramps to discomforting industrial rock by 16Volt, we’ve got a lot of spooktacular music to explore!

This month’s chapter features some great songs: Classic EBM from Assemblage 23, goth rock from Type O Negative and The Mission UK, some danceable industrial from Hocico, and a kickass tune from newcomers Heavy Halo.

This month’s Chapter leans distinctly towards songs with angry singers… be it upset about politics, relationships, or isolation. In any case, they’re using their rage in creative ways so the music rocks!

Yes, we get it: The goth scene and the dubstep crowd didn’t exactly mix well. We find that a shame because the music shares so many of the same aggressive, noisy qualities that rivetheads and EBM fans enjoy. Submitted for your consideration, then — a selection of dubstep songs that just might help you change your perspective!

After a brief hiatus, Arcane Machine is back! Just and Ed are celebrating their return to in-person recording with a satchel full of incredible music. Check out their thoughts on some goth classics from the Sisters of Mercy and London after Midnight, and get ready to stomp to some aggressive industrial bangers from Chemlab and Birmingham 6!