New gig confirmed May 2013
July 26th we will play at Summer Darkness festival in Utrecht. We’ll play a special set, to suit this concert’s special location: Leeuwenbergh church. More info at the gigs section.

Studio report #2 online May 2013
This episode focusses on vocal recordings, live show preparations and the lyrical and visual theme of the upcoming album. You can find it at our YouTube channel.

New gig confirmed May 2013
May 31st we will play at De Hip in Deventer at the Tatort Tanznacht party. More info at the gigs section.

New gig confirmed April 2013
September 14th we will play at Estrado in Harderwijk with Hanzel Und Gretyl. More info at the gigs section.

New gig confirmed April 2013
August 24th we will play at the Antronic Party in Breda. More info at the gigs section.

Studio report #1 online March 2013
We started working on our 3rd album. Through a series of 6 video's, we will give you an insight into our ways of creation. The first episode focusses on the selection and use of historical poetry. You can find it at our YouTube channel.

New gig confirmed February 2013
April 27th we will play at the Aphiskios Party in Groningen with La Lune Noire. More info at the gigs section.

New gig confirmed February 2013
November 9th we will play at at ‘t Blok, Nieuwerkerk a/d IJssel with Angels & Agony, Model Depose and Sophya. More info at the gigs section.

Anniversary photo book February 2013
To celebrate the first 5 years of Schwarzblut, we’ve released a 24 page photo book. It’s a compilation of precious moments during live shows, album recordings, on the road and in the studio. The book is available in 2 sizes. You can find ordering details at the shop section.

New gig confirmed January 2013
February 9th we will play at Sector B at Bazart, Den Haag. More info at the gigs section.

New video online December 2012
You can now watch the video of ‘Die Fabrik’ at our videos section. Our gratitude goes out to the kind people of BurgerTV who shot this footage.

Spotify holiday playlist December 2012
The end of yet another year draws near. Time for some neo-classical music that’ll set the right tone for these long winter nights. We’ve made a brand new Spotify playlist with over an hour of Schwarzblut music. Our way to say “thank you” for the support we received this year. Happy holidays to all of you!

Absolute Grrrls compilation December 2012
We’ll be featuring on a compilation entitled ‘Absolute Grrrls Manifesto [chapter 1]’. This female voices compilation box will be available March/April 2013. We’ll keep you posted!

Booking Agent October 2012
In Marco van Belle of GO! Music Agency we have found a new partner in sonic crime. Marco will handle all our booking duties. Get his contact info at the band section of this website.

New gig confirmed September 2012
December 15th we will play at Terra Gotha edition XX at De Piek, Vlissingen. A great night out with 4 excellent live acts. More info at the gigs section.

Endzeit Bunkertracks 6 September 2012
One of the most successful and "classic must-have" compilation concepts on the dark electronic scene! This Atumn 2012, Endzeit Bunkertracks 6 will be released as a deluxe 4CD carton box including an extended 20 page booklet. And guess what? We're on in! Check the full 4CD tracklist and pre-order your copy now!

Emporium Vernesque August 2012
November 10th we will play at this splendid steampunk event in Arnhem. Order your ticket now, as the first 100 people to order a ticket will get a free goodie bag at the door.

VJ at Summer Darkness July 2012
Our very own Herr Sturm will make his appearance as grand master VJ of the Post Nuclear Steam-City Of Echoes show at the Summer Darkness festival 2012.

Endzeit Bunkertracks 6 June 2012
We are proud to announce the forthcoming 6th edition of the famous dark elektro/power noise 4CD box compilation series "Endzeit Bunkertracks" will feature our track ‘Der schwarze Tod’. We’ll inform you when this monster hits the streets.

Remix for Misery online June 2012
We did a remix for the now defunkt electro act Misery. Listen to our version of ‘Burned’ and remixes by Psy’Aviah, Grendel and others at their SoundCloud page.

New video online June 2012
You can now watch the video of ‘Sterbelied’ at our videos section. Shot at the ‘Maschinenwesen’ release party.

New photos online May 2012
We’ve added a bunch of live shots from the Maschinenwesen release party. See them at the photos section. Our thanks goes out to Nano Harmsen.

New gig confirmed May 2012
November 10th we will play at the Emporium Vernesque steampunk event in Arnhem. More info at the gigs section.

Maschinenwesen released April 2012

After one year of work we’re extremely proud to present you our latest recording. You can find ‘Maschinenwesen’ as CD and 2CD box from Alfa Matrix, Bol.com and Amazon. It’s also available as music download on iTunes and Amazon. Hear the new album on Spotify.

Review Reflections Of Darkness April 2012

Reflections Of Darkness did a raving review on our new album, awarding it with 9/10 points.

Zillo interview April 2012

Zillo published an interview with us in their May issue. You can also find our song ‘Der schwarze Tod’ on the enclosed cd. Get the magazine at their webshop or your local retailer.

Sonic Seducer interview April 2012

In their latest issue Sonic Seducer published an interview with us. You can also find our song ‘Schlusspoetik’ on the enclosed cd. Get the magazine at their webshop or your local retailer.

Compilation iTunes April 2012

Alfa Matrix launches their low-priced 19 track 'Sounds from the Matrix 012' compilation as download on iTunes. This compilation includes our track ‘Der schwarze Tod’.

Song of the week April 2012

Counting down to the release of ‘Maschinenwesen’ we present you a new song every week. This week’s song-of-the-week is ‘Einst’.

Song of the week April 2012

Counting down to the release of ‘Maschinenwesen’ we present you a new song every week. This week’s song-of-the-week is ‘Der schwarze Tod’.

Song of the week April 2012

Counting down to the release of ‘Maschinenwesen’ we present you a new song every week. This week’s song-of-the-week is ‘An den Todesengel’.

Review by Head Full Of Noise April 2011
Magazine Head Full Of Noise gives ‘Maschinenwesen’ 4/5 stars. Read the review for the whole story.

Song of the week March 2012

Counting down to the release of ‘Maschinenwesen’ we present you a new song every week. This week’s song-of-the-week is ‘Die Fabrik’.

Review by Hard Wired (UK) March 2011
UK magazine Hard Wire gives ‘Maschinenwesen’ 9/10 points. Read the review for the whole story.

New gig confirmed March 2011
September 1st we will play at Dark Underground Movement Festival 2012 at Melkweg in Amsterdam. More info at the gigs section.

Song of the week March 2012

Counting down to the release of ‘Maschinenwesen’ we present you a new song every week. This week’s song-of-the-week is ‘Heimfahrt’.

Song of the week March 2012

Counting down to the release of ‘Maschinenwesen’ we present you a new song every week. This week’s song-of-the-week is ‘Nomen est Omen’.

Song of the week March 2012

Counting down to the release of ‘Maschinenwesen’ we present you a new song every week. This week’s song-of-the-week is ‘Der schwere Abend’.

Pre-order the new album March 2012

Pre-order ‘Maschinenwesen’ now as CD or 2CD limited edition box set at the shop.

Song of the week March 2012

Counting down to the release of ‘Maschinenwesen’ we present you a new song every week. This week’s song-of-the-week is ‘Ein Schatten’.

Release date set February 2011
The official date for the release of Maschinenwesen has been set for April 27th. So put that date in your diary, together with the release party for May 11th!

Song of the week February 2012

Counting down to the release of ‘Maschinenwesen’ we will give you the opportunity to listen to the entire new album. Every week -starting March 1st- you’ll find a new ‘song of the week’ featured on our Facebook page and the music page of this website: listen now to the first track ‘Schlußpoetik’

New gig confirmed February 2011
April 21st we will play at Tortures Souls Party in Trier (Germany). More info at the gigs section.

New ‘making of’ video January 2012
We are currently finishing up the production of our new album ‘Maschinenwesen’. To give you a tease we’ve got a nice video to share, including a preview of the song ‘Der schwarze Tod’. See this video at the videos section.

New song on iTunes store December 2011
The song ‘Schlußpoetik’ is now available on the iTunes store.

Release party confirmed December 2011
The release party for our new album ‘Maschinenwesen’ is set for Friday May 11 at Het Burgerweeshuis, Deventer (NL). Expect a great night out with 3 bands on stage, DJ's and a steamy atmosphere. More info at the gigs section. Stay tuned for more details to come!

New gig confirmed December 2011
March 10 we will play at the Shadow Of Eve party at Azijnfabriek, Roermond. More info at the gigs section.

Verrückt! party November 2011
More info on our December 3rd gig at Verrückt! party is now available at the gigs section.

Matrix Revelations 2 October 2011
A brand new issue of our label’s online magazine Matrix Revelations is now available (no installation or software required).

Upcoming album preview October 2011
To celebrate it's 10th anniversary, our record label Alfa Matrix has assembled the compilation ‘Matrix downloaded 001’. You can get this compilation as a free download on the Alfa Matrix Facebook page for a limited time only. It includes our previously unreleased track ‘Schlusspoetik’, which will appear on our upcoming album ‘Maschinenwesen’.

Official band merchandise October 2011
New stock arrived at our merchandise store! Check out this video to see what’s available. Serving boys and girls. To purchase go to the shop section.

Radio interview October 2011
November 26th at 14:00 hrs we'll do an interview for a local radio station. We'll talk about this year's award nomination, the upcoming album and our current live shows. Direct internet transmission will be available at their website.

Schwarzblut on Spotify September 2011
Sign up to Spotify to listen to all our songs and share them with your Facebook friends. At Spotify you can find Sehlenwolf and Das Mausoleum, but also the remixes and cover songs we did over the years. And the best thing: it’s for free...go enjoy!

New gig confirmed September 2011
December 3 we will play at Verrückt! party at Havenkwartier, Deventer. More info at the gigs section.

Alfa Matrix launches magazine August 2011
Belgian record label Alfa Matrix, to which we are signed, started 10 years ago. On this occasion they have decided to start up their own magazine. Find the online version of the 1st edition at their website (no installation or software required).

Gig re-scheduled August 2011
Due to double booking by the organizer the October 29 gig at Verrückt! Party, Deventer will be rescheduled for a later date.

New tracks @ SD pre-party July 2011
Our very own DJ Sturm will spin tracks of our upcoming album ‘Maschinenwesen’ during his DJ-set at the Summer Darkness pre-party at the Attitude Holland pop-up store in Tivoli/Utrecht, Saturday July 23rd.

New album title revealed July 2011
We have set ‘Maschinenwesen’  as the title of our new album, tentatively due mid 2012 via Alfa Matrix. Read the full news post at the Alfa Matrix website.

Side-Line compilation July 2011
Belgian magazine Side-Line released a free download compilation entitled ‘Face The Beat Vol. 1’, featuring our track 'Das Mandat'.

Noize Magazine compilation July 2011
Dutch magazine Noize Magazine released a free download compilation entitled ‘Noize Control’, featuring our track ‘Die Eine Klage‘.

Disturbia interview June 2011
The interview we did with Peruan online music and independent culture magazine Disturbia is now available at their website (Spanish).

Sonic Seducer DVD June 2011
Now available: Sonic Seducer #6. Featuring the video of our track Das Gewitter on the enclosed DVD. Get a copy at your local magazine retailer or order it at their webstore. For those residing in Holland it is also available through Bol.com.

DM tribute featuring Schwarzblut May 2011
Out by early June - and available now in pre-order - is the 2CD compilation Alfa Matrix re:covered vol. 2 - a tribute to Depeche Mode. This compilation features our cover version of Depeche Mode’s ‘Little 15’.

Sonic Seducer DVD April 2011
The music video for Das Gewitter will be included on the DVD that comes with Germany’s premier dark music magazine Sonic Seducer #6, available June 2011. See this video at the videos section.

New gig confirmed April 2011
October 29 we will play at Verrückt! Halloween party at Havenkwartier, Deventer. More info at the gigs section.

New gig confirmed April 2011
October 15 we will headline Black Out Festival in Dordrecht. More info at the gigs section.

Music video release March 2011
We are pleased to announce the release of our first ever music video: Das Gewitter, taken from our latest album Das Mausoleum. See this video at the videos section.

Live videos available March 2011
Video recordings of Muß es eine Trennung geben, Sterbelied and Der Abschied live at the Man & Machine Festival are now available. See them at the videos section.

New gig confirmed February 2011
April 1 we will play at Willemeen in Arnhem. More info at the gigs section.

Talent award nomination February 2011
We are pleased and honoured to announce the city of Deventer has nominated us for the Encouragement Award 2011. The winner of this biannual award for artistic talent, running since 1985, will be announced at the award show on May 19. We’ll do a live performance that night. More info at the gigs section.

New gig confirmed January 2011
March 11 we will play at the 10-year anniversary of the Amphiskios party at Platformtheater in Groningen. More info at the gigs section.

New gig confirmed December 2010
February 26 we will play at Dark Club Night in Club Centrum in Erfurt/Germany. More info at the gigs section.

Available @ iTunes November 2010
Both Das Mausoleum and Die Krypta are now available in the iTunes store.

Remix for Psy’Aviah October 2010
We did a remix of Psy'Avia's Into the Game (featuring Ayria). It will featured on Psy’Aviah’s EP Into The Game. Release date: 7th of january 2011.

Asia Matrix 2CD box October 2010
The Asia Matrix 2CD box (Japanese import) featuring our track Sterbelied will be available in Europe October 29.

#7 in Dutch Underground Chart June 2010
Das Mausoleum currently ranks at #7 in the week Dutch Underground Chart (powered by Cybercase).

New merch available April 2010
We’ve got new merchandise to offer. Serving boys and girls. Find all new items at the shop section.

Zillo interview April 2010
The April edition of top German dark music magazine Zillo features an interview with us. Pick one up at your local books & magazines retailer or order it online at www.zillo.de.

Sonic Seducer magazine April 2010
Germany's major dark music magazine Sonic Seducer gives a full coverage on our latest release Das Mausoleum. The compilation CD that comes with the April (4) edition also features Sterbelied, taken from Das Mausoleum. Get Sonic Seducer at your local magazine retailer or order it at their webstore.

Zillo compilation March 2010
One of Germany's leading alternative magazines Zillo comes with a monthly compilation CD. The March (3) edition features Das Mandat, taken from Das Mausoleum. Get Zillo at your local magazine retailer or order it at their webstore.

Das Mausoleum release party March 2010
With a great party on March 20 our new album Das Mausoleum has been released. A Dutch review of this event can be found at the website of newspaper De Stentor.