Spetsnaz @ Washington, D.C. - 12/22/2007

The biggest EBM band in Europe (and honestly, the world) right now—Swedish Spetsnaz—is hitting Washington, D.C. before Christmas.
Expect a massive turnout because this is probably just the start of a regular run of shows for all these current electro bands.
Plus, it’s a killer chance for people to finally see what EBM actually looks like in person. Personally? My expectations are sky-high. I’m pretty sure it’s gonna be pure energy and nothing but good times. You’ve got a month to get your cardio up!!

www.myspace.com/spetsnazebm

- boogaloo
- opening act "Monofonik" www.myspace.com/monofonikmusic
- exact time, entry info, poster + other details coming later
- organized by: Industrial Music Depeche Mode + Twilight

Review of the new Spetsnaz "Joy Division" album:

Hard hits from the North!
The explosive Swedish duo Spetsnaz just dropped their new album, Joy Division.
The band hasn't changed who they are; they're still serving up those high-energy rhythms wrapped in minimalist arrangements that are perfect for any underground club's dancefloor. They've taken that signature sound and layered in a bunch of new details. While they kept those classic, purist electronic frontal beats, the album is enriched with tracks that show the band's love for early 80s melodies. A totally new side to these "hardcore hooligans." Through these more thoughtful songs, frontman Pontus proves he can actually sing instead of just shouting into the mic. That perfect blend of power EBM and 80s pop appeal makes this an absolute floorburner.
The Joy Division album was released in a first pressing as a Ltd DCD, where the second disc features 5 new tracks, 3 live tracks, and one remix. Honestly, a ton of great music for a cheap price. Once you've spun Joy Division, there's no need to explain why Spetsnaz is currently in a league of their own in the modern EBM scene. They're just built different.
Hardcore … but heartfelt!

YESSSSSSSSSS!!! 🙏 🙏 👍

:claps: 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋

Come on, let's go! Yessssssssssss!

👋 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋

hehe, honestly, I’m counting down the days until this show finally happens. my expectations are through the roof.
just a heads-up for anyone here who doesn't really vibe with this kind of stuff or only listens to it on a surface level—you should know that Spetsnaz basically grew out of the musical DNA of bands like Nitzer Ebb, DAF, or even early Die Krupps.

My girl was telling me, "This is industrial music," then she played some hardcore hooligan track by this group, and I’m sitting there thinking, okay, wait, this actually isn't half bad. That was pretty much the first real taste of EBM I ever got, assuming you even count DAF in that category.
So I just pulled up MySpace, and honestly, it sounds like one of those Depeche Mode recordings.
What is his deal? Why's he singing like that?

I'll see you there. I'm really hoping we get an idea of the pricing soon because I need to give my crew out in Belgrade a heads-up, since so many of them are interested in going. Hehe, and I'm hoping Monofonik will throw together some kind of Joy Division mix, similar to what they used to play at the SC after the Control party premiere 🙂

👋 Such an incredible band, I'm heading 😁 👍

Honestly, I'd love to see Assemblage 23 live

Alex Rogers91 said:My girl just casually tells me, "it's industrial music," and then drops some hardcore hooligan track from them. I'm sitting there thinking, okay, maybe this isn't terrible... which, honestly, was my first real taste of EBM, unless you count DAF—if you even call them that.
and now I've got my playlist open and everything sounds like some weird, single-channel Depeche Mode remix
why is he singing like that? what's his deal?

hehe, she's obsessed with Spetsnaz, though probably not as much as they love Proceed.

The cover charge should be somewhere between 35 - $17, likely around $13. The show is part of the Depeche Mode + Twilight review series, and Boogaloo is a massive club, so we really need to pack the place out.

Just realized it’s finally the weekend. Time to head 🙂

shadowmaker4 said:Hehe, Mirna absolutely loves Spetsnaz, though maybe not quite as much as Proceed.

Doors should open between 35 and $17, most likely $13. The show is part of the Depeche Mode + Twilight review series, and Boogaloo is that massive club you really need to pack out to make it worthwhile.

Wait, what? I distinctly remember saying Proceed isn't actually all that great after giving them a second listen—don't even try me on that. As for Spetsnaz, they’re a top-tier band, no question about it. I just finished downloading their latest album, and honestly, it’s pretty solid, even if it lacks that high-octane energy. A few tracks feel a bit underwhelming at first, but then you hit the heavy hitters like Spetsnaz - [Deadpan #12] Buried Alive. Still, I won't pass final judgment until I've spun it a few more times; I don't want to end up sounding like a Proceed apologist.🤷

And seriously, why is everything scheduled for the middle of the night instead of the beginning of the month? Every single concert this year seems to be at some godforsaken hour. Just forget it. 🙂

Like Spetsnaz - [Deadpan #05] Askew

Anyway, 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋

rustymaker60 said:man, I would give anything to see Assemblage 23 live

😢 😢 😢 😢 I really wanted to make it out there myself, but my college workload is just killing me right now and I can't get away😢

The show in Belgrade is on December 14th, so if you have the chance, you should definitely go because I am honestly so jealous😢

By the way, do you have Last.fm?

It’s a shame there aren't more fans of this kind of music around these days; if there were, I guess we'd see concerts happening much more often... and featuring way bigger names, too.

Taylor Patel2 said:anyway, 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋

Eid is on the 20th, so we'll just cook up some nonsense with this piece of crap
just in time for me to guest on Vatroslav's show on a legit radio station

Again? Wasn't we just talking about this? The Sacrifice?

Ramadan is almost over, and then comes the Sacrifice. It’s all happening this Thursday 👋

Susan Nguyen85 said:😢 😢 😢 😢 I really wanted to go, but my college workload is just too heavy right now. 😢

It's December 14th in Belgrade—if you have the chance, please go! Man, I wish I could be there. 😢

By the way, do you have Last.fm?

Come on! 😲 😲
🙄 I can't make it. 🙂

Susan Nguyen85 said:I expect Monofonik will end up spinning some Joy Division mixes at SC once the Control party wraps up. 🙂

Man, just thinking about that brings it all back. LOL. 😁 😂 Come on, at least try to be cheerful for once. :P

It’s about time we finally got some Industrial Music played here in Washington, D.C. 😍 I don't really feel like making that grueling trek to Belgrade every single time.

@ rustymaker60: Yeah, the Assemblage shows are happening in Belgrade. I’d actually go if I could, but it looks like my bank account is looking pretty empty right now. @ Susan Nguyen85, don't hate me!

casualfalcon84 said::cries: Susan Nguyen85, I totally hate you right now! :nj!

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casualfalcon84 said:Oh man, I can't even remember that right now, LOL 😁 😂 Come on, let's at least have some fun! :P

Thank goodness we can catch some Industrial Music here in Washington, D.C. too 😍 I really don't feel like making that long drive to Belgrade every single time...

@ rustymaker60: true, Assemblage is playing in Belgrade... I would actually love to go, but unfortunately, it looks like I'm broke :cries: > I hate you: ugh!

Hmm... makes me wonder 🤔
How much money would we actually need for an adventure like that?
It was back in my rockstar days... so I might just treat myself 😬

For Belgrade, for Belgrade! 😁
Maybe if we all got together and split the gas money and everything...