There appears to be a project in the making featuring Buzz (Melvins), Mick Harris (ex-Napalm Death, Scorn, Lull, Quoit and many others), Shane Embury (Napalm Death) and Kevin Sharpe (ex-Brutal Truth).

The previous log about Depeche Mode seems to be slightly based on Blasphemous Rumours: Gahan has been saying things along these lines (DM being Gore's thing, feeling insignificant to DM) in various interviews, but there are no official signs of him leaving the band. So it's better to consider previous log as a rumour.

Singer Dave Gahan left Depeche Mode. He stated that since Depeche Mode is Martin Gore's gig anyway since Gore writes all the material, he might as well leave. Both releases solo-albums recently, Gore Counterfeit 2 which were coversongs and Gahan released Paper Monsters featuring original material.

The Gathering will perform early songs acoustically at the end of next week. The songs will be released by Century Media later on. Although it was sold out a few extra tickets have become available, better be quick.

The reunited Primus (Larry, Les and Tim) will release a DVD with bonus EP called Animals Should Not Try To Act Like People october 10th. The DVD will feature all video's and liverecordings from the first line-up with Jay Lane and Todd Huth until the last with drummer Brain.

Secret Chiefs 3 will release the first part of the Kitab al-Haqq trilogy not earlier then february 2004. It will be named Book Of Horizons. Mimicry will release a "best of" by Brazaville (featuring Dengue Fever members) and Quadropus, the new Estradasphere soon.

Beyond Dawn will tour all over Europe next fall. Apparently, the tour will be called "WeAre Building A Music Machine". Since we already buit one, we suggest them to give us free passes, free drinks and groupies on each date. Would be a nice way for us to enjoy what is described as a Nordic 'concept' tour with electroterrorists Trulz & Robin & wierdy onemanband, Centre Of The Universe. More info soon.

Web Of Mimicry just opened their new website. Check it out and learn new things about the Mimicry Records artists and (upcoming) releases.

Pitchfork Media got it's first ever own office space. I would like to congratulate Ryan Schreiber and his crew with this achievement. It's great when a hobby site turns up some profit and actually grows big enough to make a living from it (I suppose that's what happened, offices ain't cheap these days!). MM could use some money as well by the way. Contact me where to send cash. I have my eye on a couple of upcoming albums I need to buy before the end of july. Thanks! :)

A guy named Jeremy tried to decipher the concept behind Book M, the masterpiece by Secret Chiefs 3, a fun read!

Even worldfamous bassplayer/producers visit their mom every now and then. Check the article Albion's own ace of bass for a report of an unknown side of the musician.

Jester Records news!! The Virus album will ship September 15, coinciding with the international release of Ulver's Svidd Neger soundtrack. The Quick Fix EP is set for August. When is done recording the new album, continuing the Lobster Boys adventure. Mix July, release Winter. The label is currently negotiating with Kid 606’s Tigerbeat6 label for US licencing of the electronic part of their catalogue.

Check out my own personal weblog - Won't Get Fooled Again - about everything that's me and won't fit on Musique Machine. Mind you, it's in Dutch. It needs some tweaking here and there, but overall I'm statisfied with the looks.

Your favourite high-brow elitist avantgarde forum is online once again! Thanks to regular poster Goblin, the board will be located on his fast server until I get a new IP address, and the rest of the neovoid stuff as well, except the mail addresses, unfortunately. Got to the message board at once!

More neovoid news: I will hopefully get a new IP within 2-3 weeks. Yes, this is crap, but in the meanwhile, Jester board regular Goblin has taken it upon his shoulder to host the neovoid stuff and boards, and should be applauded soundly for this. We are setting up things right now - watch this spot for more news.

Download an amazing "a cappella" version of the Slayer song Angel Of Death, performed by the Japanese one-man project Dokaka. Also available for download is his equally entertaining rendition of Iron Maiden's The Trooper. And listen to more songs on his website and his mp3.com page.

Kayo Dot

As expected Maudlin Of The Well changed their name to Kayo Dot. The band feels that its previous name no longer represents its intentions or musical direction, and that a change is necessary. Tracking has been completed for their upcoming album on Tzadik. Mixing will begin this Friday, and is expected to be completed on June 27. Mastering will happen sometime in mid-July, at which time sound samples will be made available at this website.

Web Of Mimicry's selftitled Dengue Fever CD is now available at the Mimicry outlet. Be sure to pick up one of those Estradasphere longsleeves up as well.

Branches and Routes is a compilation that stretches its scope across the six years of FatCat Records existence as a label. Serving as a neat introduction, the compilation showcases material from the label's past, present and future. Among released tracks there are unreleased exclusive tracks from Sigur Rós, Drowsy and Stromba, as well as forthcoming ones from Crescent, HiM, and Party Of One. 27 tracks, running over 2 hours. Branches and Routes will be available on the 23rd of june.

I just finished an article about the brilliant action / music game REZ. Check it out here. It's something different, but I'm sure it fits MM.

More neovoid news: I hate my ISP so very, very much. Now it turns out that public IP addresses aren't implemented at all yet, and the cretins are unable to give me any kind of notion about when I will be able to receive my address other than "soon". With a time horizon of that type, alternatives are required. If anyone out there is able to host temporarily and would like to help this community out, please mail me. ASP is required and ASP.NET is a huge advantage, and at the very minimum a few hundred megabytes of space are needed. And no, I will not pay for server space to provide a service that I don't make any money on at all, however I don't mind giving the host some credit and links here and there for the duration of the hosting, naturally. So get in touch if you want to help.

Dour Festival takes place in the south of Belgium, near the French border. This year will mark its 15th edition and confirm its vocation to showcase the talent of as much quality independent artists as possible, in as much genres as possible over the course of 4 days. We have the pleasure to offer you two one day passes per day. To enter the competition, you must live in Belgium or one of its neighbour countries (France, Germany, Holland or Luxembourg) and be able to travel all the way to Dour yourself. The festival will take place from Thursday the 10th of July till Sunday the 13th. Click on here or on the link to the right to enter the competition.

On a lighter note, here is a great contest where you can win stuff for photoshopping Immortal pictures!

Update (see notice below this one): I have discussed with support today and they will send further info regarding IP as soon as possible. Expect at least a few days' downtime still.