Schwarzblut is a 5-piece band from the Netherlands who blend romantic melancholic Weimar poetry with danceable dark electronic music. An eclectic style diversity that accentuates a beautiful duality between male and female vocalists. The band was founded in 2007 and signed with Alfa Matrix in 2009. Through Alfa Matrix the band released the EP 'Sehlenwolf' (2009) and their full-length debut 'Das Mausoleum' (2010). Schwarzblut surprises the listener by mixing pounding electro rhythms, harmonic choirs, distorted vocals, cutting leads, grandiloquent orchestras, dark romanticism and German lyrical poetry. Their music is strongly recommended for fans of German speaking dark artists from Goethes Erben to Das Ich to Blutengel, Plastic Noise Experience and Heimataerde. Schwarzblut is well known for their energetic live performances including live drums, bass, electronic percussion, video art, male and female vocalists and a shipload of electronics. The band shared bills with Diorama (D), Faith & The Muse (USA), Gothminister (NO), Sigue Sigue Sputnik (UK), Absolute Body Control (B) and many others. Schwarzblut is currently working on their upcoming album 'Maschinenwesen'. An album dedicated to poetry from the age of industrial revolution. ‘Maschinenwesen’ will be released on Alfa Matrix May 2012. / Alfa Matrix 2012