Festival Info
News / Updates
Wednesday , May 15th: 2013
Full Lineup + Flyer!
Tuesday, May 14th: 2013
Last 5 Bands Announced!
The Birthday Massacre
[Toronto, Canada :: Metropolis Records]
Voted 'Favorite Band' by the members of VampireFreaks, The Birthday Massacre has had a huge following on the VampireFreaks site (and worldwide) for years now. The band was formed in 1999 and independently produced and recorded their first two albums, Nothing and Nowhere and Violet. Due to their independent success, in 2005 they were approached and signed by Metropolis Records and the band began its steady climb to reaching a much wider audience, and now has a total of 5 studio albums. In the last few years, the band has been performing internationally, traveling extensively across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Australia, the U.K. and Europe.
London After Midnight
[Los Angeles :: Metropolis Records, Trisol]
London After Midnight was formed in the 1990s by Sean Brennan. Unlike most music projects, LAM has retained and nurtured the progressive political and socially aware element of the later punk scene that virtually vanished from the music scene in the early 90s. London After Midnight has headlined and co-headlined concerts and major festivals around the world to crowd of over 30,000 people with bands like The Cure, Green Day, HIM, and countless other major artists. Each of London After Midnight's releases have charted in the top 10 and top 20 of the European DAC and alternative charts. This will be LAM's first NYC performance in over 5 years.
Modulate
[United Kingdom :: Metropolis Records, Infacted Records]
Modulate have supported Alec Empire, VNV Nation and Combichrist on major international tours as well as numerous national and international festival appearances, headline tours and shows around the world. After scoring dancefloor success with his own material, Skullfuck, Detonation and Robots releases, Modulate has become one of the hottest remixers in the alternative electro scene. The bands most recent release, Robots, gave them their biggest hit yet, peaking at #3 in the German Alternative Chart, giving them their first magazine cover and receiving rave reviews across the media...stamping their way into many journalists and broadcasters Best Of 2012 charts.
Voltaire
[New York :: Projekt Records]
Voltaire is often described as a modern day renaissance man. He is a singer/ performer, creator of comic books, animation and toys. As a musician, he is a songwriter whose music can best be described as a collection of murder ballads, tongue-in-cheek exercises in the macabre, with just enough bawdy songs about Star Trek and Star Wars to keep a Con audience rolling in the aisles. Many know him for his song "Brains!" from the Cartoon Network show "The Grim Adventures of Billy And Mandy". Voltaire's live shows are highly theatrical -full of stories and games. The theatrical quality of his performances is not surprising; Voltaire has been directing commercials and animating short films for the last twenty years.
Candy Brain
[New York City]
First taking the stage in 2011, Candy Brain has blended inspiration from synth pop, industrial rock, and various video game soundtracks to deliver a hard hitting, yet melodic experience with lyrical concepts of love, irony, and comic books. Having shared the stage with acts such as BILE, Orgy, Davey Suicide, and Vampire Everywhere, Candy Brain has developed a continuously growing cult following, and ravages the stage with presence and energy.
Thursday, April 25th: 2013
More Bands + Tickets Available!
Grendel
[Netherlands / UK :: Infacted, Metropolis]
Grendel was born in 1997 by frontman VLRK. It was in 2003 with the release of Prescription: Medicine that Grendel achieved true notoriety when their album enjoyed the top spot in many of the underground charts. In 2007 the release of Harsh Generation hailed a more of a mature sound for Grendel and was followed by a very extensive world tour. Grendel continue to push themselves and their sound and in 2012 released their latest album Timewave Zero, an album which again heralded a new era in the Grendel sound. We've had a ton of requests for Grendel and they're flying in for a very special and rare US performance.
Faderhead
[Germany :: L-tracks]
""Faderhead sounds like The Incredible Hulk is having sex with Paris Hilton!"
It's 2013 and Faderhead's electronic music assault is in full swing. One EP, five highly acclaimed albums and two compilations in 6 years - as well as 4 massive worldwide clubhits with "Dirtygrrrls/Dirtybois", "TZDV", "Destroy Improve Rebuild" and "Fistful Of Fuck You" - have moved the project from Hamburg/Germany into the limelight of the harder electro scene. From stompy techno to synthpop to dirty groove-laden electro: Faderhead mashes it all up like no one else!
Ludovico Technique
[Orlando, FL :: Metropolis Records]
Described as harsh industrial music highlighting the dark aspects of the human experience as well as the depths to which mans mind can deteriorate. Ludovico Technique continues to build momentum, their name stems from the drug-assisted aversion therapy found in the novel and film "A Clockwork Orange", in which the patient is forced to view violent imagery while injected with experimental medication in an attempt to condition the subject's behavior.
MyParasites
[Philadelphia :: Beyond Therapy Records]
Combining elements of Industrial, screamo, and Aggro EBM, MyParasites evolved into a mechanical blending of pure withdrawn emotion, along side a parasitic sound that is unlike any other. With lyrics concerning trust, lies, infidelity, sex, and deceit, MyParasites brings a new sincere evaluation and opinion of life's surroundings that many can relate to. Utilizing a disarray of electronics, samplers, synthesizers, guitars, electronic drums, and angle grinders, MyParasites assaults the stage with a terrifying, yet awe-inspiring live performance.
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Thursday, April 18th: 2013
Band Announcements
The Cruxshadows
[Florida :: Wishfire Records, Dancing Ferret]
Originally formed in 1992, The Cruxshadows have consistently delivered their positive message through the portal of synth pop hooks and dark electronics to a massive international fan base of followers. The Cruxshadows have formulated their success out of old fashioned hard work. They have logged an impressive one thousand plus performances in over thirty countries. The Cruxshadows have also managed to reach the top 10 billboard singles charts on numerous occasions, which is a feat unheard of in the gothic/industrial scene. As one of the most requested bands for Triton Festival, this will be their first NYC performance since 2008.
Nachtmahr
[Austria :: Trisol, Cop Int]
Since 2007, Thomas Rainer has been carving out his own path with the industrial world power NACHTMAHR. Uncompromising, without regard to casualties and continually in one direction – forward. With four albums and four EPs to date, along with countless live battles all over the world, he has cemented his unshakeable reputation as dance dictator. You’re either with him or against him. There is no middle ground. Thomas Rainer’s fourth offensive, ‘Veni Vidi Vici’, conjures up a new era. With this album, the exceptional Austrian artist has succeeded in creating a retaliatory strike of inexorable force; a declaration of beat-driven dominance.
God Module
[Seattle :: Metropolis Records, Out Of Line]
God Module combines elements of harsh Techno, Darkwave, Goth and Industrial. Pounding beats mix with hypnotic synth hooks, deranged film samples and psychotically-effected vocals to make up a sound that is as disturbing as it is danceable. God Mod founder and mastermind Jasyn Bangert has brought his childhood dreams to life as musical nightmares. God Module take all the common Electro - Gothic - Industrial cliches and systematically tear them apart. They are unnaturally stitched back together again to create a constantly mutating soundtrack to the most fucked up horror film you will never see...your life!
Deadstar Assembly
[Ft. Lauderdale, Florida :: Somatic Recordings]
Deadstar Assembly is a troupe of musical avant-gardes that deliver a sinister sound that burns. Like demented seraphim, DSA's poisonous blend of death-pop industrial metal will set the world ablaze with no apologies. After spending the last year holed up in the studio putting the finishing touches on their upcoming fourth album, Adorned In Thorns, sunny South Florida's darkside is once again ready to unleash their musical delirium to the masses as they return to the stage at Triton 2013.
Friday, April 5th: 2013
Band Announcements
FGFC820
[New York City :: Cop International / Noitekk]
Formed in 2004, FGFC820 is the harsh EBM project from well-known and respected New York City DJs, Rexx Arkana and Dracos. Drawing on joint and separate influences ranging from old school industrial to modern gabber, Arkana and Dracos combine to create a sound that is at once melodic and relentlessly rhythmic, "bringing the 'thump' back to EBM", as one reviewer put it. FGFC820 is the most popular and established industrial band in the NYC area, they put on a killer performance and we are proud to have them return to Triton Festival for a 2nd time in a row!
Unter Null
[Seattle :: Alfa Matrix]
Years of classical music training, a love for computers and technology, a tough-as-nails resolve, a fierce independent streak, and the compulsion to find catharsis through music led Erica Dunham to eventually form Unter Null at the age of 17. Combining power noise, terror-ebm and industrial in a scene dominated by male musicians, Unter Null's raw talent and aggression shine through and are not to be underestimated.
Dawn of Ashes
[Hollywood :: Metropolis Records]
In the darkest form of incubated evil, a symbol has been born that strikes immense shock and fear into the hearts of mortal weakness. Kristof Bathory is the icon which has created a new era where nightmares become reality, and where the sounds of the macabre shall emerge from a catastrophic symphony. Dawn of Ashes celebrates its new album "Anathema", releasd on April 9th 2013, melting the boundaries between metal and industrial music.
Ego Likeness
[Baltimore :: Metropolis Records]
Ego Likeness has been brutalizing the world with their atmospheric electronic rock for almost 15 years. Like a modern day siren, Donna Lynch's vocals draw you into the fury and fire of their beautiful noise. Taking their name from Frank Herbert's classic science fiction novel 'Dune', the band began as an experimental/ dark trip hop project, and later progressed to a darker electronic / dance / darkwave direction. Their sound has made them a favorite among the goth community, getting critical acclaim and a growing fanbase. The group's fifth full length album titled Know Thine Enemy is tentatively scheduled to be released early 2013 through Metropolis Records.
Sunday, March 24th: 2013
First Band Announcements
Combichrist
[Norway / US :: Out Of Line, Metropolis Records]
A band that needs no introduction, Combichrist continues to reign at the top of the industrial music scene. Recently touring with Rammstein, Combichrist is known the world over and continues to grow their Combichrist Army. Now supporting their newest album "No Redemption" which was created for the official 'Devil May Cry' videogame soundtrack. Frontman and creator Andy LaPlegua is also known for his roles in Icon of Coil, Panzer AG and Scandy, but there is no question that Combichrist is his most successful and most loved project.
Triton Festival will be Combichrist's ONLY United States show for 2013!!!
Assemblage 23
[Seattle :: Metropolis Records, Accession]
Known for their numerous clubhits, such as "Disappoint", "Document", "Spark", "Let The Wind Erase Me", "Drive", and "Binary", Assemblage 23 is one of the most successful EBM / synthpop bands. In fact you're pretty much guaranteed to hear Assemblage 23 at any industrial clubnight. After releasing 2 records on 'Gashed', Assemblage 23 signed to Metropolis records and skyrocketed in popularity. Assemblage 23 has a total of 7 albums, with their newest album "Bruise" being released in 2013, featuring hit single "The Noise Inside My Head".
The Dreaming
[Los Angeles :: BCD Music Group]
Formed from the ashes of Stabbing Westward, The Dreaming deliver a passionate and unique mix of new wave, metal, electronic and darkwave - capturing an aggressive and emotional rock n roll eruption. Featuring vocalist Christopher Hall, former frontman of platinum-selling artist Stabbing Westward along with former Stabbing Westward/Econoline Crush drummer Johnny Haro. Also featuring Rich Jazmin (from Kerli) on guitars along with Martin Kelly (from Living Dead Lights) on bass guitar.
The Dreaming will be performing a special Triton Festival set which will include 6 Stabbing Westward songs!
Psyclon Nine
[Los Angeles :: Metropolis Records, Dependent]
One of the harshest and most brutal industrial-metal bands, Psyclon Nine is guaranteed to give you unrestrained, raw, aggressive energy in their live performance. Psyclon Nine always proves to be a crowd favorite, their stage presence will draw you in and leave you begging for more. Covered in liquid latex and battle wounds, you never know what to expect when frontman Nero Bellum hits the stage, alongside crew including Rotny Ford and Jon Siren. The Psyclon Nine gang have been hard at work recording a new album due out this year.
Saturday, March 23rd: 2013
Triton Festival : Venue Announced
Triton Festival 2013 Venue:Irving Plaza
Irving Plaza is a legendary staple in the NYC live concert scene, hosting major label shows on a regular basis. Owned and operated by Live Nation, Irving Plaza is outfitted with state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment, as well as a very friendly and professional staff. Located near Union square, in the center of downtown manhattan.
Irving Plaza has a capacity of 1,050 people between its main floor and its 2nd floor balcony space. This show is expected to sell out!
Wednesday, February 27th: 2013
Triton Festival : 2013
Triton Festival is coming back!September 2013 in Brooklyn, NY
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