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Formed in Amsterdam in 1984, Clan of Xymox became one of the mainstays of the 4AD label. Along with label mates such as Cocteau Twins and Dead Can Dance the Clan's dark electro-gothic approach to music quickly became the benchmark by which all other bands to follow were judged. Prior to their 4AD days, Clan of Xymox released "Subsequent Pleasures" on their own label in a limited run of 500 vinyl copies. Their self titled debut, released in 1985 on 4AD, was highlighted by the club classics "A Day" and "Stranger". In 1987, the band was included on 4AD's popular "Lonely as an Eyesore" compilation with "Muscoviet Musquito", as well as releasing their darker follow-up CD, "Medusa" and the 12 inch "A Million Things".

In 1988, Clan of Xymox changed labels, moving to Wing, a subsidiary of PolyGram, and shortened their name to Xymox. Modifying their sound to appeal to a larger audience, their 1989 debut record for Wing, "Twist of Shadow", sold in excess of 300,000 copies. Following up the album was three extremely successful 12 inches: "Obsession", "Imagination", and "Blind Hearts". "Phoenix" followed two years later, but without the same clout as their three predecessor albums.

After leaving Wing in the early nineties, Xymox became the sole signing to the independent label, Zok Records. They released four recordings, primarily in the dance genre: "Metamorphosis", "Headclouds", one remix CD, and they re-released "Subsequent Pleasures".

For 2006, Clan of Xymox have plans for a new album. To tide restless fans over unitl its release, Metropolis presents their newest single "Weak In My Knees" as a digital only release featuring seven tracks of aural gratification.

More info:
http://www.clanofxymox.com/
http://www.metropolis-records.com/artists/?artist=xymox

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"Bodypop - The Album!"

It is now final: the new And One album will be aptly titled "BODYPOP "!
An exact release date will be announced very soon.

"Out of Line" - the new label!

Out of Line serves as a headquarter and home for around 40 musical acts, such as Blutengel, Hocico, Terminal Choice, Agonoize, Spetsnaz, Combichrist or Icon of Coil, to name but a few, and is constantly at the forefront of creating, in terms of quality and innovation,?? new musical trends . executed by top notch producers and driven by a team that will give "BODYPOP " and future And One releases a kick start into the hearts of the masses.

Distributing the releases will be SPV, who are renowned for their work with such diverse artists as Covenant, VNV Nation, Project Pitchfork, Xavier Naidoo, Simply Red, Fury in the Slaughterhouse or Melotron.

"Metropolis" - the new home in the USA!

Furthermore, a few days ago, And One have been able to strike a deal with U.S.- American record label "Metropolis". Thus, "BODYPOP" will be the first ever And One album to be released directly in the USA. On their "BODYPOP WORLD TOUR", And One will also be crossing the big ocean to rock the clubs stateside.

And One will be headlining the "Orkus Festival Tour":

If song titles like "Military Fashion Show", "Mein Anfang", "Tell Me", "Body Company", "Traumfrau" or "Enjoy The Unknown" arouse your curiosity, you should mark your calendar for one of the following dates:

04.04. Munich - Backstage
05.04. Kaiserslautern - Kammgarn
06.04. Krefeld - Kulturfabrik
07.04. Hannover - Capitol
08.04. Leipzig - Werk 2
09.04. Berlin - Postbahnhof
14.04. Valencia (Spain) - Sala Woody