Jean-Luc De Meyer (Front 242) is featured on "Alfa Matrix re:covered - a tribute to Depeche Mode" 2CD compilation. You can check out the complete tracklist at http://www.depeche-mode-tribute.com

The label stresses that the first online orders for this compilation will receive a FREE promo only 7-track EPCD featuring alternative versions including "a damn danceable version of one of the Jean-Luc De Meyer tracks". This EP is said not to be available on the market. Tracklist, video and ordering info at the above URL.

This promo video displays some of the tracks appearing on the 2CD:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTdKLiUvCZM

Confirming rumours that have been circulating for a while, we now announce the release of the limited vinyl album edition of "Moments". It will consist of two heavy vinyl pressings. More details on this soon.

In other news, the concert at Vorselaar/Belgium on Feb 27th has been declared the official release party for this double album.

Happy new year, isn't it?

FRONT 242

Le 29 Janvier - Toulouse - "Le Bikini"

Concert exclusif de Front 242 dans le Sud de la France pour une soirée exceptionnelle au Bikini de Toulouse (Ramonville)

Le groupe n'ayant plus joué dans la région depuis plus de 15 ans, ce concert sera un évènement particulier pour tous!

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Jan 29th - Front 242 live at "Le Bikini" in Toulouse!

Exclusive concert of Front 242 in South of France announcing an exceptional evening at the Bikini in Toulouse (Ramonville)

The band has not played in this region for the last 15 years, so this concert will be a special event for all of us!

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Check out the venue here:

http://www.lebikini.com/ficheSpectacle.php?idSpectacle=4751
http://www.lebikini.com/
http://www.myspace.com/lebikini

The following releases are now available on iTunes:

- Moments - 1 CD version
- Moments... - 2CD box version

By clicking on the links, iTunes will be launched (if installed on your computer) and take you directly to the releases.

Happy New Year!

We would like to thank the following photographers who did a great job shooting Front 242 on various concerts in 2008:

Daniela Vorndran (Hildesheim)
Olivier Bourgi (Mons)
Sami 'Kraku' Koistinen (Helsinki)
Petr Klapper (Prague)
Lucia Eggenhoffer (Prague)

Check their photos in the images section!

If you are a photographer and want your 242 pics included here, send a MySpace message including a link to an archive with the photos and a note on where and when you took them. Vintage material is also welcome.

FRONT 242

Due to the exceptional events happening in Athens at the moment the promoter and Front 242 have decided to cancel the show of this Saturday 13th of December 2008.

Promoter and band will propose a new concert date in the near the future.

Alternative Party in Helsinki has been a unique experience for the Front 242 team; sharing points of view with a creative community in a great architectural environment. Atmosphere during the 4 days was inspiring and the concert was a simple direct way for us to thank you for these wonderful moments...

Elektrostat Festival in Oslo was also a real positive discovery for Front 242 and we enjoyed the whole event, especially the kindness and enthusiasm of your people... Looking forward for your 15th anniversary; long life to Elektrostat!

FRONT 242

Dear Front 242 fan,

after the free "First moment" download teaser, FRONT 242 brings you the live release "Moments..." including the very best of Front 242's compositions recorded during the band's worldwide "Vintage Tour" that is still running strong today.

Available as an 18-track digipack CD (holding 4 tracks in alternative versions not featured on the box edition), there will also be a pure vintage collector limited double-disc edition with in total some 32 tracks: 2 picture discs inside a 23 cm square deluxe carton box with 1 poster, 2 stickers and 1 button.

Also available is an exclusive vintage "Kommando" 242 T-shirt which was also designed for the occasion. The shirt is available in various sizes (M, L, XL).

We present you 6 packages which you can order either from our "Transmission 242 Shop" or from the label:

- Digipak CD (holding 4 tracks in alternative versions not featured on the box edition)
http://www.alfa-matrix.com/shop_comments.php?id=1540_0_8_0_C
http://front242.com/site/content/merchandise.asp?type=5&id=16

- Limited 2CD Carton Box
http://www.alfa-matrix.com/shop_comments.php?id=1541_0_8_0_C
http://front242.com/site/content/merchandise.asp?type=5&id=13

- Kommando t-shirt (sizes: M, L, XL)
Note: Transmission 242 and Alfa-Matrix each have a different version of this item - it's up to you to decide!
http://www.alfa-matrix.com/shop_comments.php?id=1542_0_8_0_C
http://front242.com/site/content/merchandise.asp?type=1&id=17

- Limited 2CD Carton Box + CD digipack
http://www.alfa-matrix.com/shop_comments.php?id=1543_0_8_0_C
http://front242.com/site/content/merchandise.asp?type=5&id=14

- Limited 2CD Carton Box + Kommando t-shirt (sizes: M, L, XL)
http://www.alfa-matrix.com/shop_comments.php?id=1544_0_8_0_C
http://front242.com/site/content/merchandise.asp?type=1&id=20

- Limited 2CD Carton Box + Kommando t-shirt (sizes: M, L, XL) + CD digipack
http://www.alfa-matrix.com/shop_comments.php?id=1545_0_8_0_C
http://front242.com/site/content/merchandise.asp?type=1&id=19

At "Transmission 242", the 100 first package deal buyers will receive a unique most wanted 242-membership card, valid FOREVER…. As from the 101st buyer other goodies for free. At "Alfa Matrix" every order gets the free "Sounds from the matrix 007" compilation with each 2CD boxset.

Shipping will start on July 17th.

Enjoy it !

FRONT 242

Daniel B. did a high-end dynamic mastering and remix for the new album "Cobra Coded Escalation" by the German "Neo-EBM" act TET - Travailleur En Trance.

Check them out:

MySpace
Website
Label

Source: Front242.com

Ahead of their time back in the early 80's, the Belgian cult electronic act FRONT 242 now makes an ultimate statement towards abusive audio compression by releasing the free 2-track download, "First moment", in 5 various audio sound quality formats:


It's up to the listener to hear the difference between the various audio sound formats and thus hear for him/herself what good quality audio sounds like. To get hold of this free 2-track download, which will hit the online world on June 15th, you need to register here : http://www.alfa-matrix.com/shop_comments.php?id=1524_0_8_0_C !

Happy hunting... !

Here are fresh dates:

09 March Fri Leon (Madrid) – Spain (Confirmed)

19 March - 02 April South Am Tour period is confirmed, dates to be announced

26 May Sat WGT Leipzig –Germany (Confirmed)
23 June Sat Fiesta du Rock - Liège - Belgium (Confirmed)
21 July Sat Festival Amphi Koln – Germany (Confirmed)
27-28 July GOTHIC Festival 2007 – Waregem - Belgium (Confirmed)
09 Aug Thu Summer Darkness Tivoli Holland Utrecht (Confirmed)
01 Sept Sat Spirit Festival- Niedergörsdorf (Jüterbog) - Germany (Confirmed)
07-08 Oct Rock Ternat – Ternat - Belgium (Confirmed)

More info soon.

Front242 is in the process of writing music for a promising new Video Game: "Cipher Complex". At the moment, we are scoring the 'cinema' tracks that will be used in the marketing campaign for Cipher Complex.

The teaser site plays a very short sample of the music:  http://www.ciphercomplex.com

More information, screenshots and details on: http://ps3.ign.com/articles/747/747824p1.html

The videogame is still in development - but we are interested to get some feedback and comments from fans & friends;  let us know your impressions about "Cipher Complex".

Send us an email to :

http://www.front242.com/
http://www.myspace.com/front242

Ready for ordering is the label compilation V/A - "Alfa Matrix - Re:connected [2.0]" 2CD including an exclusive live track from Front 242 ! You can order this terrific box right here !

In August 2006, the Belgian label ALFA MATRIX will celebrate its 5th anniversary. For the occasion, a special deluxe carton box double-CD label compilation, "alfa matrix - re:connected [2.0]" will be released featuring exclusive and previously unreleased material from ALL artists in the matrix. And as a special feature to make this release even more valuable to collector's, an extended colour booklet is included to visually enhance the experience!

This special budget compilation serves as a BIG "thank you" to all fans, DJs, promoters and journalists who have supported the label since its launch.

The label also has special package deals including volume 1 of Re:connected and other items at a discount price. Check here for the two volumes in one or with ''Cyberlab 5'' and here for a combination of other compilations with the "Alfa Matrix - Re:connected [2.0]" 2CD carton box.

The tracklist:

CD1:
01. HEADSCAN . tomorrow square
02. NEBULA-H feat. PANGEA . andalusion
03. ZOMBIE GIRL . bleeder (industrial strength mix by Seb)
04. IMPLANT . the stimulator
05. SERO.OVERDOSE . your road
06. REGENERATOR . angelie
07. LEAETHER STRIP . gaza strip (occupied territories version)
08. DUNKELWERK . your love (rough cut)
09. TAMTRUM . paranoiiak, hypokondriak & toxicomaniak (the poison gift mix)
10. FRONT 242 . headhunter (live)
11. INURE . neverending
12. O.V.N.I. . panic inside (edit)
13. STRAY . intoxicate (b mix)
14. AGONISED BY LOVE . frozen in me (GOD'S OWN MEDICINE mix)
15. CLAUS LARSEN . dannebrog

CD2:
01. UNTER NULL .prophecy
02. MENTALLO & THE FIXER . brute force uploading (mescalero radio edit)
03. AYRIA . the gun song (shooting blanks)
04. I:SCINTILLA . havestar
05. KLUTAE . happy birthday
06. DISKONNEKTED . 10 years (V 0.1 repeat)
07. MIND:STATE . belief
08. TECHNOIR . manifesto (birthday mix)
09. AIBOFORCEN . confusion (PRIDE & FALL mix)
10. GLIS . dead set [7am]
11. SEIZE . craving (press the mushroom mix)
12. MONOLITH . al ahali (techno mix)
13. SKANDA . soma
14. NEIKKA RPM . demon breeder (anno 5 mix)
15. PLASTIC NOISE EXPERIENCE . so schoen