Attention all darkwave, electronic and industrial aficionados! Fiend Fest is back this year, in all its crowd-funded independent gothic glory.

A revelry of alternative music, culture and fashion, the lineup comprises international arrowheads of the scene, including Front Line Assembly, Leaether Strip and Clan of Xymox. Local heavyweights SHIV-R, The Dark Shadows, Noveaux and Viral Milennium among the artists already unveiled on the bill, with more still to come. Showcasing over three decades of AutoTune-free music, the visceral live performances are set to have you stomping in your Docs and endangering your lungs.

Polish your piercings and iron your blacks for Fiend Fest’s Sydney leg on FridayApril 25 at the Imperial Hotel. To snag tickets, click here.

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