Virtual Embrace

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Virtual Embrace
Origin Berlin, Germany
Genres Aggrotech, electronic, electro-industrial, power noise
Years active2004–present
Labels Alfa Matrix, NoiTekk, MAO-Music
MembersMike Johnson
DJ CyberChrist

Virtual Embrace is an aggrotech band from Berlin, Germany formed by Mike Johnson (a current member of Agonoize, Sero.Overdose, and Infekktion) and DJ CyberChrist. Their first release was Roots of Evil EP in 2004 and became successful. [1] Influenced by the likes of Hocico, and Suicide Commando, but Mike Johnson denied it, [2] Virtual Embrace is the flagship band for the Hellektro label MAO-Music and, as of 2005, is similar in style to bands on the label NoiTekk, such as Grendel, Psyclon Nine, Aslan Faction, and Tactical Sekt.

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Remixes

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References

  1. "Virtual Embrace – "Fries, sigs and lager" (interview)". Side-Line . 2004-08-27. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
  2. Kim Mercil (October 2005). "Music Interview - Virtual Embrace". Legends Magazine (152). Retrieved 2008-11-04.