Outer Darkness - Inquisition Vol. III: The Defense
Continuing the narrative started in Inquisition Vol I in 2024 and Inquisition Vol II in 2025, Outer Darkness Records returns with its latest compilation, Inquisition Vol. III: The Defense, featuring a lineup of industrial, electronic, and metal-infused tracks from fresh faces and veterans alike. Available on April 3rd, 2026, this release showcases an evolving lineup of industrial, dark electronic, and synth-driven artists, each bringing their own sensibilities to the table.
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"Outer Darkness Records is always looking to promote and support the dark music community, both within and without our own little corner of it. On this, our third compilation, we're continuing to release great music from our roster of long-time friends, while also showcasing some new ones. We also pride ourselves in providing a fertile space for collaboration and cross-pollenization." - Patrick Brooks
Founded in 2022, Outer Darkness Records is a community of artists committed to innovation and collaboration within art and media. They boast a roster of forward- thinking musicians, making up an eclectic fusion of styles that celebrates the spirit of industrial music in all its forms. They are, first and foremost, a collective that’s dedicated to bringing these roots to the next generation of industrial and electronic music.
Tracklist:
- ANGER 奰 (feat. The Rite of Winter) - The Digital Panopticon
- nixine - Further Down
- pixelgrinder - Watch You Beg
- Pneumagnosis - Labyrinth (Ground To Dust Remix)
- Hexen Prozess - Purity Protocol
- Dirrk - Seere
- MIDI Nation - Nostalgia Nights
- Asphodel Ivory - Beauty in the Lie
- Agitprop - Rise
- Spektra - First Contact
- Dilemma - Angles
- Under Funeral Skies - The Dying of the Light
- Antidote For Annie - Decisive (Violet Wanda Remix)
- Lazarus Kagemann - Keloid
- The Rite of Winter - Arrival of the Solstice
- pixelgrinder & Dilemma - Memento Mori
- Dream Feeder (feat. nixine) - Solace Can Still Be Found Within The Storm
- Ground To Dust - Emerge (Digital Gnosis Remix)
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About Outer Darkness Records:
Outer Darkness Records is a collective of artists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of industrial music. Founded in 2022, the label serves as a platform for emerging and established artists alike, offering a home for those who embrace the darkness and channel it into their art. With a diverse roster and a commitment to innovation, Outer Darkness Records is poised to redefine the industrial music landscape for years to come.