The 2016 album "Never Surrender" marked a return to form for Vanguard, featuring a collection of high-energy synth-pop tracks that appealed to both longtime fans and new listeners. The album's blend of classic electronic sounds with modern production techniques showcased the band's enduring relevance in the electronic music scene.
- "Never Surrender" was released on May 26, 2016, by the German electronic music label Infacted Recordings. The album features ten tracks, with the title track "Never Surrender" serving as the lead single. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised its infectious melodies and driving rhythms.
- The album was produced by Vanguard themselves, with additional mixing and mastering by Jan L. who has worked with numerous other EBM and industrial acts. The artwork for "Never Surrender" was created by German artist Katrin Schmicking, known for her abstract digital paintings. The release charted in the German Alternative Charts (DAC), reaching position 12.
- This release came after a four-year gap since their previous studio album, "Face the Machine" (2012), and was seen as a significant comeback for the band. Vanguard supported the album with a European tour, playing festivals such as the E-tropolis Festival in Oberhausen, Germany. The album's success led to a renewed interest in Vanguard's earlier work, with several of their classic tracks being re-released and remixed.
Vanguard is a German electronic music group formed in 2002. They are known for their pioneering work in the electro-industrial and EBM genres.
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