FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 22, 2018 - The industrial scene is connecting talents and combining hearts on a series of benefit events and this release. Heaerts Combine: an international compilation of 25 bands representing EBM in all its varieties. An initiative of Tom Shear (Assemblage 23) and Michelle Molitor (longtime associate), the goal for these worldwide events and Heaerts Combine is to raise money for living and medical expenses for industrial/EBM legend Claus Larsen (Leaether Strip, Klutae, Am Tierpark, Mirland/Larsen, the Stricken) and his husband Kurt Grünewald Hansen, who unfortunately is very sick, making it difficult for the couple to earn their living through touring. All proceeds from the sale of this benefit the couple directly, and all of the bands included have donated their time and talent to the cause.
"Claus Larsen and Kurt Grünewald Hansen have been a long time friends of myself and everyone in the electronic music scene.
Claus' 30 year body of work has helped shape an entire generation of electronic musicians. Being a friend and a bandmate, I believe this compilation shows my love for Claus and Kurt is shared by countless fellow artists and fans. There were so many volunteers for this compilation that unfortunately time constraints couldn't allow us to include all of them. We are all very thankful for everything that Claus and Kurt have given the electronic music scene and this is our way of giving back." - John R Mirland
