Monday, April 20, 2026

Astra Zero - Can’t be Bound (Single)

Astra Zero - Can’t be Bound ( Cover Art )

 Astra Zero - Can’t be Bound (Single)


Release Info

Title: Can’t Be Bound
Artist: Astra Zero

Release Date: April 17, 2026

Release Type: Single

Genre: Alternative / Industrial Rock
Written & Produced by: Astra Zero

Location: BC, Canada


Label: GAY ZOMBIE RECORDS 

Available on:

Bandcamp 

iTunes 

Spotify 

Apple Music

Amazon Music


About the Song

Can’t Be Bound is an alternative-industrial track driven by dark synth textures that push into aggressive, almost guitar-like territory. The song explores the shift from meaningful accountability toward increasingly performative forms of online judgment. Using imagery of spells, resurrection, and failed protection rituals, the track reflects on attempts to control identity and narrative in digital spaces, emphasizing the idea that authenticity cannot be restrained by social pressure.

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Astra Zero’s *Victorian Vampire Machine*: A Dark, Haunting New EP for the Ages

Astra Zero’s *Victorian Vampire Machine*: A Dark, Haunting New EP for the Ages

Astra Zero’s *Victorian Vampire Machine*: A Dark, Haunting New EP


Prepare yourself for one of Astra Zero’s most evocative and experimental releases yet — Victorian Vampire Machine, a genre-blurring EP that feels like the soundtrack to a gothic dream you didn’t know you needed.

Released on November 30, 2025, this project imagines what music might sound like if a vampire who’s stalked the earth for a thousand years decided to make an album. Part classical, part industrial, part eerie electronic — and entirely unique — it’s a haunting journey through atmosphere, myth, and raw emotion. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}


👁️‍🗨️ *Victorian Vampire Machine*: What to Expect

This EP blends synthesized classical elements — like cello, violin, and piano — with dissonant, jarring industrial sounds. Drawing inspiration from 90s vampire movies, experimental music, and shadowy sonic textures, the result is a soundscape that dances between calm elegance and dramatic intensity. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

  • 🦇 Dark and moody vibes
  • 🎻 Classical instrumentation meets industrial grit
  • 💀 A conceptual narrative through sound
  • ✨ Eight tracks totaling ~25 minutes of immersive listening

The EP was written, performed, produced, and visually crafted by Astra Zero himself — an embodiment of his multifaceted artistic vision. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}


🎧 Listen & Own: Stream, Download & Vinyl


✨ About This EP

Victorian Vampire Machine represents a daring leap into new territory for Astra Zero — leaning into his love of classical composition while embracing the gritty textures of industrial and experimental music. It’s a record that feels cinematic and immersive, like a story unfolding in sound. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Whether you’re already a fan or new to Astra Zero’s musical world, this EP is a must-listen experience — rich in atmosphere, emotion, and unexpected turns.


Track Highlights (Just a Taste)

  • Coffin Rot — A brooding opener filled with evocative energy. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  • Lying — Evolution Mix — Industrial pulses and dramatic vocals collide. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  • He Never Really Did It For Me — Raw and confrontational storytelling through sound. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Victorian Vampire Machine draws you into its world slowly — and once you’re in, you won’t want to leave.

Click, listen, and take the journey: the vampire machine is waiting.

Astra Zero Dark Vintage Collection Hardcover Art Books vol.1 vol.2 vol.3

Dark Vintage Art Books — Large Format Hardcover Editions by Astra Zero



For fans of queer art, vintage aesthetics, and provocative reinterpretations of classical imagery, Astra Zero’s Dark Vintage Art series is a must-own collectible. Each volume in this trilogy is now available in a beautiful large format hardcover edition — complete with slipcovers featuring the standard cover art, and the actual books beneath with striking color-coded alternate covers (Vol.1 in Red, Vol.2 in Green, Vol.3 in Blue).

These deluxe hardcovers are perfect as coffee-table art books or cherished additions to your art book shelf, celebrating Astra Zero’s unique blend of historical reflection, queer gaze, dark sensuality, and meticulous composition.


📕 Dark Vintage Art Book — Volume 1 (Red Cover)


Dark Vintage Art Book Vol.1


Get Volume 1 here

This first volume of the Dark Vintage Collection dives into Astra Zero’s reimagined historical artworks, focusing on the muscular male form through a lens that is both gothic and erotic. Each illustration is presented on a large, full-page spread, balanced by concise contextual notes. The hardcover edition is a high-quality collectible volume shipped from the UK, and the alternate cover comes in a bold red hue under the standard slipcover. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}


📗 Dark Vintage Art Book — Volume 2 (Green Cover)


Dark Vintage Art Book Vol.2


Get Volume 2 here

The second installment expands the Dark Vintage world with even more reinterpretations of classic paintings and original compositions. This edition continues the series’ exploration of shadow, desire, and the queer male gaze. The hardcover volume is finished in a distinctive green cover beneath the slipcover, making it instantly recognizable on a bookshelf or display. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}


📘 Dark Vintage Art Book — Volume 3 (Blue Cover)


Dark Vintage Art Book Vol.3


Get Volume 3 here

In the third volume of the series, Astra Zero revisits classical art traditions and pushes further into atmosphere, mortality, and the uncanny through reimagined historical imagery. The hardcover edition — shipped from the UK — pairs lush visuals with a serene yet haunting design, complete with a deep blue alternate cover under the standard slipcover. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}


Why Collect These Hardcovers?

  • 📚 Large format art books that showcase the work at its best.
  • 🎨 Each volume pairs evocative imagery with thoughtful context, perfect for reading or display.
  • 🖤 Alternate color-coded covers make them a cohesive trilogy on your shelf.
  • 🧑‍🎨 Created by queer Canadian artist Astra Zero, the series reframes art history with a fresh and compelling perspective.

Whether you’re a long-time admirer of Astra Zero’s work or new to the Dark Vintage universe, these large format hardcovers are an unforgettable experience.

Click the links above to view images and order the editions that speak to you.


*All editions noted are large format hardcovers with slipcovers and alternate color covers (red, green, blue). Most are shipped from the UK and listed on AstraZero.com — see each link for exact availability and shipping details.*

Monday, October 27, 2025

New Music: Astra Zero - Nyctophilia ( Single )

New Song ( Nyctophilia ) from lgbtq alternative artist Astra Zero

Label: GAY ZOMBIE RECORDS

Astra Zero - Nyctophilia Cover Art





Astra Zero - Nyctophilia Video


Saturday, September 27, 2025

ASTRA ZERO – ROTTEN : Drafts & Demo_s. Vol. 002 ( New Music / EP )

 ASTRA ZERO – ROTTEN : Drafts & Demo_s. Vol. 002  ( New Music / EP )




Astra Zero - Rotten : Drafts & Demo_s. Vol. 002 album cover

Label:

GAY ZOMBIE RECORDS – 07

Format:

7 x File, FLAC, EP

Country:

Worldwide

Released:

Sep 10, 2025

Genre:

Electronic

Style:

IndustrialElectro
1Rotten4:13
2Demon's Out -Draft4:48
3Down -Demo3:48
4Pan's Flute -Demo3:33
5All For You -Draft3:06
6Blood Moon -Draft4:30
7Rip It Out -Demo2:44


Monday, September 22, 2025

Astra Zero – Rotten : Drafts & Demo_s. Vol. 002 ( Vinyl Record )

 













Astra Zero – Rotten : Drafts & Demo_s. Vol. 002

Label:

GAY ZOMBIE RECORDS – 5063692498345

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album

Country:

UK & Europe

Released:

Sep 12, 2025

Genre:

ElectronicRock

Style:

IndustrialElectro
A1Rotten4:13
A2Demon's Out -Draft4:48
A3Down -Demo3:48
A4Pan's Flute -Demo3:33
B1Covered In Flies                                        4:27
B2Rip It Out -Demo2:44
B3Blood Moon -Draft                                                                                                                                                                                                        4:30
B4All For You -Draft3:06
This LP has a bonus track ( Covered In Flies ) on side B, which is not on the man in release.

Made in the UK on back of sleeve.
  • Barcode (Made in the UK): 5063692498345