[:SITD:]

German Dark Electro/Industrial Band

[:SITD:], standing for "Shadows in the Dark," is a German electronic music project that was formed in 1996. The group is known for its contributions to the dark electro genre, and has gained a following within the industrial and EBM (Electronic Body Music) scenes. The band consists of Carsten Jacek and Tom Lesczenski, who are the primary members responsible for vocals, programming, and production. [:SITD:] has released several albums throughout their career, with "Stronghold" (2003), "Coded Message: 12" (2005), and "Trauma: Ritual" (2017) being among them. Their music often features dark, atmospheric synthesizers, complex rhythms, and lyrics that explore themes of human emotion, societal issues, and occasionally political commentary. The band has toured extensively and has been featured in numerous festivals dedicated to industrial and EBM music, building a reputation for their energetic live performances.