Peter Elm's - ELM (FKA - Restricted Area) EBM, dark electro from Berlin, Germany

Swedish artist, relocated in Brussels. A musical wanderer, full of cold EBM-beats and machinery. ELM consists of songwriter, singer, producer Peter Elm. (Although ELM may also be an acronym, for example ”Electronic Lust Music”, ”Electronic Labour Music” or whatever better acronym anyone can come up with).

Restricted Area

Restricted Area, from Sweden, have been around since before the growth of today’s electro and EBM scenes. The band released the first single entitled “Ett Gammalt Bergstroll” in 1994 which quickly became somewhat of an underground classic.

The band has had numerous incarnations throughout the years with songwriter and vocalist Peter Elm being the constant driving force behind the project. Featuring on a number of albums is the charismatic Emma Johansson, adding a new dimension to the songs.

Although not easily labelled, RA’s music can best be described as ranging from melancholic electro to relentless, uncompromising EBM in its purest definition. Lyrics deal with life, love and loss, as well as aggression and integrity.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elmelectro
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmelectro/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiHXwvXuxH2XiJRxttNoZvA
Restricted Area https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4v-bm8uXllj3Js5TKiFrA
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/restricted-area-music
Bandcamp: https://alfamatrix.bandcamp.com/
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ELM - Fighter (Live @ BIM Fest 2017)




ELM - Wapenrustning (Live @ Darkest Night 2018 - Retie - 14-04-2018)




ELM - Hightime (Live @ Dark Demons Night 2017 - Oude Badhuis - 17-06-2017)




ELM - Death of the North (Live @ BIM XIX - 19-03-2022)




ELM - Steel Hope (Kreign Fit of Rage Mix)




ELM - Death of the North (7 Inch Mix)




ELM - Wapenrustning (Hard Mix)




ELM - Kampftrinker




ELM - Hardline




ELM - Edge




RESTRICTED AREA - Weapon




RESTRICTED AREA - When It Comes

Fragments Of Longing
by PETER ELM



Coming out simultaneously as ELM's 3rd "Penetrator" album, "Fragments Of Longing" reveals the surprising hidden depth of the iceberg, signed by Peter Elm. A mostly instrumental electronic album featuring 2 vocal songs ("Ganbaru Theme" and "Strangest Flower").

A true jewel in its own right on which the Swedish artist showcases his more personal qualities as a true composer and transmitter of moods. These songs will pierce right through your heart, touch your soul and bring tears to your eyes.

The music draws similarities to DEPECHE MODE B-sides of the “Music For The Masses” era, Jean-Michel Jarre, Eric Satie or yet Philip Glass but is above all Peter Elm's very personal musical expression.

released October 28, 2022


Peter Elm - With The Last Strength








Penetrator (Bonus Tracks Edition)
by ELM



Swedish act ELM is back! After the brutal and successful EP “Steel Hope” comes the “Penetrator” album. The bonus tracks edition is an extended body of work that is sure to completely run you over. Physically, mentally and emotionally!

This is uncompromising relentless machine music for body and soul. Devastating bass lines and tenacious rhythms. Honest aggression that you know is genuine! For lovers of NITZER EBB, FRONT 242, early GESAFFELSTEIN and SCHWEFELGELB. Electronic Body Music at its best.

Mass manipulation, social media insanity, violence, propaganda, pandemic and war: “Penetrator” captures the atmosphere of the past years' chaos in an absurd world along with personal hardships and battles.

“Penetrator” is nothing less than baptism under fire! A body of work that will penetrate you, shake you up, cleanse you, make you question yourself and the world around you and leave you wondering what the hell just ran you over and turned your guts inside out.

The bonus tracks edition of “Penetrator’ holds 8 extra tracks with 4 top notch additional songs plus 4 outstanding remixes including one by Patrick Codenys of FRONT 242. Another pack of solid, well-crafted basslines, stomping rhythms and tight sequencing. All highly suited for the dance floor.

Strength is our legacy: never bend – never break!
Play it at maximum volume. Let ELM penetrate you!

Also check out the extra one-off mostly instrumental synthpop album by Peter Elm, "Fragments Of Longing" : alfamatrix.bandcamp.com/album/fragments-of-longing 

released October 28, 2022

Penetrator – Fulmen Adveho!
by ELM




Triumphant from the coup de maître he achieved with the “Penetrator” album that many describe as the best “true” EBM album of the year 2022, and bound to become a classic release in the genre next to NITZER EBB, FRONT 242 or yet POUPPEE FABRIKK, Swedish act ELM hits you once more in the face with a massive unconventional release exclusively released on vinyl – limited to 300 units worldwide!

“Penetrator – Fulmen Adveho!” takes the original versions of “Penetrator” and injects them with new energy! While some of the songs only have been slightly edited and adapted for the dance floor (and release format), others have gone through more drastic changes, all with integrity and respect to the original versions. This truly is Electronic Body Music at its best.

Be prepared to get run over by massive basslines, stomping rhythms, vocals and lyrics that will pierce through your heart! High quality electronic aggression for body and soul!

Wake up!
The storm is coming! The storm is upon us! This is an emergency! Fulmen Adveho!

Play it at maximum volume. Let ELM penetrate you!

releases June 23, 2023


Vessel Of Violence EP
by ELM




Attention! Swedish act ELM strikes back and releases the 2nd EP taken from the much-acclaimed brutal EBM album “Penetrator”, and we’re not playing around. We mean business!

Expect brutality! Expect massive bass lines and a devastating drive with strong vocals and lyrics!

The EP features a total of 7 tracks with powerful remixes of the title track by J Wølf (MILDREDA, MILDRED IN OBLIVION, YOUR LIFE ON HOLD, DISKONNEKTED) and Swedish cult electronic act SYSTEM. Excellent alternative dance floor mixes of the songs ”Excuses Excuses” and ”Ha-Ha-Ha-Begär” also appear on this EP as well as the very powerful and heavy DAF-ish exclusive new track entitled ”For L…”.

This is high-quality EBM at its very best! Strongly recommended to fans of early NITZER EBB, DAF and FRONT 242! Aggressive, sexy and relentless! ELM stands on his own and remains in control. You will be picked apart. You will be penetrated.

released April 7, 2023