Black Ops

Black Ops Black Ops is a classically-trained punk/goth/industrial dance night that takes place every other mont Who can even define what "industrial" means?
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The Night:
Black Ops is a classically-trained punk/goth/industrial dance night that takes place every other month in the AWOL Barracks. The Music:
It's about the darker side of dance music, that's all. It originally just meant anything with banging, clanking sounds as percussion. Art of Noise was considered industrial at one point, and I guess we'd have to put them in the adult contemporary throwb

ack category now. Punk is just the large umbrella under which we group Industrial, Goth, Darkwave, EBM, Futurepop, etc. There's no single way to describe the instrumentation. Some bands are wholly synthetic. Some are analog guitars and drums. Some cross back and forth at will. The through-line that connects all of these genres and makes them "punk" is a social awareness and overall dissatisfaction with the status quo, along with a darker, harder beat. The music is not upbeat and happy. The music follows themes of isolation and social justice much like the protest music of the 60's but with less hand-holding and more barrier-burning. It has something to say, and it's going to say it forcefully. The Culture:
Like the music, punk/goth/industrial culture is a push-back against the evils of an overly conformist society. Punks don't want to vote for the lesser of two evils and hope for the best. They want to change the world for the better. They don't want to listen to the same top 40 music as everyone else, or dress just like them in order to fit in. They want their overall aesthetic to purposefully and forcefully say "I'm not like you, and I don't have to be". Conversely, they don't expect you to be just like them. The Invitation:
Wear whatever you're comfortable in, be whoever you're comfortable being, and just come dance with us.

12/18/2023

My streak has been broken, and I was sent to Whamhalla by City Barbeque. It was a good run (six years), but I guess I'll start again next year. Oh well.

12/04/2023

The worst part about getting Icon of Coil's "Dead Enough for Life" stuck in your head is that the chorus loops around on itself, so you're basically stuck forever with no hope of escape.

10/25/2022

TRAUMA 2022 intelligence update: DJ NCoder's Thursday slot has moved from 8:30 to midnight. That's right, he's closing the night down.

Friday's slot remains unchanged at 8:30-9:30 on the main stage. For those who haven't heard, this year's event is in a church. It's around the corner of Indianola and Maynard. Check the trauma site for directions.

This video reminds me of Clock DVA's "The Hacker", but far less likely to trigger seizures.
01/31/2022

This video reminds me of Clock DVA's "The Hacker", but far less likely to trigger seizures.

Order now: https://dependent.lnk.to/fix8sed8-relapseWith their fifth album "The Inevitable Relapse", their third for Dependent, Fïx8:Sëd8 are taking the fina...

Breaking our radio silence for a quick shout out to our brood X buddies.https://youtu.be/sMkN0BfRorA
06/13/2021

Breaking our radio silence for a quick shout out to our brood X buddies.

https://youtu.be/sMkN0BfRorA

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Here's a little something new for yaI miss you all terribly
09/21/2020

Here's a little something new for ya
I miss you all terribly

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08/14/2020

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03/21/2020

Well, there's no reason to think we'll all be allowed outside to play again by next weekend, so I guess just stay tuned for announcements and future events.

Be safe out there.
Keep the comms open.

03/09/2020

Well, well, well... it's the first weekend of an odd-numbered month, and you know what that means. It's time to dust off the spam canon and hit you with an information blast. Coming up for this month's Black Ops, we're pleased to announce one of our regular co-conspirators, Columbus' own DJ Failsafe, joining resident DJ NCoder for what I've suddenly decided to call Black Ops: "Party Mode".

We're turning the randomizer up to "Maximum variety" this month. We'll be making our regular stops at the Goth, EBM, and Industrial stations, but we're exiting the train on the wrong side, so all bets are off. Request those rarities now, so we can load them in the decks.

Side note: Let's keep somewhat to the format here... Variety only stretches so far. Yes, Britney would be hilarious. No, it's not gonna happen. Not the right night for it. Maybe a super-dark Britney /cover/... maybe... if I can find one. Suggestions?

Bring your drinking shoes, things might get weird.

Black Ops: Party Mode
March 28th in the AWOL Barracks
49 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
21+ only, no cover before 11:00, and only $3 after that.

01/04/2020

Get ready, everybody, for the first Black Ops of 2020 later on this month. That's right, we're officially living in the future now, so get your shiny metal ass down to AWOL and dance the last decade out of your head. We'll shake it all away, clean the slate, and get ready to fill up on the fantastic future we all want. If you've been, then you know how it goes. More bars than you could possibly need, a covered and heated patio when you need to get away, and all of the monster lights and sound you've come to expect from Black Ops.

This month we're pleased to announce that Columbus legend DJ Doctor Jeff will be joining resident DJ NCoder to fill the floor with the widest variety of dark dance tracks from decades past, present, and future. From Goth to Industrial, with EBM and the occasional Punk track make the time travelling journey from the past to remind you of your roots.

Join us for Black Ops, January 25th, 2020 in the AWOL Barracks,
49 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
21+ only, no cover before 11:00, and only $3 after that.

09/28/2019

TONIGHT!!! It's Black Ops! This month we bring back regular Black Operative Steve O.D. We missed him last time around for the huge 3rd anniversary event, so we're making it up this time around.

The weather is starting to turn into fall, and that means beautiful nights on the AWOL patio, and the high-variety mix of music that you've come to expect from Black Ops on the Barracks floor. Old-school Industrial, Punk and New Wave classics, shiny new EBM, crunchy Neue Deutsche Härte, dirgey Goth, and anything else that fits the mood.

No cover before 11:00, and only $3 after that!
AWOL Barracks (behind the main bar)
49 Parsons Ave
Columbus, OH 43215

09/27/2019

Tomorrow night, it's Black Ops! This month we bring back regular Black Operative Steve O.D. We missed him last time around for the huge 3rd anniversary event, so we're making it up this time around.

The weather is starting to turn into fall, and that means beautiful nights on the AWOL patio, and the high-variety mix of music that you've come to expect from Black Ops on the Barracks floor. Old-school Industrial, Punk and New Wave classics, shiny new EBM, crunchy Neue Deutsche Härte, dirgey Goth, and anything else that fits the mood.

No cover before 11:00, and only $3 after that!
AWOL Barracks (behind the main bar)
49 Parsons Ave
Columbus, OH 43215

09/21/2019

Only one week left until Black Ops! This month we bring back regular Black Operative Steve O.D. We missed him last time around for the huge 3rd anniversary event, so we're making it up this time around.

The weather is starting to turn into fall, and that means beautiful nights on the AWOL patio, and the high-variety mix of music that you've come to expect from Black Ops on the Barracks floor. Old-school Industrial, Punk and New Wave classics, shiny new EBM, crunchy Neue Deutsche Härte, dirgey Goth, and anything else that fits the mood.

No cover before 11:00, and only $3 after that!
AWOL Barracks (behind the main bar)
49 Parsons Ave
Columbus, OH 43215

09/15/2019

Only two weeks left until Black Ops! This month we bring back regular Black Operative Steve O.D. We missed him last time around for the huge 3rd anniversary event, so we're making it up this time around.

The weather is starting to turn into fall, and that means beautiful nights on the AWOL patio, and the high-variety mix of music that you've come to expect from Black Ops on the Barracks floor. Old-school Industrial, Punk and New Wave classics, shiny new EBM, crunchy Neue Deutsche Härte, dirgey Goth, and anything else that fits the mood.

No cover before 11:00, and only $3 after that!
AWOL Barracks (behind the main bar)
49 Parsons Ave
Columbus, OH 43215

07/27/2019

Today is the day. Tonight is the night. It's Black Ops' third anniversary, the biggest, blackest Ops of the year, and although it appears that operative Steve O.D. is unfortunately offline for tonight, DJs NCoder, Failsafe, and P!nk Heartbrake are going to bring each of their different styles to the AWOL Barracks for a night of dancing on the dark side.

Old-school industrial, New-style EBM, and Retro-style synthwave, along with everything in between combine for a night of high variety.

The weather should be nice, and if you didn't make it to the last Black Ops, you should know that the patio is once again open to the sky for your lounging and stargazing pleasure. The sound and lights will be excellent and, as always, there's no cover before 11:00, and it's only $3 after than.

Join us tonight at the AWOL Barracks
49 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43215

06/29/2019

The day has arrived, playlists are being finalized, requests are welcomed, and final preparations are underway for Black Ops. Tonight resident DJ NCoder is joined by DJ Plague Daddy of Outland 3 fame. It's been an extra month since the last event, but we're ready to get back into it, and we can't wait to see you all there. You know what to expect; a lot of everything dark from all over the spectrum. Goth, Industrial, EBM, a little punk early on. It's your recommended daily allowance of dark, and we're serving it up hot.

Join us tonight, June 29th in the AWOL Barracks
49 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
No cover before 11:00, and only $3 after that.

Coming up this month, in just a few short weeks, it's time once again for Black Ops. This month we're joined by DJ Wicke...
03/04/2019

Coming up this month, in just a few short weeks, it's time once again for Black Ops. This month we're joined by DJ Wicked Goth from Afterdark Resurrection. He'll be joining to add his own spice to our house made gumbo of music from across the spectrum of dark dance. Post-punk, Goth, Industrial, EBM, and everything in between without a label.

Join us, March 23rd in the AWOL Barracks
49 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
No cover before 11:00, and only $3 after that.

More information to come. Keep the comms open.

Only Laibach could do this.
12/25/2018

Only Laibach could do this.

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12/25/2018

https://youtu.be/jWKN-EYFxbs

"Christmas with the Devil" by Spinal Tap Lyrics: The elves are dressed in leather And the angels are in chains (Christmas with the Devil) The sugar plums are...

R.I.P. Pete Shelley.https://youtu.be/terg_LPT3X0
12/07/2018

R.I.P. Pete Shelley.
https://youtu.be/terg_LPT3X0

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11/18/2018

It's almost time. Only a week to go before Black Ops. Whether you're planning to spend time with family this Thanksgiving, being cornered and forcefully regaled with stories of aunt Nancy's hip replacement, or spending time with local friends, recounting embarrassing stories about each other, odds are you're going to have some extra stuffing to burn off by the weekend, so report to the AWOL Barracks for dance duty. This month, Resident DJ NCoder will be joined by Guest DJ Stephen29 from Cincinnati, bringing some out-of-town flair to your favorite post-festivities festivities.

Regulars know the drill. Black Ops spans the decades and the genres to bring you the widest variety of dark dance music anywhere. Industrial oontz and Goth classics mix with plenty of newer tracks, deep-cut rarities, and occasional surprises from outside of our murky musical milieu.

Leave the week's drama behind and dance it all off with the family you choose.

Black Ops
2200 hours (10 PM) on November 24th, 2018
AWOL Barracks
49 Parsons Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
No cover before 11:00, and only $3 after that!

09/07/2018
09/02/2018

It was awesome to see everyone at Black Ops' first mega-event, Elementals, for our second anniversary. Thank you all so much for coming out and keeping that floor so absolutely PACKED all night long.

Well now it's the 1st of September, and you know what that means. It's time to announce this month's Black Ops event. As many of you are aware, our compatriots at Church have been doing a bit of a travelling show known as "The Missions" over the past several months, and we're pleased to announce that this month's Black Ops will be a joint effort. Resident Black Ops DJ NCoder will be joined by DJs Kevy Kev and BrokenBoy for what I'm suddenly going to call a "Black Mission".

In other news, this special Black Ops / Church event will be on the 29th, a rare FIFTH Saturday in a month, so if you show up on the fourth Saturday, you'll be a week early. You've been warned.

BLACK MISSION
Black Ops welcomes Church
September 29th, 2018
at the AWOL Barracks
49 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
As usual, there's no cover before 11pm, and only $3 after that

It's time to announce the next Black Ops event, and this one is going to be huge. It's the second anniversary of Black O...
07/01/2018

It's time to announce the next Black Ops event, and this one is going to be huge. It's the second anniversary of Black Ops at the AWOL Barracks, and we're calling in ALL the reinforcements for this one. All the regular guests from the last two years all on the decks, all on the same night.

That's Black Ops resident DJ NCoder, DJ Steve OD, DJ Failsafe, and DJ P!nk Heartbrake all on the same night. It's going to be a huge night of Industrial, EBM, Goth, and Darkwave music meant to make you move.

More details are on the way, so keep the coms open, but mark your calendars for July 28th in the AWOL Barracks for...

Black Ops: Elementals
Saturday, July 28th @ the AWOL Barracks
49 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
No cover before 11pm, and only $3 after that

06/11/2018

Next Black Ops, July 2018!!!

05/02/2018

It’s time for another edition of Black Ops, May 26th, get ready to dance to Resident DJ NCODer and special guest DJ Shawndy SpiderThroat.

Invite your friends to this special event, it's going to be amazing!!!

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