Ohio's LEADER in dark alt + underground dance events...
27+ YEARS spinning the best:
goth / industrial / EBM / darkwave / post punk / electro / dark techno / cyberpunk / synthwave / breaks / italo disco / underground / club classics
DJs / Producers / Photographers / VJs
DJ / Producer / Visual Terrorist / DirectorAudioFleshINATION's visionary artist -- AudioFlesh is an electronic music producer with a veteran DJ career, spanning 20 years and counting. The Hawaiian born, Ohio-based, “Cyber Samoan,” has carved out a reputation as one of the most sought after underground club DJs in the Midwest and East Coast; a reputation that would get him an invitation to platform his dark techno-EBM sets at various EDM festivals, including multiple showings at Lost Lands - where he was the first DJ to spin an industrial EBM set at the famed dubstep-heavy festival.
AudioFlesh’s eclectic and unique genre-blended sets provide well calculated ebb and flow, that often showcase music ranging from dark arpeggiated EBM and techno grooves to epic synthwave soundscapes; from post-punk vibes and 80’s remixes to dark pulsating EDM bass lines, complimented by orchestral flourishes and acid breaks. These sets would eventually catch the attention of industrial music label, Glitch Mode Recordings (Chicago, IL) — which would help him release and distribute the singles “Hail 2 The King” and “Tribal Technology.”
Notably, AudioFlesh has been support for a list of vastly different electronic shows -- supporting The Black Queen, DJ Swamp (Ministry/Beck), Deathpact, Svdden Death, SWARM, Makeup & Vanity Set, SFERRO, Amelia Arsenic, and Flores Negras to name a few. AudioFlesh was top-billing for Hawaii's Dies In The Light (Honolulu) in 2025 and 2026; headlined the official NIN x Boys Noize Afterparty at City Club (Detroit, MI).
Fun Fact: Sushi + Pro Wrestling enthusiast.
Birthday: September 5
EMAIL: audioflesh@gmail.com
DJ / Entertainer / Event CoordinatorDarks ChoirAn I.G.U.N. original -DJ Darks Choir, brings the longest running tenure to INATION, sporting 30+ years of experience behind the decks. Known for his commanding stage presence, this mic-master's half white / half black visage with glowing green eyes is unquestionably THE FACE of INATION, and arguably the most recognizable face in all of Ohio's goth/industrial + underground scenes. If you've never seen him live, there is a good chance you've come across one of his personalized lighters.
Darks Choir's guitar-driven dance sound is accompanied by techno beats, industrial grit, and aggressive vocals; a combination that has landed him on various stages throughout the Midwest and into Canada. He is a beloved host and DJ for concerts, fetish events, haunted houses, and club nights.
One of INATION's founding fathers, Darks Choir boasts an impressive resume, opening up for the likes of: Bile, The Birthday Massacre, Combichrist, Mushroomhead, Mobile Death Camp, and others. He has been featured in Hustler's X-Biz Premiere for his presence in Detroit's deep fetish scene, and is a staple hire for many of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan's biggest Halloween events.
Fun Fact: He drinks Coors Light + makes Willie Nelson + Snoop Dogg look weak by comparison.
Birthday: April 11
EMAIL: darks_choir@yahoo.com
DJ / Event CoordinatorHʌvokA name fitting for a man whose style is most obscure and brooding. Hʌvok, without contest, provides The Ination’s biggest influx of new tunes — often featuring Havok’s Pick Six on our pages — highlighting new releases from artists old and new. A frequent guest in Cleveland, Ann Arbor and Detroit, Havok is a regional mainstay and tenured veteran in the underground scene.
Hʌvok has been a regular in the Toledo goth/industrial community since the mid 90s. He expanded on that by accepting an offer to DJ in 2008. Since then he has played in multiple cities including Detroit, Cleveland, Ann Arbor and Cincinnati. As the founder of Broken Glass, he brought back a goth/industrial club night to Toledo. While running Broken Glass, he was invited to join INATION. His DJ journey has landed him opportunities to open for several industrial acts including PIG, God Module and Julien-K. Other big events have come his way, most recently the official Nine Inch Nails & Boys Noize afterparty at City Club (Detroit). Always on the hunt for new music, Havok has been featuring dark techno in his sets for the past several years. This has earned him many guest spots within Ohio and Michigan's underground scenes.
Fun Fact: Hʌvok is an avid runner and loves exploring parks. This explains why he has the calves of a Greek God.
Birthday: September 25
EMAIL: pnowicki75@gmail.com
DJPink HeartbrakeA fixture of Midwestern counter-culture, Columbus, OH native, Pink Heartbrake has been a highly respected and requested act for 20 years. Her experience as a touring bassist, session musician, and vocalist have lent credibility to her expertly curated and crafted sets; sets which showcase an array of musical influences ranging from techno-body-music to synthy soundscapes; from brooding darkwave to the heft of industrial bass, and everywhere in between.
Pink Heartbrake’s reputation in the city and across the state would garner the attention and invitation to perform sets across the United States. Most recently, she would represent Columbus and DJ collective - INATION on the national stage for NOWHERE2RUN’s BLOODRAVE tour; a tour which has featured a who’s who of underground artists, including Rita of Pixel Grip, Picture Plane, and 3TEETH’s Xavier Swafford, to name a few.
In 2025, Pink Heartbrake would also share the card with DJ - Andi Harriman of New York based international record label, Synthicide, which is known to feature DJ streams featuring underground DJ heavyweights, Flores Negras (Chicago), and The Hacker, among others. Pink Heartbrake’s resume also includes DJ sets at Lost Lands, Interstellar, and Unconvention.
Fun Fact: Sky was the bassist of the band, Love Culture.
Birthday: December 1
EMAIL: djpinkheartbrake@gmail.com
DJ / Event CoordinatorGhoztbombSpinning the shadows where raw emotion collides with polished club energy, Ghoztbomb champions obscure artists and underground sounds. Quickly earning a place in the regional goth and EDM scenes, Ghoztbomb earned a place within the INATION DJ collective, holding residencies at The Strays (Detroit) and Celestial Waves (Toledo).
Fun Fact: Ghoztbomb doesn't have an internal monologue and is a very visual thinker.
Birthday: August 15
EMAIL: ghoztbomb.dj@gmail.com
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DJDahlia PartonDahlia Parton is a DJ and producer whose sound works in the shadows, where industrial mid-tempo weight, dark wave moods, and EBM aggression meet the precision of techno.
Her sets are built to command the floor, fierce and unapologetic, counterbalancing raw intensity with a hypnotic hold.
A former resident of Mixwells, Dahlia has become synonymous with the club’s dark electronic niche, having previously played in booths at Alice, Mockbee, E19, and Cock and Bull.
Her ability to segue between harsh textures and driving rhythms has earned her the reputation as a trusted selector for peak-hour chaos as well as for late-night immersion.
Aside from the club, she also performs at festivals such as Geek Out, Astral Echoes, Empyreal, Entropy and headlined NOWHERE2RUN's BLOODRAVE (in Cincinnati) where her sound thrives in boundary-pushing high-energy spaces.
As a guest DJ, she has performed at Ination, Church, and Syn, delivering sets that feel raw, authoritative, and packed with atmosphere.
Whether behind the decks, or in the studio, Dahlia Parton works is about darkness, power, and intent – making music not just for ears, but for senses.
Fun Fact: Dahlia can play the bagpipes.
Birthday: May 24
EMAIL: djdahliaparton@gmail.com
DJDustbunnyFresh from Fremont, Ohio, Dustbunny is one of the newest additions to The INATION roster. Born and raised by a family with a history steeped within Midwestern counterculture, Dustbunny was destined to find themselves involved with INATION, in some capacity.
With an early and well-established ear for discovering alternative music, DJ Dustbunny grew up naturally curating playlists of new and interesting music. Their excitement and willingness to share these selections helped manifest an offer to try their hand behind the decks of a Nu Metal night, and the rest is history.
Since that fateful first gig, Dustbunny has continued to grow their craft, cultivating sets that incorporate fun, fast-paced energy anchored by bludgeoning basslines. After recently debuting at Kalamazoo, MI's Afterlife event, which boasted 400+ people, it is quite clear that Dustbunny has a bright future ahead.
Fun Fact: Dustbunny is a multimedia artist; dabbling in multiple mediums like drawing, painting, photography, and occasionally jewelry/sculpture,
Birthday: February 2nd
EMAIL: dvstbvnny222@gmail.com
DJKhaotik HarmzFrom the streets of The Glass City (Toledo, OH) - Khaotik Harmz was born and raised within the family rock band. Spending much of their adolescence immersed in musical culture, Khaotik Harmz would discover the trumpet at 10 years old, and spend their formative years learning other instruments. Eventually, they would find themselves strapped behind the bass in their family rock band.
Khaotik Harmz's upbringing unsurprisingly peaked their interest in attending various musical events. However, it might be unexpected that their traditional music upbringing would land them as a fervent supporter of the goth/industrial scene in multiple cities throughout the Midwest. This would eventually lead them to step behind the decks and continue their musical career as a DJ.
Since 2016, Khaorik Harmz has been a staple of the goth scene in Toledo, bringing the khaos with genre-fluid sets; creating khaos from Cleveland & Fremont, OH all the way to Afterlife in Kalamazoo, MI. You can catch a glimpse of the khaos every Tuesday night on Twitch (link below).
Fun Fact: Has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Birthday: June 21st
EMAIL: khaotikharmz@gmail.com
DJSarah MonsterAn INATION original and scene veteran, Sarah Monster has been a monumental influence on the night’s direction from its inception. As a longtime patron of many nights throughout the Midwest, Sarah was arguably one of the most active purveyors of new music at the club. Her choice song requests and iconic movements on the dance floor always attracted and encouraged others to join in. She was a dancefloor magnet. If Sarah was dancing, people were more likely to join in. Her obsessions over music, badass song requests and suggestions translated super well to the decks.
Sarah travelled and DJ’d bigger towns, maybe quicker than anyone in the same amount of time. She was spotlighted by many other Ohio nights for her work within the scene, both in and out of the club. Her character captivated the hearts of many as both a DJ and caretaker — helming many of our donation drives and charity events; spending countless hours keeping patrons company, in hospitals.
Although semi-retired, Sarah returns every so often to show that she never gets rusty.
Fun Fact: Despite having red hair, Sarah does in fact, have a soul.
Birthday: September 14
EMAIL: Sarahcsmith81@gmail.com
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Production Team / Social Media TeamSean WheelerSean Wheeler is a writer, communications specialist, occasional podcaster, and photographer. He was a writer for neverendingradicaldude.com from 2011 to 2019; was a contributing writer to CryptTeaze in 2020, and regular co-host of CommTrackPodcast from 2020-2021.
Sean was INATION's photographer from 2010 to 2014, and has remained involved behind the scenes ever since. Sean currently works as a communications specialist for a regional insurance company, but still writes and contributes to creative projects in his spare time.
Fun Fact: Sean is a live music enthusiast and has seen over 600 different musical acts live.
Birthday: August 11
EMAIL: wheeler33@gmail.com
Production Team / Social Media TeamLucia Z. LinerLucia Z. Liner is a lead assistance on INATION's Production + Social Media teams, having been with the night since 2016 in one capacity or another. Her role has evolved throughout time, but whether behind the scenes or out in front, she has made it her mission to make INATION memorable for all who enter. Outside of the club, she is the editor-in-chief for The Nu Metal Agenda and a staff writer for ReGen Magazine, and her previous bylines include CryptTeaze, Sounds & Shadows, Malevolent Dark, and Dark Nation (formerly Dark Universe).
Fun fact: Lucia has a bachelor’s degree and a B2 certification in German.
Birthday: May 24
EMAIL: luciazliner@gmail.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/luciazliner
PhotographerMontegraphMonte Adams is a photographer, artist, model, and performer based in Northwest Ohio. Through Montegraph, he specializes in nightlife, events, portraits, and creative photography. He is especially drawn to alternative spaces and the interesting people who make them what they are.
When Monte isn't behind the camera, he is usually creating something else, whether that means performing, or working on another artistic project. His work tends to lean toward the unconventional, with a lot of influence from dark alternative, cyberpunk, gothic, and theatrical aesthetics.
Monte sees photography as more than documenting what happened. He wants to capture what a moment actually felt like. The atmosphere, the energy, and the individuality of the person in front of the camera are just as important as the image itself. He creates art, surrounds himself with art, and likes the idea that his existence can be another medium for creating it.
Fun fact: He's a photographer
Birthday: May 28
EMAIL: Montegraph10@gmail.com
These people make our company great!
DJ / IGUN FounderThe Gothfather
DJ Pleasure Kitten
DJ / VentanA / MushroomheadSt1tch
goth club classics / industrial / goth / EBM / trad
new wave / darkwave / italo disco / synthpop
ination liquid bar era / aggro / metal / terror ebm
dark techno / electro / ebm / breaks / acid
a dark dance blend of all of our nights + themes
PARTNERS IN CRIME
NoWhere2Run's BLOODRAVENoWhere2Run (feat members of Code Orange) national touring BLOODRAVE; a DIY run event, platforming regional DJs, artists, and performers with special guests from the scene ala: Pixel Grip, Machine Girl, Crosses, Deftones, 3TEETH, Pictureplain, Flores Negras, and more!
https://www.bloodraveeveryday.net
Glitch Mode Media[Chicago_IL]
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Future_Music×Video / Future_Human / Future_Machines
#AngryRobotNoises
#GlitchMode (.com)
https:www.glitchmode.com
EBM WorldwideGlobal non-profit Goth Industrial Event Organizer, Sponsor & Promoter with over $70,000 in direct support to our scene for LGBTQIA+, Medical Support, Refugee Relief, Animal Welfare, ACLU, Queer Youth Homelessness and people in our scene in need.
https://ebm-worldwide.creator-spring.com
AFTER BURNER RECORDSRecord Label + Event Host for the FRESHEST dance music [Toledo, OH]
https://beacons.ai/afterburner
The StraysIn the wake of Detroit's legendary Leland City Club being closed, The Strays in Hamtramk, MI - has transplanted the spirit of City Club to the former New Dodge Lounge. The Strays currently houses Ination's Detroit faction, amongst many other talented DJs, artists, and performers.
cell fiVeDARKWEB STUDIO COLLECTIVE
Dark Alt / Fet Events
https://cell-five-2.myshopify.com/
SUBdermal RecordsAngels to some, Demons to others!!! SUBdermal Records will get under your skin one way or another! [Toledo, OH]
https://subdermal.bandcamp.com
SUBdermal SoundsystemT-Towns Champion Sound!
SUBdermal Soundsystem