Planetary People: Luke Slater's new P.A.S. album on Ostgut Ton
· re:union Radio editorial · 2 min read
Ten years after "Arc Angel," Planetary Assault Systems returns to Ostgut Ton with "Planetary People."
Planetary Assault Systems is back – with a new album on Ostgut Ton. Behind the project name is Luke Slater, one of the longest-active Berghain residents. With "Planetary People," he releases his first P.A.S. album on the Berlin label in May 2026, ten years after his last.
At a glance
- Album: "Planetary People" by Planetary Assault Systems (Luke Slater)
- Label: Ostgut Ton, catalog number Ostgut LP 39
- 13 Tracks, Format: 3xLP
- First P.A.S. album on Ostgut Ton since "Arc Angel" (2016)
Ten Years After "Arc Angel"
Slater has never built P.A.S. albums according to a release schedule. Since "Temporary Suspension" introduced his machine-driven, industrial sound on Ostgut Ton in 2009, each subsequent album under this alias has been its own self-contained process – from "The Messenger" to "Arc Angel." "Planetary People" continues this lineage, this time as three LPs with a total of 13 tracks, from "Into the Night" to "Retina Burn" and the concluding "Presently my Soul grew stronger."
Live Energy Meets Studio Work
According to Slater himself, the album is not a pure studio product, but rather combines ideas from his live sets with classic studio work. Exactly ten years after "Arc Angel," he describes the new long-player as a conscious return to that stage experience.
"External signals and signs combine until the recipe feels right, both musically and from being 'out there'," says Slater about the creation process. "10 years since I released Arc Angel on Ostgut Ton, and it's a fitting pleasure to combine live show ideas and studio work for the new album, served up with raw energy."
A Sound That Has Stood the Test of Time Since the Nineties
What distinguishes Planetary Assault Systems from many contemporary techno projects is its continuity: bleepy, polyrhythmic, industrially heavy productions have been Slater's trademark under this name since the mid-nineties. If you're interested in the label's range beyond pure club tracks, you'll find further points of reference in our overview of hard techno releases 2026, as well as in the compilation of dark techno releases in August.
| Artist | Planetary Assault Systems (Luke Slater) |
|---|---|
| Album | Planetary People |
| Label | Ostgut Ton |
| Catalog Number | Ostgut LP 39 |
| Format | 3xLP |
| Tracks | 13 |
| Previous Album (P.A.S. on Ostgut Ton) | Arc Angel (2016) |
FAQ
Is Planetary Assault Systems the same as Luke Slater?
Yes, Planetary Assault Systems is one of Luke Slater's most famous album projects. He has been releasing under this name since the mid-nineties.
How many albums has P.A.S. released on Ostgut Ton so far?
"Planetary People" is another chapter in the collaboration between Slater and the Berlin label, which has been ongoing since 2009, following "Temporary Suspension," "The Messenger," and "Arc Angel."
Source: Ostgut Ton, Kompakt
