Fruhstuck (’breakfast’ in German) started out in 1997 and, with two albums, a tour in the U.S. and a former deal with Warner under their collective belt, Fruhstuck is among Poland’s finest when it comes to sensible, emotional rock. If U2 had formed in Wroclaw instead of Dublin, they might have sounded just like this.
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Composer: Anna-Varney Candtodea
Started: 1989
Status: Active
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German gothic/experimental/darkwave band Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble of Shadows is in fact a solo artist by the name of Anna-Varney Cantodea. Although born a man and not undergoing a sex change operation due to “spiritual conflicts”, Anna-Varney prefers to be referred to as “she” and her choice of name reflects [...]
Vocals: Hizumi
Guitar: Karyu
Bass: Zero
Drums: Tsukasa
Started: 1999
Status: Active
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D’espairsRay was formed on September 9, 1999. They played their first concert on September 24, but waited until October to release their first single “Kumo”. It was such a successful single, that it was later re-released in 2001. The band continued to release new works and their fan base [...]
The Swiss/Liechtenstein formation ELIS featuring front lady Sabine Duenser began their musical career under the name ERBEN DER SCHÖPFUNG. In 2001 they released their first single Elis as well as their debut album Twilight, thrilling the hearts of gothic metal fans worldwide. The music found on the aforementioned releases oscillates from clear vocal lines to [...]
The band “Lyriel” from Gummersbach (Germany) established itself in the autumn 2003. Three of the seven musicians originate from the metal band “Sorrowsend”, which already exists since 1994. One member and also mastermind of Lyriel, Oliver Thierjung (guitar), decided to found a side project with Jessica. Two other Sorrowsend members also joined the new project: [...]
The Geman metal band Ra’s Dawn was founded in early 2001. Due to the very diverse musical influences of every single band member, the outcome of the song-writing process appeared to be quite interesting and sophisticated. So from the beginning on, well thought out song-structures, tricky rhythms and memorable melodies left a mark on the [...]
The German, Powerpop band Cinema Bizarre have been turning a few heads. Their style is very reminiscent to the Visual Kei style of Japanese bands, such as D’espairs Ray, Dir En Grey, and Miyavi. They currently have a video on youtube for one of their catchy songs “Lovesongs (They Kill Me)”.
Check out:
Myspace:http://www.myspace.com/cinemabizarre
Official Website:http://www.cinema-bizarre.de
Video “Lovesongs (They [...]
Genre: Emo / Techno / Psychedelic
Born in bucks and herts
The cult began when an evil geography teacher told them what they were doing was WRONG
Aspire to become ‘drunk hobos passed out on the beach that throw up on small children after being prodded with sticks’ in really queer
Thats about it really …
oh and basically dont [...]
