Bullits from the Belfry

November 12th, 2008 – 1925 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

Manik Moon, Abelarde Steward, provider of many great tunes as member of  ”Abstract Evil Barbee”, “Atmosphere Control Unit” and one of the resident DJs at the Abelarde Sanction released the 11th Episode of his podcast “Bullits from the Belfry” on the 11th of the 11th.
The featured bands are: Sonolux, Dada Dumdums, Bird [...]


Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble of Shadows

September 21st, 2008 – 1518 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

Composer: Anna-Varney Candtodea
Started: 1989
Status: Active
Profile
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 [...]


SUGAR

July 29th, 2008 – 2002 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

Vocals: Loki
Guitar: Sizna
Bass: Shingo
Drums: Atsuto
Started: 2005
Status: Active
Profile
Sugar formed in 2005 consisting of Loki (ex-Vall’na Racill), Sizna, Koto and Atsuo.They officially began activity with a live at Urawa Narciss on February 1st of that year. Their first CD “ridicule/Dry Flower”, which was limited to 500 copies and consisted of two tracks, was distributed at this live.
During [...]


ELIS

July 13th, 2008 – 1905 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

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 [...]


VIDOLL

July 2nd, 2008 – 1938 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

Vocals: Jui
Bass: Rame
Guitar: Shun
Drums: Tero
Guitar: Giru
Started: 2002
Status: Active
 Vidoll is a visual kei band that consists of five members, with three former members. The five current members would be Rame (Bass), Jui (Vocals), Shun (Guitar), Tero (Drums), and Giru (Guitar). Yukine (Guitar) and HIDE (Guitar) left earlier in 2005 and Ayano (Guitar) left back in 2003.

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GOTH STEREOTYPES

June 1st, 2008 – 2118 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

Age:  None. Goths are timeless. (Well sort of. Goths over 30 are just more tragic than other Goths)Behaviour:  Broody, remote, dramatic, sensual, serious, given to excessive romanticism, pathetic, depressive.
 
Climate: Cool, damp, and dark.
Diet:  Hors d’oeuvres, cigarettes, coffee, drugs.
Intelligence: Strangely above average …
Favourite Colour: Black of course. Blood red or plum for lipstick.

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CINEMA BIZARRE

May 25th, 2008 – 1448 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

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 [...]


AUSHVITZ

May 23rd, 2008 – 2017 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

AUSHVITZ started in 2002 with A (keyboards & vocals), Syu (vocals & guitar), Kyoichi (bassist), and Kon (drums). Even before they even released anything, A decided to leave the band in order to join Nana; however, he did stay as a supporting member. In September 2002, they released their first maxi-single, “Akarui”, which was limited [...]


A NEW DAWN

May 22nd, 2008 – 2046 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

Although often labeled as a Gothic-metal band, A New Dawn has a lot more to offer. Not only is the music more guitar-orientated than most bands in the genre, A New Dawn has a few more aces in its deck. Bassist Monica Janssen finished second in the first Dutch Championship grunting in June 2006, leaving [...]


AIKARYU

May 18th, 2008 – 1519 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

Aikaryu was formed in 2002 by Amare, Shun, Uri, and Kaworu. They played around for a bit but felt that they needed to add someone else. Enter, Teru, another guitarist. It was in 2003 that they released their first single (after releasing many demos). They began touring in 2004 to increase their popularity, but Takamasa [...]