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 [...]


FAERGHAIL

August 6th, 2008 – 2008 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

Faerghail was formed in the summer of 1995 by Kai Lehtinen (guitars), Petri Moisio (bass) and Tomi Kangassalo (drums) in order to play somekind of melodic metal. In the autumn of 1995 Jussi Ranta and Tuomas Murtojärvi joined the band as session members and with this line-up Faerghail recorded the first demo tape titled “In [...]


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 [...]


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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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 [...]


SWAMP ROCK EXPLAINED

May 7th, 2008 – 2053 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

Swamp rock is a distinct form of Roots rock that includes influences from such diverse genres as Zydeco, Cajun music, Swamp blues and Swamp pop. It first became prominent in American rock and pop in the late 1960s. Creedence Clearwater Revival defined much of the early “choogling” sound and subject matter associated with swamp rock, [...]


SOLEMN NOVENA

April 29th, 2008 – 1622 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

Solemn Novena formed in early 2006 and are from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The bands line-up consists of members Louise Crane on vocals, Marc McCourt on guitar/ vocals, and Stuart Harland on bass.
The bands main aim was to bring the musical genre of gothic rock into the 21st Century using haunting keyboards and vocals, 12-string guitars [...]


MALICE MIZER

April 8th, 2008 – 1949 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

This band was formed in 1992 by Mana and Kozi (both on guitar/synthesizer), with Tetsu on vocals, Yu~ki on bass, and Gaz on drums. Their first release was “Speed of Desperation” on the compilation “Brain Trash”. Soon after the release, Gaz quit and joined KnueKlid Romance, in which KnueKlid Romance’s drummer, Kami, joined Malice Mizer. [...]


HOW TO BE DARK

March 17th, 2008 – 1637 BRAVO
Filed as: Despatches

Do you want to be mysterious? Do you want to express your inner darkness? Then look no further.
Steps: Start out by decorating your locker with creepy pictures such as skulls, black roses, crying people, and any other freaky things you might find. Gravestones are also a good idea for that super-creepy effect. Also find pictures [...]