Assemblage 23 - Compass

2011-07-28 / Jo Pawley / Reads: 3362

Tom Shear began constructing music at home under the moniker Man On A Stage in the late 1980's. While working on Man On A Stage, Tom Shear also was playing bass live for a punk-influenced band collectively known as the Advocates. In 1988 at a Depeche Mode concert, Assemblage 23...

Ataraxia - Kremasta Nera

2008-03-04 / Belfegor / Reads: 7917

The band Ataraxia which have existed since the late 80s, served us a mature, emotional album once again. It's their 20th one. After the success of their previous release „Paris Spleen”,which was presented at last year's Wave Gotik Treffen, it's certain that the new one will not fail the expectations...

Atomic Neon - Change

2011-09-12 / A.k.Bizarre / Reads: 3643

Imagine that Robert Smith has a son, he grows up, assumed the band and called it Atomic Neon. This is how in one sentence it is possible to describe the style of German representatives of todays cold wave. However, it would be unjust to close this music group in one...

Attrition - Dante's Kitchen

2006-03-16 / Chris / Reads: 8521

Violins, synthetic noises, melorecitation. Devil`s fireballs. Female choirs mixed with male melodeclamation are an important part of this album. The music on this record is perfect for a dark gothic party. Candles, smoke and the smell of incense in the background. You can feel the erotic dreams fill the body....

Attrition - Unravelling of Angels

2013-07-08 / DamienG / Reads: 3330

From the ominous, scattered piano sounds of the opening track through to disturbing swirling cacophony of its climax, The Unravelling of Angels is a fascinating chronicle of a perplexing mindset of its creator Martin Bowes. His seminal act Attrition has been nurturing the Gothic and industrial scene for over 30...

Aun - Black Pyramid

2011-01-27 / witalis / Reads: 3549

Recently, one could have noticed that a new sort of perversion appeared in the world of music. Not that it finally made its appearance, but started to live its own life, winning recognition of new fans. After all, every genre has its own history, its origin and beginning; it actually...