ROCKLAND RADIO, ECHELON TALENT AGENCY, FESTIVALSTALKER, TIME FOR METAL, POPSCENE MAGAZIN, SONIC SEDUCER MAGAZINE & MERGENER HOF presents:
CHRISTIAN DEATH
“EVIL BECOMES RULE TOUR 2024”
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CHRISTIAN DEATH – EUROPEAN TOUR 2024
The founding fathers of American goth rock, Christian Death took a relentlessly confrontational stance against conventional morality, with an appetite for provocation that made Marilyn Manson look like Stryper. Regardless of who led or performed in the group, Christian Death set out to shock, both in their cover art and their lyrics.
Their self-consciously controversial tactics set them apart from the British goth scene, which had more in common with L.A. punk and heavy metal, so the band called their sound „death rock“ instead; however, their sensibility was ultimately similar enough that the „goth“ label stuck. Their music also relied on slow, doomy, effects-laden guitar riffs and ambient horror-soundtrack synths, and their theatrical performances were heavily influenced by British glam rockers like David Bowie and Roxy Music, as well as industrial provocateurs Throbbing Gristle. The latter was especially true of the band’s first incarnation, led by vocalist and founder Rozz Williams. When Williams left in 1985, guitarist Valor Kand took over and led the group in a more intellectual, political, and metal-oriented direction.
Now the band is preparing to release a brand new offering through Season of Mist, „Evil Becomes Rule. With the release of their 17th studio album, CHRISTIAN DEATH show no signs of slowing down. The Godfathers of Death Rock have both perfected and redefined their signature sound, which has served as a core inspiration for many bands past and present, such as DANZIG, CELTIC FROST, and TYPE O NEGATIVE, to name a few. Evil Becomes Rule“ is not just a musical endeavor, but an artistic expression that blends elements of gothic rock, post-punk, and dark pop, cultivating a poetic aesthetic that is sure to continue to influence the next wave of gothic rock.
LINE-UP:
– Valor Kand : male vocals, guitars, violin, strings, keyboards
– Maitri : female vocals, bass guitar, keyboards
– Ryan Paolilli : drums