1) Please confirm band members and names and roles in the band. (Please provide images of each member if possible personal images rather than professional i.e. mobile phone pictures backstage, etc) Anja – vocals Alex – bass Tony – guitar & growl voice Luca – cello, orchestra, keyboards & backing vocals Roby – drums 2)…
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Shopping in Camden: Like a Goth in a sweetshop
Few things will raise a smile in the average Goth faster than the chance to go and drop some serious dollar in the cradle of Goth/Punk culture that is Camden. You can spot them every day, shuffling out of Camden Town station into the drizzling rain, and the recurrent theme that you will observe if…
Hate crime against Goths: What you need to know
Even though the vast majority of us are actually pretty friendly and personable underneath the make up and scowls, it is certainly fair to say that many people have a lot of preconceptions about Goth culture. This in turn can sometimes lead to prejudice and some pretty asshole-ish behaviour from some quarters in the wrong…
In your gothic garden – 5 spooky plants and herbs to grow
As numerous gothic films and books have demonstrated, gardens can be more than just pretty blooms. The garden can be a mysterious, romantic and sometimes terrifying place. Crumbling gothic mansions are always surrounded with extensive, labyrinthine spaces, where one might find a hidden grotto or a long-forgotten grave. Of course, you probably don’t have the…
Five common misconceptions about goths
While I have a real bee in my bonnet about “what is normal” and personally don’t think that there is any such thing when it comes to people, it is certainly fair to say that in most people’s houses, goth style, interests and lifestyles are considered to be rather exotic or unusual. Sure enough, just…
A nice day for a black wedding…tying the knot goth-style
If you are lucky enough to have found a mate who is just as enamoured with all things Goth as you are, congratulations! Keep hold of that one, he (or she) is a good’un. If you’ve really hit the jackpot and not managed to kill each other during the early stages of your relationship, have…
8 festivals you MUST attend this summer
Summer is coming, which means that the festival season is nearly upon us. For anyone who is a fan of music, wild costumes, and general shenanigans, the festival circuit is definitely the place to be. Where else can you see your favourite goth, rock, metal and alternative artists all in one weekend, while enjoying good…
How to be a Goth
So you’ve decided to go goth. Congratulations! Goth is a rich subculture with many details, a nuanced history, great music, cool clothes, and clubs all around the world. This is a guide that will help you ease into the scene without too much hassle or confusion. Steps: 1. Evaulate your reasons for wanting to be…
Twilight Drama Plays Out
Following the revelations about Kristen Stewart’s ‘affair’ with married director Rupert Sanders, much speculation has ensued about the circumstances surrounding the release of the final Twilight movie. Stewart was famously the girlfriend of teen heart-throb Robert Pattinson for two years, a relationship that started on the Twilight set. They play the central couple, Bella Swan…