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One of the most popular Darkwave bands
on the planet, the Crüxshadows started in the early 1990's
in a little town in North Florida. Numerous lineup changes
over the years have not slowed down the quartet. Touring
the United States extensively from Coast to Coast, they
have played hundreds of shows to American Audiences in the
last few years. In the Spring of 2001, the Crüxshadows began
touring Europe and have since played over 75 shows abroad,
in countries like Norway, Scotland, Ireland, England, Belgium,
The Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland,
and Spain. In the Spring of 2002, the Crüxshadows saw the
single Tears camp at #2 on the Deutsch Alternative Charts,
and their European festival shows have drawn audiences as
large as 10,000 people to a Crüxshadows performance.
ThE summer 2002 they release their 5th full length recording,
Wishfire. A blend of new wave, gothic, and electronica,
the bands unique and often catchy songs have become staples
of the darkwave, ebm, and electro-alternative scene. Their
song Leave Me Alone is the all time highest charting "goth"
song on mp3.com, having moved into the mainstream top 10
for a short time. Eurydice, has spent over 2 years in the
top 40 New Wave charts of mp3.com. Their song Deception,
originally part of the Vampire the masquerade, Music from
the Succubus club disc, has been recorded in both English
and German, and joins Marilyn, My Bitterness as one of the
bands most popular songs. Collaberations with other artists
like Apoptygma Berzerk, Fictional, and many others, have
only served to maintain a strong club presence.
But the bands sound transcends the realm of dance or club
music. The rich and romantic flavor of the electric violin
played by Rachel McDonnell, and the crunchy and sometimes
biting guitar playing of Stacey Campbell, give the Crüxshadows
a wide berth of musical possibilities. This juxtaposed with
the cold digital world of textures created by Chris Brantley,
and the moody musings of frontman, founder, and lead singer
Rogue, guarantee that this band is anything but typical.
With 5 albums, 2 eps, and more compilation appearences than
you can shake a stick at, the Crüxshadows have made themselves
synonymous with a new breed of electro-goth music, currently
becoming popular. Their energy and intensity on stage led
them to be called "the best live band in Europe today" by
the host of Hamburg's Crazy Clip Show. If you have an opportunity
to see them live, don't pass it up. In 2002 the band recieved
tour sponsorship from XtraX fashions, Zillo Magazine, and
Orkus Magazine, and continues to make their presence known.
They have won the 2001 best "revelations" band award, and
have been played in heavy rotation on college and internet
radio. The Crüxshadows have performed with bands like The
Cure, Apoptygma Berzerk, VNV Nation, Mesh, Das Ich, Icon
of Coil, Psyche, Clan of Xymox, Project Pitchfork, The Mission,
Bella Morte, and many, many more. With no signs of slowing,
expect to see the Crüxshadows dominate the planet before
it's gone. Members and former members include: Rogue (vocals,
songwriting), Chris Brantley (Keyboards), Rachel McDonnell
(violin and keyboards), Stacey Campbell (guitars), Sean
Flanagan (former keyboard player), Tim curry (former guitar
player), Trevor Brown (former keyboard player), and Kevin
Page (former guitar player).
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