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Tag Archives: Sisters Of Mercy
Album review: GARY MARX – Green Ginger Jive

Wrecking Ball Sounds [Release date 05.10.24] Guitarist Gary Marx was a founding member of the Sisters of Mercy and on this album he travels back to the 70′s, specifically the glam rock heyday of the likes of Suzi Quatro, Slade … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Gary Marx, glam, glam rock, Green Ginger Jive, guitarist, pop, review, Sisters Of Mercy, Wayne Hussey
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Album review: THE CASCADES – Phoenix

Echozone [Release date 15.10.18] Gothic rock isn’t normally a genre that pings on my musical radar, however, new album “Phoenix” from Germany’s The Cascades may well change that. Not a band I had heard of before, but they are celebrating … Continue reading
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Tagged album, gothic, Phoenix, punk, review, rock, Sisters Of Mercy, the Cascades, The Mission
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Interview: BEN CHRISTO (Diamond Black)

Diamond Black is the new project from Ben Christo (The Sisters of Mercy, Night By Night) who have recently released their debut single ‘Sorrow’. Here we ask Ben for some background on Diamond Black and his recent touring activity with … Continue reading
Gig review: BEAUTIFUL DAYS Festival – Devon, 18-20 August 2017

Dance Before, During and After the Storm Between Friday 18th and Sunday 20th August 2017 the bizarre, the wonderful and the contradictions of the norm gathered in the grounds of Escot Park to embrace the eclectic bohemian eccentricity that is … Continue reading
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Tagged 18-20 August, Alison Moyet, Beautiful Days Festival, Devon, Escot Park, festival, folk, gig, Hayseed Dixie, Levellers, New Model Army, Ottery St Mary, pop, review, rock, Sisters Of Mercy
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Quick plays: CALLING ALL ASTRONAUTS, JOANA SERRAT, JAMES McARTNEY, DIRTY ACTION

CALLING ALL ASTRONAUTS Anti-Social Network This is Calling All Astronauts’ second album and they have been around since 2012, consisting of David B (vocals/programming), J Browning (guitars) and Paul McCrudden (bass). Musically they cover goth, rock, electro and certainly have … Continue reading
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Tagged albums, alternative, Americana, Billy Idol, Calling All Astronauts, country, Dhani Harrison, Dirty Action, glam, goth, James McCartney, Joana Serrat, Quick Play, reviews, rock, singer songwriter, Sisters Of Mercy, sleaze, The Blackberry Train
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Album review: NIGHT BY NIGHT – NxN

Nikk Gunns caught up with Ben and Damien from the band at their album launch on 17 July when they talked about their influences and hopes for the future. (6:26) Sun Hill Production/Cargo Records [Release date 14.07.14] So far 2014 … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Ben Christo, Damien Diablo, gig, Henry Rundell, interview, night by night, NxN, review, rock, Sisters Of Mercy, Voodoo Six
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Album review: LISA CUTHBERT – Paramour

www.lisacuthbert.com This is Lisa Cuthbert’s second album and she is joined by various guests including Sisters Of Mercy’s Dave Creffield (she’s appeared live with them) and she has supported Marillion. The album is a moving concept piece based on the … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Clannad, LISA CUTHBERT, Marillion, Paramour, review, singer songwriter, Sisters Of Mercy, Tori Amos
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