There is more than one artist with this name:
1) This Spanish band came from Gijon, the northern part of the Iberian Peninsula. The members were Alex Cakrul (bass), Alberto Fontaneda (guitar, flute and vocals), Mento Heria (keybaords and vocals), Manda Jimenez (drums) and Rafael Rodriguez (guitar). Their only album "Si Todo Hiciera Crack” (’80) from CRACK is one of the jewels of the Spanish progressive rock.
Four (or more) artists have gone by the name Cortex: a French jazz-funk group from the 70s, a Swedish punk band, a Spanish metalcore band and a experimental Belgian project by Alain Neffe. 1. A French jazz funk group from the seventies.
Key members were Alain Mion (Piano) and Alain Gandolfi (drums, percussion). Cortex recorded several albums and singles for the Sonodisc label. 2 albums got re-issued: 'Troupeau Bleu' (on 'Dare-Dare') and 'Volume 2' (on 'Follow Me'). 2. A Swedish punk or post-punk band from Gothenburg.
Gothic rockers Solemn Novena formed in early 2006, with a mission of creating guitar orientated Gothic Rock, no techno bleepy influences or metal posturing for these guys, oh no. This had to be straight down the middle goth, just like the 90’s had never happened. Or this century either. Sick of going to ‘gothic’ nightclubs and spending the nights looking moody in the corners, secretly wishing they’d play 'Serpent’s Kiss' (so they could display the light bulb changing and apple picking dance moves...
Lesbian Bed Death began life as the horrific wet nightmare of Mr Peach, who soon brought the vision to life with help from the mighty Johnny Hell. Shortly after, a magical being know as Magic Andy joined the fold. They released a 2 track promo CDR in March 2005. The line-up split in November 2005 for various reasons. Magic Andy and Mr Peach have since been very busy, and work on the debut album is complete. They have been joined by an amazing new vocalist called Luci4. She's added an awesome new dimension to the LBD sound, and the album is a killer.
There are at least two bands with the name Ex Libris. One of them is a sludge/stoner metal band from Wilmington, Germany. This article is about the Dutch one with this name.
The Dutch band Ex Libris brings new power and a fresh, exciting sound to the world of symphonic heavy metal. Combining the melodic structure of classical music with progressive licks and hooks, Ex Libris delivered their first full-length album “Amygdala” in 2008 to great reviews. Frontwoman Dianne van Giersbergen combines powerful, soaring vocals with a dynamic range that is, frankly, intimidating.
ESENIA The path of this band begins in northwestern spanish city of Vigo, in the summer of 2004. People from some other bands of this town with the goal of taking it seriously. In order to play live as soon as posible, a few covers of reknown bands as HIM, Entwine or The 69 Eyes filled the setlist to the first shows just a couple of months from the start. The same year 2004 a 3 track demo-single is release, including the song "Creo". In October of 2005, the EP 'Amnio' it's released. A new work with 6 tracks produced by the band itself.
A German Gothic Rock band active in the mid 90s. The Cure seems to have been one of their big influences, especially in vocals. They released two albums. Drifting In Visions in 1994 and Sue in 1995.
Curious is an artist from Los Angeles via Tel Aviv. Alternative Pop / Rock. Melodic, rich, and beautiful sound. for more info : www.myspace.com/curiousmusic -- Curious is also a German new wave band, influenced by sounds of The Cure, OMD and The Chameleons. Their first album is called 'The Intimate Stranger', their second release is 'Arrhytmia' (2008). For more info check out http://www.curious-music.de/
Evanescence is a grammy-winning band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States in 1995 by singer/pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody (who left in 2003). After recording private albums, the band released their first full-length album, Fallen, in 2003, which sold more than 15 million copies worldwide and helped the band win two Grammy Awards. A year later, Evanescence released their first live album, Anywhere But Home, which sold more than one million copies worldwide.