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Die Laughing

UPDATE: Die Laughing reformed in 2012 to celebrate their 20th Anniversary. On the 8th May it was announced that Die Laughing would be touring with The March Violets on a selection of key UK dates in June 2012, before beginning work on a new album. More information:
http://www.facebook.com/dielaughingofficial
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History Die Laughing are mainly remembered for their input to the 90s Goth scene but their roots go much further back into the 1980s.

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Scary Bitches

Scary Bitches is a deathrock band formed in UK by Alma Geddon and DEADri Ransiid in 1998.
Theatrical designer Dean Blunkell designed the bizarre costumes that pull their image as 'Lesbian Vampyres from Outer Space' into sharp focus, and complement their strange, bizarre, hard hitting, but amusing lyrics about vampyres, werewolfes, strange children, necrophilia & cannibalism that have been described as being in the style of the 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' but with a more modern & vindictive sense of humour'.

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The Marionettes

This is a Gothic band from the 80's consisting of three members. They have not been in the public eye for about 11 years or so. Their most popular song was "Ave Dementia", released in 1990. There is a fanpage on Myspace, with the URL "thescreamingmarionettes". The Marionettes:A Biography February 1986:"The Marionettes" start life as the "Screaming Marionettes" when 20 year old singer/songwriter,Sean Cronin,gathers together novice drummer John Downey,bassist Boo Levard and singer/keyboard player David Izen.

Read more about The Marionettes on Last.fm.

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Red Sun Revival

Red Sun Revival are an alternative/gothic rock band formed in London, England in 2011. The line-up consists of vocalist/guitarist Rob Leydon, guitarist Matt Helm, bassist Panos Theodoropoulos, and violinist Christina Emery. The band’s sound is defined by sonorous vocals with intricate, often sparkly guitars which float over driving bass lines and weave amongst haunting violin harmonies. The sound has echoes of the orchestral and choral aspects of film soundtracks and often incorporates elements of folk music.

Read more about Red Sun Revival on Last.fm.

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Vendemmian

December 2008 UPDATE. VENDEMMIAN reformed for a series of shows in 2008.
The tour took in UK, Germany, Italy, Spain and France. Due to the incredible reaction to the shows it was decided to continue.
The brand new album "One More Time" has just been released. The critics are calling it the best Vendemmian album to date.. The lineup is Mark & Dave (with Danny on bass for the live shows). Shows are now been booked for 2009....

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Slo Burn

Slo Burn was a short-lived stoner rock band out of Palm Desert, California that formed in 1996 in the wake of Kyuss' demise. They only released one EP entitled Amusing the Amazing before disbanding. The band comprised of Damon Garrison (bass), Chris Hale (guitar), Brady Houghton (drums) and John Garcia (vocals). Slo Burn toured with Ozzfest in 1997 but split up toward the end of the tour, effectively finishing the band at the same time the EP was released.

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The March Violets

The March Violets Current lineup - Si Denbigh - Vox, Rosie Lugosi - Vox and Tom Ashton - Guitars. The band started in 1982 as one of Leeds' four famous 'drum machine bands'. The other three being Merciful Release labelmatesThe Sisters of Mercy, Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry and The Three Johns. Fronted by the two pronged attack of dual vocalists Simon D and Rosie Garland, the band built a large and loyal following throughout the UK and Europe.

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Da

There are many arists sharing the same name Da: 1.) underground post-punk/goth band from Chicago in the very early 1980s. http://punk.dee-nee.com/wiki/Da 2.) British post-punk band 3.) a spanish pop band 4.) spanish rap group. 5.)The California Christian alternative band Daniel Amos released several albums in the 1980s under the shortened name DA. 6.)The name "da" is also used by the acoustic instrumentalist, Jacob Kimasu, who plays touhou arrangements under the alias Forest306. You can find out more about him and view his latest releases and updates at his blog: http://tohoguitar.

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