glam | Musicosity

glam

Nihilista

Nihilista was born in Breslau. Growing up on the outskirts of civilization. His first lullaby was the sound of post-communist factories. Initially involved in punk subculture, and then slowly dissolving into the industrial and the occult scenes (Der Sieg, Quadriga Sexualis). In 1999 he moved to London, which has been his harbour ever since. Penetrating the underbelly of London's nightlife, he's active in both the occult and fetish communities. During the recording of the "Divine Misanthropy" album, the band gained a new member - in the shape of Goter.

Artist Type: 

Snakebite

There is more than one artist with this name: 1) Snakebite are a Thrash Metal / Metalcore band from South-East London, UK: http://www.myspace.com/snakebiteuk 2) Snakebite is a Finnish band. Snakebite was found in year 2004. Members: Simo (g) Hujanen (b) Masa (dr) eeerbo (voice). 3) Snakebite is a Rockabilly band from Arvika, Sweden. (http://www.snakebiterock.com/) 4) Snakebite (http://www.myspace.com/snakebitebanduk) is a British Glam/Sleaze Rock band from Lincoln, UK. Influenced by Motley Crue, Poison, Skid Row, Kiss and Van Halen.

Artist Type: 

XXX

Though many have simply tagged the soundtrack to the Vin Diesel film "xXx" incorrectly, there are at least six artists with variations of this name: 1) XXX, a glitter-glam rock band from Gothenburg, Sweden, formed in late year 2007 / early year 2008.
http://www.xxxtheband.com/
www.myspace.com/xxxsweden 2) XXX, psychedelic rock band, active late '70s. Released "Live - First Legal Bootleg Album" in year 1973. 3) XXX is progressive / metal five-piece band from Riga, Latvia formed by members of such inactive Latvian scene bands like Diversity, Cripple Fiction, DEFAME, S.I.L.S., and Strain.

Artist Type: 

Black Rain

For French glam/hard-rock band, see Blackrain. There are at least eight bands with the name Black Rain:

1) Black Rain, the NYC post punk / industrial group began in '89 with Stuart Argabright, Bones, Shin Shimokawa , Thom Furtado and Dave Vulcan, emerging out of the ruins of seminal post-punk outfit Ike Yard. After playing CBGB's, The Bank, Tompkins Square Park show commemorating the Riots there and the last GG Allin show at the Gas Station on LES ( Lungcast cassette ), this phase of the group went on to work in the Studio with Roy Mayorga (Thorn / StoneSour ) on drums and guitar riffage.

Artist Type: 

XYZ

At least two bands are known under the name XYZ. 1. XYZ was a hook-laden heavy metal band. They were considered the unofficial house band of the Los Angeles nightclub The Whiskey in the mid 80's, but major success eluded them.
XYZ began in Los Angeles, California, with members Terry Ilous (vocals), Bobby Pieper (guitar), Patt Fontaine (bass) and Joey Pafumi (drums). An early development deal with Atlantic records led to the recording of their debut album, which quickly got radio play with the hits "Inside Out" and "What Keeps Me Loving You.

Artist Type: 

Diamond Sins

Diamond Sins are a high energy Punk-rock band from Adelaide Australia.
Formed in 2006 the band quickly had heads turning with their larger than life stage show
and loud, raw music. Drawing influences from 1970's punk and the over the top metal of the 80's.
Diamond Sins have spent the last few years tirelessly playing shows as well as supporting some
of Australia’s hardest Rocking bands such as Hell City Glamours and The Deadthings. The band

Artist Type: 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (RHPS) (first released in the United Kingdom on 14 August 1975) is a comedy-horror musical film directed by Jim Sharman from a screenplay by Sharman and Richard O'Brien, who also composed the songs. The film was based on O'Brien's long-running stage production The Rocky Horror Show. After an unexceptional first run, the movie went on to become a cult hit which continues to play weekly in theaters. Fans often attend viewings dressed as characters from the film and respond ritualistically to certain events in the film.

Artist Type: