Out of the dark heart of Los Angeles, a new band entitled Diminished 7 has risen rapidly in popularity within the gothic metal scene over the past couple of years. With the recent release of their latest single “Velvet...
Toronto-based synth-rockers The Birthday Massacre have been making waves in the scene worldwide with their highly energetic performances and unique blend of addictive songs. Gothic Beauty caught up with Chibi on their fall North American tour to have a...
Grandiose, sonorous, rocking and macabre, Finland's The 69 Eyes owe no small part of their success to the glorious baritone vocals of front-man Jyrki 69. Having recorded eleven studio albums with the band over the course of eighteen years,...
Voltaire has been one of the scene’s most prolific creators to date. His back catalog of works spans music, animation, toys and more – Gothic Beauty caught up with this busy rocker to inquire about his myriad endeavors, and...
As their upcoming record’s release date approaches fast, we couldn’t pass up the chance to interview The Helsinki Vampires, aka The 69 Eyes frontman Jyrki whilst he was watching Johnny Cash - The Man in Black Danish TV show...
Norwegian gothic/symphonic metal band Sirenia have made quite a name for themselves with their multi-instrumental musical talents over the years. With their seventh studio record The Seventh Life Path hitting stores, main songwriter Morten Veland gave Gothic Beauty the...
San Francisco chanteuse and multi-dimensional artist Jill Tracy is no stranger to the mystical qualities of life, new and old. This Yuletide season she has not only conjured up a collection of moody and inspired Christmas carols, but has...
With their “Retrospect” DVD out in the US, Epica commemorate a decade of sweeping classical-influenced gothic and epic metal. We checked in with vocalist Simone Simons at home in Holland, where she’s busy caring for her new baby while...
Los Angeles solo artist Jaymie Valentine, better known as ‘Cindergarden’, has a vision. Ethereal and other-worldly, inspired by things others cannot see, Cindergarden is driven to creation. This creativity however, needs real-world funding to make it a reality others...
Originating in Germany, now residing in Los Angeles, Rudy is the man behind :Wumpscut:. Indeed he is the only member and creator. His desire to remain autonomous led him to set up a record label of his own –...
Texas is not the place one might expect to be the hometown of a gothic, dark musician, but the surprising truth is that it is. Emo-blasé artist L. $hamPain has shared her music for free since 2015, building her...
American dark-wave electronic solo artist William Control (Will Francis) is the lead singer of gothic rock band Aiden and ahead of their upcoming release; we caught up with Will to chat about these exciting projects that have been keeping...
