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October 29, 2015
Metal Hammer Online: What happens when goths grow up?
Bela Lugosi may still be dead but these bats haven’t left the bell tower… Being a goth isn’t just a Halloween thing!
How many times have you heard the line: “It’s just a phase”? Or maybe, “You’ll grow out of it”? Yeah, I thought so. But what happens if it isn’t a phase and you never grow out of it?
Read the full article on the Metal Hammer website…
October 15, 2015
Halloween is almost here!
My favourite time of year has almost arrived. We’re just over two weeks away from Halloween – 31 October, as if you didn’t know! – and I’m so excited about it.
I love everythingbatty at FlezArt
Here in the UK, the shops have been full of amazing goodies; see some of myHomesense haul above to get a taster! There are some amazing events on as well, including the lavish Dark Circus Party, the two-day Whitby Goth Weekendand the macabreThe Theatre Of Blood which is actually on the Friday. There’s...
September 29, 2015
Gothic clothing and accessories mini-haul!
SurelyI can’t be the only person who was surprised to learn that it’ll be October in just over 24 hours time (in the UK, anyway!)? I have no idea where the year has gone! I was convinced my last blog was only a few weeks ago but apparently it was a little longer than that…
The autumn equinox has been and gone, which means we’re fast approaching my favourite holiday: Halloween. Not that my room looks any different from normal, although perhaps there are a few new additions on the walls and in...
July 17, 2015
TeamRock: Who The Hell Are X Japan?
The Band Of The Rising Sun
Floor tickets for their autumn show at Madison Square Garden sold out in the space of an hour and Babymetal probably wouldn’t exist without them… Natasha Scharf asks: Who The Hell Are X Japan?
Read the full article at TeamRock.com
July 1, 2015
TeamRock: Exclusive Interview With Yoshiki from X Japan
X Japan mainman on Kiss, Visual-Kei, Dir en Grey…and buying Metallica’s studio.
Yoshiki Hayashi is an extremely busy man. He co-founded X Japan – one of the East’s most influential metal bands, was a pioneer of the image-led visual kei movement, inspired a comic book, created his own jewellery line, wrote a theme tune for America’s Golden Globes and even has a collection of lavish crystal pianos that Axl Rose would be envious of. But ask him about his early ambitions and he giggles coyly: “I...
June 12, 2015
Alchemy blog: The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities
London has more museums than anywhere else in England and I think I may have just located its most unusual. Tucked behind Hackney’s fried chicken shops and green grocers is a modern-day cabinet of curiosities that’s guaranteed to intrigue as much as disgust. The Viktor Wynd Museum Of Curiosities is a museum-come-bar where you can enjoy a Zombie cocktail and a crocodile burger (vegetarian options available on request!) while admiring skeletons and eclectic fine art – some of which is for sale....
May 21, 2015
Gothic Clothing Blog: Summer Festival Fashion
The (slightly) warmer weather is here, which means it’s festival season! There are some really cool music events out there, all offering you the chance to catch your favourite bands while soaking up that unique festival atmosphere. Here are some handy hints on looking your best while you’re partying in the great outdoors.Click to read the full blog
March 31, 2015
TeamRock: Steve Hackett Wolflight Album Launch Event
Prog, TeamRock+ and Classic Album Sundays helm album playback party
It’s not every Monday evening when you spot Steve Hackett, Roger Dean, Steve Rothery and Nick Magnus chatting at the bar, but then last night was something of a special occasion. We were all squeezed into Camden’s award-winning folk arts centre Cecil Sharp House for the very first collaboration between Prog, TeamRock, InsideOut and the team behind Classic Album Sundays: Steve Hackett’s album launch event for brand new album...
March 27, 2015
Alchemy blog: Alexander McQueen Exhibition Opens In London!
Something really exciting has come to London’s V&A Museum. Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty explores the work of one of Britain’s most influential modern Gothic fashion designers and it’s the biggest one so far…. Follow this link to the Alchemy website to read more…
