Tragic Black
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| Origin | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Genres | Deathrock, darkwave |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Danse Macabre, Strobelight, Shadowplay, Catastrophe Ballet |
| Associated acts | All Gone Dead, Corvid, Redemption (bound) |
| Website | www.tragicblack.com |
| Members |
vISION Vyle Stich Shadow Windhawk |
| Past members |
Toni Ashe Jesse James Hex Filthy McWhiskey Seputus Johno Varoz Kyle Leary |
Tragic Black is an American deathrock band formed in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2000 by musicians known as Vision and Vyle.[1] It has incorporated elements of darkwave music into each of its albums. Lyrically, Tragic Black's themes for the songs deal with religion, political issues and spirituality.
History
In 2013, Tragic Black released a new album titled "The Eternal Now", which featured a heavier sound compared to their previous works, although remaining a mixture of rock and electronic music the band had been known for.
Influences
The band cites Rozz Williams as one of the influences, having recorded cover versions of his songs and played at concerts dedicated to his memory.[2] The other inspirations include David Bowie, Mötley Crüe, Bauhaus, Specimen and Skinny Puppy.[3]
Band members
- Current members
- Derek 'vISION' Rhodes – vocals, programming (2000–present)[2]
- Vyle – bass guitar, keys, backing vocals (2000–present)
- Ben 'Stich' – guitar, backing vocals[2] (2004, 2010, 2014-present)
- Shadow Windhawk - guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals (2015-present)
- Former members
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Discography
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References
- 1 2 Painter, Ryan (30 May 2007). "The Miserable Success of Tragic Black". www.slugmag.com. SLUG Magazine. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- 1 2 3 Mistress Nancy (10 April 2015). "Covenant: Keeping the Vow with The Labyrinth, Voicecoil, Tragic Black". www.slugmag.com. SLUG Magazine. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ↑ "Tragic Black". sltrib.com. The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 20 June 2015.