Tragic Black

Tragic Black
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
Former members

  • Johno Varoz — lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2013-2014)
  • Kyle Leary — rhythm and lead guitar, backing vocals (2013-2014)
  • Seputus — drums, programming, backing vocals (2005-2014)
  • Toni — guitar, bass, programming (2002)
  • Ashe — guitar (2005-2006)
  • Hex — guitar, bass (2005-2007)
  • Jesse James — guitar, backing vocals[1] (2007-2010)
  • Filthy McWhiskey — guitar (live)

Discography

Studio albums
  • Articulate Lacerations (2002)
  • The Decadent Requiem (2006)
  • The Cold Caress (2007)
  • The Eternal Now (2013)
Live album
  • Burnt Black (2005)
Vinyl
  • The Dead Fall (2010)
EPs
Compilation appearances
  • 13th Street: The Sound Of Mystery 4
  • Gospels From Your Stereo
  • New Dark Age Vol.4
  • Gothic Magazine Compilation Part XXXII
  • Gothic Magazine Compilation Part XXIV
  • Gothic Magazine Compilation Part XXXVIII
  • New Dark Age Vol.3, Strobelight Records
  • Release The Bats 5 Year Commemortive Tape
  • New Dark Age vol. 1, Strobelight Records
  • Dark Arts Festival 2002

References

  1. 1 2 Painter, Ryan (30 May 2007). "The Miserable Success of Tragic Black". www.slugmag.com. SLUG Magazine. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  2. 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.
  3. ↑ "Tragic Black". sltrib.com. The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 20 June 2015.

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