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'''London After Midnight''' (sometimes abreviated as, '''LAM''') is a ] project formed in the ]<ref></ref> by frontman and instrumentalist ]. The project continues on to the present day. '''London After Midnight''' is an American ] band from California. Formed in 1990 by songwriter and instrumentalist Sean Brennan, London After Midnight has a following worldwide, with a large fan base in the ].<ref>http://uk.music.yahoo.com/ar-287263-bio--London-After-Midnight{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> However, in interviews Brennan has shunned the use of this label and others to describe his music, calling it "artistically limiting".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.londonaftermidnight.com/interviews.html|title=The official London After Midnight website: Interviews|website=Londonaftermidnight.com}}</ref>


== Ideology and themes ==
The group are considered by many as a prominent act of the second generation ] movement,<ref></ref> some critics have credited the band with reviving the Gothic music scene in the early 90s.<ref>Dark Asylum magazine, issue 1, USA, 1995, page 16</ref> One publication even stated; ''"This is the worlds biggest goth band who reactivated the whole genre"''.<ref>Dark Zone magazine (Poland, summer issue 1998, page 34</ref>
Brennan is known for his support of ], ] and ] issues, anti-corporate control of media, and progressive and ]. He voices this support through London After Midnight Internet outlets, such as their official website and music.


== History ==
London After Midnight has a following worldwide, with is largest fanbase in the ]. However, in interviews LAM have shunned this label and others to describe their music, as "''artistically limitating''".<ref></ref>
London After Midnight formed in Los Angeles, California, and played at several clubs in the area starting in late 1990, with a debut concert at Los Angeles gothic rock club, Helter Skelter.


In the early days London After Midnight had various temporary members who joined Brennan when performing live, but did not perform on the albums. Tamlyn is credited on the first cassette recordings,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/viewimages?release=1893974|website=Discogs.com|title=London After Midnight Demo liner notes, 1990}}</ref> co-authored the opening track "This Paradise" on 'Selected Scenes From The End of the World',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/London-After-Midnight-Selected-Scenes-From-The-End-Of-The-World/release/4668358#images/19397851|website=Discogs.com|title=Selected Scenes From The End Of The World liner Notes, 1992}}</ref> contributed an instrumental<ref>Outburn magazine, USA, Autumn 1999, page 32</ref> called "Ice" for the 1998 release of ''Oddities'' at Brennan's request, and an instrumental entitled "Perversion" on the 93' Ruins demo tape released as a preview of what was to become their second album, ''Psycho Magnet''.
===Ideology and Themes===
Frontman Brennan is known for his support of ], ] and ] issues, anti-corporate control of media, and progressive, and ]. Something he voices through London After Midnight ] outlets such as their official website.


=== Early performance lineups ===
The majority of the music released by London After Midnight so far follows personal, and emotional themes. Often ] or ] (see, "''The Bondage Song''" for an example of this). The lyrics are even sometimes presented with a sense of morbid wit - with songs like "''Your Best Nightmare''", an ]-esque tale.<ref></ref><ref>Dark Entries magazine (Belgium 1999, page 10).</ref>
After garnering a fanbase aided by the release of a self-titled demo, London After Midnight released their debut album '']'' in 1991. Special effects artist Nick Benson played bass guitar in an early lineup of the band, and participated in songwriting. In 1992 bassist Michael Areklett joined the lineup after the resignation of live bassist Rob Podzunas. Like Tamlyn, Michael Areklett appeared live as a recurring member, rather than a guest. Around this period, Douglas Avery also joined, replacing live drummer Ian Haas. Eddie Hawkins was part of the original live line up, but was replaced in 1990. John Koviak performed live on bass from 1990–1992.


==== Touring and releases ====
Since the late ], London After Midnight have developed a hightened political focus, this however has yet to manifest itself largely into music released by the band as they have not released an album since ]. Though they had shown small shades of it in the past, for example their ] track "''Revenge''" featured political elements, along with an ] introduction soundclip. (Politically, the track was not geared towards or sympathetic of ] however).
In the earliest days the live band played mainly on the West Coast of the United States. Following the release of the self-titled debut, LAM gradually expanded their Californian fan base, eventually traveling to Mexico in 1994 (something few alternative acts were doing at the time)<ref>Music Connection magazine, USA, January 2001, page 51</ref> and progressing to tour the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, South America and further in the United States.


Brennan then expanded on the original demo release and recorded more songs for "Selected Scenes from the End of the World" released in late 1992.
Newer (and as yet unreleased) London After Midnight music, which they have played in concert, has a high level of political focus, with songs like "''Feeling Fascist''", "''The Pain Looks Good on You''", "''America's a Fucking Disease''", and others.


Coinciding with the release of the follow-up album '']'' in 1996, London After Midnight headlined the ] in England, among other concerts in the UK, Europe, Mexico and the US. At this time, Brennan had begun to expand musically. The project continued on with a third album titled ''Oddities'' released in 1998, featuring a cover of a track named "Sally's Song" from the film '']''. This CD was different from other releases in that it featured acoustic and ethereal alternative mixes of songs, along with a few new tracks.
==History==
London After Midnight formed in ] during 1990, and played at several ]/] club's in the area. Debuting live at premier Los Angeles gothic rock club; "''Helter Skelter''".


Around this time London After Midnight was garnering international press and was featured on the covers of many magazines, while co-headlining major concert festivals like the Zillo summer festival, with ] and Green Day. LAM has since toured the world extensively playing alongside other popular bands such as ], ] (who have cited LAM as an influence<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.orkus-online.de/|title=Das Magazin für Dark Rock – Electro – Gothic – Dark Metal & more|author=Orkus|website=Orkus-online.de}}</ref>), ], ], and others, headlining and co-headlining to crowds of over 30,000 in Latin America, the US and Europe.
During the earliest stages, London After Midnight had varying non-permanent live members who join Brennan when performing live. Tamlyn a keyboardist was an early reacurring member who played live and continues on to this day. It has been claimed by Brennan that such members do not contribute or play on recordings for London After Midnight <ref></ref><ref>Outburn magazine, USA, Autumn 1999, page 32</ref> This is not entirely true though as Tamlyn for example later wrote the song "''Ice''" for the group.


=== Recent times ===
After garnering a fanbase aided by the release of a self-titled demo, the band released their debut album "'']''" in 1992. ] saw bassist Michael Areklett joined the line-up, like Tamlyn he continued to appear live as a reacurring member, rather than a guest. Around this perior, Douglas Avery a drummer and Eddie Hawkins became members also.
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The album, ''Violent Acts of Beauty'', was released in 2007. LAM has, however, re-released (in 2003) two of the past three releases in Europe and the Russian Federation, (which charted on the Deutsche Alternative Charts) adding previously unreleased bonus tracks.


In 2006, a new London After Midnight song was released on the '']'' motion picture soundtrack.
===Touring===
In their earliest days the band would play mainly on the ] of the ]. Following the release of their debut LAM gradually expanded on their Californian fanbase; eventually travelling to ] in 1994 (something few alternative bands were doing at the time <ref>Music Connection magazine, USA, January 2001, page 51</ref> and eventually toured the ], ], ], ], ] and further in the ].


In February 2007, a teaser trailer for London After Midnight's fourth studio album '']'' was released on the band's official website and YouTube page. The trailer stated that the album was due for a spring/summer 2007 release. The album itself was released in fall 2007 (North America). To promote the new album, they played at various festivals in Europe (Greece, Portugal, France, Spain, Belgium, Germany) with bands such as ], Dope Stars, and Noctivagus.<ref> {{dead link|date=March 2020}}</ref>
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Coinciding with the release of their follow up album ''"]"'' in 1996, London After Midnight headlined the ] in ] and other concerts. By this time, London After Midnight had began to mix the traditional elements of ] which they played early on, implementing elements of ] and ] (in appearence and music) which hit its peak in popularity during the mid to late ]. The band continued on in this style for the their third and latest album "''Oddities''" released in ], the album features a cover of a track from the movie ] named "''Sally's Song''".


== Live members ==
Around this time the band featured on the cover of many magazines and even played a co-headlining slot at Zillo summer festival, with ]. There were nearly 25,000 people in attendance. LAM has since toured the world extensively. London After Midnight has played dates with other popular bands such as ], ] (who have cited LAM as an influence <ref></ref>), ], ], and others, headlining and co-headlining to crowds of over 30,000 in ], the US and Europe.
=== Current live band members ===
* Sean Brennan – songwriting, vocals, guitar, bass, cello, violin, keyboards, programming, drums (1989–present)
* Pete Pace – live drums (2008–present)
* Michael Areklett – live bass (2018–present)
* Jeremy Kohnmann – live guitar (2022-present)


=== Former live members ===
==Recent times==
* Tamlyn – keyboards, sounds, samplers, recorded on 'London After Midnight' demo, 1991,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/London-After-Midnight-London-After-Midnight/release/1893974|website=Discogs.com|title=London After Midnight – London After Midnight, 1991}}</ref> 'Selected Scenes From The End Of The World', 1994 (1&2)<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/London-After-Midnight-Selected-Scenes-From-The-End-Of-The-World/release/3604647|website=Discogs.com|title=Selected Scenes From The End Of The World, 1994}}</ref>(1989–2003)
The last London After Midnight album of new material was released in ], Brennan has stated that a new, as yet untitled album is in the works, but after 8 years little has been released (only one song), frustrating some sections of their fanbase. It is planned for release in ]. They have however, re-released all three of their previous albums in the 2000s, (which charted on the ]) adding previously unreleased bonus tracks.
* Joe S. – drums (live and recorded for ''Violent Acts of Beauty'' & ''Saw II'' soundtrack) (2001–2008)
* Trouble Valli – live guitar (one concert only) (2008)
* Eddie Hawkins – live guitar (1989–1990, 2001–2008)
* Ian Haas – live drums (1988–1992)
* John Koviak – live bass/guitar (1989–1992)
* Douglas Avery – live drums (1992–1999)
* Rob Podzunas – live bass (1992–1992)
* Stacy – live guitar
* Michael Areklett – live bass (1992–2005)Rejoined on bass 2018-current
* William Skye – live guitar (1992–1999)
* ] – live guitar (2008–2019)
* Randy Mathias – live bass (2005–2018)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.londonaftermidnight.com/history.html|website=Londonaftermidnight.com|title=London After Midnight}}</ref>


== Discography ==
Since leaving the band in ], original bassist Michael Areklett has continued with his ] project named Covet, which he has created earlier in the ]. It was originally planned as a side-project, but after he left LAM it became a full-time project. Covet have claimed to feature songs written by Areklett which were offered up for use in London After Midnight, but for whatever reason were not recorded.<ref></ref> (Something Brennan denies {{fact}}) ], they have released one EP titled, "''Angel''".
=== Albums ===
* ''Selected Scenes from the End of the World'' (1992) (re-release with bonus tracks 2003 and 2008)
* ''Psycho Magnet'' (1996) (re-release with bonus tracks 2003 and 2008)
* ''Violent Acts of Beauty'' (2007)


=== EPs ===
In 2006 a new London After Midnight song was released on the "'']''" motion picture soundtrack, it featured bands such as ], ] and others<ref></ref>, it reached number one on the ].
* ''Kiss'' (1995)


=== Demos ===
* ''London After Midnight'' (1991)
* ''Ruins'' (1993)


==Members== === Other ===
* ''Oddities'' (1998) (re-release 2008) - compilation
*] - vocals, guitar
* ''Selected Scenes from the End of the World: 9119'' (2019) - first album remix
*Tamlyn - live keyboards
* ''Live from Isolation'' (2020) - live
*Eddie Hawkins - live guitar
* ''Oddities Too'' (2022) - compilation
*Joe S. - live drums


== Videography ==
===Former Band Members===
* ''Innocence Lost...'' (1993), then re-released in 1998 with 2 new songs and extra footage
*Douglas Avery - live drums
*Michael Areklett - live bass
*Janus - live drums

==Discography==
:''Does not include the various compilations which the band have appeared on.''
===Albums===
*] - '']''
:<small>Revised CD released in 1995 in Europe, 1998 USA, and extended CD released in 2003 in Europe and Russian Federation.</small>
*] - '']''
:<small>1998 USA release and extended CD released in 2003 in Europe and Russian Federation.</small>
*] - ''Oddities''

===EPs===
*] - ''London After Midnight''
*] - ''Ruins''

===Single===
*] - ''Kiss''

===Videography===
*] - ''Ruins''
*] - ''Innocence Lost''


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American rock band This article is about the band. For other uses, see London After Midnight.
London After Midnight
London After Midnight at Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2019 in GermanyLondon After Midnight at Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2019 in Germany
Background information
OriginCalifornia, U.S.
Genres
Years active1990–present
LabelsMetropolis Records (North America)
Trisol Music Group (Germany/Europe)
Irond (Russia)
MembersSean Brennan
see also Live band members
Websitelondonaftermidnight.com

London After Midnight is an American rock band from California. Formed in 1990 by songwriter and instrumentalist Sean Brennan, London After Midnight has a following worldwide, with a large fan base in the goth subculture. However, in interviews Brennan has shunned the use of this label and others to describe his music, calling it "artistically limiting".

Ideology and themes

Brennan is known for his support of animal rights, pro-environmental and human rights issues, anti-corporate control of media, and progressive and liberal politics. He voices this support through London After Midnight Internet outlets, such as their official website and music.

History

London After Midnight formed in Los Angeles, California, and played at several clubs in the area starting in late 1990, with a debut concert at Los Angeles gothic rock club, Helter Skelter.

In the early days London After Midnight had various temporary members who joined Brennan when performing live, but did not perform on the albums. Tamlyn is credited on the first cassette recordings, co-authored the opening track "This Paradise" on 'Selected Scenes From The End of the World', contributed an instrumental called "Ice" for the 1998 release of Oddities at Brennan's request, and an instrumental entitled "Perversion" on the 93' Ruins demo tape released as a preview of what was to become their second album, Psycho Magnet.

Early performance lineups

After garnering a fanbase aided by the release of a self-titled demo, London After Midnight released their debut album Selected Scenes from the End of the World in 1991. Special effects artist Nick Benson played bass guitar in an early lineup of the band, and participated in songwriting. In 1992 bassist Michael Areklett joined the lineup after the resignation of live bassist Rob Podzunas. Like Tamlyn, Michael Areklett appeared live as a recurring member, rather than a guest. Around this period, Douglas Avery also joined, replacing live drummer Ian Haas. Eddie Hawkins was part of the original live line up, but was replaced in 1990. John Koviak performed live on bass from 1990–1992.

Touring and releases

In the earliest days the live band played mainly on the West Coast of the United States. Following the release of the self-titled debut, LAM gradually expanded their Californian fan base, eventually traveling to Mexico in 1994 (something few alternative acts were doing at the time) and progressing to tour the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, South America and further in the United States.

Brennan then expanded on the original demo release and recorded more songs for "Selected Scenes from the End of the World" released in late 1992.

Coinciding with the release of the follow-up album Psycho Magnet in 1996, London After Midnight headlined the Whitby Gothic Weekend in England, among other concerts in the UK, Europe, Mexico and the US. At this time, Brennan had begun to expand musically. The project continued on with a third album titled Oddities released in 1998, featuring a cover of a track named "Sally's Song" from the film The Nightmare Before Christmas. This CD was different from other releases in that it featured acoustic and ethereal alternative mixes of songs, along with a few new tracks.

Around this time London After Midnight was garnering international press and was featured on the covers of many magazines, while co-headlining major concert festivals like the Zillo summer festival, with The Cure and Green Day. LAM has since toured the world extensively playing alongside other popular bands such as Green Day, HIM (who have cited LAM as an influence), Rammstein, Soft Cell, and others, headlining and co-headlining to crowds of over 30,000 in Latin America, the US and Europe.

Recent times

Frontman Sean Brennan in 2008

The album, Violent Acts of Beauty, was released in 2007. LAM has, however, re-released (in 2003) two of the past three releases in Europe and the Russian Federation, (which charted on the Deutsche Alternative Charts) adding previously unreleased bonus tracks.

In 2006, a new London After Midnight song was released on the Saw II motion picture soundtrack.

In February 2007, a teaser trailer for London After Midnight's fourth studio album Violent Acts of Beauty was released on the band's official website and YouTube page. The trailer stated that the album was due for a spring/summer 2007 release. The album itself was released in fall 2007 (North America). To promote the new album, they played at various festivals in Europe (Greece, Portugal, France, Spain, Belgium, Germany) with bands such as Kirlian Camera, Dope Stars, and Noctivagus.

Live members

Current live band members

  • Sean Brennan – songwriting, vocals, guitar, bass, cello, violin, keyboards, programming, drums (1989–present)
  • Pete Pace – live drums (2008–present)
  • Michael Areklett – live bass (2018–present)
  • Jeremy Kohnmann – live guitar (2022-present)

Former live members

  • Tamlyn – keyboards, sounds, samplers, recorded on 'London After Midnight' demo, 1991, 'Selected Scenes From The End Of The World', 1994 (1&2)(1989–2003)
  • Joe S. – drums (live and recorded for Violent Acts of Beauty & Saw II soundtrack) (2001–2008)
  • Trouble Valli – live guitar (one concert only) (2008)
  • Eddie Hawkins – live guitar (1989–1990, 2001–2008)
  • Ian Haas – live drums (1988–1992)
  • John Koviak – live bass/guitar (1989–1992)
  • Douglas Avery – live drums (1992–1999)
  • Rob Podzunas – live bass (1992–1992)
  • Stacy – live guitar
  • Michael Areklett – live bass (1992–2005)Rejoined on bass 2018-current
  • William Skye – live guitar (1992–1999)
  • Matthew Setzer – live guitar (2008–2019)
  • Randy Mathias – live bass (2005–2018)

Discography

Albums

  • Selected Scenes from the End of the World (1992) (re-release with bonus tracks 2003 and 2008)
  • Psycho Magnet (1996) (re-release with bonus tracks 2003 and 2008)
  • Violent Acts of Beauty (2007)

EPs

  • Kiss (1995)

Demos

  • London After Midnight (1991)
  • Ruins (1993)

Other

  • Oddities (1998) (re-release 2008) - compilation
  • Selected Scenes from the End of the World: 9119 (2019) - first album remix
  • Live from Isolation (2020) - live
  • Oddities Too (2022) - compilation

Videography

  • Innocence Lost... (1993), then re-released in 1998 with 2 new songs and extra footage

References

  1. http://uk.music.yahoo.com/ar-287263-bio--London-After-Midnight
  2. "The official London After Midnight website: Interviews". Londonaftermidnight.com.
  3. "London After Midnight Demo liner notes, 1990". Discogs.com.
  4. "Selected Scenes From The End Of The World liner Notes, 1992". Discogs.com.
  5. Outburn magazine, USA, Autumn 1999, page 32
  6. Music Connection magazine, USA, January 2001, page 51
  7. Orkus. "Das Magazin für Dark Rock – Electro – Gothic – Dark Metal & more". Orkus-online.de.
  9. "London After Midnight – London After Midnight, 1991". Discogs.com.
  10. "Selected Scenes From The End Of The World, 1994". Discogs.com.
  11. "London After Midnight". Londonaftermidnight.com.

External links

London After Midnight
  • Sean Brennan
Studio albums
EPs and demos
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