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	~~\|Name~~ = London After Midnight		band_name = London After Midnight\|
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⚫	~~\|Origin~~ = ], ]
			years_active = 1990–present\|
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		⚫	record_label = ] (North America)<br>Trisol Music Group (Germany/Europe)<br>Iron D (Russia)<br>\|
	\|Years_active = 1990–present
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			'''London After Midnight''' (otherwise known as, '''LAM''') is a ] band formed in ]<ref></ref> by frontman and instrumentalist ]. For the majority of the band's history it featured keyboardist player Tamlyn.
	'''London After Midnight''' (LAM) is a ] project formed in the 1990s by singer/songwriter/bandleader and multi-instrumentalist ]. LAM has retained and nurtured the political and socially aware element of the punk scene that died in the early 90s (listen to LAM songs like "Revenge", released in 1991, as an example or take note of the huge amount of literature handed out at concerts and online supporting animals rights and various progressive social and political causes). LAM can be defined as a passionate and political dark rock music entity as noted by virtually every magazine review. LAM has a large worldwide following, with many ] fans (LAM outspokenly shuns artistic limitations via labels such as "gothic", however) , .

			The group are considered a part of the ] movement<ref></ref> and this is where their largest fanbase lies. However, in interviews the band's frontman has shunned the classification, as "''artistically limitating''".<ref></ref>

			==Themes==
	Despite rejecting genre labels, LAM has been credited with reviving the faltering Gothic music scene in the early 90s (Dark Asylum magazine, New York City, 1995). writes ''"This is the worlds biggest goth band who reactivated the whole genre"''. LAM is also a controversial entity to some other bands, mainly due to their popularity and shunning of genre labels. ], UK goth author of "The Hexe FIles: The Goth Bible" writes that LAM is ''"the coolest band, establishing a big reputation and invoking an alarming amount of petty jealousies ... they don't just have the songs, image, the intelligence (lyrics hardly disposable), there's humor and passion squeezed into the torment and delightful tristes".''
			Since the late ], London After Midnight have developed political elements, this however has yet to manifest itself into the band's music as they have not released an album since ]. Brennan is known for his support of ], ] and ] issues, anti-corporate control of media, and progressive, and ].

			The majority of London After Midnight's music follow personal, emotional and romantic themes. The music often contains a sense of morbid irony with songs like "''Your Best Nightmare''", an ]-esque tale.<ref></ref>

			==History==
	Brennan is known for his support of ], ] and ] issues, anti-corporate control of media, and progressive, and ]. However, Brennan's music ranges from the intensely personal to broader issues ranging from racism, social and political issues, animal rights, etc. (the new London After Midnight music in particular, played in concert since 1998, is very political). wrote in 2000 that LAM's music is ''"very sensuous and unique...that creates an atmosphere of inexpressible haunting beauty"''. The lyrics are even sometimes presented with a sense of morbid wit - with songs like , an ]-esque tale.
			London After Midnight formed in ] during 1990, and were a part of the ] club scene in the area. After garnering a fanbase via the release of a self-titled demo, the band released their debut album "'']''" in 1992.

			===Touring===
	From :
			Following the release of their debut album the band expanded their L.A. fanbase to an international one, by touring ] and parts of ] along with ], unlike many bands in the goth movement. Coinciding with the release of their follow up album ''"]"'' in 1996, London After Midnight headlined the ] in ].
	:'''Dark Entries''': '' "Tell me about some of your songs. Many of our readers are curious about "Your Best Nightmare". What was the inspiration for this unique song? To me it reminds me of Edward Gorey's writing. Has Edward Gorey ever appealed to your artistic sense?" ''

			By the time Psycho Magnet was released however, they had began to mix their traditional ] stylings, implomenting elements of ] and ] (which was popular at the time with acts such as ] and ]. 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 featured in the ] movie named "''Sally's Song''".
	:'''Brennan''': ''"At one point as a child I was very interested in drawing and Gorey was always a guilty pleasure with his morbid, cynical humor. "Your Best Nightmare" was actually a spoof of an Edward Gorey type story. Its a black comedy."''

			Around this time the band featured on the cover of many magazines and even score a co-headlining slot at Zillo summer festival, with one of their influences; ]. There were nearly 25,000 people in attendance. London After Midnight have also played dates with other popular bands such as ], ] (who have cited LAM as an influence <ref></ref>), ], ], and others.

			===Recent times===
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			The last London After Midnight album of new material was released in ], the band have since claimed they are working on a new, as yet untitled album, but after 8 years little has surfaced, 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, adding bonus tracks.

			Since leaving the band, original bassist Michael Areklett has gone on to create an ] project named Covet during the ], it was originally planned as a sideproject, but after he left LAM it became a full-time project. Covet band claim to feature songs which were original planned to be used in London After Midnight (something Brennan denies{{fact}}), but for whatever reason didn't surface.<ref></ref> ], they have released one EP titled, "''Angel''".
	London After Midnight has headlined and co-headlined concerts and major festivals with bands like ], ], ] (HIM often cites LAM as a favorite artist) , ], ], and many more, headlining and co-headlining to crowds of over 30,000 in Latin America, the US and Europe. London After Midnight maintains a strong underground and independent "personality" despite being popular sellers (charting in the top 10 European DAC charts with each of 3 CDs released, verified via ]) and a major draw at music festivals year after year.

			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 ].

			==Members==
	In 2006 a new London After Midnight song was released on the "]" motion picture soundtrack (Trisol Records, Europe), which went to number one on the German Alternative Charts (DAC). LAM's new CD is scheduled for release in 2007.
			===Current===

			*] - vocals, guitar

			*Tamlyn - keyboards
⚫	===Discography===
			*Eddie Hawkins - guitar
	:''Does not include original cassette releases, singles or compilations''
			*Joe S. - drums

			===Former===
⚫	*] - '']'' USA self release cassette (revised CD released in 1995 in Europe, 1998 USA, and extended CD released in 2003 in Europe and Russian Federation)
			*Michael Areklett - bass
⚫	*] - '']'' European release (1998 USA release and extended CD released in 2003 in Europe and Russian Federation)
⚫	*] - ''Oddities'' ~~European release (1998 USA release)~~
	*] - ''] with the song ''Fear'' (European release)

		⚫	==Discography==
			===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''
			== References ==
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	==External links==		==External links==
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Revision as of 04:03, 17 November 2006

London After Midnight
File:Sean brennan.gifSean Brennan
Background information
Origin	California, United States
Years active	1990–present

London After Midnight (otherwise known as, LAM) is a rock music band formed in 1990 by frontman and instrumentalist Sean Brennan. For the majority of the band's history it featured keyboardist player Tamlyn.

The group are considered a part of the gothic rock movement and this is where their largest fanbase lies. However, in interviews the band's frontman has shunned the classification, as "artistically limitating".

Themes

Since the late 1990s, London After Midnight have developed political elements, this however has yet to manifest itself into the band's music as they have not released an album since 1998. 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.

The majority of London After Midnight's music follow personal, emotional and romantic themes. The music often contains a sense of morbid irony with songs like "Your Best Nightmare", an Edward Gorey-esque tale.

History

London After Midnight formed in Los Angeles, California during 1990, and were a part of the gothic rock club scene in the area. After garnering a fanbase via the release of a self-titled demo, the band released their debut album "Selected Scenes from the End of the World" in 1992.

Touring

Following the release of their debut album the band expanded their L.A. fanbase to an international one, by touring Europe and parts of Latin America along with Mexico, unlike many bands in the goth movement. Coinciding with the release of their follow up album "Psycho Magnet" in 1996, London After Midnight headlined the Whitby Gothic Weekend in England.

By the time Psycho Magnet was released however, they had began to mix their traditional gothic rock stylings, implomenting elements of darkwave and industrial rock (which was popular at the time with acts such as Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson. The band continued on in this style for the their third and latest album "Oddities" released in 1998, the album features a cover of a track featured in the Nightmare Before Christmas movie named "Sally's Song".

Around this time the band featured on the cover of many magazines and even score a co-headlining slot at Zillo summer festival, with one of their influences; the Cure. There were nearly 25,000 people in attendance. London After Midnight have also played dates with other popular bands such as Green Day, HIM (who have cited LAM as an influence ), Rammstein, Soft Cell, and others.

Recent times

The last London After Midnight album of new material was released in 1998, the band have since claimed they are working on a new, as yet untitled album, but after 8 years little has surfaced, frustrating some sections of their fanbase. It is planned for release in 2007. They have however, re-released all three of their previous albums in the 2000s, adding bonus tracks.

Since leaving the band, original bassist Michael Areklett has gone on to create an alternative rock project named Covet during the 2000s, it was originally planned as a sideproject, but after he left LAM it became a full-time project. Covet band claim to feature songs which were original planned to be used in London After Midnight (something Brennan denies), but for whatever reason didn't surface. As of 2006, they have released one EP titled, "Angel".

In 2006 a new London After Midnight song was released on the "Saw II" motion picture soundtrack, it featured bands such as Queens of the Stone Age, Skinny Puppy and others, it reached number one on the Deutsche Alternative Charts.