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{{Infobox_band | {{Infobox_band |
band_name = London After Midnight| band_name = London After Midnight|
image = ]| image = Sean_brennan.gif|
caption = Left to right: Joe S, Sean Brennan, Tamlyn, Eddie Hawkins| caption = Sean Brennan|
origin = ]| origin = ]|
status = | status = |
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music_genre = ]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>| music_genre = ]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>|
record_label = ] (North America)<br>Trisol Music Group (Germany/Europe)<br>Iron D (Russia)<br>| record_label = ] (North America)<br>Trisol Music Group (Germany/Europe)<br>Iron D (Russia)<br>|

current_members = ]<br>Tamlyn<br>Eddie Hawkins<br>Joe S.|
past_members = Douglas Avery<br>Michael Areklett<br>Janus
}} }}


'''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''' (sometimes abreviated as, '''LAM''') is a ] project formed in the ]<ref></ref> by songwriter and instrumentalist ]. The project continues on to the present day.


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> LAM is 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>


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 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>


===Ideology and Themes=== ===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. Brennan is known for his support of ], ] and ] issues, anti-corporate control of media, and progressive, and ].


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> LAM's 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>


⚫ Newer (and as yet unreleased) London After Midnight music, which has been 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.
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).

⚫ 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.


==History== ==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''". London After Midnight formed in ] in 1990, and played at several club's in the area. Debuting live at premier Los Angeles gothic rock club "''Helter Skelter''". The band performed all over the west coasat of the USA.


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. 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 reocurring member who sometimes played live. Live members do not contribute or play on recordings for London After Midnight <ref></ref><ref>Outburn magazine, USA, Autumn 1999, page 32</ref> thought Tamlyn for example has one song included on the CD Oddities called"''Ice''".


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. After garnering a fanbase aided by the release of a self-titled demo, LAM released "'']''" in 1992.


===Touring=== ===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 their earliest days LAM would play mainly on the ] of the ]. AM steadily expanded its 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 ].


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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''".


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. Coinciding with the release of the 2nd full album ''"]"'' in 1996, London After Midnight headlined the ] in ] and other concerts. The third album "''Oddities''" was released in ].
In 1998 LAM secured a co-headlining slot at Zillo summer festival, with ]. There were nearly 30,000 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 a favorite artist <ref></ref>), ], ], and others, headlining and co-headlining to crowds of over 30,000 in ], the US and Europe.


==Recent times== ==Recent times==
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. The new London After Midnight album is planned for release in ]. LAM has re-released all two previous albums in the 2003, (which charted on the ]) adding previously unreleased bonus tracks.


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''".


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 ]. 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== ==Live Performance Members==
*] - vocals, guitar *] - vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, all programming
*Tamlyn - live keyboards *Tamlyn - live keyboards
*Eddie Hawkins - live guitar *Eddie Hawkins - live guitar
*Joe S. - live drums *Joe S. - live drums

===Former Band Members===
*Douglas Avery - live drums
*Michael Areklett - live bass
*Janus - live drums


==Discography== ==Discography==
:''Does not include the various compilations which the band have appeared on.'' :''Does not include compilations which the band have appeared on.''
===Albums=== ===Albums===
*] - '']'' *] - '']''

Revision as of 04:14, 18 November 2006

London After Midnight
Sean BrennanSean Brennan
Background information
OriginCalifornia, United States
Years active1990–present

London After Midnight (sometimes abreviated as, LAM) is a rock music project formed in the 1990s by songwriter and instrumentalist Sean Brennan. The project continues on to the present day.

LAM is considered by many as a prominent act of the second generation gothic rock movement, some critics have credited the band with reviving the Gothic music scene in the early 90s. One publication even stated; "This is the worlds biggest goth band who reactivated the whole genre".

London After Midnight has a following worldwide, with is largest fanbase in the goth subculture. However, in interviews LAM have shunned this label and others to describe their music, as "artistically limitating".

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.

LAM's lyrics are even sometimes presented with a sense of morbid wit - with songs like "Your Best Nightmare", an Edward Gorey-esque tale.

Newer (and as yet unreleased) London After Midnight music, which has been 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.

History

London After Midnight formed in Los Angeles, California in 1990, and played at several club's in the area. Debuting live at premier Los Angeles gothic rock club "Helter Skelter". The band performed all over the west coasat of the USA.

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 reocurring member who sometimes played live. Live members do not contribute or play on recordings for London After Midnight thought Tamlyn for example has one song included on the CD Oddities called"Ice".

After garnering a fanbase aided by the release of a self-titled demo, LAM released "Selected Scenes from the End of the World" in 1992.

Touring

In their earliest days LAM would play mainly on the west coast of the United States. AM steadily expanded its Californian fanbase, eventually travelling to Mexico in 1994 (something few alternative bands were doing at the time and eventually toured the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, South America and further in the United States.


Coinciding with the release of the 2nd full album "Psycho Magnet" in 1996, London After Midnight headlined the Whitby Gothic Weekend in England and other concerts. The third album "Oddities" was released in 1998.

In 1998 LAM secured a co-headlining slot at Zillo summer festival, with The Cure. There were nearly 30,000 people in attendance. LAM has since toured the world extensively. London After Midnight has played dates with other popular bands such as Green Day, HIM (who have cited LAM as a favorite artist ), Rammstein, Soft Cell, and others, headlining and co-headlining to crowds of over 30,000 in Latin America, the US and Europe.

Recent times

The new London After Midnight album is planned for release in 2007. LAM has re-released all two previous albums in the 2003, (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, it featured bands such as Queens of the Stone Age, Skinny Puppy and others, it reached number one on the Deutsche Alternative Charts.


Live Performance Members

  • Sean Brennan - vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, all programming
  • Tamlyn - live keyboards
  • Eddie Hawkins - live guitar
  • Joe S. - live drums

Discography

Does not include compilations which the band have appeared on.

Albums

Revised CD released in 1995 in Europe, 1998 USA, and extended CD released in 2003 in Europe and Russian Federation.
1998 USA release and extended CD released in 2003 in Europe and Russian Federation.

EPs

  • 1991 - London After Midnight
  • 1994 - Ruins

Single

Videography

References

  1. Yahoo - Date Formed
  2. Dark Zone magazine - (Poland, Summer 1998)
  3. Dark Asylum magazine, issue 1, USA, 1995, page 16
  4. Dark Zone magazine (Poland, summer issue 1998, page 34
  5. Beauty Magazine - (USA, Autumn 2005)
  6. Your Best Nightmare
  7. Dark Entries magazine (Belgium 1999, page 10).
  8. LAM Last.fm
  9. Outburn magazine, USA, Autumn 1999, page 32
  10. Music Connection magazine, USA, January 2001, page 51
  11. Orkus Magazine - Germany, May 2003
  12. Amazon.com - Saw II soundtrack

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