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Loucifer · Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:40 am Post subject: Nicodemus

I wasn't sure where to put these guys, as (as far as I'm aware) there is no one else around like them.

Nicodemus describe themselves as Progressive Goth Metal. I think this is a pretty accurate description!

Biography
(I decided that Nicodemus.us could sum this up better than I ever could)

Nicodemus began in late 1998 as a project of American musician Christopher Morris. After graduating with two music degrees, he left failed bands behind and launched his own label, Dark Throne Music, to release his new work. In 2000 the debut Nicodemus CD "Tales of the Lovelorn & Necromantic" was released. Inspired by traditional, progressive, and European black metal, the album achieved critical acclaim for its original blend of musicianship and dark atmosphere. Compared to such metal heavyweights as Dimmu Borgir and King Diamond, the Nicodemus sound caught on with the metal underground and sales grew strong. Due to such demand, the album received distribution in thirteen countries giving the release international press attention and retail availability. By this time, Nicodemus had grown to include Andrew Greene on drums and Mathew McGee on lead guitar in the live and recording line-up. Buzz about the band continued to grow eventually catching the attention of Jeff Keller Management LLC (Black 'N Blue, Law And Order). In 2002, with a management team in place, Nicodemus signed with US based gothic metal label Dark Symphonies and recruited a second guitarist, Dave Peters. February 11th, 2003 saw the muchanticipated release of the "The Supernatural Omnibus".
Critical acclaim continued with the more melodic and progressive approach of the sophomore effort Radio play increased, mainly in Europe, and exposure through metal magazines and on the Internet grew exponentially. Drawing diverse comparisons to bands like Dream Theatre and RUSH, to Theatre of Tragedy and Tristania, Nicodemus was making an impact. Looking for a stronger presence outside of the US, the band immediately began writing new material with a focus on attracting even more attention from the stronger European market. With more focused songwriting and even stronger progressive arrangements, the band left Dark Symphonies and sought a European label for its new home. Winter of 2004 saw the signing of a worldwide deal with Greek metal label SONIC AGE RECORDS. An exciting new chapter for Nicodemus is now under way as the band's new opus is in it's final stages of preparation.

Discography

Tales of the Lovelorn & Necromantic
The Supernatural Omnibus
Vanity Is A Virtue

My Thoughts...

Nicodemus are one of my all-time favourite bands - they are simply astounding. I had the amazing opportunity to see them live in July of this year and they easily lived up to my (high) expectations. I cannot praise this band highly enough. Check them out if you can!

Add me to MSN if you want me to send a couple of tracks your way.

Links

Official Website
MySpace
My review of "Vanity Is A Virtue"
My interview with Christopher Morris
My recent interview with the band before their gig in Croydon (27th July)

GNR Slash · Site Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 136

haven't heard any of there stuff... any recommendations?

Loucifer · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:20 am Post subject:

I'd recommend anything from their last album "Vanity is a Virtue". "Reason & Relapse", "...And It Becomes You" and "Next In Nocturne" would be very good places to start.

I believe there's a video knocking around for "Next In Nocturne" on YouTube somewhere. I'll have a look and edit this post when I've found it.

*edit*

BTW, the photos in the first post were taken by yours truly
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Wardyboy · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:35 am Post subject:

Yeh I liked them at The Cartoon. A good solid sound with strong heavy arrangements. Surprised they haven't had a little more success, worse bands have done well while they haven't been quite so fortunate.
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Loucifer · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:39 am Post subject:

Loucifer · Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 6:03 am Post subject:

I've found the "Next In Nocturne" vid...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D530ANE10zI
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davep666 · Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:22 pm Post subject:

The 'demus rule!!!

Nuff said!

Loucifer · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 2:39 am Post subject:

Sammy · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 9:19 am Post subject:

Yeah, that opening band weren't too bad...

Nicodemus were seriously impressive. No doubt about it at all!
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LauLau · Newbie Joined: 17 Aug 2006 Posts: 10 Location: Here!

I'm listening to Nicodemus now! jenny still talks about them (or should I say one of them-Eric!)

Wasn't sure bout that other band... Galvanic? Lucky i don't know anyone who was in that band!! tee hee only joking!

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