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Nox Novacula w/ Angel Maker & Twice Dark

In some twisted alternate reality, Bauhaus macabre, psychedelic take on post-punk languished in obscurity, never reaching the legions of disaffected teens that were desperately waiting for something like that to come along. Luckily, in this timeline, Bela Lugosis Dead kickstarted a gothic revolution whose echoes are still resonating today. Enter Seattle deathrock stalwarts Nox Novacula.

Formed in 2017, Nox Novacula deliver a no frills, traditionalist take on deathrock that distills the forms strongest elements into a potent and timeless formula. Their most recent effort, 2021s Ascension, could easily be mistaken for a long lost companion piece to Christian Deaths magnum opus, Only Theatre of Pain. Ice cold, reverberating guitars, tastefully theatrical vocals, a precise, energetic rhythm section, and occasional injections of atmospheric synth evoke the best components of goth rocks most compelling progenitors. From the triumphant apocalypse anthems of Sisters of Mercy to the chorus-drenched post-hardcore goth of Burning Image, Nox Novacula assemble their influences into a recognizable but fresh sound that both pays homage to the genres roots and strives to grow beyond them.

Whether you rushed out to buy black lipstick after seeing Return of the Living Dead in 1985 or youre a relatively new convert ensnared by goths recent, long overdue resurgence, Nox Novaculas masterfully crafted brand of urgent deathrock will satisfy.

Doors 8
Show 9
21+
$10 Advance
$15 DOS