Hi Goths!
Greece's goth scene is to be followed closely as since the mid 2000's new things seem to happen and they are interesting.
I've recently posted an article on Remain in Light -which is a new act- and today it's about New Zero God.
NZG is the offspring of one of the oldest and most reknown Greek goth bands, Flowers of Romance and have recently released a new CD on UK's label Secret Sin records, entitled "MMXIII".
Here's the story in brief:
NZG was formed in 2006 in Athens, Greece, by MIKE
POUGOUNAS on vocals and drummer DIMITRIS “Sidheog” STEVES.
As a four piece band, New Zero God released their debut album,
“FUN IS A FOUR LETTER WORD”, after supporting The Legendary Pink Dots and
Christian Death on stage.
In December, 2010, HARRIS STAVRAKAS joined the band as New Zero
God's bassist. Many remember Harris from his days with Pougounas' original
band, THE FLOWERS OF ROMANCE, and were thrilled when the announcement was made.
Known for his unique bass techniques, the group exploded on stage during their
new line-up premier in January 2011.
June and July of 2011 brought New Zero God onto the UK radio
charts with their song, “KISS THE WITCH”, as cited by the UK’s Dominion
Magazine. The band stayed on the UK radio charts for two months, and had a
number of interviews and reviews in English, American, German, Italian, and
Spanish magazines such as MUEN [USA], CARPE NOCTURNE [USA], DOMINION [UK], and
TERRORIZER [UK], to name but a few.
On July 4, 2012, New Zero God saw the release of "Club
Bizarre" [Secret Sin Records, UK]. This 7-track Limited-Edition
Collector's EP was released with hand-made packaging, was hand-numbered, and
production was limited to 100 copies. The CD sold out In less than two weeks.
Following on the heels of their UK release, on August 1, 2012,
it was announced that Lao had joined New Zero God on guitars. Lao was a Flowers
Of Romance member from 1985 to 1990, having been the original guitar player of
the songs “Kashmir” and “Autumn Kids”. This new line-up is almost identical to
The Flowers Of Romance line-up during their 1987 era. The only exception is for
New Zero God's original drummer and co-founding member, Dimitris
"Sidheog" Steves, who continues to be part of the backbone of the
band's powerhouse status.
DISCOGRAPHY:
STUDIO ALBUMS
- Fun Is A Four Letter Word [Greece - 2010]
- Club Bizarre [UK - 2012] (Limited-Edition Collector's EP)
- MMXIII (UK - 2013)
SINGLES
- Second Chance [Digital - 2011] (Special Edition under New Zero
God & Friends. ALL proceeds to benefit "H.A.W.C.", a
Massachusetts charity organization).
During May '13 a special release came out under New Zero God
(feat. Maxi Nil) titled “THE NIGHT CALLS YOUR NAME”
with all proceeds to benefit "S.O.P.H.I.E.", a UK charity
organization.
A new lineup quickly brought renewed creativity to the band
and in October, 2013, they released the digital single version of
"DESTINATION UNKNOWN".
Current line-up:
MIKE POUGOUNAS - Vocals, Keyboards, Tambourine DIMITRI
"Sidheog" STEVES - Drums, Loops HARRIS STAVRAKAS - Bass APOSTOLOS
TAKOS - Guitars
Check' em here:
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