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Bowie and Bauhaus: Ziggy Stardust is buried in Camden

Posted on October 2, 2018 by

One of the earliest progenitors of goth rock, Bauhaus were at their peak in 1982 when they recorded a cover of the 1972 album track “Ziggy Stardust” by David Bowie, from the album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust”. … Continue reading →

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Black Rose Ball 2018: In Review

Posted on September 11, 2018 by

Firstly I’ve got to thank Estelle of the Black Rose Ball management committee for extending an invite to The Blogging Goth to attend this year’s event. Now in its sixth year, it’s become something of a highlight in the goth … Continue reading →

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Bob’s World: the biggest goth band ever is The Cure

Posted on August 22, 2018 by

There’s been a wealth of anniversaries recently. Bauhaus’ debut single, the anthemic “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” was released on August 6th 1979, so expect next year to be a major celebration of this milestone.  Siouxsie and the Banshees released their debut … Continue reading →

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August Activities – Hot Electronic Balls

Posted on August 19, 2018 by

August remains ridiculously busy! I’m just back from a week’s holiday in Malta, where even the locals were commenting on how hot it was. It got to about 34°C, whereas I’m very accustomed to a climate in the mid-teens. So … Continue reading →

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Fields of the Nephilim, Paradise Lost to headline new Whitby event

Posted on July 6, 2018 by

Goth rock legends Fields of the Nephilim and gothic metal pioneers Paradise Lost will headline a brand new event called Tomorrow’s Ghosts, held during the long-running Whitby alternative festival in October. Following a breakdown in communications between Sheffield International Venues … Continue reading →

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