Clan of Xymox

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Clan of Xymox (also known as Xymox) blend an eclectic and vibrant mix of darkwave, synthpop, and gothic rock. From the Netherlands, Xymox was established in 1983 in Nijmegen by frontman Ronny Moorings and then live-in Anke Wolbert. Their first EP, "Subsequent Pleasures" added Pieter Nooten afterwards on keyboards and left a mark on an emerging Euro-wave market. A chance meeting with Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard of Dead Can Dance led to an invitation to support that band on a UK tour, and then a recording contract with their record label, 4AD. Their first two full length albums, self-titled "Clan of Xymox" and "Medusa", comfortably settled Xymox into their own niche of blooming melodics and smooth grey lyrical originality, with Ronny's songwriting coming as a fresh and very welcome abstract to the plastic and packaged synthpop of the late 80s. In 1989, Ronny saw a chance to evolve and left 4AD, releasing Twist of Shadows which proved to be their most complete and mature offering thusfar, and was their most successful yet. With the next two albums, "Phoenix" and "Metamorphosis", fans were left with something of an out of body experience - as Xymox was sounding nothing like themselves. Metamorphosis was truly that however, its failure created a catalyst for Moorings to jump to yet another label, part ways with his bandmates, and pickup Mojca Zugna on bass. Zok records re-released "Metamorphosis" and a new EP - Headclouds. Moorings took a four year break (he worked on 2 CD-Rom games music projects of Domark ) to introspect and write, and gave fans the wondrous gift that is Hidden Faces, admittedly the logical followup to "Medusa". After leaving Wing in the early nineties, Xymox became the sole signing to the independent label, Zok Records. They released four recordings, primarily in the dance genre: "Metamorphosis", "Headclouds", one remix CD, and they re-released "Subsequent Pleasures". In 1997, the band reclaimed their original name, Clan of Xymox, and began the work of reclaiming their original sound and glory. "Hidden Faces", produced by Dave Allen (of Sisters fame) and John Rivers (of Love and Rockets note) hearkened back to the 4AD years, and although it did not completely regain the power of their initial sound ( not intended either), it was clearly the best work they had done since "Medusa". This release was followed by a number of American and European dates, including co-headlining the Zillo and Leipzig festivals in Germany. In relation to these intriguing live shows, Pandemonium records released two singles "Out of the Rain" and "This World" which rose to the top 10 in the German Independent Charts. In 1999, Clan of Xymox signed on with Metropolis Records, and delivered "Creatures" to a public that had been waiting for the true follow-up to 1985's "Clan of Xymox" album for 14 years. "Creatures" not only captures the sound of their amazing debut (which has also been reissued in 1999 along with "Medusa"), but infuses it with the dark rock and Gothic guitar styles of such masterful bands as Andrew Eldritch's Sisters of Mercy. 2000 marked a first for the Clan of Xymox. After thousands of requests from fans for a live album, Clan of Xymox returned with "Live", a double live CD which featured nineteen tracks and two QuickTime videos. All of the tracks were recorded during their Central and South American tour in 1999, and could almost be considered a best of. A re-issue of the ever increasingly hard to find "Subsequent Pleasures" EP featuring many obscure pre-4AD demos, as well as a new single, "Liberty," followed. Metropolis's second studio album by the Clan of Xymox was 2001's "Notes from the Underground." It combined haunting yet atmospheric synth lines with dark rhythms, powerful beats and lively guitar strumming to yield a release based on agony and anguish caused by being disconnected from society. A double remix CD was released the year after titled "Remixes from the Underground," featuring the mixing talents of Front 242, Beborn Beton, Iris, Assemblage23 and many more. Clan of Xymox spent the two years following "Notes from the Underground" Combining elements from their past, present, and future, Clan of Xymox mix haunting and atmospheric synth lines with dark rhythms, powerful beats and lively guitar strumming to yield an album based on agony and anguish caused by being disconnected from society ( as described by musicfolio) to work on their next record, "Farewell," which was released in 2003. "Farewell" yielded club-friendly songs sitting comfortably along side moody atmospheric tracks to create a hybrid which can only remotely be described as Dark Goth Electro. The basic theme that runs through "Farewell" is about leaving everything behind and going away, which can be exhibited through the lyrics that tell the sad and bitter tales of love and relationships. One year later, the band released their first 'best of' CD simply titled, "The Best of Clan of Xymox." In the words of Ronny Moorings, "…The most difficult task was to pick the best of songs…but with the help of our fans who voted for their favorite songs on-line we finally got the resulting tracks… Whilst listening to the final running order as listed here I just got swept from period to period, remembering all kind of people and situations. I am sure you too will have memories with certain tracks, so all I want to say to you now is: cherish your moments in life!" For 2006, Clan of Xymox released the "Weak in My Knees" digital single as a precursor to the upcoming full length, "Breaking Point." The new album exhibited a more mature sound than on its predecessors, and leaned more towards dark rock than gothic rock. Subtle keyboards overlaid with guitars and live drum sounds were the focal points of the release. However not to be outdone by the music alone, Ronny Moorings’s deep sensuous vocals accentuated the music and brought forth the deeper meanings of the songs - such as in "Calling You Out," "Eternally" and "We Never Learn." 2008 saw the first (European P.A.L) )release of their first double DVD, including videos,clips , live performances and an interview with Ronny Moorings 2009, before the release of the actual album the band released digital only singles for "Heroes" and "Emily" as teasers. In the band’s twenty fifth year, Clan of Xymox presented "In Love We Trust." The stunning opus adroitly combines the early melancholic 4AD sound of the band with the glimmering synthesizer sounds of the 90s and the power of classic darkwave. Past and present were perfectly combined to showcase the music that has kept Clan of Xymox relevant and popular after all this time. With this release, Clan of Xymox demonstratively returned to its roots while nevertheless remaining up to date. After spending the past two and a half decades forging a path for others to follow in the dark music scene, "In Love We Trust" proves above all that their creative potential is a long way from coming to an end. Clan of Xymox has become now - a velvet lined room smelling of roses and clove, the distant chime of crystal engaging crystal, and the slow lilting line of smoke forming nameless shapes as it draws you ever in. 2011 " Darkest Hour" was released, according to poponaut : Ronny Moorings’ passion for huge, sensual melodies, mystical sound experiments and seductive dance rhythms is as unbroken as it ever was. Melancholy, energy and determination rule “Darkest Hour”, a record whose tracks “My Reality” or the hypnotic club hit “Delete” will work on any dancefloor, but that also delivers gripping entertainment and world-class Goth hymns with “Dream Of Fools” or the breathtaking “Wake Up My Darling”. Crowned, as usual, with Ronny’s unmistakable vocals instilling the necessary dark passion into his Dark Wave elegies. End December 2011 (USA) and early 2012 in Europe The track "In Your Arms Again" from the lastest album " Darkest Hour" was included in the David Fincher's film "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" starring Daniel Craig & Rooney Mara, a remake of the book by Stieg Larsson. October 2012 saw the release of “Kindred Spirits”, true to its title, Ronny Moorings did not exorcise a new CLAN OF XYMOX studio album, but assembled an intimate, strongly biographic collection of cover songs. A time travel back to the artists’ musical idols, influences and soul mates. In 2014 a brand new studio album named" Matters Of Mind, Body And Soul", was released. The album explores COX's signature, melancholic sound, as evidenced by standout tracks such as “I Close My Eyes” and “Love'S On Diet" or the dark brooding " The Climate Changed". CLAN OF XYMOX pull out all the stops and deliver energy, ideas and creativity as if they were about to release their debut album – and not their 15th studio work. „She is Falling in Love“ shines with lost melodies and vibrant electronics as if Ronny Moorings made a song with DEPECHE MODE, „Kiss and Tell“ shyly kisses the Wave era on the cheek before daring a fatal love affair with classic Goth dreaming. „Matters of Mind, Body and Soul“ melts contrasts like these into a coherent, harmonious, passionate album that would have become one of the genre's biggest milestones 20 years ago. Yet, thanks to Ronny Moorings ingenious craft, even today this album manages to reach a goal that has long become unreachable for other contestants of this art form: To deliver a timeless, deeply emotional Gothic record. A worldwide tour followed in 2014 including Australia as well. In September 2014 , 3 tracks of Clan Of Xymox's first Debut album were taken for a USA released movie " The Guest". A soundtrack album will also be released. Among the other artists like Sisters Of Mercy, Love and Rockets & Front 242. The Guest (2014) is an American psychological thriller film, directed and edited by Adam Wingard, and written by Simon Barrett. The film stars Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Brendan Meyer and Lance Reddick. Clan Of Xymox keeps touring in 2015 and has world wide tour dates announced till the end of 2015 on their home page. Current live lineup: Ronny Moorings - singer and single songwriter for the band, programming, words, guitar, piano, synths, keyboards, vocals Mojca Zugna - bass, vocals Sean Goebel - keyboards Mario Usai - guitar Discography (as Clan of Xymox): 1984 - Subsequent Pleasures (CD) 1985 - Clan Of Xymox 1986 - Medusa 1997 - Hidden Faces 1999 - Creatures 2000 - Live 2001 - Subsequent Pleasures (reissue only CD) 2001 - Notes From The Underground 2001 - John Peel Sessions 2002 - Remixes From The Underground 2003 - Farewell 2004 - The Best Of Clan Of Xymox 2006 - Breaking Point 2008 - Visible DVD 2009 - In Love We Trust 2011 - Darkest Hour 2012 - Live at the Castle Party (Audio CD& DVD) Special Issue 2012 - Kindred Spirits 2014 - Matters Of Mind, Body And Soul As Xymox: 1983 - Subsequent Pleasures (Vinyl, 12" Limited to 500 copies) 1989 - Twist Of Shadows 1991 - Phoenix 1992 - Metamorphosis 1993 - Headclouds 1994 - Remix (bootleg) . 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Similar artists

Xymox, The Frozen Autumn, London After Midnight, The Sisters of Mercy, Rosetta Stone

Genres

Gothic, Gothic Rock, darkwave, electronic, goth, dutch, rock, european, 4ad, gothic rock,

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country: NL

city: Nijmegen

Begin Date: 1984

Last Update: 2020-09-11

Artist next concerts

Eastside Open Air 2022

Halle, Germany - Karlsbad

1/Jul

2022

Clan of Xymox with Ash Code at Sala WOLF (May 13, 2022)

Barcelona, Spain - Sala WOLF

13/May

2022

Clan of Xymox at Stary Klasztor (November 20, 2021)

Wrocław, Poland - Stary Klasztor

20/Nov

2021

Clan of Xymox with Jesus Complex at Der Cult (January 14, 2022)

Nuremberg, Germany - Der Cult

14/Jan

2022

Clan of Xymox with Jesus Complex at Das Rind (January 28, 2022)

Rüsselsheim, Germany - Das Rind

28/Jan

2022

Clan of Xymox at Rockfabrik (January 29, 2022)

Übach-Palenberg, Germany - Rockfabrik

29/Jan

2022

Clan of Xymox at Lizard Club (February 5, 2022)

Caserta, Italy - Lizard Club

5/Feb

2022

Clan of Xymox at Skully's Music Diner (March 4, 2022)

Columbus, OH, US - Skully's Music Diner

4/Mar

2022

Clan of Xymox at The Magic Bag (March 5, 2022)

Ferndale, MI, US - The Magic Bag

5/Mar

2022

Clan of Xymox at Velvet Underground (March 6, 2022)

Toronto, ON, Canada - Velvet Underground

6/Mar

2022

Clan of Xymox at Cavern Club, Hard Rock Café (March 9, 2022)

Boston, MA, US - Cavern Club, Hard Rock Café

9/Mar

2022

Clan of Xymox at Warsaw (March 10, 2022)

Brooklyn, NY, US - Warsaw

10/Mar

2022

Clan of Xymox at Phantom Power (March 11, 2022)

Millersville, PA, US - Phantom Power

11/Mar

2022

Clan of Xymox, The Bellwether Syndicate, and Aertex at Baltimore Soundstage (March 13, 2022)

Baltimore, MD, US - Baltimore Soundstage

13/Mar

2022

Clan of Xymox with The Bellwether Syndicate at The Abbey (March 16, 2022)

Orlando, FL, US - The Abbey

16/Mar

2022

Clan of Xymox with The Bellwether Syndicate and Astari Nite at Respectable Street (March 18, 2022)

West Palm Beach, FL, US - Respectable Street

18/Mar

2022

Clan of Xymox with The Bellwether Syndicate at The High Watt (March 20, 2022)

Nashville, TN, US - The High Watt

20/Mar

2022

Clan of Xymox at Irving Theater (March 22, 2022)

Indianapolis, IN, US - Irving Theater

22/Mar

2022

Clan of Xymox at Amsterdam Bar & Hall (March 23, 2022)

St. Paul, MN, US - Amsterdam Bar & Hall

23/Mar

2022

Clan of Xymox with The Bellwether Syndicate at Concord Music Hall (March 24, 2022)

Chicago, IL, US - Concord Music Hall

24/Mar

2022

Clan of Xymox at Café Little Devil (April 1, 2022)

Tilburg, Netherlands - Café Little Devil

1/Apr

2022

Clan of Xymox with In.Visible (IT) at Midnight Club (April 16, 2022)

Bergamo, Italy - Midnight Club

16/Apr

2022

Clan of Xymox at Copérnico (June 11, 2022)

Madrid, Spain - Copérnico

11/Jun

2022

Clan of Xymox, Curse Mackey, and A Cloud of Ravens at Amplified Live (November 3, 2022)

Dallas, TX, US - Amplified Live

3/Nov

2022

Clan of Xymox at Numbers Night Club (November 5, 2022)

Houston, TX, US - Numbers Night Club

5/Nov

2022

Clan of Xymox and Curse Mackey at Paper Tiger (November 6, 2022)

San Antonio, TX, US - Paper Tiger

6/Nov

2022

Clan of Xymox, Curse Mackey, and A Cloud of Ravens at El Corazon (November 11, 2022)

Seattle, WA, US - El Corazon

11/Nov

2022

Clan of Xymox at Star Theater (November 13, 2022)

Portland, OR, US - Star Theater

13/Nov

2022

Clan of Xymox at August Hall (November 16, 2022)

San Francisco, CA, US - August Hall

16/Nov

2022

Clan of Xymox with Curse Mackey at The Wayfarer (November 17, 2022)

Costa Mesa, CA, US - The Wayfarer

17/Nov

2022

Clan of Xymox with Curse Mackey and A Cloud of Ravens at Music Box (November 18, 2022)

San Diego, CA, US - Music Box

18/Nov

2022

Clan of Xymox at Regent Theater (November 19, 2022)

Los Angeles (LA), CA, US - Regent Theater

19/Nov

2022

Clan of Xymox with Jesus Complex at Frannz Club (December 10, 2022)

Berlin, Germany - Frannz Club

10/Dec

2022

Clan of Xymox with Jesus Complex at Headcrash (December 11, 2022)

Hamburg, Germany - Headcrash

11/Dec

2022

Clan of Xymox at Night People (August 12, 2022)

Manchester, UK - Night People

12/Aug

2022

Clan of Xymox at Electrowerkz (August 13, 2022)

London, UK - Electrowerkz

13/Aug

2022

Clan of Xymox at Exchange Bristol (August 14, 2022)

Bristol, UK - Exchange Bristol

14/Aug

2022

Clan of Xymox and The Bellwether Syndicate at Eastside Bowl (March 19, 2023)

Nashville, TN, US - Eastside Bowl

19/Mar

2023

Clan of Xymox at Concord Music Hall (March 24, 2023)

Chicago, IL, US - Concord Music Hall

24/Mar

2023

Clan of Xymox at Capital Ale House Music Hall (March 23, 2023)

Richmond, VA, US - Capital Ale House Music Hall

23/Mar

2023

Clan of Xymox with Curse Mackey and A Cloud of Ravens at Elysium (November 4, 2022)

Austin, TX, US - Elysium

4/Nov

2022

Clan of Xymox with Curse Mackey and A Cloud of Ravens at Oriental Theater (November 8, 2022)

Denver, CO, US - Oriental Theater

8/Nov

2022

Clan of Xymox with Curse Mackey and A Cloud of Ravens at Metro Music Hall (November 9, 2022)

Salt Lake City, UT, US - Metro Music Hall

9/Nov

2022

Clan of Xymox with Curse Mackey and A Cloud of Ravens at Rickshaw Theatre (November 12, 2022)

Vancouver, BC, Canada - Rickshaw Theatre

12/Nov

2022

Clan of Xymox at Klub Molo (September 10, 2022)

Krakow, Poland - Klub Molo

10/Sep

2022

Stella Nomine Festival 2022

Torgau, Germany - Unknown venue

18/Aug

2022

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