Carfax Abbey has the distinction of being the first and only Philadelphia band to be signed to Philly-based Dancing Ferret Discs. The band's blend of hard rock and driving industrial programming had received favorable comparisons to Stabbing Westward
and Nine Inch Nails, but it was Carfax Abbey's raw, cathartic live shows that ultimately won them a record deal. Their lyrics and music are heavily influenced by horror: not only horror cinema, but also the real horror of modern life and its all-too-common moments of betrayal, despair, addiction and heartbreak.
"It Screams Disease" is the band's first commercially distributed album, following several successful self-releases which are now highly sought collector's items. Carfax Abbey has established a strong fan base with numerous live appearances as well as tracks on a number of compilations, one of which officially charted with Billboard. "It Screams Disease" consists of entirely new songs as well as an updated version of the band's cover of "Cry Little Sister," the iconic track from the classic horror film "The Lost Boys."
Gary, what an amazing acoustic set last night!! Thank you! I'm so glad you still came out to the show. Hope Byron gets well soon. No more pork products for him. :P
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ Identity Bar (511 E. 6th St., NYC)
We've finished moving, and now that all of the boxes are unpacked, it's time to throw a housewarming party--Contempt style! So this October, come check out the new digs!
And oh, such housewarming gifts do we have for you:
Announcing the RETURN OF THE UBER-GOTH LOUNGE! DJs HI-FI HILLARY and FRANKIE TEARDROP tag team the triumphant return of New York's greatest hardcore goth lounge! They'll crank the GOTH, DEATHROCK, NEW WAVE, and SYNTHPOP all night long!
And DJ SUBVERT rules over the MAIN DANCEFLOOR! He'll spin his patented mix of INDUSTRIAL, EBM, SYNTHPOP, GOTH, and DARK ALTERNATIVE all night, flanked as ever by the CONTEMPT GO-GOs!
So come on out, and show our new home your CONTEMPT!
Friday, October 16, 2009
at Identity Bar: 511 East 6th Street, NYC (between Avenues A and B)
10:30pm (doors)
21+ w/ID to enter
$5 w/ pass (email/Contempt card/RIP pin/housewarming present) $7 for showing up empty-handed (or with bedbugs)
Check us out on the web: contemptny.org -- myspace -- facebook -- livejournal
Hey Gary and the guys Frank here aka Santa Claus ha ha Well was awesome at Dracula's Ball good show added some pics up in our Electric Magazine at www.phillymusicstore.com stop by and check it out .. btw I support Patrick 110% Frank
You Guys Kicked Ass At Dracula's Ball In Philly On Saturday.....One Of Your Best Shows So Far.....Its Been Too Long Ive Missed All Of You So Much!!!! Cant Wait For The Next Show!!!! Better Be Sooner Then 2 Years LoL And Not One Of Garys Solos Even Tho Those Are Great Too =) Glad You Guys Are Finally Back!!!!
Wow guys, what an absolutely KICK ASS concert tonight!! Hope to see some more shows in the future, just not a few years in the future. LOL Best wishes! O~
