Michelle Belanger is best known for her writings on vampires and vampirism. Author of the best-selling Psychic Vampire Codex (Weiser, 2004) , and Sacred Hunger (Dark Moon, 2005) she has appeared in documentaries on both sides of the Atlantic and is a sought-after speaker on the subjects of vampires, magick, and modern occultism. Classically trained in voice, piano, and flute, Michelle has lent her vocal talents to both Chicago-based dark metal band URN and Cleveland's Nox Arcana. More information on Michelle can be found at www.MichelleBelanger.com
Joseph Vargo and William Piotrowski together are the wicked talents behind Nox Arcana. Starting with their release Darklore Manor (2003) and progressing through the most recent Carnival of Lost Souls (Summer, 2006), Nox Arcana weaves rich, Gothic landscapes of sound that transport the listener to the realm of dream and nightmare. One of the original founders of Midnight Syndicate, Joseph Vargo is also a prolific and talented artist whose works bring to life the denizens of the darkest regions of the imagination. More information can be found at www.NoxArcana.com
Both Michelle Belanger and Joseph Vargo are available for interviews. Email glenarvon -@- gmail.com to set something up. To request a copy for review, email glenarvon -@- gmail.com with "Blood of Angels Review Request" in the subject header.
Influences
Medieval chant and polyphony. Vivaldi's String Concertos. Beethoven's Piano Sonatas. Pachebel's Canon in D. Dead Can Dance. Loreena McKennitt. VAS. Anonymous 4. Enya. Nightwish. Hildegard von Bingen. John Williams. Danny Elfman.
Sounds Like
Dead Can Dance, Loreena McKennitt, QNTL with a dose of Graham Revell.
Michelle Belanger, vocalist and vampire author, teams up with the musical duo of Joseph Vargo and William Piotrowski to create the haunting new music of Blood of Angels. Drawing upon the Enochian myth of Watcher Angels who abandoned Heaven for a taste of mortal love, each of the nine tracks on this debut CD is steeped in myth, magick, and ancient folklore. The brooding and atmospheric orchestrations that have made Nox Arcana fan-favorites in the realm of Gothic music combine to create a wicked alchemy with Belanger's eerie and versatile soprano. Rich lyrics weave through layers of melody, telling stories of lost love and forbidden passion that will haunt your dreams and evoke your darkest desires.
