Formed in Moscow in 1994 by singer/bass player ASH. Following the long path from industrial hardcore through darkwave, in early 1998 the band finally changed its musical concept to romantic neofolk. Being the first Russian band ever played neofolk live concert in 1998, Neutral is recognized now as one of the pioneers and most authoritative bands of the genre in Russia. Well known for its melodism and romantic authenticity of the acoustic instruments, some reviewers though name the band's style as "ambient folk" for the deep and airy atmosphere it creates on the records and live performances. Mostly known as a live band, Neutral, apart from numerous self-releases, has two offical albums by now. The band now consists of two permanent members: ASH as a singer and guitar player and a violin player Eugeniy Voronovsky, also known as a mastermind on the Russian drone ambient project Cisfinitum. Another guitarist - Celestial Air - helps the band during live performances.
Official discography:
Compilations (since 2000)
"Serpents in the Dawn"
Video from "Luisen Kirche Neofolk Fest", Koenigsberg, March 23, 2006
2 songs from "The Men Among the Ruins" tour. Moscow, November 20, 2005
We are glad to inform you that the new "Life's Decay - Dysrieuses" album has just been released ! You can listen to 3 mp3 from this release on our myspace page. You can visit www.lifesdecay.com for more info and/or order the album at www.abstraktsens.com
We hope that you will appreciate the new release ! Thank you for reading and for your support ! All the best.
Greetings, We just wanted to inform you that from september 10 to october 10 - 2009 at www.abstraktsens.com : All the Life's Decay CD albums are available for 7 euros instead of 12 euros !! Shipping costs are now also less expensive. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need help or if you wish to order directly from us via paypal. Thank you for your support & best wishes. Lyktwasst & Alea
I bought your album "Serpents In The Dawn" about two months ago and since then it's rotating nearly daily in my CD-Player. You created a wonderful album, a masterpiece of music. :-) I just had the urge to tell you this. Please continue to make music, thank you.