CHAOS, order, lies & TRUTH, love, & hate, the sea, the past, the present & THE FUTURE, winter, the book of revelations, the book of pleasure, the static sound of hope, DREAMS, reality, magik, the nightside of eden, chtuluh, PASSION, hope, fear, SPACE, earth, the tree of LIFE & the tree of death, Baphomet, and LOVE,
Writers such as: H.P. Lovecraft, Crowley, Pete Caroll, Austin Osman Spare, Philip K. Dick. Arthur Machen, Algernon Blackwood and so many more.......
CHAOS,ORDER,LIES,TRUTH,DREAMS,REALITY,LOVE,HATE,THE PAST,THE PRESENT & THE FUTURE,SPACE,EARTH,SCREAMS & WHISPERS
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INTO THE ARMS OF CHAOS ALBUM TEASER:
Whispers in the Shadow was formed by Ashley Dayour
(Voice, Guitars, also known as guitarist for L’ame immortelle & Veneno para las Hadas amongst others) back in the days of early summer 1996. The Band Name was inspired by a story from H.P.Lovecraft: The Whisperer in the Dark
After beginning as a very 80's inspired band, with drum computer sequences and a melodic bass guitar, this project turned into an individual band, which is now described by the press as "Dark Epic Wave". In the meantime the band has included a "real" drummer in their line-up and became famous for their obvious live qualities. The partly furious, partly sad guitars meet booming bass sounds, thunderous drums and psychedelic keyboards - Above all Ashley's voice, bursting with emotion. To date they released 5 records, every one different than the other, from the very "The Cure" and 80's Wave inspired "Laudanum" and "November" up to the more up beat and rock orientated "A Taste of Decay".
There 4th studio release was "Permanent Illusions" a concept album in the tradition of 70's psychedelic records like "Pink Floyd" or "Aphrodite’s Child" mixed with a 21st century alternative rock sounding and songwriting. Followed by "Everything you knew was wrong" a double CD compilation feat. live tracks from the successful “Noizeart-Tour” as well as old and unreleased recordings.
Throughout the years Ashley's lyrics, originally inspired by authors like Philip K. Dick or H.P. Lovecraft, also found there own identity. For him the main purpose of the lyrics is to create images in the head of the listener. The strongest inspiration is life itself; with all its bright and dark sides. A certain sort of irony is always present. "Things that are taken too seriously lose their credibility"; this is how Ashley once hit the nail on the square.
Since 1999 Whispers in the Shadow were constantly touring throughout europe and they've never been afraid of breaking boarders and exploring new sounds and new ways of songwriting as well as improvising on stage. More than once they played stunning epic versions of songs who hit the 15min mark.
2007:
To celebrate the 10th anniverary they released another live recorded album called A-COLD-NIGHT featuering "whispers classics" like "Drowning like the Moon", "Nothing stays Forever" and a stunning cover of The Stooges song "I wanna be your Dog".
2008: The long awaited re-release of the first two Whispers in the Shadow records: LAUDANUM & NOVEMBER both digitaly remastered and with bonus tracks from that early period.
In october they signed to ECHOZONE / SONY BMG and released there 5th studio record, entitled
INTO THE ARMS OF CHAOS (how to steal the fire from heaven)
The Album is produced by John A. Rivers, also known for his work with artists such aus Dead can Dance, Clan of Xymox, Love & Rockets...
The Record can be described as a modern version of Gothic Rock mixed with psychedelic sounds, and is in every way a new beginning for Whispers. Together with the occult influenced concept and the cover artwork Into the arms of chaos is definitly the best record they released so far, numeros critics and fans think alike, so 2008 marks the return of one of Goth Rocks most hard working and creative bands and in total with almost 9000 Records sold a rather successful one.
In a few interviews Ashley told the readers that the "Chaos" Album is just the beginning of a concept that will continue for 4 LP's. Every one representing one alchemistic step....
Fabulous videos posted and such a great performance, thank you so much! "Train" and "Babylon Rising" are especially wonderful. I hope you're well. My best wishes to you as always, Artiom
Thanx so much for the friendship. You have a great sound that is both unique and original and very refreshing to myself as a listener. I look very much forward to hearing more from you..
Des Feuer vom himmel wurde schon längst gestohlen (deshalb regnets ja) aber die Flammen werd ich nicht umarmen. Nochnichtmal mit Einsatzklamotten aber brennen werd ich mit euch in Hildesheim *freudenhibbeltanz aufführ*