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Los Angeles, California, USA (1993 – present)

Faith and the Muse, formed in 1993, are vocalist and songwriter Monica Richards (formerly of Strange Boutique and the mid-80s Washington DC punk band Madhouse) and William Faith (formerly of Christian Death and Shadow Project). The duo draws from a wide array of styles: gothic rock, ethereal, Celtic, post-punk, and even jazz. Neo-pagan and Celtic mythology influences much of their lyrical content. While their sound varies greatly from song to song, their music is always highly emotional and spiritual, with a cathartic and epic character.

Their debut album “Elyria” was released in 1993 and was followed by “Annwyn, Beneath The Waves” in 1996, in part a concept album based around the four elements. 1999 saw the release of their third album, “Evidence of Heaven”. In 2001, “Vera Causa” a 2 CD set featuring a live permormance and various rarities was released. The band’s most recent album “The Burning Season” followed in 2004.

Faith and the Muse currently live in Los Angeles, California, USA. Their website is http://www.mercyground.com

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Spooky__Girl wrote:
last week

I fell in love with the new album, gorgeous music.

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dark_tower wrote:
15 days ago

Gods, I'm loving to death the new album... And Monica's voice is so fucking haunting!

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Leptossomico wrote:
22 days ago

Listen/DL new album: http://leptossomico-mp3.blogspot.com/2009/11/faith-and-muse-ankoku-butoh-2009.html

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undrentide72 wrote:
last month

I agree, the new albums a stunner, the drumming is amazing, and Monica's vocals have never sounded better!

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Tu_Fui_Ego_Eris wrote:
last month

Great return! The new album is absolutely lovely!

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QuiXotic_piXy wrote:
last month

They're my favorite band... A great hello from Germany

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Chrysalis_stage wrote:
last month

I have 'And laugh-But smile no more' as my mobile phone ringtone, loving the Poe reference too! ^-^

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Homo_Toxic wrote:
September 2009

не плохо)

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moouers wrote:
September 2009

Really enjoy the new EP, can't wait for the full album to come out.

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ViFreak wrote:
September 2009

шикарно!.. очень рада, что ознакомилась с их музыкой!.. это великолепно!...

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seaniegothic wrote:
August 2009

They do a wonderful live cover version of christian deaths romeos distress, it would make rozz williams proud!

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eoooe wrote:
August 2009

hello friends of gothic, add me

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radiozilla wrote:
August 2009

I miss my Faith and the Muse CDs quite a bit, esp. Elyria and Annwyn... they're at my folks' home, haven't been back there in years.

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Violetdusk wrote:
August 2009

Annwyn, Beneath the Waves and Evidence of Heaven are both amazing.

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EchoedRuins wrote:
July 2009

Monica Richards is a Goddess.

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Dak77 wrote:
July 2009

Want to share your experience or views about Wicca itself (both Gardnerian and Alexandrian), morality, afterlife, theology? http://www.last.fm/group/Wicca I'd like to make this group interesting and big - kind of a society of independent and, sometimes, solitary people who want to discuss some matters and meet other Wiccans. Blessed be.

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accidentcauser wrote:
July 2009

they have the perfect mix of beauty and power! love them!

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Rafael1965 wrote:
May 2009

GANG BANG FROM ISRAEL !!! שלום מישראל

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Spooky__Girl wrote:
May 2009

Evidence of Heaven is surely my favourtie <3

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Auraomega wrote:
May 2009

The Burning Season is steadily growing on me :D Evidence of Heaven kicks ass

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