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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (1999 – present)
The Birthday Massacre is a synth rock band, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The band was officially formed in 1999, known at that time as Imagica. The band consists of Chibi (vocals), Rainbow (guitars and programming), Michael Falcore (guitars), Owen (keyboards), Nate Manor (bass), and Rhim (drums).
Their sound is mostly a fusion of retro electronica and dynamic contemporary songwriting. Elements of children’s fiction and adult fantasy are combined with twisting distortion and euphoric melody to create a unique and original sound dubbed “post-retro”. This sound is also affiliated with “synth rock” a rising genre influenced by elements 80’s synthpop, industrial, and gothic rock.
The group originated in London, Ontario under the name Imagica. The group’s original line-up consisted of: Chibi, Rainbow, Michael Falcore, and Aslan (bass). Dank played live keyboards and O.E. joined the group on live drums. A seven-song limited edition demo was released.
In 2001, Dank left the group, and the others relocated from London to Toronto, Ontario, to begin recording. There, they recorded another limited edition demo, this time with five songs.
Shortly thereafter, the band adopted the name The Birthday Massacre. In July of 2002, The Birthday Massacre independently released a limited edition CD entitled “Nothing & Nowhere”.
Their sound is mostly a fusion of retro electronica and dynamic contemporary songwriting. Elements of children’s fiction and adult fantasy are combined with twisting distortion and euphoric melody to create a unique and original sound dubbed “post-retro”. This sound is also affiliated with “synth rock” a rising genre influenced by elements 80’s synthpop, industrial, and gothic rock.
The group originated in London, Ontario under the name Imagica. The group’s original line-up consisted of: Chibi, Rainbow, Michael Falcore, and Aslan (bass). Dank played live keyboards and O.E. joined the group on live drums. A seven-song limited edition demo was released.
In 2001, Dank left the group, and the others relocated from London to Toronto, Ontario, to begin recording. There, they recorded another limited edition demo, this time with five songs.
Shortly thereafter, the band adopted the name The Birthday Massacre. In July of 2002, The Birthday Massacre independently released a limited edition CD entitled “Nothing & Nowhere”.
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vinillum wrote:
@HellsAngie I have a pretty broad scope, it's just that TBM is probably the only band of this genre (whatever it is), that I can listen to and I just love them... I would like there to be more of this type of music for me to enjoy, but I guess it's non-existing...
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Ph0b1a wrote:
восхитительны!
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thordurfrimann wrote:
I can't seem to find any band that sounds similar to TBM Dx
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Dekst3r wrote:
Album "Pins And Needles" is just AWESOME!!!!I love it
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dj_finx wrote:
Хорошая группа, очень понравилась)
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Sebii89 wrote:
@spikeyben: I like Emilie Autumn. But she's kinda hyped, that's right..
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HellsAngie wrote:
v this.
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spikeyben wrote:
@Sebii89 i didnt get all the fuss about emilie autumn. found her work very very boring, and truly terrible vocals.
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Pottergod wrote:
No matter how many times I listen to TBM, I cannot get over how amazing their music is. [15]
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sleepwalkiing wrote:
I love TBM !
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sinkingslowly_ wrote:
no matter how many times I listen to TBM, I cannot get over how amazing their music is. [14]
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AntikInsomniak wrote:
TBM is one of a kind, nothing will compare. On another note, I think TBM should redo Night Time from the imagica demo. It is an amazing song I can't stop listening to. A remastered version would be life-changing. Just saying...
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Sebii89 wrote:
But still almost no one of the similar artists are nearly as good as The Birthday Massacre! Only exceptions may be scarling. and Emilie Autmn.
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spikeyben wrote:
with ayria might i suggest avoiding her early work as its very hit and miss and try out her hearts for bullets album, its a cracker!
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suzie--aviat8r wrote:
most of the featured similar artists are pretty awesome. [2]
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chemzed wrote:
@vinillum I don't know about being close enough in sound, but try Ladytron.
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HellsAngie wrote:
most of the featured similar artists are pretty awesome. I don't get why you want your bands to sound like clones...that's not really how music (or any kind of creativity) works. the best advice i can give you is broaden your scope (a lot...)
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vinillum wrote:
I love them the most, but they just don't produce enough to satisfy my needs. I've looked at similar artists page and it's mostly horrible stuff, so is there any band that is close enough to TBM to be able to listen to?
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spikeyben wrote:
indeed, its easily my fave by these folks. didnt like the muddy sound of the early albums. they sound soo much better with a crunchier sounding guitar!
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NatalieLovesWT wrote:
I feel the need of saying how amazing is "Pins and needles". TREMENDOUS!.
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