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The Birthday Massacre
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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), O.E. (previously drums, now 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 Osiris (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 Osiris (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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Alby_ wrote:
MANN... I REALLY LOVE THIS BAND MAN...!! hate theyre shitty listeners tho... >>
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LostInMyMind wrote:
The Birthday Massacre + Zombie Girl = OMGiWouldDie♥
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NativeRokkr wrote:
Is Chibi the one who screams in the song "Blue?" Because if it is she should scream more often. :].
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The_Fenix wrote:
http://www.lastfm.es/user/The_Fenix/journal/2009/11/23/36p4nd_2012_and_the_end_of_the_world...?success=1
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Draguttaja wrote:
Unique and original. :) N&N blew my mind back in the day.
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Winie-the-Pooh wrote:
I do not love their style but their music is fucking awesome...
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effiemars wrote:
love Chibi's sweet voice and their dark lyrics.TBM is so unique <3 them !!
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Draguttaja wrote:
You compare TBM to a band from MTV? please, name one. Enlighten me. What does a fashion sense have ANYTHING to do with the music itself? you don't find bands like TBM from MTV, MUSICALLY. I suppose the look of the band comes first in your case. :p
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TripleSol wrote:
Why do they "dark" bands from this days have to look so teen like. They look like any other trendy band from MTV.
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nDroae wrote:
I envy you guys, if I could get that notion out of my head I'd enjoy the song as much as I did before I noticed :(
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hayzozo wrote:
I don't think it was a rip-off of Sunday Bloody Sunday...at all... [2] amen and may the topic finally die.
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igorthe_killers wrote:
http://www.gothicstation.com.br/
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Plummad wrote:
I don't think it was a rip-off of Sunday Bloody Sunday...at all...
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Scissorman_ wrote:
you might want to check out this band http://www.last.fm/music/hyperdream the music is free so there's nothing to lose, you might even like it :)
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chemzed wrote:
It's very rare for me to love every single song by a band. TBM is amazing.
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LostInMyMind wrote:
This is what I do when I'm bored lol =P http://www.last.fm/user/LostInMyMind/journal/2009/11/13/35p1zu_the_birthday_massacre_full_discography_%2526_appearences?success=1
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VR515 wrote:
Hawt
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hayzozo wrote:
to die for is impossible to beat. that song just blows me away. i got a similar feeling with kill the lights today so maybe that's turning into one of my very favorites.
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Final_Spider wrote:
This makes me feel so gay to listen to, but damn is it awesome
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s1e1r1g1i1o1 wrote:
I know we're just pretending there's no window for mistakes I know you see right through me there's no promise left to break(8)(8)
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The Birthday Massacre on The Vampire Diaries
5 Nov 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/thebirthdaymassacre
Yes, the groovy people down at The Vampire Diaries featured a big chunk of "Happy Birthday" on tonight's episode "162 Candles". (season 1, episode 8) I thought it sounded pretty sweet over the opening. …
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