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A hallowed cry forms from the depth of penetrating electronic sounds, a heavy bass, thick drum hit and sharp guitar that conveys
the emotions and intensity of Carfax Abbey. Singer Gary Billings beguiles and possess those who watch his performance, evoking
fans into the dark world that he opens up each time he steps on stage. The hard hitting combination of bassist Noel Conklin and
drummer Byron Nelson maneuver the songs into the darkness further as guitarist John Ruszin stimulates an awe inspiring response.
Carfax Abbey takes listeners down a road reminiscent of Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, KMFDM, Gary Numan and Trent Reznor
with a cutting edge live performance best described as an intense audio-visual assault.
Carfax Abbey was recently honored by both fans and professional musicians. Voted by Philadelphia music fans they were the
recipients of Most Creative Stage Presentation, Best Guitarist and Best Bassist at the 5th Annual Philly Music Awards.
The Orgy awards, voted by Philadelphia venue owners, booking agents and fellow musicians, awarded them
Best Live Performance, Best Bassist and Best Male Performer.
They have shared the stage with bands such as Earshot, VNV Nation, Type O Negative, Apoptygma Bezerk, Sebastian Bach,
Nevermore, The Genitorturers, Sinch, Tapping The Vein, RA, Isle of Q, 40 Below Summer, The Cruxshadows, Bella Morte,
Harlow, Slick Idiot, KMFDM, (hed)pe, Mudvayne, Silvertide, The Nuns and The Murderdolls.
Their song Soul To Bleed, featured on Amazon.com's number one selling Goth compilation disc Music From the Succubus Club,
along with others such as Spitshine, Flush to the Floor, Ketamine, Gifted Life and Second Skin prove the diverse talent and pure
dedication to the gothic and industrial scene that Carfax Abbey holds. |
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| "After six years, this April 2004 release marks the follow up to their well received debut disc. While the same level of heavy, passionate intensity exists, more melody is brought towards the front of the mix, making this album strong, but more accessible than their previous effort. There's still plenty of angst and darkness, particularly on their cover of Lost Boys staple "Cry Little Sister," which may not be quite as creepy as the original, but definitely rocks harder. While Stabbing Westward and Gravity Kills may provide a rough idea of what Carfax Abbey is all about, Carfax have clearly been more heavily influenced by the passion and emotion of the goth scene, leading to lyrics and performances that contain more genuine anger, dismay, lust, and passion than those other bands. Definitely recommended for fans of heavier music. 11 tracks." ISOTANK 2004 |
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| Date |
Venue/Club |
Location |
| May 15, 2004 |
Reckless 13 |
Garfield NJ |
| May 11, 2004 |
The Electric Factory |
Philadelphia PA, USA |
| April 26, 2004 |
CBGB's Gallery |
New York NY, USA |
| April 23, 2004 |
The Vault |
Baltimore MD, USA |
| April 17, 2004 |
Coyote's |
Seaford DE, USA |
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Location:
Philadelphia PA, USA
Carfax Abbey Website
jim@grapestreetpub.com
Regular Tour Area:
Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virgina |
