Ikon (band)
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| Ikon | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | Melbourne, Australia | |
| Genre(s) | Gothic Rock | |
| Years active | 1991 - Present | |
| Label(s) | Independent Metropolis Records Nile Records |
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| Associated acts |
Death In The Dark | |
| Website | IkonDomain.com | |
| Members | ||
| Chris McCarter Dino Molinaro Anthony Cornish |
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| Former members | ||
| Michael Carrodus Clifford Ennis |
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Ikon are a gothic rock band from Melbourne, Australia.
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[edit] History
The band was founded in 1991 from the ashes of another gothic rock band, Death in the Dark. by vocalist/guitarist Chris McCarter, bassist Dino Molinaro and (former) vocalist Michael Carrodus.
In 1996 Ikon landed a licencing deal with American label Metropolis Records which saw their music released to a much larger audience outside Australia. This eventually lead to tours in Europe, including several performances at Gothic music festivals, including Wave Gotik Treffen, M'era Luna and Waves of Darkness.
Core members Chris McCarter (vocals, guitar) and Dino Molinaro (bass) make a striking blend of Gothic/Darkwave music, following in the footsteps of Joy Division and early New Order with a touch of Death In June.
The recent inclusion of long time friend of the band, Anthony Cornish (guitars live shows), will continue IKON's reputation as Australias biggest Gothic export.
To date, IKON have played extensively in Australia as well as Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Denmark alongside bands such as The Sisters of Mercy, H.I.M., London After Midnight, Soft Cell, Death In June, The Crüxshadows and The Mission.
IKON are members of the Crash Frequency Collective. Crash Frequncy is a collective of Industrial/Gothic bands from Australia who share a common goal of helping promote their music worldwide.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Destroying The World To Save It (2005)
- From Angels To Ashes (2003)
- On The Edge Of Forever (2001)
- Dawn Of The Ikonoclast (1999)
- This Quiet Earth (1998)
- The Final Experience (1997)
- Flowers For The Gathering (1996)
- A Moment In Time (1995)
- In The Shadow Of The Angel (1994)
[edit] EP's
- Psychic Vampires (2004)
- Ghost In My Head (1998)
- The Echos Of Silence (1994)
[edit] Singles
- Psychic Vampire (2004)
- Ceremony (2003)
- Afterlife (2002)
- Afterlife (7" Single/2002)
- Blue Snow Red Rain (10" Single/2001)
- The Shallow Sea Pt. 2 (2000)
- The Shallow Sea Pt. 1 (2000)
- Lifeless (1999)
- Reality Is Lost (1999)
- Subversion (1998)
- Life Without End (1996)
- In A Lonely Place (1995)
- Condemnation (7" Single/1995)
- The Echos Of Silence (7" Single/1994)
- Why (7" Single/1992)
[edit] Live Albums
- Black Friday (Live at the Blackout Club, Rome, Italy) (2003)
- A Tale from the Darkside (Live in Berlin) (2001)
- Black Radio (Live at Esplanade Hotel, Melbourne) (1994)
- Thank you very much, good night (Live in Melbourne) (1994)
- Out of Balance, out of Tune (Live in Melbourne) (1993)
[edit] Members
- Chris McCarter (vocals/guitars/programming)
- Dino Molinaro (bass)
- Anthony Cornish (guitar)
[edit] Former Members
- Michael Carrodus (vocals)
- Clifford Ennis (guitars/vocals)
