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(Since April 15, 2011)
Apex Publishing
Do you remember Choose Your Own Adventure Books from the 80s? Apex Publishing is bringing it back with this new novel set during a
zombie apocalypse. We love it! You are one of the last survivors in a city overrun by the walking dead. The government advises citizens to remain
indoors. But you're not getting any safer, and you'd be wise to get out of town while you can. There is only one way out, and it won't be an easy path.
Zombies, thieves, cultists, gun-nut survivalists, and the military stand in your way. See if you can survive a zombie apocalypse in this
choose-your-own-adventure novel. For more info,
click here. Apex Publishing produces
award-winning science fiction, fantasy, and horror in print and digital formats. Their authors include Brian Keene, J.M. McDermott,
Wrath James White, and many others.
"I strongly recommend 'The 13th Hour' as the soundtrack to this novel!" - Jason Sizemore (Publisher)
Daniel Byrd
Daniel Byrd's work is often described as "dark" or "horrific," and he's just fine with that. He has won numerous awards, as well
as had his work featured on magazine, CD, and DVD covers. Daniel is currently working on a graphic novel. His official website is
www.coffinrust.com and you can find him on
Facebook. He lives with his wife and their five cats in Mobile, Alabama.
"I first discovered Midnight Syndicate at a convention 13 years ago. The wonderful music pouring from the speakers at their booth caught
my attention immediately; it was just the sort of thing I had been looking for. After all these years, I greatly anticipate each new release
while frequently revisiting old favorites. Midnight Syndicate is perfect for creating instant atmosphere while sitting in front of a drawing
desk or easel. There is no substitute." - Daniel Byrd
Hunter Shea
John Backman specializes in inexplicable phenomena; the weirder the better. So when he gets a letter from a terrified man
describing an old log home with odd whisperings, shadows that come alive, and rooms that disappear, he can't resist the call. But the violence only
escalates as soon as John arrives in the remote Alaskan village of Shida. Something dreadful happened there. The shadows are closing in...and they're
out for blood. Hunter Shea is a horror author and half of the Monster Men Podcast that can be found at
www.huntershea.com. Forest of Shadows is available through
Amazon.
"I wrote my novel, Forest of Shadows, entirely to Midnight Syndicate's music. They set the perfect tone for me every time I sat down with my laptop.
They are a must for writers and fans of horror!" - Hunter Shea
Ed Beard, Jr.
Ed Beard, Jr. has been creating every monster and fantasy creature your imagination can dream up for the past 30 years. The image
above is an alternate version of the cover to Midnight Syndicates The Dark Masquerade. (Notice how the female Vocalist Destini Beard has been
turned into the Vampire Queen). Ed has 30 years of published works from T-Shirts by the Mountain, album covers like Midnight Syndicate's
Dark Masquerade, Magic the Gathering and other game cards, and Dungeon and Dragons to the annual Dragon Calendar. You can view more of
Ed's works at www.edbeardjr.com.
Ed has been listening to Midnight Syndicate's music soundtracks since they began, when he picked them up at Gen Con back in the late 90's.
"They are a must for any artist who wants to set the mood for his or her next macabre painting. The imagination is truly taken on a journey that simply
can't be achieved by listening to any other soundtrack group." - Ed Beard, Jr.
Eve Lestrange
Widdershins introduces a strong female character to the horror genre, Christina Lafage, an Eighteenth Century French
girl who sells her soul for the fierce power of the black arts. Christina’s world is filled with spell casting, black magic, distant lands
and intense power. The story unfolds with Christina’s introduction into the black arts and explodes into an electrifying series of events that
lead her to Egypt, where her power is put to the ultimate test. Eve Lestrange lives in a quiet New Jersey suburb where haunting visions and
dreams visit often. After a determined, yet frustrating, career as a musician with New Jersey based Gothic band, The Empire Hideous, she
turned to writing as a more desirable creative outlet.
"Midnight Syndicate’s music is perfect for writing; the eerie sounds provide dark landscapes to create the perfect atmosphere for
horror." - Eve Lestrange
Ed Beard, Jr.
Ed Beard, Jr. has been creating every monster and fantasy creature your imagination can dream up for the past 30 years.
He has over 100 published works from T-Shirts by the Mountain, album covers like Midnight Syndicate's Dark Masquerade, Magic the Gathering and
other game cards, and Dungeon and Dragons to the annual Dragon Calendar. Ed has a special place in his tortured soul for Horror art especially the
undead and reaper like subject matter. You can view more of Ed's works at
www.edbeardjr.com.
Ed has been listening to Midnight Syndicate's music soundtracks since they began, when he picked them up at Gen Con back in the late 90's.
"They are a must for any artist who wants to set the mood for his or her next macabre painting. The imagination is truly taken on a journey that simply
can't be achieved by listening to any other soundtrack group." - Ed Beard, Jr.
Melodie Hawkins
Melodie is a fantasy/horror digital artist in college. Her specialty is mythology. When dealing with horror themes, she likes
to look back to older horror movies and to the psychological aspects of fear to inspire her. An upcoming comic she's working on is based on both
Gates of Delirium and The 13th Hour. Although it is still a work in progress, the main character (a young psychic named Elena),
the bad guys (all based on the Haverghast family), and some of the other ideas are all based on the albums' concepts.
"I love having Midnight Syndicate playing whilst I draw - sets the best mood." - Melodie Hawkins
Abigail Larson
Abigail's ambition of running away and joining the circus never really worked out - she was always an easily distracted young
lady - so she took to drawing instead. One thing that has never wavered in her taste is a deep affection for Halloween, and the kinds of shadowy
creatures that the season of death brings about. She spends her days immersed in Midnight Syndicate's melodic forays into the macabre, and pours
her imagination onto paper. With their music, she has found not only inspiration, but also comfort that she is not alone in her search for beauty
in darkness. You can visit her online at www.abigaillarson.com.
"Midnight Syndicate's songs are scores to my dreams and nightmares. With each album, a new excursion into the darkest recesses of my imagination
ensues." - Abigail Larson
William Stolpin
William Stolpin is a printmaker (original screenprints, woodcuts, etchings and the like) and has a number of fantasy prints
(castles, dragons and things) among his subjects. He has over fifty portraits of dragons on his website, along with a lot of other neat
stuff. His website is StolpinArt.com.
"Your music helps me set a mental mood when I'm working on some of my Fantasy prints. A mysterious, dark and brooding environment helps to
get my mind and juices all working together. Other times, I just turn the volume up and immerse myself in the sound!! Either way,
I love it!!" - William Stolpin
D. Allen Crowley
Disturbed Graves is a dark, terrifying collection of short stories from horror author, D. Allen Crowley. From gruesome
stories of the undead, to bizarre and eerie chance encounters, this haunting and harrowing assemblage of short fiction will chill the most hardened
horror fan. Including several of his previously published works, as well as several new and disturbing visions, this collection is best read on a
dark, stormy night. Includes the short story, For Whom The Gods Love Die Young, a story inspired by and written to the ghostly and haunting
Midnight Syndicate song, Noctem Aeturnus. Available on Kindle and Nook. For more information,
click here.
"I'm a product of the 70's and 80's and an unrepentant horror fan. There's something about Midnight Syndicate's music that resonates with the
part of me that never grew up; that eternal geek who still dearly loves Dungeons and Dragons, late night horror movie hosts, Halloween, zombies,
vampires, werewolves, walks through graveyards beneath an October moon and curdled milk clouds, and all other manner of things that go bump
in the night. For a writer, Midnight Syndicate is dark perfection; the perfect background music...." - D. Allen Crowley
David Miller
David O. Miller has created art for many Science Fiction and Fantasy books, magazines and games such as Dungeons & Dragons,
Baen Books and Topps trading cards. Mr. Miller works in both traditional (acrylic) and digital (Photoshop) media. Besides his professional work
David also teaches courses in Dix Hills, NY. More of his work can be seen
at: www.davidomiller.com.
"While painting scenes of horror I often work while listening to Midnight Syndicate. I've found great inspiration in Ed and Gavin's music!
Thanks guys!." - David Miller
Angela Ryer
Being an "old school horror" girl, Angela always looked in retail stores for Halloween-themed Christmas ornaments to put on
her tree, but was always disappointed. So she took it upon herself to create her own line of traditional Halloween/Horror-themed Christmas
ornaments. She also sells prints and blank note cards of her cemetery art which she paints from photos she takes from her walks through
historic cemeteries. For more information visit:
www.aryerstudio.com.
Click here for a recent article on her company.
"I owe everything that I do as an artist to Midnight Syndicate. They put me back in touch with a part of my soul that I long thought dead and
inspired me, truly, to be the person/artist that I always wanted and thought I was suppose to be." - Angela Ryer
William Draven
William Draven is a master performer of high impact magic ranging from powerful close-up encounters to jaw dropping stage stunts,
with elements of danger and mystique mixed in. He has appeared on the television show Masters of Illusion and performed for celebrities
like Tom Hanks and Seth Green. He even headlined Jeff McBride's Wonderground in Las Vegas and appeared at the world famous Magic Castle in
Hollywood. In addition to his stage shows, William Draven is often called upon for his expertise in the field of spiritualism and paranormal
investigation. You can find out more at www.williamdraven.com.
"I have used Midnight Syndicate's music for everything from my role playing table to my professional shows. Their music sets an undeniable
theme that's right for any spooky occasion. Truly inspiring, I'm a fan of their work." - William Draven
Mark Zahn
Once you enter the world of Edgar Allan Poe's Eureka, you
may never be the same again... In this unique interpretation
of the tragic poet's self proclaimed masterpiece, we are offered a glimpse at Poe's startlingly original ideas on God, the universe, the
afterlife, and more. In Modern Poe, Edgar Allan Poe devotee Mark Zahn attempts to bring the brilliance of the poet's most challenging-and
controversial-ideas into the modern world through unique poetical interpretations.
"It was Midnight Syndicate's music that played in the background while I sifted through Poe's 'Eureka', so thanks so much for the inspiration to
keep on toiling away when I truly needed it." - Mark Zahn
Bethany Schmitz
"Last year, when I stopped by the Midnight Syndicate booth at DragonCon, I mentioned that I belly dance to the music. This video is from the 2011 DragonCon Silk Road Expo.
I danced to 'Lost' on this one, but I have also performed to 'Born of the Night', which remains my favorite of all Midnight Syndicate's music!" - Bethany Schmitz
Maschinen Kinder
Maschinen Kinder is a professional traveling acting troupe and
design team based out of Chicago, IL, that specializes in the fine art of acting and designing for haunted attractions and live events. They're
skilled costume designers, makeup artists, actors, graphics, web, and audio designers. 100% original and one of a kind, Maschinen Kinder will
leave your heart pounding and your mind racing, wondering what madness they will attack you with next! You may even recognize the good Doctor
Lollipop... It's Gruesome Joe from Rotting Flesh Radio's Musical Morgue! For more information visit:
http://www.MaschinenKinder.com.
"We LOVE Midnight Syndicate and will often use their music to get us in the right mindset while working on a new costume, getting ready for a
night of haunting, or during a photo shoot to keep the mood. It's also great to crank up a good Midnight Syndicate track in the car on the way to a
haunt--it gets us ready to hit the ground running when we arrive on location. Clearly, it's some of the very best music for those in the industry,
on pretty much all levels!" - Doctor Lollipop
The Patient Creatures (East)
The Patient Creatures (East) are a group of performers and storytellers who specialize in Halloween-themed entertainment
any time of the year. They have been performing for the past two decades throughout the northeast U.S. at conventions, haunted attractions,
amusement parks, schools and libraries, and anywhere else looking to add some spooky entertainers. Their current line-up includes The Grim Reaper,
storytelling devil Kuzibah, and screaming banshee Moira.
Amauri Casagrande
"They appeared surrounded by a dome of mystical energy, as if the world was standing still, and the Universe respectfully
intoned 'Soliloquy' by Midnight Syndicate..." (excerpted from the book Myalnah by Amauri Casagrande). Brazilian author Amauri
Casagrande has written several dark suspense books, the most recent being Myalnah & The Presence of Lucifer. Myalnah takes a very
controversial look at the character of Lucifer utilizing concepts introduced by the works of Aleister Crowley, Anton Szandor Lavey, and
poet Lord Byron. Citing Midnight Syndicate as an inspiration, he enjoys writing dark suspense novels that "mess with the heads of
readers." For more information visit Amauri's website -
http://amauricasagrande.com.
Garage Sale (featuring Veiled Hunter from The 13th Hour)
The twisted minds at Drive-In of the Dead have created a
faux trailer set to Veiled Hunter from The 13th Hour. Drive-In of the
Dead is a website that pays tribute to the lost art of drive-in movies; featuring movie reviews, interviews, scream queens, and more
(including a recent interview with Edward Douglas). It's the ultimate grindhouse experience!
Mark Cusco Ailes
Tree Of No Boundaries - The Dargles, winged dragons with hearty appetites, invaded the world of Weekland and struck
fear in all its inhabitants. Gite, a watcher-turned-berry farmer, has twice escaped these loathsome creatures. But his luck runs out one day
as he rescues a baby from the grips of the Dargles. Gite is captured and forced to work in the mines, digging for the ore that gives the dragons
their strength and eternal life. Gite's son, Jarat, yearns for adventure. And he's about to get his wish. Aided by Timbree, a Wote who sees the
future, Jarat travels through a portal in a tree and recruits a bunch of adventurous kids from Valparaiso, Indiana, to help him in his quest to
save his father. Timbree tells Jarat to "think of what you want to accomplish and believe in it." He also tells Jarat that help will come from
the most unlikely places. Jarat and his host of friends travel through the portal and meet many challenges in their quest to rescue Gite. They
will discover if they have the strength, skills, bravery, and right attitude to face the hundreds of Dargles who stand between them and their
goal.
Lesley Bannatyne
On a mission to define the modern Halloween, expert Lesley Pratt Bannatyne delves into the world of enthusiasts, fanatics,
and subcultures including horror, Goth, metal, and zombie. In a series of investigative interviews (which include MIDNIGHT SYNDICATE), Bannatyne
crafts a portrait of a wildly popular and surprisingly meaningful twenty-first-century Halloween. Fangoria Magazine calls the book "A
sophisticated yet playful celebration of all things macabre, morbid, and marvelous . . . an energetic, thorough, and breathless salute to
everyone's favorite horror holiday." For more information visit
Amazon.com.
Darkest Radio
This weekly internet radio program features Dark Alternative music from all corners of the shadows, with a
focus on the underground and independent bands. This show is hosted by Darkest Jack,
with some of the other Darkest Hours characters dropping in
from time to time. Also featured on this audio assault are interviews with musicians, filmmakers, and writers. Darkest Radio airs every Sunday,
from 9 to 11pm PST on www.darkestjack.com/darkestradio.
After the "live" broadcast, each episode is interned in the podcast graveyard, where it is
available to listen to or download anytime. Rob Tribby Title of Painting: Memories of Mortality (inspired by The 13th Hour) -
"Well Orchestrated, each Midnight Syndicate piece plays like a haunting dark movie soundtrack in my head, allowing my subconscious to easily
release its dark visions." - Rob Tribby.
"We have been fans of Midnight Syndicate since their earliest albums, both as an atmospheric addition to haunts of all sizes, but also at
home throughout the year." - Kuzibah
"I like heavy metal, hard rock, melodic, symphonic, progressive and classical music (Beethoven, Chopin). The Midnight Syndicate sound fits
well into all possibilities. It's very inspiring to write fantastic stories to." - Amauri Casagrande
by
Mark Zahn - Drive-In of the Dead
"My love of vintage horror really came to life from Midnight Syndicate's superb gift of telling a tale via music. GARAGE SALE is a tribute to
their musical sensibilities as much as it is to the slashers I grew up with." - Mark Zahn
Mark has written a followup entitled Snow Dargles and is currently writing the third book in the series. He plans to continue writing
novels in both the fantasy and horror genres for many years to come.
"Midnight Syndicate is the perfect blend of horror music to set the mood for writing novels." - Mark Cusco Ailes
"Talking with Midnight Syndicate was a highlight of the research I did on this book; I'd been a fan of their dark soundtracks for years, and
getting a chance to take a peek inside Gavin and Ed's minds and imaginations was a real thrill." - Lesley Bannatyne
Darkest Radio is an offshoot of The Darkest Hours which is a Dark Alternative variety show showcasing the best of the Dark
Alternative world. The host, Darkest Jack, is combination of a Zackerley, Elvira, Sigmund, Crypt Keeper type of character. The fiends that live in
The Mansion also join this bizarre show. The Darkest Hours features: music, interviews, undead performances, and other art forms.
All of this is stitched together by commentary, comedy sketches, and The Noose. Think David Letterman meets sketch show meets Halloween.
The show airs every Sunday online at The Monster Channel, www.100ymm.com. They can also be
seen on TV in Orange and Ventura Counties in Southern California.
"Midnight Syndicate is synonymous with Halloween and Horror. To put on any of their musical masterpieces is to be transported to a world of
shadow and Gothic sensibilities. Each album is a carefully crafted experience that takes the listener to strange and haunting locations.
From a haunted asylum to the land of vampires to a world where dragons live. The instrumentation, melodies, and sounds are carefully selected
and composed to faithfully represent the visions Midnight Syndicate want to show you. These albums are the soundtracks to the macabre movies of
your mind." - Darkest Jack
Rob is a sculptor, painter, and sketch artist. See more of his work on
Facebook at Grim Reflections.