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Past Featured Artists
(Since April 15, 2011)
Jason Glenn
The image above is Kotten the Clown, a creation by
Jason Glenn, It started off with a sketch that was then brought into
Adobe Illustrator CS5. Basic shapes were added to the sketch. From there, he used Photoshop to color and add more features to the character.
Jason is a college student in Columbus, OH and is a single father. He's pursuing a degree in special effects and trying to make a name
for himself in the haunt industry. To see more of his artwork, click here.
"Midnight Syndicate motivates me to come up with new clowns, sparks ideas for me. When I listen to this music and hear the songs/sounds,
I imagine a clown chasing someone, and what that clown might look like." - Jason Glenn
Jon Autopsy
INDUSTRIAL TERROR MUSIC - Three words that define
Jon Autopsy. His haunting mix of ambient and industrial music has
been the terrifying soundtrack to such major haunted attractions such as Knott's Scary Farm Halloween Haunt in Orange County California,
as well as Halloween events at two of the most haunted locations on the planet: The RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach and the world famous
Winchester Mystery House in San Jose. Jon is currently producing his 2nd full-length album, scheduled to drop late Summer 2013.
"All I ever wanted to do was make music specifically for haunted attractions and Halloween events. I have always loved Halloween and have been
involved in the haunted attraction industry since 2000 and a name that always seemed to pop up was Midnight Syndicate. The fact that they
were a known name in the darker, more gothic style soundtracks in the industry at the time, I felt I could do the same exact thing but in
a style I was more musically dedicated to: Industrial." - Jon Autopsy
Ansley Grams
Ansley Grams is "A loyal Midnight Syndicate fan inspired by their dark dreams to illustrate her own."
To see more of her work on Deviant Art, click here.
"Did this photoshoot, listening to Midnight Syndicate of course! I was very inspired by 'Grisly Reminder'." - Ansley Grams
Dwarven Forge
Dwarven Forge, makers of the world’s finest miniature terrain, has been around for 17 years making beautiful
hand-painted modular 3D terrain. This past week, they launched a Kickstarter project called "Game Tiles". Their mission is to create
fully-customizable terrain at a lower, more affordable cost while maintaining the quality and improving durability.
They have a great video (with music provided by Midnight Syndicate), some terrific photos and lots of information at
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dwarvenforge/dwarven-forges-game-tiles-revolutionary-miniature.
"I love to create really immersive D&D sessions. One of the keys to doing that is using the music of Midnight Syndicate. It greatly enhances the mood I
am trying to set!" - Stefan Pokorny
"I am a huge fan of Dwarven Forge's terrains and their brilliant interactive live-action game,
True Dungeon. One of my all-time favorite companies in gaming!" - Edward Douglas
Lilina Celeste
Lilina Celeste is a writer (gothic/dark romance/erotic/epic fantasy), digital artist, actress, and model from Peru. This image ("In the Ruins") is one of a series. For more, visit her Lilina Celeste page on Deviant Art.
Luna Moon
Luna Moon's Vintage Treasure's
creates handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, affordable jewelry pieces for Haunted House & Horror Fans. Her jewelry pieces are heavily influenced by Disney's
Haunted Mansion AND the music of Midnight Syndicate. She also sells Vintage & Rockabilly clothing in her store.
"I listen to Midnight Syndicate music while I design & craft my jewelry. I love the atmosphere it creates and there is an album for each
mood or theme I may be feeling. 'The 13th Hour' is a favorite!!" - Luna Moon
John Lovell
John Lovell started out with a strong interest in special effects makeup. He gained a reputation in his small town as the
guy to see when you need your makeup done for Halloween. When more and more people started to show up out of the blue, he needed a solution.
Instead of turning everyone away, he made several premade mask designs. He prides himself on trying to make unique creations!
Obviously, like all artists, he draws from films and ideas that he have been influenced by. He strives to take these influences and reassemble
them on a new and unique way. If something has been done and done well, he tries not to waste his time recreating the wheel.
Thus far there is a certain cartoon like aspect to his work making light of what could be seen as a terrifying image.
To him they are all just happy monsters.
"Midnight Syndicate is awesome and unique mood music for my store front!! Keep up the good work!!" - John Lovell
Shadow's Symphony
"As Shadow's Symphony I write music that I feel can be used for many different aspects of the horror genre. For example, I love
Haunted Attractions, so I write with that application in mind. I'm a big fan of horror movies across the board, but have always thought it would be
neat to have music for the older silent films, so I write with that in mind as well. My website is currently being built but in the meantime you can
visit me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shadowssymphony." - Grant Smoker,
Composer.
You can catch Grant at his TransWorld Haunt Show debut this year (Booth #311).
"The first time I heard Midnight Syndicate was at a Haunted Attraction 10+ years ago. I was blown away at how the music just fit perfectly.
At that point I knew I wanted to write that style of music. A side note, I used the 'Vampyre' album for both of my daughters in their nursery
as their 'lullaby' music." - Grant Smoker, Shadow's Symphony
Eve Lestrange
Solitary Fire continues to follow Christina Lafage along the left handed path to Vienna where wealthy nobleman,
Paul Mrzak, promises her and Madame Duchamp unimaginable riches and a string of affluent clients at his castle in Hungary. Paul's castle
offers much intrigue and deception that feeds Christina's own suspicions about Paul's true motive behind his generous invitation.
Christina's power continues to blossom and fascinate the nobles of Paul's court, who flock to her for all manners of occult services.
But it is Paul's own request and the promise of a substantial fortune that lead Christina deeper into the black arts where strange
visions and feelings of destiny haunt her dreams. Meanwhile, Paul's plan begins to unravel, bringing sinister secrets to light,
however it is not only Paul harboring secrets as Christina confronts her master, Lucien, about her intensifying visions. Can the
intimacy that she and Lucien have come to share prepare Christina for the whole shocking truth?
"I love to listen to music when I write and Midnight Syndicate's music creates the perfect soundtrack to the dark ideas that ripen into horror
tales." - Eve Lestrange
The Graveyard Stompers
The Graveyard Stompers are a unique 8-piece ensemble that
blends rock n’ roll, swing, and a touch of blues and funk to create their own unique brand of spooky rock! With electrifying guitar riffs
and a screaming horn section, The Graveyard Stompers are sure to put a smile on your face and a chill down your spine!
Their newest album, that tells tales of zombie revenge, serial killers with heart, sexy werewolf women, black magic voodoo, panty-raiding
aliens, pirates gone mad, vengeful girlfriends, creeps, weirdos and more, is now available on iTunes, Amazon mp3 and other digital music
stores!
"When preparing for a performance, Midnight Syndicate is the perfect music choice to set the mood and get The Graveyard Stompers in the
Halloween spirit!"
- Jack D. Ripper, Guitarist for The Graveyard Stompers
"The music of Midnight Syndicate is that rare experience that takes you on a journey to those beautifully dark regions of your mind. Once there,
I find myself never wanting to leave."
- Johnny Hellfire, Vocalist for The Graveyard Stompers
R.
Michael Burns
R. Michael Burns is pleased to announce the publication of his first novel,
Windwalkers
from Evil Jester Press. He has previously published stories in a number of magazines and anthologies, including Bound for Evil,
Horror Library III, and Cthulhu Express. He is also an Active member of the Horror Writers Association.
When a freak blizzard forces college friends Nick Bookman and Robin Kelley to take shelter in an isolated church, they find themselves among a group of
strangers fighting to survive the attacks of the windwalkers, legendary creatures that feed on human flesh -- and on the darkest longings of
the human heart.
"Midnight Syndicate's music flows directly from the Jungian Shadow, the dark core of fear itself. I can honestly tell you that many of the hours
I spent writing and revising Windwalkers were also spent with Midnight Syndicate lending me just the right mood for monster-making."
- R. Michael Burns
Krista Cagg
Krista Cagg has just released her new steampunk series. Called The William's Hunt, it
officially released on December 1st with the first book: Shove Off. The series features a band of pirates against a corrupt corporation
with a monopoly on time travel. New episodes will launch monthly! More information on the series can be found
here.
"Storytelling has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, but it wasn't until one certain story just needed to be told
that I began entertaining the notion of writing it all down. Inspired by the music of Midnight Syndicate, my first novelette, Blackest Rose,
was born. Encouraged by Edward Douglas, whom I had met at Dragon*Con, I entered it into a respected contest for aspiring authors.
After an agonizing wait that spanned months longer than what is normal for the contest due to understandable, but nerve shredding delays...I lost!
However, my red headed attitude came to the fore, and with a hearty Eff Yew, I had no idea what I was going to do, but by darn I was going to do it!
Now with writing The William’s Hunt series, Midnight Syndicate remains a staple on my playlist. " - Krista Cagg
Throne of Anguish
Throne of Anguish has branched from its
thrash metal roots and has started exploring more ambient
sounds, while still retaining the signature aggression from its
previous band, Dementia 13. There is no real category for the band, suffice to say it is "metal":
elements of thrash, power, black, death, and industrial, there is no one specific style. Major influences to the stylings of music range from bands such
as Immortal, Emperor, Iced Earth, and even more industrial bands such as Dawn of Ashes, and Psyclon Nine, as well as ambient sounds from bands such as
Midnight Syndicate. Previews of the band's music are available at
Sound Cloud.
Their album Shade of Night will enter the haunted realm of your mind, through a dark forest, into a forbidden house on
a hill, and call you to discover what dread mysteries are beyond the threshold. Discover the secrets that lay within its walls, buried within its
foundation. Let the music be your brush, and your mind the canvas, as you try to paint a darker Shade of Night. The album is available at
Amazon,
iTunes and
CDBaby.
For a listen at an industrial, thrash metal journey through a zombie apocalypse, check out the newest Throne of Anguish album, A Dead Day Will Dawn.
Available now at CDBaby and
iTunes.
"Midnight Syndicate... where to begin? Whether it's giving that
imaginative enhancement on a rainy night, or the mystical enhancement to my D&D
campaigns, these guys have proven that they are masters of the macabre. Their music weaves tapestries of mystique and horror that will haunt
you long after the final chord has struck." - J. Daniel Edenfield, Throne of Anguish
Karnival Kaleidoscope
featuring Carnival Arcane CD
by
Kevin Lancaster
This video is mostly about capturing the essence of Midnight Syndicate's dark carnival-themed album Carnival Arcane.
This video is basically a mixture of the fun side and the dark side of carnivals, circuses, and clowns. Filming began on October 7, 2011
and was completed on October 7, 2012. The footage and pictures were taken at Cedar Point, Disneyland, Sea World, The Shrine Circus, two zoos,
a cider mill, Las Vegas, New Orleans, and a total of fifteen carnivals between May 6th and September 15, 2012. Additional footage was
taken at home.
"Thanks to Midnight Syndicate for making the greatest dark carnival album of all time, Carnival Arcane. The dark and
twisted Lancaster-Rigby Carnival inspired me to make this video."
- Kevin Lancaster
Angela Ryer
Angela is a self taught artist. Through her love of Halloween, Classic Horror and Historic Cemeteries, she created her own line of
Halloween/Horror Themed Christmas Ornaments. She runs her own Etsy store where you can find, not only her Ornaments, but prints of her cemetery and
Halloween inspired Artwork. Her Etsy store can be found here. You can also find out more
about her at http://www.facebook.com/aryerstudio.
"Midnight Syndicate came into my life 10 years ago at a time when I really needed them. Through their music, I found myself, inspiration and
my voice as an artist. They gave me focus to become the artist I have always wanted to be. I don't know where I would be today without them."
- Angela Ryer
Band of Orcs
Fantasy metal band Band of Orcs has just released their full-length debut CD, Adding Heads to the Pile. Band of Orcs
hail from Hirntodia but came to the Earth realm as the chaotic nexus of a die-roll on a random encounter table of a well-known role-playing
game and solar flare activity, or perhaps as the result of a practical joke played upon the poor gamers by the ultra-dimensional trickster
known as Gruesom Grimp. The gamers, of course, are now dead, but the Game Master's older brother, Jed, saved his own life by offering to teach
the Orcs to wield this magic called HEAVY METAL. SLAYER's Reign in Blood plays in the background of Jed's room and eased the rage of
the beasts--they found that Metal was something suitable for A BAND OF ORCS to master and use as a method of recruitment to Dominate Earth.
So it began…Domination is near.
"The Rage, The Dead Matter…dead humanz…Gogog can’t get enough. Gloomy, uncertain of fate...grungrich round every corner. ..make Gogog
feel...fear and that rare. Gogog praises Midnight Syndicate for make me feel fear. Hail Gzoroth…music frighteningly good!" - Gogog
"Midnight Syndicate paint soulscapes uv doom, destruction, and domination with sound. Us spare MS when Domination comes.
Hail Gzoroth!!!!" - Gzoroth
James Guentner
James Guentner's artwork starts with a photo of his subject's creepiest expression. Using the photo, and acrylics as his medium,
he creates a painting of his subject as an evil clown. His backgrounds depict carnival fields in the night. His
evil clown artwork will be on display at the Bottle Brush Gallery in Harmony, PA starting on October 27, 2012. It is also available for purchase
at Fine Art America.
"The music of Midnight Syndicate's "Carnival Arcane" really sets the mood for my evil carnival clowns. It inspired me to change my paintings
and make them even creepier." - James Guentner
Chris Roberts
Chris Roberts is a talented Canadian artist with a fun, unique style we think you will enjoy as much as we do! In his own
words: "I am a longtime horror movie and art fan. My work is a way of combining both interests. It's also my revenge for years of art history
classes." Check out more of Chris' artwork at
Monsterbatory World on Etsy.
"I love Midnight Syndicate's music! As their neighbor at the last five Fan Expos, their music has always provided great horror
atmosphere!" - Chris Roberts
Haunted Portraits
At the end of a lonely cemetery road in a small Texas town, Norm Lanier toils to bring the dead back to life.
He does not use a witch's brew, lightning, or voodoo magic; although it is rather easy to apply these things metaphorically to his work.
Take one photograph of a dead ancestor, add some computer wizardry, swirl it around, toss in a pinch of special laminate and viola!
The result is a Haunted Portrait.
Norm's latest creation is the Haunted
Portrait App which brings all of his gruesome creations to your iPhone or iPad. We're proud to have partnered with Norm on
this unique app by including four of our songs that loop as the portraits morph.
"When I started developing the app I wanted to add an extra dimension to the experience. That's when the idea of adding music hit me.
There wasn't even a thought of whom to work with, I've been following the work of Midnight Syndicate for years. If they hadn't said
yes to the idea I just wouldn't have had any music in the app." - Norm Lanier
The app is now available in the iTunes App
Store - Haunted Portrait App and you can
see his Changing Portraits at his site www.HauntedPortraits.com.
Tamara Dozier
Tamara Dozier is an artist and the owner of Tilted Asylum Studio.
She loves sculpting figurines, art dolls, and jewelry. But, her favorite is her darker art, like her Ghost Dolls and Zombie jewelry.
Some of her dolls and figurines have so much to say that often, she will write a poem to go with them. Her collectors seem to like having a
poem written just for their sculptures. She has a blog where you can see her art or just find out what she's up to:
http://tiltedasylum.blogspot.com.
You can also find her art in her shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/tdozierart.
"I love listening to Midnight Syndicate while I'm working in my studio. Their music really helps get me in the mood to
sculpt my darker Art Dolls and jewelry." --- Tamara Dozier
Red Reign FX
If you've seen the Midnight Syndicate booth at shows, then you're familiar with our centerpiece CD displays. They are designed
by the incredibly talented duo at Red Reign FX. Red Reign FX is a small company
based out of Northeast Ohio that specializes in one of a kind Halloween props, costumes, masks, special fx makeup, costumed characters,
dark art, sculpture, and point of sale displays! They also design, build, and produce haunted attractions, which is where they got their start and
consider their specialty. They like challenges and specialty orders and say that there isn't anything they absolutely cannot do. If you're in
the need for a custom, one-of-a-kind prop, mask or display be sure to check them out on
Facebook. We can personally vouch for the quality and creativity that
goes into everything they produce!
"Midnight Syndicate has been the soundtrack to our career. Whenever we need a little creative boost, we put on a little Midnight
Syndicate and reach for our dark side." --- Red Reign FX
T. K.
T.K. is an up and coming author who prides herself in writing stories that both frighten and keep readers guessing
till the end. "The only thing I do not enjoy (about writing), is not being present when a reader reaches the main plot twist of a story.
When they read that 'twist', I love the expression on their faces!" T.K.'s new book The 7 is available on
Amazon at:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0081OT5BC.
"When I was finalizing the book, I am happy to admit I was listening to Midnight Syndicate. The music just seemed to go along with
what was happening in the story." --- T.K.
Sean Beeson
A fellow composer from Ohio! Sean Beeson is an award-winning media composer and the owner of Sean Beeson Studios, LLC located in
rural Ohio. His characteristic sound can be heard across multiple platforms and mediums and has been nominated for multiple industry awards,
including three G.A.N.G. Awards. Sean's recent work can be heard in games on multiple consoles ranging from iPhone to 360, (for serious and
casual games), and in film trailers and television. To hear his work, including the epic
Betrayal at Krontara, visit his site:
www.seanbeeson.com.
"Midnight Syndicate are one of the reasons I got into music. Some of the first music I wrote commercial was for a local haunted attraction and it
has all kind of just carried on from there."
--- Sean Beeson
Mizfit Tha Menace
Mizfit Tha Menace is a horrorcore artist out of Brooklyn NY. "Whether you're familiar with horrorcore or this is the first
you've heard of it, I invite you to listen to my style of the genre. A Twisted mind and open ears are necessary." You can find out more on his website
at: www.horrorhimself.com.
"The music made by Midnight Syndicate can warp the world around you to look and feel how it SHOULD. Beautifully dark and epic scores."
--- Mizfit Tha Menace
Corril Slayer
Do you remember those awesome classic, side-scrolling, shoot-em-up arcade games of the 90s? Love Castlevania? Game designer, Eric Ruth has made a career of developing games made in that same fun, retro style. His latest, Corril Slayer, follows the adventures of a dual magnum-toting, "I see dead people" hero Sam Asherton as he battles legions of the dead to the sounds of Midnight Syndicate! Corril Slayer is now available through Pure Bang Games for only $2.99! To order your copy and check out the trailer, click here!
haunTopic Radio
haunTopic Radio is a new radio show for Haunters by Haunters. An audio realm that takes one topic from the
Haunted House, Halloween, & Horror Industry and really digs deep into that subject. They include interviews from the professionals,
highlight upcoming artists, and provide answers to those difficult industry questions. If you are a Dark Creative, you'll love
haunTopic Radio! Currently, the best place to go to listen is
http://scaryvisions.com. They will be updating their main site over the next few months
http://hauntopic.com. Darryl also hosts the show at
http://dedmonton.com.
"Midnight Syndicate has been an inspiration to us from the beginning. Before we even knew that there was such a thing as 'The Haunt
Industry.' We'll stick our ear buds in and we're taken for a journey through each track; sometimes we never want to come back..." -
Brian Foreman / Darryl Plunkie
Ghost Provokers
Our favorite paranormal spoofers, Ghost Provokers, have released an all-new episode!
This time the team takes on the infamous Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro. Enjoy the music? Show producer Dr. David Jordan did great
remixes
of Midnight Syndicate's
Fallen Grandeur and
Shadows that you can
check out on iTunes and
Amazon!
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
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.