Biography
There are several artists known as 13 Candles
1) 13 Candles is one of the most gifted of the Dark Romantic Gothic bands from Britain in the Last Century. Their work is known for its atmospheric power and lyrical subtlety. They are probably amongst the best-read of the Anglo-Saxon Gothic ensembles still standing.
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Formed in 1992 in Lowestoft / Wellingborough UK
Current Members
Louis Holloway - Vocals, Guitar
Justin Dracul - Bass, Guitar, Programming
Marc Hoyland - Guitar, Keyboards, Programming
Previous Members:
Vocals: Danny J. Finch
Bass: Damien (Session)
Keyboards: Tim Turner, Black Angel
Drums: Dan Theobald (Twisted Autumn Darkness, Pantheon I, Heathen Deity, Ethereal Forest, Dämmerfarben), Paul Mackey
2) 13 Candles was also the short-lived solo project of Orlok from Countess, Hordes, Fallen Temple and several other Dutch underground bands and projects. Orlok recorded and released one demo tape (which was over 45 minutes long) with this monicker in April 1993, titled "Pilgrimage to the Gate of Sin". The music style was crude and primitive black metal with some doomy touches.
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