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Diva Destruction: One of this century's considerations for the mantle of Gothic priestess is bombshell Debra Fogarty of Diva Destruction. This classically trained pianist cut her teeth with Goth punks 'Fear Cult' before launching DD in 1998. Released on the first day of the 21st century, beat laden 'Passions Price' struck the the heart, and in some cases the feet of many combat boot bearing Gothettes. Songs 'The Broken Ones' and 'Enslaved' led the pack of scornful melodies of

Fine' drummer Jimmy Cleavland replaced Goth veteran Stevyn Grey in Accompanying guitarist Benn Ra, filled With more songs of lament and contempt for romance, Even the hiring of big time producer could not Overcome some of the challenges of topping the first effort given the sameness of the material. To date, DD have not followed up on their promise of a third album, and did not appear in 2005, giving rise to speculation of further changes. Despite this uncertainty, 'Passions Price' stand well in the inevitable shadow of the Goth Queen Siouxse, and whose comparisons can only be Taken favorably.

Collide: One would have to search to find a band as consistently over-looked as Collide. It must be a conspiracy. Revered by many, this L.A. duo has churned out three albums of original material, a pair of remixes, as well as last years live album. Core members Statik and Karrin meet by a chance encounter in an L.A. nightclub in the early 90's. Statik had worked extensively on the production end of numerous acts including Love & Rockets and Prince. Working as the literal orchestrater in Collide, his layered electronic tapestries of sound support Karrin's seductive intonations with a 4AD veneer. They didn't intend to form a band, in fact they contend "We don't play music, we create sound scapes..." What ever it is, it is consistent in quality and appeal.

In reaction to this, they formed their own label 'Noiseplus Music' for the 2003 Album 'Some Kind of Strange". While far from a disappointment, it failed to live up to the expectations of its predecessor. 'Euphoria' from that album was another outstanding song that further demonstrated their creative abilities. The following year, all their gems were gathered together for the double album "Vortex'. It included the best songs from their previous albums, along with new re-mixes.

This was capped by last years live release 'Live at the El Rey' which was provided a showcase for the bands live accompanying trio. Collide don't need to stun their fans into submission with sonic pulses, or howl about loves lament they creep almost ooze, like a trail of incense smoke, across dance floors. In some ways, the simplest comparisons are the best. If you were to tear the pop out of the 'Garbage' and replace it with a smart sinewy trance beat, you would begin to approach Collide.

Wench: The Goth/Industrial realm is littered with Acts that for some reason or another fell by the wayside. Each has their own story to tell. Among the most bemoaned 'one-album-wonders' was the bay Area's 'Wench'. Drawing more than a passing comparison to the aforementioned “Collide”, they also drew comparisons to 'Dead Can Dance' set against a world music beat. The self-titled 10 song debut dropped on the scene in the middle of 1999, and within two years, they

Tapping the Vein: Recording studio lackey Eric Fisher was both floored an inspired when keyboardist Charlie Clouser showed him just what kind of sound he could coax from and array of wires and diodes. Fisher was sufficiently encouraged to enlist the help of a guitarist and bassist, and set about forming a band to full fill his vision. Fischers quest for a vocalist for his project was a brief one, as Heather Thompson quickly filled the bill, and then some. The band began playing locally, and had just recorded their first demo when both their original guitarist Steve Stagg, and bassist Lou Louvenir decided to move on. They were in turn replaced by Mark Burkert and Joe Rolland, and the new lineup set about recording another demo. The two demos went on to become the EPs "Butterfly" and "Undone".

Rhea's Obsession: Another boy/girl band, Canadians Sue Hutton and Jim Field is Rhea's Obsession. Following praise for their soundtrack piece 'Tabulae Anatomacae Sex' The pair landed more scoring films and television before setting about actually performing as a band. The decision to become a band required the recruitment of 3(!) drummers, and in 1996 'Initiation' was unveiled, and soon caught the attention of college radio. Hutton, who is versed vocals styling as diverse as Bulgarian to Celtic, could not have chosen a more diametrically opposed partner. Fields work consisted mainly hardcore and experimental undertakings. Together, they produce a hypno-electrobeat Oriented sound that owes as much to Egyptian oriented chants as to any Gothic sound.