"...BATZZ in the belfry delivers every bright expectation in the long distance debut of a band, confirming again the
richness of the American underground scene and, above all, it demonstrates that old school gothic-rock can still
make its followers dream."
(Erba della Strega webzine: Review of "Sparks Fly Upward" by Mr. Moonlight)
richness of the American underground scene and, above all, it demonstrates that old school gothic-rock can still
make its followers dream."
(Erba della Strega webzine: Review of "Sparks Fly Upward" by Mr. Moonlight)
Based in San Francisco, California, Nelson formed BATZZ
in the belfry in 2003 in the tradition of old school gothic
rock and ethereal. In 2004 the band released a 7-song
EP, drawing favorable reviews from the likes of Mick
Mercer, Automata Magazine, and Chain D.L.K. An
invitation followed from Cold Fusion Music to include
BATZZ in the belfry in their 2005 goth/industrial
compilation CD "Lunar Eclipse," along with notable bands
like The Last Dance and Virgin Black.
“Sparks Fly Upward,” their first full-length CD, was
released in 2007. Displaying a broader range of styles
and arrangements, the record showed the musical
progression of the band, while staying true to the
goth/darkwave style. It too was well received by the
gothic rock press.
Later that year, BATZZ in the belfry was included in the
2007 "newcomers" compilation CD from Gothic Magazine,
titled "Goth Is What You Make It, Vol.6." In 2008,
coverage of the band continued to grow, including
features in HM Magazine, Crawling Tunes Magazine and
again in Gothic Magazine.
"Glow in the Dark" is the third CD by BATZZ in the belfry,
released in late 2009. Continuing in their unashamed
tradition of old school goth, this latest collection of music
is their most ambitious, in terms of song-writing and
arrangements. More guitar-heavy than their previous
recordings, and more experimental at times, striving to
bring more beautiful music to fans of goth and ethereal.
in the belfry in 2003 in the tradition of old school gothic
rock and ethereal. In 2004 the band released a 7-song
EP, drawing favorable reviews from the likes of Mick
Mercer, Automata Magazine, and Chain D.L.K. An
invitation followed from Cold Fusion Music to include
BATZZ in the belfry in their 2005 goth/industrial
compilation CD "Lunar Eclipse," along with notable bands
like The Last Dance and Virgin Black.
“Sparks Fly Upward,” their first full-length CD, was
released in 2007. Displaying a broader range of styles
and arrangements, the record showed the musical
progression of the band, while staying true to the
goth/darkwave style. It too was well received by the
gothic rock press.
Later that year, BATZZ in the belfry was included in the
2007 "newcomers" compilation CD from Gothic Magazine,
titled "Goth Is What You Make It, Vol.6." In 2008,
coverage of the band continued to grow, including
features in HM Magazine, Crawling Tunes Magazine and
again in Gothic Magazine.
"Glow in the Dark" is the third CD by BATZZ in the belfry,
released in late 2009. Continuing in their unashamed
tradition of old school goth, this latest collection of music
is their most ambitious, in terms of song-writing and
arrangements. More guitar-heavy than their previous
recordings, and more experimental at times, striving to
bring more beautiful music to fans of goth and ethereal.
Nelson ~ vocals, keyboards, guitar, drum and bass programming Guest musicians: Araina ~ violin Deena ~ keyboards Marc ~ drums Rick ~ guitar Tim ~ keyboards, drum programming |
