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K17, Berlin
8th November 2007
The Birthday Massacre + support Psycho Luna

The Canadian band THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE (TBM) is a band that clearly develops itself at each new album release, and is therefore one of the most exciting bands of the moment. Their music consists of spooky tunes, rocking guitars, combined with a female voice that is betimes spooky, betimes sweet. TBM combine horror and childishness which results in music that is never really horrifying or really sweet. In September their latest album “Walking with Strangers” was released.

The band was formed in 2000 in Toronto, and consists of vocalist Chibi, guitarists Rainbow and Mike Falcore, keyboardist Owen, drummer Rhim and the returned bass-player O.E. Since 2005 they have truly been climbing the ladder. Since their music is unique yet not distinctively set within a particular genre, they appeal to a wide variety of people; from pop fans to Goths, and from Emos to Gothic Lolitas. Their website is a paradise of beautiful graphics; it is the most important aspect of the distinctive visuals of TBM and absolutely worth checking out.
 
On stage they wear school uniform-type costumes, occasionally with fake blood stains, visually articulating their musical style. Their live shows are widely praised; they are always highly energetic and simply just rock; while the guys passionately play their instruments, singer Chibi entertains the audience with crazy faces and innocent poses that are never really innocent. The Birthday Massacre is fresh, energetic, original, and artistic.
 
I cannot recommend The Birthday Massacre to enough people; these young musicians know what they are doing and they do it well. Do not miss your chance to catch this small K17 gig (supported by Psycho Luna); by now, it cannot take too long anymore before they will fill the Columbia Hall.
 
http://www.nothingandnowhere.com/ / http://www.thebirthdaymassacre.com/
http://www.k17.de/

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