This page will contain wikis about Fields of the Nephilim, as they become available.Fields of the NephilimFields of the Nephilim is a Gothic rock band, active throughout the 1980s. They formed in Stevenage, Hertfordshire in 1984 (1984 in music). Carl McCoy, Gary Whisker, Tony Pettit and Paul and Nod Wright were the starting lineup, and Peter Yates joined by the time of their first release. The band's name refers to (magnetic) fields and the biblical Nephilim race. Their sound was innovative in the Gothic scene, incorporating Heavy Metal elements to make a hard, bass and guitar driven sound underneath McCoy's growly, Doom Metal-esque vocals. Lyrically, they incorporated mystical themes, epecially relating to The Cthulhu Mythos, Sumerian Mythology, and Aleister Crowley. Their debut release the "Burning the Fields" EP was released in 1985 showing the raw power and melody that began to earn them a big underground following. They signed to Beggar's Banquet in 1986 (1986 in music) to release "Power" and "Preacher Man". Both singles were alternative rock hits, and Dawnrazor (1987 in music), their debut album did similarly well. 'Dawnrazor' was a powerful, albeit standard Gothic rock collection of modern horror-film themed songs, standout songs were 'Dust' - a live favourite, 'Vet for the Insane' a quieter melodic showcase for Yates' guitar and McCoy's dramatic gruff vocals, and the tremendously powerful ten minute title-track. The single 'Blue Water' was subsequently released reaching the main UK charts for the first time, and making a big impact on the Independent chart listings for their label Situation Two. The following year the single "Moonchild" was released followed by their assured second album "The Nephilim". Displaying a more confident and polished sound, the band cemented their status as one of the biggest underground acts on the circuit. The standout tracks were "The Watchman" (later released as a single), "Phobia" (a live favourite), "Love under will" and the anthemic "Last exit for the lost". The following live dates with the more spohisticated light show and effcts, and of course the larger venues, highlighted their inexorable rise in popularity and so confidence. "Psychonaut" was released in 1989; this ten minute track indicated a slight shift for the band toward a more experimental and intense sound. This single/EP was a candle-bearer for the polished and highly produced Elizium (1990 in music) album. Produced for the first time by ex-Pink Floyd producer Andy Jackson (taking over from previous band producer Bill Buchanan), the opus represented the band at the zenith of their creativity and powers. The album was preceded by the single "For her light" which again followed the bands custom of charting highly one week courtesy of their army of followers, then dipping out of the chart listings the next. To the shock of their following, Carl McCoy left the band in 1991 (1991 in music), and in a subsequent interview uttered the immortal words "I am the Nephilim...". The remaining band members formed Rubicon, while McCoy began a new group called Nefilim. "Zoon was released in 1996, an album that largely disappointed followers of his former band. The collection of mostly hard metal and speed-metal tracks pointed in a new direction, but one that ultimately still awaits a follow-up. The band reformed in the late 1990's, the collection of out-takes and assorted unreleased recordings "Fallen" was released in 2002 exciting many of the followers who had grown used to reading about imminent new material, but then disappointed as the tracks were definitely not new material, and the subsequent album has been disowned by the band who insist that the album was released by their old record label without their wishes or permission. The statement from the websites, both official and unofficial, surrounding the band, are that new material is being worked on. Live dates pencilled in were cancelled in 2003 as the band insist they will only tour with new material, refusing to join the other bands of their generation touring to old audiences playing old material. The anticipation amongst their following - The Watchmen grows awaiting new material, taking their individual and intense sound and lyrics to new spaces and dimensions. In the words of their official web-site - "The Nephilim are here..." DiscographySingles
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Gothic rock. Her discography includes:. In the words of their official web-site - "The Nephilim are here...". The March 2005 issue of Playboy features a nude pictorial with Gibson, the release of which co-incides with the release of her new single, "Naked.". The anticipation amongst their following - The Watchmen grows awaiting new material, taking their individual and intense sound and lyrics to new spaces and dimensions. In October 2002, she began work in the play Chicago in Boston. The statement from the websites, both official and unofficial, surrounding the band, are that new material is being worked on. Live dates pencilled in were cancelled in 2003 as the band insist they will only tour with new material, refusing to join the other bands of their generation touring to old audiences playing old material. She also participated in a national tour with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, where she played the character of The Narrator, and as Cinderella in the national tour of the play of the same name. The band reformed in the late 1990's, the collection of out-takes and assorted unreleased recordings "Fallen" was released in 2002 exciting many of the followers who had grown used to reading about imminent new material, but then disappointed as the tracks were definitely not new material, and the subsequent album has been disowned by the band who insist that the album was released by their old record label without their wishes or permission. She also participated in the Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast (as Belle), and Gypsy at The Papermill Playhouse (as Gypsy Rose Lee). The collection of mostly hard metal and speed-metal tracks pointed in a new direction, but one that ultimately still awaits a follow-up. She also played Fanny Brice in the Funny Girl touring production. The remaining band members formed Rubicon, while McCoy began a new group called Nefilim. "Zoon was released in 1996, an album that largely disappointed followers of his former band. Upon returning to the States, she also participated on the Broadway version of the 1950s musical, but this time she played Rizzo. To the shock of their following, Carl McCoy left the band in 1991 (1991 in music), and in a subsequent interview uttered the immortal words "I am the Nephilim...". Then, she went to London, where she landed the character of Sandy on London's West End's theatrical production of Grease. The album was preceded by the single "For her light" which again followed the bands custom of charting highly one week courtesy of their army of followers, then dipping out of the chart listings the next. After her popularity as a pop singer waned, she returned to Broadway in 1992, playing Eponine in Les Misérables. Produced for the first time by ex-Pink Floyd producer Andy Jackson (taking over from previous band producer Bill Buchanan), the opus represented the band at the zenith of their creativity and powers. In 1989, at the peak of her popularity, she was the subject of a satirical song by Mojo Nixon, entitled "Debbie Gibson Is Pregnant With My Two-headed Love Child". This single/EP was a candle-bearer for the polished and highly produced Elizium (1990 in music) album. By this time, she and Tiffany, with her remake of "I Think We're Alone Now", were fighting for the top position as teen queen of the United States. "Psychonaut" was released in 1989; this ten minute track indicated a slight shift for the band toward a more experimental and intense sound. Her initial success was followed by another smash hit in "Out Of The Blue". The following live dates with the more spohisticated light show and effcts, and of course the larger venues, highlighted their inexorable rise in popularity and so confidence. Another single of hers, "Only In My Dreams", also made it to the top. The standout tracks were "The Watchman" (later released as a single), "Phobia" (a live favourite), "Love under will" and the anthemic "Last exit for the lost". When Gibson turned 16, she was signed to a recording contract by Atlantic Records, and soon she became the youngest person ever to write, record and produce a number 1 hit, with her single "Foolish Beat", going up to number one. Displaying a more confident and polished sound, the band cemented their status as one of the biggest underground acts on the circuit. When she was 12, Gibson was already performing in Broadway, but as an actress. The following year the single "Moonchild" was released followed by their assured second album "The Nephilim". When she was eight, she sang at the children's chorus in the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, where she got to meet such singers as Plácido Domingo and others. The single 'Blue Water' was subsequently released reaching the main UK charts for the first time, and making a big impact on the Independent chart listings for their label Situation Two. At the age of five, she and her sisters began performing in a community theater, and she wrote her first song. 'Dawnrazor' was a powerful, albeit standard Gothic rock collection of modern horror-film themed songs, standout songs were 'Dust' - a live favourite, 'Vet for the Insane' a quieter melodic showcase for Yates' guitar and McCoy's dramatic gruff vocals, and the tremendously powerful ten minute title-track. Gibson was born in 1970 in Brooklyn, New York. Both singles were alternative rock hits, and Dawnrazor (1987 in music), their debut album did similarly well. During the time she was a teen idol, she became known to the world as Debbie Gibson, although she prefers to be called Deborah. They signed to Beggar's Banquet in 1986 (1986 in music) to release "Power" and "Preacher Man". Deborah Ann Gibson (born August 31, 1970) is an American singer who was, along with Tiffany in the late 1980s, a very popular teen idol who appeared on the cover of teen magazines such as Tiger Beat multiple times. Their debut release the "Burning the Fields" EP was released in 1985 showing the raw power and melody that began to earn them a big underground following. Hit single with Craig McLachlan: "You're the One That I Want" (1993, #13 UK). Lyrically, they incorporated mystical themes, epecially relating to The Cthulhu Mythos, Sumerian Mythology, and Aleister Crowley.
Carl McCoy,
Gary Whisker, Tony Pettit and Paul and Nod Wright were the starting lineup, and
Peter Yates joined by the time of
their first release. "M.Y.O.B.". They formed in Stevenage, Hertfordshire in 1984 (1984 in music). "What You Want". Fields of the Nephilim is a Gothic rock band, active throughout the
1980s. M.Y.O.B. (2001)
Visionary Heads,
1991 (live). Deborah
(1997)
Singles released:
From Gehenna To
Here, 2001 (compilation). "Shock Your Mama". Revelations, 1993 (compilation). "Losin' Myself". Laura, 1991
(compilation). Body, Mind,
Soul (1992) #109 US
Elizium, 1990. "One Step Ahead". BBC Radio 1 - Live in Concert, 1988. "One Hand, One Heart". The Nephilim, 1988. "Anything Is Possible" #26 US. Dawnrazor, 1986. Anything Is
Possible (1990) #41 US
Returning To Gehenna, 1986 (compilation). "We Could Be Together" #22 UK. Burning The Fields, 1985. "No More Rhyme" #17 US. From The Fire, 2002. "Electric Youth" #11 US, #14 UK. One More Nightmare (Trees Come Down A.D.), 2000. "Lost in Your Eyes" #1 US, #34 UK. Sumerland, 1990. Electric Youth
(1989) #1 US, #8 UK
Blue Water, 1987. "Shake Your Love" #4 US, #7 UK. Preacher Man, 1987. "Only in My Dreams" #4 US, #11 UK. Power, 1986. Out of the Blue (1987) #7
US, #26 UK
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