Nothing quite like it, though back in the day I rather liked Wraith, a more industrial goth version and less punk. There were times back at the start of the 90s when Slimelight would start to get heavy at 4 in the morning and I’d be weighing up a nightbus home. Wraith on the other hand had enough to keep me interested until sun up and a bleary tube train home.
Twenty Three
23
Spies in the Wires, Their Disguise
Those who follow, live on their knees,
Those who lead will surely fall.
So put your shoulder to the wheel
And feel your back against the wall.
So feel the rain and walk this city
Human waste, feel its pity
I dreamt of blue in darkened skies
Ignored the truth and closed my eyes
They said they’d help you and they lied
Spies in the wires, their disguise
Red saliva down my spine
I smiled so hard I lost my mind
This is the end. Message sent.
The news is leaking from the tv set
No celebration, salvation
Self inflicted isolation.
The life I made was to unwind
A melting wave drives me blind
Someone else has drawn the line
All I need is another time
I chose honour and dreamt of blue
Just one duty till I’m through
Cry havoc and make me move
Shed blood, the time is due.
This is the end. Message sent.
The news is leaking from the tv set
No celebration, salvation
Self inflicted isolation.
Lyrics by Paul Toohill
Flying High, No Way Down. The Stars, My Crown
Life support is falling
Ground control isn’t calling
Time is passing slowing down
Oxygen is running out
Sirens sound a warning
So clear this morning
Batteries about to die
So blue the sky
Flying high no way down
The stars my crown
My life machine
My glory obscene
All I see is open sky
All I need is why
Diagnosis deception
It screams rejection
My lights they flicker
Descent is quicker
Destiny is coming down
No chance to turn around
Controls no response
See me just once
White light in my face
Impact my embrace
Flashing light
Heart beat getting faster
Cold fear is my master
Cold sweat kills my time
All my readings flatline
Flatline!
Lyrics by Paul Toohill
Adi Newton Interview
Adi Newton and Maurizio Martinucci (aka TeZ) of Clock DVA guest in a Q&A at Rough Trade with host David Stubbs.
Monachosis – Dark Ambient Industrial
Here is my latest album – three longform soundscapes to accompany moments of mistrust.
Chicken Head
We all know a Chicken Head.
New Craftwork – Viking-style pendants – For Sale!
I’ve been hard at work grinding and bashing bits of steel to come up with these little gems. Viking Pendants – all for sale over at Foglia Viola or at the Foglia Viola Etsy Shop.