Mephisto Walz - Goth Rock / Deathrock

Bari-Bari's signature songwriting style and distinctive wall of chorus/delay-effected guitar sound makes Mephisto Walz instantly identifiable amongst other pioneers of deathrock.

Mephisto Walz was formed in 1986 by Barry Galvin (aka Bari-Bari) and John Schuman (Johann), following their departure from the influential deathrock band Christian Death. Bari-Bari had joined Christian Death as bassist while the iconic Rozz Williams was still vocalist (Williams left the band in 1985, with guitarist Valor Kand becoming its lead singer and principal songwriter).

Christian Death's 1985 album "Atrocities" and the EPs "The Wind Kissed Pictures" and "Believers of the Unpure" featured Bari-Bari, Johann (bass), and David Glass (drums), all of whom would feature in one or more incarnation of Mephisto Walz.

Following conflict with Kand, Bari-Bari and Johann departed Christian Death. The band’s 1986 album "Atrocities" includes several tracks composed by Bari-Bari, notably "Tales of Innocence", "Strapping Me Down", and "Silent Thunder". Additionally, 1985’s "The Wind Kissed Pictures" EP features Bari-Bari's "The Wind Kissed Pictures" and "Lacrima Christi", while the "Believers of the Unpure" single, released in ’86, includes his composition "Between Youth".

Members: Barry Galvin, Sara Reid
Former Members: Arnd Willert, Benn Ra, Christian Omar Madrigal Izzo, Christianna, David Glass, Johann Schumann, Jörg Westermann, Jorque, Nariki Shimooka, Stevyn Grey, William Faith

Website: http://mephistowalz.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mephistowalz
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5GhXL8UGxeDCjmHNhSXNpQ
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mephisto_waltz
Bandcamp: https://mephistowalz.bandcamp.com/

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