Artist description Female fronted Electronic Dance merged with Industrial elements and fiery, yet sultry, vocals that pound with energy. For several years, they've been called one of the most original bands who combine passion and hard-hitting electronics that pour out onto the dance floor. Their 'forward...' CD captures more of an electronic feel than their previous releases and has become a club staple worldwide. Check out the *NEW* multimedia maxi CD for "Conflict", plus a full length CD, "Illuminate" to follow in the fall. A further cultivation of their sound and style that is sure to please.

Music Style electronic / industrial / techno / darkwave

Musical Influences EBM, Industrial dance (especially w/ female vocals), Techno, Trip Hop, World music, and some Ambient/Ethereal

Similar Artists newer sound: VNV Nation, TOY, Funker Vogt, Decoded Feedback, Assemblage 23, Battery; older sound: Skinny Puppy, Oneiroid Psychosis, Lycia, Placebo Effect, Sleep Chamber

Artist History The Azoic are an electronic band based out of both Columbus, Ohio and Phoenix, Arizona. They began in 1996 in Columbus and have since released 3 full length CDs, been featured on various compilations worldwide, and have collaborated with many musicians over the years.

Group Members Steve Laskarides - keyboard, programming and vocals; Kristy Venrick - vocals, lyrics, and programming

Instruments keyboards & synthesizers, drum machines, sequencers, samplers, and the human touch

Albums the divine suffering (1997); Where Broken Angels Lie (1998); Past Afflictions (MP3 DAM CD - 2000); Contort (MP3 DAM CD - 2000); forward... (2001); Conflict - multimedia CDS (2003); Illuminate (2003)

Press Reviews Intelligent, boot-stompin' electronic music for the masses that also wins Bloodlossgirl's "Evolution of the Year" Award for 2001. (5 stars) - NEGATIVE POP; Catchy electro dance beats keep 'forward...' moving forward. Kristy always does a remarkable job belting the vocals against the dramatic electro rhythms behind her. The first song "Not Justified" explodes from the get go with "Lost" keeping the high energy felt basically throughout the entire album. It's no wonder The Azoic are constantly on DJ playlists and request lists. For all those Azoic fans out there, 'forward...' will not disappoint. It;s eleven tracks which include remixes by Fiction 8 and Assemblage 23. For all the fans of electro looking for well produced and danceable music, check out The Azoic. - GOTHIC BEAUTY MAGAZINE, Issue #4; If I were asked to provide a definitive band for the darkwave scene, The Azoic would be my first choice. Through the intertwining of elements of both electro and gothic music, the combination of both male and female vocals, and the creative sample selection and placement, The Azoic provide a sound all their own. - GrindingintoEmptiness; The Azoic have once again proven that the underground 'industrial' scene is still alive and well. - THE INDUSTRIAL BIBLE; 'Where Broken Angels Lie' [is] one of the better written, produced, and executed Darkwave albums of 1998. - SONIC-BOOM; If you are a fan of dark electro in the vein of Skinny Puppy and Oneiroid, [The Azoic] are for you! [They] will leave a violent impression upon all who hear it, and will turn many heads. - OUTBURN

Additional Info Nilaihah Records - http://www.nilaihah.com

Location Columbus, OH - USA

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