Artist description Mixing such diverse influences as Circle of Dust, The violet Burning, and Living Sacrifice, Darkfield illuminatoR has taken the elements of Industrial, Spacerock, and Modern Metal and combined them into a cohesive whole. The music is tight, heavy and groove oriented, yet maintains an ambient vibe that draws the listener into the emotional journey that the lyrics guide.

Music Style Dark Industrial/GothMetal

Musical Influences Circle of Dust, The Violet Burning, Bauhaus

Similar Artists Celldweller, Chatterbox, The Violet Burning, Bauhaus, kLaNk

Artist History Sick and tired of trying to find other people to share in his musical vision, bassist, didjeriduist, hand drummer Dan Numbers finally took the plunge (with prodding from his vocalist wife Laurel) and bought a 7 string guitar and learned to play it! They then invested in some sampling/looping gear and a laptop computer started piecing it all together. "This is the kind of music I've wanted to do for a long time, But I had to pretty much learn to play guitar so I could have full artistic control of my vision. Laurel stepped up to do vocals and she is great! It added a dimension that I hadn't really anticipated, but I love it!" Before this Dan had played Bass for 14 years or so in several different bands, and had played Didjeridu in the Portland Oregon based cult favorite Bella Rum. After Bella Rum folded, Laurel convinced Dan to start going for his music vision full on. Getting some friends to fill in on drum and bass duties, Darkfield illuminatoR did their first gig ever at the PORTICO festival (formerly TOMFEST) and the rest is yet to come!

Group Members Dan Numbers: 7string guitar, 5string bass, loops, samples, Hand drums, screaming Laurel Numbers: Singing, lyrics, keeping Dan focused. Bob Sable: Real drums

Instruments 7 string guitar, 5 string bass, percussion loops, drums, samples, singing, screaming

Albums 4 song Demo CD. Full length debut album forthcoming

Press Reviews "The music is a lot like mid-era MINISTRY, with heavy, rhythmic, dissonant guitars with contrasting female vocals that call to mind SWTICHBLADE SYMPHONY. There are well placed media and abstract samples mixed with harsh, albeit sparse male vocals that echo ARGYLE PARK or KLANK." Jobe, Mannequin Oddio (Taken from the Darker Days collective discussion board)

Additional Info Demo CD: Send $6 to 302 SE 88th, Portland, OR 97213

Location Portland, Oregon - USA

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