Artist description Is it goth or Gothic? Or only Knock and Knowall? What is Post-modern neoimpressionism?

Music Style post-modern neo impressionism

Musical Influences Kate Bush, Robert Fripp, Peter Gabriel, Sky Cries Mary, Dead Can Dance

Artist History Formed in 1995 at University. Mostly studio work for film and general enjoyment. Recently added electronic percussionist.

Group Members Roberta Lengua: vocals/lyrics Jaemes Henriques: music/programming/lyrics Richard Kallet: percussions

Instruments yes

Albums Sangue (1997); Iconic (forthcoming)

Press Reviews "A stunning debut by the Los Angeles-based Blood of Roses, blending a bloodline of influences Dead Can Dance, Sky Cries Mary, Kate Bush and Enya & with elements of Siouxsie & the Banshees, Depeche Mode and soft Nine Inch Nails bled in for excellent measure. ...The vocals range from the brooding goth temptress to the little girl lost, with an accompanying array of musical mastery from the surreally mystical to the wraths of lament...All in all, a remarkable creation worthy of no less than 10/10!" Darklife [T]he two members of the Blood Of Roses project compose music that contains the passion and originality that most bands or artists are lacking today...there is so much power and passion in the beautiful and very unique voice of Roberta and the majestic orchestration done by James...this is without a doubt an album that will be spending some time in my cd player." Tartarean Desire "Blood of Roses is gothic folk rock which combines ethereal elements to maintain an overal dark and mystic feel. Imagine if Andy Sexgang were a woman and the music was influenced by everything from Mephisto Walz, Dead Can Dance, Christian Death, Shadow Project and other dark gothic artists and you might come close to understanding the sound of Blood of Roses." Im Rhythmus Bleiben "Blood of roses has a new EP release out called SANGUE. Next release called ICONIC, coming soon. Blood of roses reflects combined influences from award-winning compser James Henriques, and exceptional vocal creativity and grace by professional singer Roberta Lengue...Henriques is an astounding composer transforming synth into more acoustic, orchestal music... which simply must be heard to be appreciated. I was quite amazed by SANGUE in it's complexity KNOWING that BLOOD of ROSES does not include a half dozen talented musicians, as would otherwise by my first impression. BLOOD of ROSES owns the studios in which they record and have that advantage of perfecting their music sans the stress of expensive recording studio expenses. Find out why Blood of Roses is prominantly featured on at least 2 dozen locations across the net... you've earned a taste of excellence today..." Jett Black Nocturnal Movements There’s roses and candles and red rosary. Also, there’s the BIRD with voice like blood and electrified cathedral organist, too. It’s all on the “SANGUE” EP by the Californian duo BLOOD OF ROSES. The blood is everywhere all over this CD. Sipping from the roots of history, consuming the land with life and pulsating untamed through the melodies of this ”bloody” CD. Actually,the blood is not even mentioned as a word or a cheap symbolic gimmick to envoke some vampyrical stupiditties that might connect (by some) this beautiful release to self-compromited so-called “gothic” masters of ugly make up. ”SANGUE”,my dears, is the sound of the midnight ceremony, and I will remind you again-the voice of BIRD is amazing; noone sounds like she does. This is the voice of pure blood, like rising river of passion, like the force of hurricane, and her musical companion, ser James Henriques, is brave enough to prepare her the path to the wuthering heights where BLOOD OF ROSES will stay forever, as they deserve to. All 4 songs on “SANGUE” are unique and divine. Must have for everybody who like the taste of sangue". Radio “Politika”, Yugoslavia "[Jaemes] and Bird create a dark brilliant sound, and Bird’s vocals are like no other. Bird’s voice is a true instrument. When I first heard her sing, I was like " Whoa", that is something else. The music is dark, passionate and bold. Blood of Roses is pure, and is like boiling water and how it works its way up and then full force. I really like the electronics within this album, amazing tones, and beauty wrapped up within the music. "Sangue" the new E.P. is exciting, and different has taken gothic music into a new direction. Sangue is a classic album, true poetry, and if you don’t at least check this band out, your missing something like no other. - Julie Johnson Sideline Magazine/Grave Concerns E-zine

Location Cerritos, CA - USA

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