Artist description 1980's gothy-synthy, dancy stuff. Moody, and slightly industrial at times.

Music Style 1980's synth with gothic and semi-industrial leanings

Musical Influences Depeche Mode, New Order, Xymox

Similar Artists Depeche Mode, New Order, Xymox

Artist History Tanz Waffen was born of the ashes of an Austin band called the Secret Six (which in turn had been born of Jesse Sublett's band The Skunks, with some help from my old band Almost Anyone (featuring me and the late Gary Guthrie), in Austin Texas, somewhere around 1984. The name, occasionally a source of controversy, means Dance Weapon, translated from it's German origins. We didn't intend to be a duo necessacily, and often augmented our frequent live shows with percussionists - both to add musically and visually. Many thanks to the slew of percussionists we had - Mark, Phillip, Louis and James. Towards the end we added a permenant drummer, Mike Soliz. We also used to occasionally augment our live shows with films, videos and slides, so many thanks to Ken & James for their work there. Three things stand out in our 6 years, and while we never really "made it", these three things still stand as some of the more important things in my life. First we were fortunate enough to hook up with Razormaid Records and release 4 songs remixed by Jospeh Watt. This gave us some exposure outside of Austin and enabled us to travel a bit and not go broke. Second, in 1986 we met the band Mark of Kane, formed lasting friendships and played many a show together, engineered for each other, and eventually merged into one band in 1991 called Voodoo Dali. Lastly, in 1988 we met, befriended and eventually toured with (both opening as well as being her band) the new wave star Lene Lovich. Touring with Lene was as close as we came to "making it" and it enabled us to play all over the country at some great places. It is an experience I will not forget. Tanz Waffen never really had a "last show" or farewell as we simply "became" Voodoo Dali and picked right up where Tanz Waffen left off, originally playing many Tanz Waffen songs. It's been a long time since I've listened to a lot of this and while certainly dated in some regards, I think some of it certainly holds up. I hope to post some Voodoo Dali stuff here eventually, and possibly some other side projects too.

Group Members Jeff Campbell and Nanz Campbell (now Nancy Wilde-Pion) Plus a slew of folks helping us live: Mark Gavini, Louis Hicks, James, Phillip on percussion. Mike Soliz on drums. Plus Ken Kelsoe and James Schubert doing live films and slides

Instruments Roland Synths, drum machines, Fender guitars and amps

Albums 4 compilation releases on Razormaid Records, One 12

Press Reviews I have 15 songs available for CD (including these 3). Excellent quality, and comparable to the ones I have here. $10 by Paypal, check or money order and it's on it's way!

Location Austin, Texas - USA

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