The night beckons you . . . As Midnight Syndicate, dark music pioneers Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka have been producing Halloween music and gothic, fantasy, horror soundtracks for the imagination for over thirteen years. The standard for Halloween, Haunted Attractions, and role-playing games, their CDs are designed to take you to the darkest and most fantastic corners of your imagination. So dim the lights and journey forth . . . if you dare.
MIDNIGHT SYNDICATE’S 13th ANNIVERSARY
2010 marks Midnight Syndicate's 13th Anniversary and the busiest year in our history. With music videos, several new releases, and The Dead Matter movie coming July 30th, be sure to keep on the latest here, on the Midnight Syndicate website, Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter
NEWS
THE DEAD MATTER IS UNLEASHED
The Dead Matter is now available at Hot Topic stores nationwide and online at the Midnight Syndicate Store, Hot Topic's website, and Amazon. Hot Topic will be selling a special 3-disc set that includes the DVD, new soundtrack CD, and Midnight Syndicate's Halloween Music Collection all for the price of a regular DVD (for a limited time). To find the Hot Topic store nearest you, click here.
TRAILER FOR MAXIMUM DEAD MATTER AND OTHER DVD EXTRAS!
This trailer is for the Maximum Dead Matter behind-the-scenes feature produced by Frank Purtiman and Smudgeline Studios. It anchors a huge collection of DVD extras that House of Horrors called "easily one of the best "special feature packages" I've seen in a while." Other features you can look forward to on The Dead Matter DVD include:
- Midnight Syndicate's Dark Legacy and Lost music videos - Eternal Legacy's The Dead Matter music video - The top 3 finalists from the Midnight Syndicate Video Contest - Commentary with Producers Edward Douglas, Robert Kurtzman, & Gary Jones - 5.1 Surround Sound and an anamorphic 1.78:1 widescreen picture - Gag reels
The Dead Matter DVD goes on sale THIS FRIDAY at all Hot Topic stores nationwide and online at the Midnight Syndicate Store, Hot Topic’s website, and Amazon. Hot Topic will be selling a special 3-disc set that includes the DVD, new soundtrack CD, and Midnight Syndicate's Halloween Music Collection all for the price of a regular DVD (for a limited time). To find the Hot Topic store nearest you, click here.
MIDNIGHT SYNDICATE VIDEO CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED. THREE FINALISTS TO APPEAR ON THE DEAD MATTER DVD!
From a pool of filmmakers that spanned five countries, director Laura Lee from Oak Park, IL, nabbed first prize in the Midnight Syndicate Video Contest for her short film, Voodette. Voodette is about "a dead ballerina called back to be toyed with" set to the song Living Walls from The 13th Hour CD. Laura's video, co-produced with her friend Marwin Cortez whose own entry received high marks, will be featured on The Dead Matter DVD coming this Friday. Joining her on the DVD will be runner up Mike Raisch's creepy video to the atmospheric track Cellar (also from The 13th Hour) and Red Clark's dark take on the track Crimson Door from Gates of Delirium. The Dead Matter DVD will be available this Friday at Hot Topic stores nationwide as well as at www.MidnightSyndicate.com/cds.htm and on Amazon.
NEW MIDNIGHT SYNDICATE CD, "THE DARK MASQUERADE," AVAILABLE NOW!
Midnight Syndicate's Linfaldia Records has released a CD entitled, The Dark Masquerade. This six-song EP features soprano Destini Beard's haunting and mysteriously alluring lyrics and vocals blended with classic Midnight Syndicate tracks including a previously unreleased remix. The Dark Masquerade pulls you into a story of gilded romances and the foreboding shadows that lurk within your darkest nightmares. Let the music summon you to another time and place, where dreams aren't always make believe. To hear samples or order the CD, visit www.midnightsyndicate.com/buymusic.htm.
MIDNIGHT SYNDICATE'S "LOST" MUSIC VIDEO
Midnight Syndicate's second official music video, Lost, from the CD The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates and the upcoming The Dead Matter movie is now available for viewing here and on YouTube. The video marks Midnight Syndicate's first collaboration with director Andrew Smoley and his company 529 Films (Hellementary). Both the Lost and Dark Legacy music videos will be available as extras on The Dead Matter DVD, available at Hot Topic stores on July 30th.
SPECIAL EDITION THE DEAD MATTER DVD SET INCLUDING TWO NEW BONUS MIDNIGHT SYNDICATE CDS AT ALL HOT TOPIC STORES ON JULY 30TH!
Midnight Syndicate will release a special edition The Dead Matter DVD set that will be available at ALL Hot Topic stores nationwide on JULY 30th. The set includes 3 DISCS.
The Dead Matter DVD - The long-awaited dark fantasy film starring Andrew Divoff, Jason Carter, and Tom Savini served up with a score by Midnight Syndicate in glorious 5.1 Surround. The DVD will be loaded with special features including TWO Midnight Syndicate music videos, several Midnight Syndicate Video Contest finalists, and another special feature to be announced soon.
The Dead Matter: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD - Clocking in at just under 75 minutes, this disc will include the score to the movie composed by Edward Douglas as well as other tracks that appear in the movie including ghost-rockers Lazy Lane. Also featured will be three exclusive Midnight Syndicate remixes as well as a special track from the heavy metal act, Eternal Legacy.
Midnight Syndicate's Halloween Music Collection CD - This disc is a compilation featuring some of Ed and Gavin's favorite tracks from their first 13 years.
This special set will be available at all Hot Topic stores on Friday, July 30th all for the price a regular DVD!
MIDNIGHT SYNDICATE'S DARK LEGACY MUSIC VIDEO
Midnight Syndicate has released its first official music video, Dark Legacy from the CD Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates. The video, which features Ed and Gavin performing live together for the first time, as well as scenes from The Dead Matter movie is now available here and on YouTube. For exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot, directed by David H. Greathouse and co-produced by Robert Kurtzman's Creature Crew, visit Midnight Syndicate on Facebook. Look for a NEW music video for the song Lost coming mid-June!
SEND IN PHOTOS, WIN WEEKLY PRIZES!
Do you have any Midnight Syndicate-inspired photos, artwork, or stories from the past 13 years or present? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
EVERYONE who submits a photo or story will be entered in ALL of our 12 MONTHLY DRAWINGS (prizes include rare Syndicate collectibles and autographed merch). Additionally, EACH WEEK we will pick a photo to be featured on our websites. If your photo is picked you will receive a free Midnight Syndicate CD of your choice. Weekly winners will also still be eligible for the monthly drawings.
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Your music is wonderful and touching.. I love it.