{"product_id":"2670328","title":"Requiem In White - Hymnal Of Remembrance [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREQUIEM IN WHITE \u003c\/strong\u003ewas a Gothic Rock-Opera group (1985-1994) with \u003cstrong\u003eLisa Hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e on vocals, \u003cstrong\u003eDoc Hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e on guitars, bassist \u003cstrong\u003eChris Walsh\u003c\/strong\u003e (RIP) and Drummer \u003cstrong\u003eJavier Madariaga\u003c\/strong\u003e (Reagan Youth). The band had a loyal cult following, influencing many of the Medieval\/ Ethereal\/ Gothic Rock groups after them.  They played with bands such as \u003cstrong\u003eType-O-Negative\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Death\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSex Gang Children\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBiohazard\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe band formed in the summer of 1985 by core members \u003cstrong\u003eDoc\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLisa Hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eChris Walsh\u003c\/strong\u003e in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.\u003cbr\u003eAt that time, in Boston there was no organized gothic scene. Any band with a dark image had to fend for itself. Strangely enough, \u003cstrong\u003eRequiem in White\u003c\/strong\u003e's eclectic, dark and romantic sound and look was gaining more fans and attention than it even knew: they were being bootlegged, widely talked and written about, imitated, and even their humble demo tapes were being hunted down by fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the time they relocated to New York City in 1989, there was a healthy gothic scene, and \u003cstrong\u003eRequiem in White\u003c\/strong\u003e had achieved a level of status which placed them at the forefront of the gothic movement. Their refusal to ever grant an interview or any kind of publicity created such an air of mystery around them, that they attracted a loyal cult following, one that still grows to this day, even after the break-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy 1994 the band was playing to thousands of fans at places like the Limelight, CBGB, Danceteria and the Ritz, headlining or opening up for bigger bands like \u003cstrong\u003eType-O Negative\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSex Gang Children\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e Christian Death\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBiohazard\u003c\/strong\u003e. They were constantly in the fanzines, on the internet, on compilations and bootlegs, videos, stickers and on the backs of fans' jackets. Theirs was truly a \"grass roots\" fame, of the sort which history has proven to be the most enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1994 break-up was painful for all, and fans were devastated. They had seen \u003cstrong\u003eRequiem in White\u003c\/strong\u003e as the \"last original band\" in a sea of \"goth imitators\" and \"vapid drum machine clone bands\". \u003cstrong\u003eRequiem in White\u003c\/strong\u003e had embodied the sound and image of their deepest romantic fantasies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to announce that The Circle Music\u003c\/strong\u003e will release for first time \"\u003cstrong\u003eHymnal of Remembrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\" on vinyl, which includes the second album \"\u003cstrong\u003eOf The Want Infinite\u003c\/strong\u003e\" (1994) together with the original recordings of the 2 Demos (\"\u003cstrong\u003eWorld Of Promise\/Prodigal Son\u003c\/strong\u003e\" (1987) \u0026amp; \"\u003cstrong\u003eEverlasting Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\" (1987)!!! \"\u003cstrong\u003eHymnal of Remembrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\" will also be released on CD in a special Luxurious Triple 7' gatefold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe want to sincerely thank everyone who helped find the songs from the 2 demos. We knew in advance that this would be extremely difficult, but after the public announcement of the search for the songs, many fans of \u003cstrong\u003eRequiem In White\u003c\/strong\u003e came together and now we are delighted to announce that this very important \u0026amp; unique album will finally be released on vinyl after so many years!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't lose this masterpiece!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54419343835521,"sku":"2670328","price":19.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/0634240249440.jpg?v=1750535534","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2670328","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}