The Sisters Of Mercy

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About The Sisters Of Mercy

Rock band formed in Leeds, UK, in 1980, by singer [[artist:Andrew Eldritch]] and guitarist [[artist:Gary Marx]]. They were soon joined by drummer [[artist:463064]] – the stage name for what became a long succession of drum machines. The band’s dark subject matter, literary references (Eldritch’s lyrics nod to anyone from Shelley to [[artist:227848]]), cavernous reverb and black record sleeves led the music press to dub them a “goth rock” act, though the band has always rejected this description.

The debut album *[m=2795]* was not released until 1985, and the lineup that recorded it split soon afterwards. To prevent departing members [[artist:257204]] and [[artist:164067]] from renaming themselves [[artist:115235]], Eldritch hurriedly released his own album under this name; Adams and Hussey instead formed [[artist:99925]]. Eldritch then rebooted the Sisters as a duo of himself and bassist [[artist:155571]]; the 1987 album *[m=2836]* prominently featured synthesizers. In 1990 the Sisters returned to live performance after a five-year absence, promoting a new album, *[m=61848]*, recorded mainly by Eldritch and guitarist [[artist:238296]].

Two further singles followed, before a long feud with record company [[label:999]] began. Although the band, with various lineups, has continued to tour regularly – playing a mix of old and new songs – ever since, there has been no new Sisters release since 1993.

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