Clan of Xymox
Background information
Also known as	Xymox
Origin	Nijmegen  Netherlands
Genre(s)	Gothic Rock Dark Wave
Years active	1983–present
Label(s)	Metropolis Records Wing Records 4AD
Members
Ronny Moorings Mojca Zugna Mario Usai Yvonne de Ray Denise Dijkstra Agnes Jasper
Former members
Pieter Nooten[2] Anke Wolbert[3] Frank Weyzig Willem van Antwerpen Rob Vonk Sharon Soffner Rui Ramos[4] Nina Simic Paul Whittlesea

Clan of Xymox, also known as Xymox at various parts of their career, are a darkwave/gothic rock band founded in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, in 1983 by Ronny Moorings, Anke Wolbert, and Pieter Nooten. Of the original members, only Ronny Moorings remains in the band today. Country Netherlands Province Gelderland Area (2006)  - Municipality 57. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Gothic rock (sometimes called goth rock or simply goth) is a genre of rock music that originated during the late 1970s. ... The text below is generated by a template, which has been proposed for deletion. ... See also: 1983 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1983 Record labels established in 1983 // Michael Jacksons Thriller, the most successful album not only of 1983, but of all time, was released in 1982 and began its epic domination of the music charts the following year, 1983. ... “Present” redirects here. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Metropolis Records is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based record label, distributor, and mail-order store specializing in the electro-industrial, synthpop, futurepop, darkwave, and gothic musical genres. ... Wing Records was a subsidiary of Mercury Records that enjoyed its greatest success during the 50s. ... This article is about the record label 4AD. For the year, see 4. ... Darkwave, also written as dark wave, is an umbrella term which refers to a movement that began in the late 1970s, coinciding with the popularity of new wave. ... Gothic rock (sometimes called goth rock or simply goth) is a genre of rock music that originated during the late 1970s. ... Country Netherlands Province Gelderland Area (2006)  - Municipality 57. ... See also: 1983 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1983 Record labels established in 1983 // Michael Jacksons Thriller, the most successful album not only of 1983, but of all time, was released in 1982 and began its epic domination of the music charts the following year, 1983. ...

History

The band began with the self-published Subsequent Pleasures EP under the name Xymox, at that time consisting of Ronny Moorings on guitar and vocals, Anke Wolbert on bass, keyboards and vocals, and Pieter Nooten on keyboards. A chance meeting with Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard of Dead Can Dance led to an invitation to support that band on a UK tour, and then a recording contract with their record label, 4AD Records. Brendan Perry (born June 30, 1959 in Whitechapel, London) is a singer and multi-instrumentalist best known for his work as the male half of the duo, Dead Can Dance, with Lisa Gerrard. ... Lisa Gerrard (born April 12, 1961) is an Australian musician, singer and composer who gained international renown as part of the music group Dead Can Dance with Irish former partner Brendan Perry. ... Dead Can Dance is a band comprising Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry. ... The British indie rock record label 4AD Records was started in 1979 by Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent, funded by Beggars Banquet Records. ...

Their debut album, self-titled under their newly adopted name Clan of Xymox, was released by 4AD in 1985, and drew comparisons to Joy Division and The Cure. 1986 saw their second album, Medusa (considered by many fans to be their finest work), continuing in this dark vein. Medusa is the second full album by Clan of Xymox, and is frequently considered to be their best work. ... See also: other events of 1985 Musical groups established in 1985 Record labels established in 1985 list of years in music 1980s in music // January 28 - Various artists, including Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, Steve Perry, Kenny Loggins, Willie Nelson, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Kenny... This article is about the band. ... This article is about the rock band. ... See also: Musical groups established in 1986 Record labels established in 1986 // 1986 - Goo Goo Dolls are formed in Buffalo, New York. ... Medusa is the second full album by Clan of Xymox, and is frequently considered to be their best work. ...

1987 saw the band provide a track for Lonely Is an Eyesore, a fascinating compilation album highlighting the diversity of talent on the 4-AD roster. "Muscoviet Musquito", sandwiched between Dif Juz and Dead Can Dance, showed a more confident side to the band. Album number two was a very different beast. See also: Musical groups established in 1987 Record labels established in 1987 // January 3 - Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ... Lonely Is an Eyesore (1987) is a compilation of music by artists on the 4AD record label. ... Dif Juz was an influential, primarily instrumental, British group that created uniquely atmospheric effects-laden music with dynamic emotional range during the early to mid 1980s. ... Dead Can Dance is a band comprising Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry. ...

Subsequently, Clan of Xymox and 4AD parted company, Pieter Nooten left the band, the name Xymox was once again adopted, and the band signed to the Polygram subsidiary label Wing Records. 1989 Twist of Shadows was the band's most commercially successful album, selling 300,000 copies. It was in many ways a bold record and showed that being signed to a major concern wasn't going to stifle a natural sense of musical adventure. Supported by three single releases - "Obsession", "Imagination" and "Blind Hearts" - this was an album that confirmed the diversity of their appeal as again they clicked in both dance and alternative circles. Wing Records was a subsidiary of Mercury Records that enjoyed its greatest success during the 50s. ... See also: 1989 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1989 Record labels established in 1989 // January 7 - Genesis 88 and Sunrise/Back to the Future stage large-scale illegal Acid House party in London January 14 - Paul McCartney releases Снова в СССР exclusively in Russia. ...

The bands fourth album, Phoenix (with Nooten back on board), released worldwide in 1991, was their last album on Wing. It had ecstatic reviews but did not sell as much as their predecessor, despite their loyal U.S. fan base. The band embarked on sell-out tours around the world and featured in college alternative and mainstream Billboard charts. The sub label Wing ceased to exist and when Wing declined to release the next album, Metamorphosis, Nooten and Wolbert left the band forever. See also: 1991 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1991 Record labels established in 1991 // 1991 was the year that grunge music made its popular breakthrough. ...

Mojca Zugna joined Moorings as bass-player (and album cover designer) and two albums followed on independent label Zok Records - Metamorphosis 1992 and Headclouds 1994 - before Moorings decided it was time for a change. Here, in addition to their trademark choral sounds and hypnotic electro rhythms, are albums spanning a whole range of styles and influences, taking Xymox into the '90s dance era. It is the work of a band who are never afraid to take chances. In the UK they nearly entered the top 40 charts with the "Reaching Out" single and were played on heavy rotation. "On Headclouds, Xymox tried to combine dance grooves with a melancholic sound, plus vocals. It was part of an experiment which we now steer clear of... After Headclouds, I moved back to Amsterdam and had a break from making music, and regained my interest by meeting different people, going to Industrial/Gothic parties, and basically rediscovering myself again".^[1] See also: 1992 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1992 Record labels established in 1992 // 1992 was a pivotal year in the development of music. ... See also: 1994 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1994 Record labels established in 1994 // January 29 - The Supremes Mary Wilson is injured when her jeep hits a freeway median and flips over just outside of Los Angeles, California. ...

In 1994 Xymox re-released their first (from 1984, only 500 original printed copies exist) limited availability mini album Subsequent Pleasures on Double Dutch Records, and, without consent, Zok Records released a "Remix" album which contains only radio edits of the albums Metamorphosis and Headclouds compiled together. See also: 1994 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1994 Record labels established in 1994 // January 29 - The Supremes Mary Wilson is injured when her jeep hits a freeway median and flips over just outside of Los Angeles, California. ...

In 1996 Xymox contributed music for a CD-ROM games project titled "Total Mayhem" and a year later the music for the game "Revenant", released worldwide by Domark.

In 1997 Ronny Moorings ended the Xymox era and restarted Clan of Xymox. The band signed to a brand new USA and German based Independent label Tess Records, and the album Hidden Faces was released in 1997. Moorings described it as "a logical follow-up to what Clan of Xymox made in the early '80s", and the band went on to tour extensively, co-headlining the Wave-Gotik-Treffen and Zillo festivals in Germany, where two singles from Hidden Faces - "Out Of The Rain" and "This World" - both reached the top 10 in the independent charts. Two more albums (1999 Creatures and 2001 Notes From The Underground followed, blending guitars and electronics into a more standard electro-goth sound which has won Clan of Xymox a new generation of fans in the gothic subculture. See also: 1996 in music, other events of 1997, 1998 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 9 - David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert (the day after his birthday) at Madison Square Garden, with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic... Wave-Gotik-Treffen (German das Treffen means meeting) is an annual festival for music and arts in Leipzig, Germany. ... See also: 1999 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1999 Record labels established in 1999 // January 7 After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation. ... See also: 2001 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2001 Record labels established in 2001 // January 1 Comeback of Guns N Roses in House of Blues Hum disbands. ...

2000 marked a first for the Clan of Xymox. After thousands of requests from fans for a live album, Clan of Xymox returned with Live, a double CD which featured nineteen tracks and two QuickTime videos. The lineup consisted of Ronny Moorings guitars & vocals, Mojca on bass, Rui Ramos on drums, and Nina Simic on keyboards. All of the tracks were recorded during their Central and South American tour in 1999, and could almost be considered a best of. See also: 2000 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2000 Record labels established in 2000 // John Tavener is knighted in the New Years Honours List. ...

The year 2002 saw in April the band's first remix album Remixes From The Underground, which was composed of all the tracks from Notes From The Underground remixed by renowned artists like Front 242 and Assemblage 23. This year also saw the very first video disc of COX. See also: 2002 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2002 Record labels established in 2002 // 2002 was marked by significant trends in rock music. ...

Farewell was released in September 2003 to great acclaim in the industry, and the band's most recent album, Breaking Point, was released in April 2006. The CD single Heroes, containing two interpretations of David Bowie's original track "Heroes", was released in May 2007. See also: 2003 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2003 Record labels established in 2003 // January - following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It... See also: 2006 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2006 Record labels established in 2006 Ti // January – James Nicholl, drummer of Pay*Ola became ill and was admitted to hospital. ...

The current lineup of Clan of Xymox, now based in Liepzig, Germany, consists of Ronny Moorings - produces, writes, records all music & lyrics... Live members: Ronny Moorings sticks live to guitar & vocals, Mojca on bass, Mario Usai on guitar, Agnes Jasper, Denise Dijkstra & Yvonne de Ray on keyboards. Original members Pieter Nooten and Anka Wolbert are both active today, pursuing a different musical direction as solo artists on i-rain records (www.i-rain.com).

Remixes

COX has made several remixes, recently for the female fronted industrial metal act I:Scintilla who released their album "Optiks" on the Belgian industrial label Alfa Matrix holding a bonus disc with a remix by COX beside others by Combichrist, Mortiis and many more.^[2] Alfa Matrix is a Belgian record label. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Mortiis (born HÃ¥vard Ellefsen on July 25, 1975 in Notodden, Norway), is a Norwegian musician. ...

Discography

Clan of Xymox discography

• Subsequent Pleasures (1984) Mini-album NL. Only 500 copies were pressed on their own label, it's a highly sought after collectors item. Silk screen hand pressed sleeve.
• A Day/Stranger (1985) 12" Single. club mixes by John Fryer & Ivo Watts-Russell.
• Clan of Xymox (1985) LP, CD, CS / (1999) re-released by 4-AD with extra track "Muscoviet Musquito".
• A Day (1985) 7" Single. Boudisque Records one sided radio edit promo version with black and white sleeve.
• Medusa (1986) LP, CD, CS / (1999) re-released by 4-AD with extra EP tracks: "Blind Hearts", "A Million Things "and "Scum".
• Muscoviet Musquito (1986) 7" Single. French promo version released by Virgin -France.
• Louise/Michelle (1986) 7" Single. promo single released by Mega disk. radio edit versions.
• Subsequent Pleasures (1994) re-relased, (2001) CD re-release Limited. the first 6 tracks are the original demo versions that got them a deal with 4AD, the last five are the original Subsequent Pleasures recordings from the year 1984. This is the only official re-issue.
• Out of the Rain (1997) CDS, 12" promo. First come back single.
• Hidden Faces (1997) CD, (2007) CD remastered + bonus tracks. The US-copy contains "Troubled Soul" instead of "Hypocrite.
• This World (1998) CDS.
• Creatures (1999) CD, (2007) CD remastered + bonus tracks.
• Consolation (1999) CDS.
• Live (2000) 2CD. Contains 'Jasmine & Rose' and 'Stranger' videos
• Liberty (2000) CDS.
• Notes From The Underground (2001) CD 12 tracks including a bonus
• Remixes from the Underground (2001) 2-CD, 3-CD digipak limited edition also contains a media CD with an interviev for Dutch TV and video clips.
• There's No Tomorrow (2002) CDS.
• Farewell (2003) CD, CD digipak (Ltd).
• The Best of Clan of Xymox (2004) CD, CD digipak (Ltd).
• Weak In My Knees (2006) CDS Europe / USA download.
• Breaking Point (2006) CD Worldwide release 25th of April 2006.
• Heroes (2007) CDS Europe / USA digital verion only.
• Visible (coming soon) DVD.

Clan of Xymox was the self-titled debut for the eponymous band in 1985, and their first release on the 4AD label (CAD503, CAD503CD, GAD503CD). ... Medusa is the second full album by Clan of Xymox, and is frequently considered to be their best work. ...

Xymox discography

• Subsequent Pleasures (1983) 12" mini album
• Blind Hearts / A Million Things 4AD (1988) 12"
• Blind Hearts (1989) 12", 12" promo
• Obsession (1989) 12", 12" promo, 7", CDS
• Twist of Shadows (1989) LP, CD, CS
• Imagination (1989) 12", 7", CDS, CS
• Phoenix of my Heart (1991) 12", 12" promo, 7", CDS, CS
• Phoenix (1991) LP, CD, CS
• At the End of the Day (1991) 12", 12" promo, CDS
• Wonderland (1991) CD promo
• Metamorphosis (1992) CD, CS. On the Austria-copy there are these bonus- tracks: Dream On (Dance Mix), Soul Free, Dream On (Instrumental Mix).
• Dream On 12", CDS
• Spiritual High (1993) CDS, 7", CS , 12" promo
• Headclouds (1993) LP, CD, CS
• Reaching Out (1993) 12", CDS

Compilation appearances

• Lonely Is an Eyesore (4AD, 1987)
  • Track 08 - Clan of Xymox - "Muscoviet Musquito".

• Abstract Magazine Vol. 5 Sweatbox 1985
  • Muscoviet Musquito (remix).

• Dance 2 Noise 002
  • Premonition (featuring Sakurai Atsushi on vocals). VIC 1290 JAP 1992 VICTOR 92.

• Total Mayhem Game. CD-Rom, Domark, Cinematrix , Eidos 1996.

• Revenant Game. CD-Rom, Domark, Cinematrix, Eidos 1999.

Lonely Is an Eyesore (1987) is a compilation of music by artists on the 4AD record label. ...

References

1. ^ Interview conducted by Jason Hullinger for Propaganda Magazine, retrieved from [1] 2007-02-09
2. ^ I:Scintilla remixed by Mortiis, Combichrist, KMFDM and Clan Of Xymox for new album

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External links

• Official site
• Metropolis Records Clan of Xymox page
• Chronological biography
• Caduceus' fan site
• Interview with Ronny Moorings on Subculture Magazine
• Clan of Xymox Unofficial Web Site
• I-Rain Records