Inkubus Sukkubus Explained

Inkubus Sukkubus
Background:group_or_band
Origin:Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Years Active:1989–present
Label:Resurrection Records
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Associated Acts:Vampire Division, Children of the Moon
Current Members:Candia Ridley
Tony McKormack
Roland Link
Past Members:Bob Gardener
Adam Henderson
Howard Worf
Jamie Garner
Matt Rogers
Jason Sutton
DJ Loki
Dave Saunders
Dean Rhodes

Inkubus Sukkubus are an English goth and pagan rock band, formed in 1989 by Candia Ridley, Tony McKormack and Adam Henderson,[1] [2] who have been described as one of the most enduringly popular underground Goth bands in the UK.[3] They also have been described by Mick Mercer as a "zombie version of Fleetwood Mac" in his book Hex Files: The Goth Bible.[4]

History

Inkubus Sukkubus have released albums and toured the UK and internationally ever since their formation as Incubus Succubus in 1989.

In 1995, the band adopted the name Inkubus Sukkubus, citing numerology as the reason for the change, and signed to Resurrection Records. The live line-up changed significantly, adopting the use of a drum machine and sequenced backing, with some additional support by a bodhrán, and Adam Henderson moving back to bass.

In 1996, the band appeared live on British national television on Channel 4's The Big Breakfast,[5] performing the track 'Heartbeat Of The Earth'.

The band have played many of Europe's major dark alternative festivals including Amphi, M'era Luna, and the Wave-Gotik-Treffen at Leipzig.

In June 2017, the band hosted a weekend event[6] at St Briavels Castle in the Forest of Dean  - a celebration of midsummer with storytelling, history, Egyptian dancing, and a handfasting ceremony.

Members

The group currently consists of guitarist Tony McKormack (ex-Screaming Dead), vocalist Candia McKormack and bassist Roland Link. The band uses a drum machine and sequencer to provide percussion and orchestral backing. They also perform as a fully acoustic act with Abigail Blackman on cello, Nick Gibbs on violin, and Marcus Gilvear on drums.

In 2013, Candia was the model for a painting called The Sukkubus,[7] by the award winning fantasy artist, Larry Elmore for use in his Kickstarter.

In 2016, Candia was painted by artist Russell Haines for her 'Faith'[8] exhibition, at Gloucester Cathedral. The band also performed at the launch event which the Bishop of Gloucester, Rachel Treweek, attended.

Discography

Albums

Compilation albums

Singles and EPs

Movie soundtracks

Bibliography

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Buckley, Peter . The Rough Guide to Rock . 1843531054 . 2003 . Tony McKormick [sic] (guitars/vocals/keyboards/programming) and Candia Ridley (lead vocal) — originally art college students with a dark, yet optimistic musical vision tor the world — are the heart and soul of Inkubus Sukkubus. . registration .
  2. Book: Willin, Melvyn J.. Music, Witchcraft and the Paranormal. 1905226187. 2005. 260. The one possible exception to this heavy metal and satanic link is the group Inkubus Sukkubus which was formed in 1989. The original musicians Tony McCormack [sic] and Candia Ridley found that the words they were setting had a strong pagan bias..
  3. Book: Scarf, Natasha . The Art Of Gothic . October 2014 . 9781783052639.
  4. Book: Mercer, Mick. Hex Files. B T Batsford Ltd. 1996. 0-7134-8033-5. London. 84, 85.
  5. Web site: Inkubus Sukkubus - Heartbeat of the Earth. 2007-09-04. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/TC2Z_mBY818 . 2021-12-22 . live. YouTube. 2017-06-27.
  6. Web site: Tales of Witchcraft and Wonder 2017 - 23 June 2017. Sukkubus. Inkubus. Evensi. 2017-06-27.
  7. Web site: Larry Elmore · The Sukubbus. Larryelmore.com. 2017-06-27.
  8. News: Diocese of Gloucester. 2017-06-27. Gloucester.anglican.org. en-US.
  9. Web site: Wytches & Vampyres: The Best of Inkubus Sukkubus - Inkubus Sukkubus Releases AllMusic. AllMusic. 2017-10-25.

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