Necropolis of Love
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Necropolis of Love was a new wave/synthpop band which formed in 1981 in Berkeley, California.[1]
OriginBerkeley, California, United States
GenresNew wave, synthpop, gothic rock
Years active1981–1987
LabelThumb Records
Necropolis of Love | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Berkeley, California, United States |
| Genres | New wave, synthpop, gothic rock |
| Years active | 1981–1987 |
| Label | Thumb Records |
| Past members | Peter Vinella (guitar, keyboards)) Dave "Slave" Velasquez (vocals, guitar, keyboards) Tim Hesla (bass, saxophone) Bill Zelinski (drums, percussion) |
| Website | http://www.myspace.com/necropolisoflove1 |
The group was often categorized as gothic rock or new wave; however, in a conversation with the prominent musician Iggy Pop, Necropolis of Love band member David Velasquez described the band's sound as "hostile disco music".[2]
Discography
- In Search Of... 12" EP (1983, Thumb Records)
- The Hope 12" EP (1984, Thumb Records)
Singles
- "Talk" (1982, Thumb Records)
