This autumn, The Black Capes and The Waning Moon are set to take their dark, driving sounds across Europe, with a tour beginning on October 24th in Athens, Greece. With stops planned in Italy, the UK, Germany, and Spain, these two gothic rock outfits will bring their distinctive mix of heavy rhythms and shadowy melodies to the forefront. Joined by a few special guests, this journey through Europe promises a series of unforgettable performances. The bands will be joined on select dates by Cold Remembrance, Veda Wave, Tears Of Fire, and TWO WITCHES.
The Black Capes, a five-piece gothic rock band from Athens, Greece, have carved their name into the shadows of the genre with a forceful presence. Since 2017, they’ve unleashed three full-length albums: All These Monsters (2017), Lullabies for the Dead (2020) under Germany’s darkTunes label, and Looks Like Death (2022), released via Ikaros Records in Europe and The Council of Bones in the U.S. Each record pushes deeper into their dark, pulsing heart, steeped in the rich tradition of gothic rock yet laced with their own intensity.
Touring across Europe, they’ve shared stages with giants like Perturbator, Theatre of Hate, The Faces of Sarah, and Paradise Lost. Their live shows, however, are where they truly cast their spell, drenching audiences in an atmosphere thick with pounding rhythms and spectral energy. The Black Capes, more than a band, have become a ritual in gothic rock, spinning tales of life, death, and all that haunts between.
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Goth rock runs deep in the veins of The Waning Moon, a band that seamlessly merges the talents of Ariel Maniki from Costa Rica and Zac Campbell from the U.S. Their electric guitars and synth-driven beats echo the roots of the genre, while their vocals deliver a sound that feels both timeless and fresh. Formed in 2022, the band’s self-titled EP introduced this dynamic duo to the gothic rock scene, blending the nostalgic echoes of past eras with a bold modern edge.
Ariel Maniki (The Black Halos) brings his signature gothic vision and musical versatility. Zac Campbell, a force behind The Kentucky Vampires, injects new energy into the mix. Together, they released A Dream or A Vision in 2023, a full-length album that captures the spirit of gothic rock in all its brooding beauty. From haunting ballads to pulse-quickening tracks, The Waning Moon remains a beacon of the genre, performing on revered stages like the Wave Gotik Treffen and opening for The Wake on tour.
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The tour, put together by Endemoniada Promotions, Whispering Darkness, and Grotesque, will close with an official post-party in Madrid at Shadowplay.
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