For over four decades, The Sisters of Mercy have been an iconic force in underground music: defining, defying and denying numerous subgenres of rock and roll. Their unique blend of punk-psychedelia, metal, dance beats and guttural growls has mesmerized the masses for several generations. Now, Andrew Eldritch and the band return to London for two special shows at Camden Roundhouse on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 September 2027.
Formed in Leeds, 1980, The Sisters of Mercy, while named after a Leonard Cohen song, took inspiration from such luminaries as Bowie, Slade and The Velvet Underground. But their closest sonic bedfellows are The Stooges, Motörhead and Suicide, the influence of which imbued The Sisters with a distinct sound of their own when compared to others in the post-punk era.
1987’s Floodland was a massive breakthrough for the band, featuring epic tracks such as “Dominion,” “Lucretia My Reflection,” and, of course, the 10+ minute opus “This Corrosion,” all three of which can still be heard on dance floors to date. 1990’s Vision Thing featured a harder, more metal-influenced sound, yet retained their trademark drum machine pummel and lyrical ambiguity.
The disingenuous nature of the music industry in the ’90s left Andrew Eldritch with a distaste for the record business, shifting his focus to performing live in lieu of releasing recorded music. Yet, while The Sisters of Mercy have not released an LP since Vision Thing, their popularity and impact has only grown stronger over time, with their erudite rock and roll cacophony influencing countless bands over their tenure.
Despite the lack of a new record, the band’s writing has been incredibly prolific in the last couple of years, having showcased a large number of well-received new songs. The material has been said to reflect the strongest elements of the band’s 3 classic LPS, whilst maintaining a thoroughly contemporary sound, adhering vehemently to the Sisters’ ethos to move “ever forward”.
Recent live reviews have hailed the show as the band’s strongest in years, with Eldritch complemented by stellar performances from Ben Christo, Kai, Chris Catalyst and, as ever, Doktor Avalanche.
Combine this with a spectacular cinematic light show and a setlist spanning huge hits, deep cuts and acclaimed new material, and these two Camden Roundhouse performances promise to be unmissable occasions for The Sisters of Mercy fans.
Tickets available from this Friday, 6 November, at : http://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-sisters-of-mercy.
