braindance mp3's finally available for download
due to overwhelming popular demand, progressive darkwave recordings has finally made braindance singles available for download on iTunes, Napster, MusicNet, eMusic, Rhapsody, Amazon, and more than 200 other online destinations. in addition to partnering with the aforementioned popular music sites, brainloads - including braindance's breakthrough 1994 EP shadows, previously available only on cassette - can be attained directly from the brainmerchandise section of this site at www.progressivedarkwave.com/brainmerch.htm.

braindance currently in production for new release
braindance is currently in production for their upcoming release, entitled master of disguise, guaranteed to be available for mass consumption in 2008. promising to deliver the goods along the same musical lines as redemption, the long-awaited cd will contain tighter songwriting, explosive performances, and the illustrative talents of joe 'sweetrot' simko, who's previously done work for gwar, the misfits, ministry, KMFDM, and trivium. check out his work at www.sweetrot.com.

pdr launches the official braindance myspace page
constructed due to overwhelming popular demand, progressive darkwave recordings invites you to visit the official braindance myspace page, resplendent with all the braintrimmings that you've come to enjoy, including a peek at michael o'connell's interpretation of bram stoker's dracula as seen through the eyes and ears of braindance and infodarkness.com. don't forget to request your identity and image be added to our friends section - our only hope is that we can somehow bring billions and billions of people together in harmony at www.myspace.com/progressivedarkwave.

braindance featured in vampire freaks magazine
braindance vocalist sebastian elliott contributes his sardonic sensibilities to a brand new three page interview and review from the final issue of vampire freaks magazine, which describes the redemption experience as "the perfect example of the brilliance found within a genre of mesmerizing symphonic sounds and guitar metal coupled with a composition style once only found exclusively within the annals of industrial music." check out the undeniable full-length feature at www.progressivedarkwave.com/vampirefreaksfeature.pdf

sebastian elliott to star in 'the wicked'
braindance vocalist sebastian elliott stars in 'the wicked,' a horror flick from the producers of hardcore poisoned eyes, premiering in early 2008. director sal ciavarello and producer antonio fariello are the masterminds behind this thought-provoking, character-driven film with haunting visuals that has already gained coverage in magazines such as fangoria and gorezone. for more information, including a peek at the official trailer, go to www.profoundimages.com.

sebastian elliott forms side project sentinel of eternity
braindance vocalist sebastian elliott has partnered with french electronic composer stephane marty and french digital artist salandre to form the ebm/dark electro side project sentinel of eternity. initially created in 2006 in order to produce deep electronic dance music, the project soon evolved into a complex and unique mixture of various dark styles and sounds, combining darkwave with intelligent songcraft, haunting melodies, and compelling imagery. the self-titled debut album will be available worldwide later this year, and can be sampled at either www.sentinelofeternity.com or at www.myspace.com/sentinelofeternity.

braindance seeking musicians for live performances
braindance is currently seeking a replacement drummer, bassist and keyboardist for high profile performances following the release of master of disguise. drummers should be hard-hitting, meter-conscious, double-bass proficient and be able to play to a click - a pocket player that can groove as well as mix it up with power when necessary. bassist must be 5- or 6- string proficient and play with precision and clarity. keyboardist should be female, and be able to sing with power and confidence. technical proficiency, quality equipment and professionalism a must. for more information, contact us at braindance@progressivedarkwave.com.

braindance mentioned in recent grammy.com article
bryan reesman's recent grammy.com article, 'the new face of progressive rock' speaks of the blossoming progressive music scene. the article, released in mid march, lists braindance as one of the best bands taking prog in new directions, alongside several successful and influential artists from around the globe. "Right now the genre is again sailing the choppy seas of popular music and drawing renewed attention with an eclectic bunch of bands, many of which have been around for years," says reesman. "braindance combines the best elements of metal, goth and ambient atmospheres into an original neo-progressive sound...". check it out at http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/News/Default.aspx?newsID=1953&newsCategoryID=3

braindance mentioned in billboard magazine
braindance is the only unsigned, non-touring band mentioned in billboard's recent hard music report. bryan reesman's centerpiece article, entitled, "as darkness falls, sales rise - goth-tinged dark metal proves its crossover appeal," speaks highly of the band and of the scene at large.

"there is new hope as to the commercial viability of a dark style, which may be peaking in europe, but is only beginning to surface in the u.s.," says reesman. "braindance is taking the genre in new directions."

the future is upon us — and it's oh, so tasty...