DAKINI (LISA HAMMER SOLO ALBUM) 2022 RARE COLOR VINYL RE-RELEASE
THE CIRCLE MUSIC IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF “DAKINI” FOR FIRST TIME ON VINYL, WITH NEW MASTERING AND THE ADDITION OF THREE BONUS UNRELEASED TRACKS (“ALTE CLAMAT EPICURUS”, “CHANT NR. 5”, “HURDY GURDY GAVOTTE”).
THESE THREE SONGS EXCITED US SO MUCH THAT “ALTE CLAMAT EPICURUS” WAS CHOSEN AS THE FIRST TO INTRODUCE “DAKINI” LP. THIS IS A SEVEN MINUTE BACK PRELUDE WHERE LISA SURPASSES HER BEST SELF BY “SPITTING” SPELLS AND CURSES..."
THESE THREE SONGS EXCITED US SO MUCH THAT “ALTE CLAMAT EPICURUS” WAS CHOSEN AS THE FIRST TO INTRODUCE “DAKINI” LP. THIS IS A SEVEN MINUTE BACK PRELUDE WHERE LISA SURPASSES HER BEST SELF BY “SPITTING” SPELLS AND CURSES..."
REQUIEM in WHITELisa was one of the founding members of the Gothic Rock-Opera group REQUIEM IN WHITE, (1985-1994) with bassist Chris Walsh (RIP) and Drummer Javier Madariaga (Reagan Youth). The band had a loyal cult following, influencing many of the Medieval/ Ethereal/ Gothic Rock groups after them. They played with bands such as Type-O-Negative, Christian Death, Sex Gang Children and Biohazard. A great collection of songs, pictures, videos, discography and reviews can be found here:
Requiem In White on SOUNDCLOUD
Recently unearthed photos of Requiem in White Myspace page from long ago DJ Furie in depth discography Russian Fan Site- very in depth and a cool archive NYC Goth Scene Time Capsule Video from over 20 years ago RIP bassist Chris Walsh requiem in white on Tumblr *ARKIVESTRY* Gallery ~ James Stiles Photography ~ |
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MORS SYPHILITICA
Lisa Hammer was also the lead singer of the gothic rock group MORS SYPHILITICA, (1996-2002) with former husband Doc Hammer. The band released 3 CDs: Mors Syphilitica (1996), Primrose (1998) and Feather and Fate (2001) which is also on the Projekt Label. One reviewer sums up their sound: "Feather and Fate, the third Mors Syphilitica release, provides fans with a body of work that is lush, soaring and beautiful. Each passing release seems to bring them closer to Godlike status and eradicates any notion that they could possibly be mere mortals." - New Grave Magazine. Mors Syphilitica made appearances on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and MTV, many radio stations including: WFDU, as well as touring the US extensively. Band members included: David Mecionis (God is my Co-Pilot) on electric bass, and Hajji Majer (RIP) on drums. More information, pictures, songs and videos of Mors Syphilitica can be found on a few other sites:
Legends Magazine Article: "It should be no mystery that this reviewer has become one of the many hardcore fans for this band." FAN SITE with tons of info AMAZON PANDORA SOUNDCLOUD1 SOUNDCLOUD2 Zelda Universe Article: "Goodbye Mors Syphilitica... ::sniff:: " Projektfest Blog Memorial to Hajji Majer, Drummer for Mors Syphilitica Lisa Hammer of the famous goth bands, Requiem in White and Mors Syphilitica is fighting Breast Cancer Mors Syphilitica Photos - Mors Syphilitica Picture Gallery - FamousFix Mors Syphilitica - EL SALVADOR GOTICO - blogger Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2 (2016) - Soundtracks - IMDb DJ Furie Archive of Mors Syphilitica, The N.C.S. and Requiem in White |
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THE ORDER OF THE N.C.S.Lisa was the singer for a ritual side project THE ORDER OF THE N.C.S., (circa 1994) a sacred ritualistic project
created by Doc Hammer, releasing one CD (which is out of print) and performing a magical ceremony in a secret gathering. |
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THE TERROR TWINS
Lisa's band THE TERROR TWINS (with pianist/composer/brother James Merendino of SLC Punk fame) has been described as "music for ghosts". The duo uses the sound of a lonely piano and soft eerie soprano voice to haunt the airwaves. They can be followed on Myspace, and their horrific and bloody live performance can be seen on FLASHROCK. The scandalous Terror Twins were thrown off the air on Princeton University's radio station WPBR and banned for life. Their CD can be downloaded at iTunes, Apple Music or streamed on Spotify.
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LISA HAMMER - SOLO CD - DAKINI (2009)
DAKINI is a CD released by Lisa as a solo artist, on the Projekt records label. As one reviewer states: "Adequately capturing Lisa Hammer’s Dakini in words would vex any reviewer. Comparisons to Dead Can Dance, Enya and Loreena McKennitt are obvious, but that doesn’t begin to capture the special magic that Hammer (on keyboards, piano, dulcimer, bass, woodwinds, harp, synths, and more), assisted by three accompanists, unleashes on the CD’s heady mixture of Latin, English and wordless vocals combined with ethnic, dark ambient, world fusion and gothic music. Propulsive dynamism coexists with the sublime and ethereal, yet the strength of the artist’s singular artistic vision presents a unified front. Dakini is a special, unique listening experience aimed at those who hunger for music that is deep, profound and captivating" - New Age Retailer Magazine |
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RADIANA
Lisa Hammer is currently (2012-current) the lead singer/composer of the Shoegaze-garage-mod band RADIANA, founded by Lisa and guitarist and indie legend Steven Deal (Bleached Black, Chopper).
The band's sound has been described as a cross between Stereolab and Joy Division.
The band's sound has been described as a cross between Stereolab and Joy Division.
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news 2022:
Radiana are currently writing a new album due to be released in 2023. Since founding member Steven Deal has tragically passed away, the band's sound will organically drift back to Lisa Hammer's more ethereal/shoegaze/darkwave/post-punk style. The band covered the Kinks' song "Tired of Waiting for You" for a WFMU radio compilation "Kinky Girls", which then got them signed to Wicked Opossum records for the Volume II of "Starstruck: a tribute to the Kinks" due out in 2023. Guest musicians include Matt Milligan (Wheatus) and John Wlaysewski (Late Cambrian) Some reviews and interviews of Radiana if You would like to know more: Wicked Channel Review - "This is the best cd of dreamy alternative pop since Belle and Sebastian's The Boy with an Arab Strap." JamSphere Review - "In a world where boring cookie cutter pop music rules, Radiana sound like an absolute adrenaline rush – fun, focused, ironic, gritty and melodic." MTM Review - "Radiana have released an irresistible, catchy, power-pop, punk-infused, thematic single There’s Only Person (I Hate More Than You), now on Spotify and Apple Music." Italian Review in Onda Magazine Behind the Music: Radiana (video) Interiew with Radiana on 4MileCircus (Podcast) 
"It seems like stand-on-their-own pop-rock records come along with the frequency of Halley’s Comet. So, it must be 76 years since the last one, ’cause here it is." 
Radiana appeared on WFMU in
2014 with the live band and 2016 with an acoustic set August 14, 2016: Helter Swelter with special guest Lisa Hammer & Radiana Listen to this show: Pop‑up player! |
"here is a perfect hybrid of shoegaze, post-punk and psychedelia, an explosive and sticky mixture of sure grip on a retro audience. The ride of "Over The Moon" serves as a preface in a gloomy and noisy atmosphere, soon contrasted by the glitzy optimism of "Black Sheep" and the electronic sighs of "Tigress On A Train Moving Fast". Stockton-Wilson's voice is flexible and mature, ranging from interpretations à la Dolores O' Riordan (the pure pop-punk of "After The Fall", the acidic "Glass Mountain") to excursions into darker territories in the style of Miriam Stockley (the oppressive "Mona Lisa Smile", the British duet of "Money King"), up to even evoking Debbie Harry in the occult gurgles of "Love Is Not A Crime", One of the most representative highlights. At his side, stand out for originality the sunny "The Invisible Heart" and the beautiful guitar march of "Cyclops"." --- Translated from Italian/Onda Magazine 
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FASHION BIRD DANGER DANGER (PSYCHEDELIC SIDE PROJECT 2021-PRESENT)
Lisa Hammer sings as guest artist in Brooklyn psychedelic art project "Fashion Bird Danger Danger" ~ New EPIC goth-psychedelic SINGLE and MUSIC VIDEO "HUNTED" released
SOUNDTRACKS AND CLASSICAL
Lisa created several scores for feature films and stageplays, including: Before Someone Gets Hurt, Grimmer than Grimm, Macbeth, Romeo and Juiet, Julius Ceasar, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Alucard, Punks Dead, Beneath the Black Moon, Pox and founded a Medieval Music Group THE VITULOS SECESSION, performing at New York's legendary Angel Orensanz Foundation. The Early Music performance included a seven piece vocal group and a five piece orchestra including Early Music legend Paul Ash (Unto Ashes/Mince Pye), with songs ranging from 13th Century polyphonic chant to Madrigals to the bawdy and dark ancient Carmina Burana. The only live recording of the group disappeared in a flood and was never recovered. There may be a restored video coming soon.
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One of Lisa's early (1983-1985) bands ADX mixed the musical styles of Goth and heavy funk, similar to early Ministry and Parliament. In fact the band played with Ministry on several occasions. ADX were notorious for scandalous live performances which bordered on Grand Guignol theatrics. Band members included: Ziggy V (Lead singer), Michael Jung (guitarist/Alice Donut) Gordon Cates on drums and Brad Haleen (electric bass, RIP). The band opened for Ministry several times, on their "With Sympathy" tour.
DISCOGRAPHY
Requiem in White:
Mors Syphilitica:
Solo
Radiana
The Terror Twins
- 12 inch vinyl EP, First Communion (1987)
- Multiple cassette releases and various dates (1985-1991)
- "Of The Want Infinite", CD, First Communion (1994)
Mors Syphilitica:
- 12 inch vinyl EP, Sacrum Torch, 1996
- Mors Syphilitica, CD, Sacrum Torch, 1996
- Primrose, CD, Sacrum Torch, 1998
- Feather and Fate, CD, Projekt, 2001
Solo
- Dakini, CD, Projekt, 2009
- Dakini Vinyl w/Bonus Tracks , The Circle Music, 2022
Radiana
- Radiana, CD, Projekt, 2012
- There's Only one Person I Hate More Than You (single, 2016)
- Live on WFMU, 2022
- Tired of Waiting for You, Wicked Oppossum Records, TBD/2023
The Terror Twins
- Bloody Ballads (EP, 2016)