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The Azoic

Electro chic

About Me


Want to hear more songs from THE AZOIC? Visit our record label's website for soundclips and more!
Like what you hear? Please support us by purchasing one of our CD's via our US label, Nilaihah Records here:
Or purchase it in Europe through Infacted Recordings here .
Please note: If you want to contact the band, please use direct EMAIL as listed from www.nilaihah.com . The band does *not* directly check this page as time does not allow. We apologize for any inconveniences and thank you for ALL your support!
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DISCOGRAPHY
RE:ILLUMINATION [the mixes] - [2007] Nilaihah Records
ILLUMINATE - [2004] Nilaihah Records and Infacted
FORWARD+CONFLICT - [2004] Infacted Recordings
CONFLICT - [2003] Nilaihah Records
FORWARD - [2001] Nilaihah Records
WHERE BROKEN ANGELS LIE - [1998] Nilaihah Records
THE DIVINE SUFFERING - [1997] Worm Records
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BIOGRAPHY
The Azoic are a female fronted Electronic Dance / Industrial EBM band originally based in Columbus, Ohio and officially began in February 1996. In 1998, they signed to Nilaihah Records and began their journey...
After 3 releases in North America, "Where Broken Angels Lie", "Forward" and "Conflict", The Azoic grabbed the attention of the German label, Infacted Recordings. On February 2, 2004, The Azoic debuted in Europe with their release, 'Forward + Conflict', which sold out in 6 months! They quickly made a mark and moved up to the no. 4 spot on the DAC [German Alternative Charts] and no. 2 on the DUC [Dutch Alternative Charts]. In 2004, The Azoic released their fourth full-length CD, 'Illuminate' and continued to polish their trademark style, even adding a cover of "Obsession", the 80's Animotion classic, with guest vocalist Frank Spinath of Seabound.
After a video game release (featuring "Conflict (Turmoil Mix)" on Microsoft XBox's 'Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 3' alongside vocal appearances featuring Kristy and several shows across the US and Europe, The Azoic continued to ascend. With 5 full-length releases, 2 EP's, 2 tours and over 50 shows, RMP chartings [US], 4 on the DAC charts + bullet on Native25 [Germany], 2 on the DUC charts [Netherlands], several magazine and webzine interviews (such as Zillo, Sonic Seducer, Side-Line, DNA Six, Industrial Nation, Gothic Beauty), a video, and appearances on numerous compilations, both nationally and internationally, The Azoic continued at the forefront of their genre.
Early 2007 brought a change in the Azoic's line-up, as Steve stepped down to pursue other projects. Kristy is continuing forward with new live members and shows across the US and Mexico. 2007 will also bring the release of 'Re:Illumination [the mixes] as a new album is completed for early 2008, Once again, even despite a short respite, The Azoic prove they are not about to slow down!
[Kristy has also contributed vocals for Neuroactive (Finland), the Parallel Project (USA), Hungry Lucy (USA), Epsilon Minus (Canada) and many more...]

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/26/2004
Band Website: theazoic.com
Band Members: Kristy Venrick - vocals, lyrics, melodies, programming - (Columbus, OH)
Eric E. - live keyboards - (New York, New York)
Andreas K. - live keyboards, guitar and drums - (Columbus, OH)

formerly - Steve Laskarides - keyboards - (Phoenix, AZ - (from 1996-2006)
formerly - Yana K. - live keyboards - (Phoenix, AZ) - (from 2005-2006)
Influences: Everything from German Industrial to Trance, 80's New Wave, EBM, Futurepop, Electronic Dance, Alternative and even a little Middle Eastern.
Sounds Like: Garbage meets BT & Paul Van Dyk? A little VNV Nation, Covenant, Seabound, Funker Vogt, and Decoded Feedback merged with Evanescence? Or maybe Madonna mixed with William Orbit and Nine Inch Nails?

Listen for yourself...
Record Label: Nilaihah Records - http://www.nilaihah.com
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Black Sun Festival!

The Azoic - Live at Black Sun festival (New Haven, CT) on Saturday, March 15, 2008.  Check out www.blacksun-festival.com for more details!  ...
Posted by The Azoic on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:03:00 PST

The Azoic will NOT be playing Pittsburgh tonight

We regret to inform the fans that The Azoic will not be playing Club Pegasus tonight in Pittsburgh, PA. The Azoic has never cancelled a show before. It is a decision we contemplated from many levels ...
Posted by The Azoic on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:34:00 PST

New songs

Yes, after many requests, I added a new song "Conflict (Turmoil mix)" from the Xbox game - DDR, plus added the full version of Illuminate.  Hope you enjoy and sorry to those who lost the song on ...
Posted by The Azoic on Thu, 02 Feb 2006 02:24:00 PST

Off to Europe!

Yes, please be patient with emails and friend requests.  We're off to Europe for a while!  Singing, dancing, and rocking out!  Hugs to our fans! The Azoic www.theazoic.com...
Posted by The Azoic on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Nilaihah Records on MySpace!

Nilaihah Records was just added to MySpace.  Feel free the add them and check out the new artists and songs posted soon! http://www.myspace.com/nilaihahrecords...
Posted by The Azoic on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

New photos and song clip!

Check out more new band photos, a new song clip and more at www.theazoic.com!
Posted by The Azoic on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

ILLUMINATE (new Azoic CD) is now available worldwide!

THE AZOIC - ILLUMINATEThe follow-up to their successful 'Forward' and 'Conflict' releases, 'Illuminate' returns with a further cultivation of The Azoic's sound and style that will leave you wanting mo...
Posted by The Azoic on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST