Pre-orders for "Monsters of Legend" CD and limited edition 12" Vinyl version now being taken

 

 

Pre-orders for  Midnight Syndicate's upcoming Monsters of Legend CD are now being taken at the Midnight Syndicate Store.

 

In addition to the CD version of the album, we are also offering a very special collector's edition 12" vinyl version. These are part of a one-time, limited run of 250 and will be available on a first come first serve basis while supplies last. Each vinyl album comes hand-numbered, expertly packed, and can be autographed by Gavin Goszka and Edward Douglas per your specifications. Every vinyl purchase also comes with the CD version of the album.

 

 

While you are at the Midnight Syndicate Store be sure to check out the Midnight Syndicate T-Shirt Section.  We've added a new Midnight Syndicate Glow-In-The-Dark t-shirt as well as reprinted several of our most popular designs (available in sizes SMALL through XXXL).

Celebrate with Midnight Syndicate at the "Monsters of Legend" CD Release Party, July 18th at The Boneyard in Mayfield Hts OH

 

Grab your favorite classic horror-themed costume and celebrate with Midnight Syndicate's Gavin Goszka and Edward Douglas as they debut the new, Monsters of Legend CD at The Boneyard (5900 Mayfield Rd., Mayfield Heights, OH). The party is free, all ages, and open to the public.

COSTUME CONTEST - Everyone who arrives to the party in costume can have their photo taken by haunt photographer, Rex B. Hamilton. Photos will be posted here and Facebook. Additionally, the best costume (as chosen by a secret panel of judges) will receive a great prize package including props from Screamline Studios, a one-of-a-kind hand-made prop from Red Reign FX a RARE Midnight Syndicate self-titled CD, and other Midnight Syndicate merchandise.

Doors open at 7:30pm. At 8pm, Gavin and Ed will introduce the CD and talk a bit about the creation process. Afterwards, both will be on hand to meet with guests and sign copies of the new CD (which will be available for purchase along with other great NEW merchandise). There will also be giveaways throughout the night. The Boneyard is just 2 minutes from the I-271 Mayfield Road exit and has an excellent restaurant and a large videogame arcade which will be open before, during, and after the party.

It Lives! First preview track from "Monsters of Legend" CD released.

 

Midnight Syndicate revealed a glimpse at their upcoming Monsters of Legend CD today when they posted the track, It Lives! on their YouTube Channel.  The video features some of the images that inspired the track along with a short montage at the end which will give fans a quick taste of what is to come.  Pre-orders for the Monsters of Legend CD and limited-edition 12" vinyl version will begin next week.   The full CD will be unleashed July 19th.   More preview tracks and new Midnight Syndicate merchandise will also be coming soon.

New interview with Edward Douglas on City Blood

A new interview with Midnight Syndicate's Edward Douglas has just been posted on the haunted house website, City Blood.  In the interview they discuss the origins and history of the band as well as the upcoming Monsters of Legend release and more.

Midnight Syndicate's new "Monsters of Legend" CD to be unleashed July 19th

 

On July 19, Midnight Syndicate will release it's sixteenth studio album, Monsters of Legend.  This "tribute to the golden age of horror" will feature sweeping symphonic horror instrumental music and sound effects in the signature style the band pioneered. "We want to make you feel like you are a character in one of those classic horror films - that you've entered a world where any one of the iconic characters from the Universal Horror and Hammer Films could be right around the corner," said composer Edward Douglas.

 

The CD artwork features original images from classic Universal Studios horror movies including Frankenstein, Werewolf of London, and Dracula.  "Listeners will hear the influence of the Universal Monster, Hammer, and Euro Horror films from the 30s through the 70s, not only in the music but in the images the songs conjure," added Gavin Goszka.  Although the band promises the new disc will deliver the dark atmosphere haunted attractions, roleplaying gamers, and Halloween enthusiasts expect from them, they feel they've crafted a disc that transcends their favorite time of the year.   "As we did on Carnival Arcane, we're always trying to take things up a notch both musically and with the sound design.  There is a lot going on in this one.   Plenty to pull you in, spark your imagination, and keep hold of you anytime you're looking to visit that mysterious place in your mind's eye."

 

The CD will be available for pre-order the first week in July.  In addition to other new merchandise, Entity Productions Halloween Music will be releasing a special edition 12" vinyl version of the Monsters of Legend album, hand-numbered and limited to 250 copies.

"Axe Giant" premieres on the SyFy Channel tonight!

Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan (formerly Bunyan) will premiere on the SyFy Channel tonight, June 13th at 9pm EST and 1am EST!   This monster movie directed by Gary Jones (Spiders, Mosquito, Xena, Hercules) and scored by Midnight Syndicate's Edward Douglas is a fun, horrific spin on the tall tale of Paul Bunyan.  For more information, check out our previous post and the trailer below.  Be on the lookout for the Axe Giant: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (available through Entity Productions Halloween Music and Midnight Syndicate Soundtracks) coming soon!

Edward Douglas honored locally, inducted into Cleveland's Independent Filmmakers' Hall of Fame

Edward Douglas was inducted into the Independent Filmmakers' Hall of Fame at the Indie Gathering's Horror Hotel event in Hudson, Ohio, this past weekend. The award is given in recognition of "significant contributions, achivements, and outstanding dedication to the independent filmmaking community." Citing Edward's accomplishments in film scoring, the licensing of Midnight Syndicate's music, and the directing of his own film, Executive Director Ray Szuch added "You're not going to find a nicer guy. When I know someone like (Ed), I really like to watch how they work with other people.... that's what turns me on. The individual." Last year's Hall of Fame inductee was FX legend/director, Robert Kurtzman (KNB FX, Creature Corps).

The award was presented by the Indie Gathering International Film Festival, an event which draws filmmakers from around the globe to Cleveland every August. Listed as one of Movie Maker Magazine's Top 25 film festivals for networking, the event exists to showcase the independent filmmaker. Filmmakers participate in their screenings and after the films speak with audience members who seek a closer look into the creative process. The festival features over one hundred films from around the world; twenty hours of film lectures and panel discussions; a convention room with special guests; networking parties; acting, stunt and FX competitions, and more. This year's festival will be held August 16th, 17th and 18th at The Clarion Inn in Hudson, OH. For more information, click here.

Midnight Syndicate's "Monsters of Legend" CD update

Edward Douglas shared some more information on what fans can expect from Midnight Syndicate's upcoming Monsters of Legend CD (mid-July) on Facebook today. 

"Our approach on this upcoming album is to transport you 'into' the world of classic horror films by Universal, Hammer Films, and others. We want you to feel like you've been dropped right into one of those films - a mysterious world where any creature could be lurking in a shadowy forest or passing by your window at night.... As we did in The 13th Hour and Carnival Arcane we try to achieve this through music and sound design. This will be another great disc to listen to with headphones in a darkened room.

So, as oppposed to creating a song for each classic Universal Monsters film and making it more of a compilation, our plan is to put you in a world where the monsters are very real and allow you to explore it. And although we've saved some creatures for the next album, there will be plenty to keep you up at night.... We are in the final mixing stage now and are really excited about this disc!

The image above is from the Mario Bava classic Black Sunday (1960), one of the many films that inspired the album.

Big news and new trailer for "Bunyan" movie

 

Big news on the Bunyan movie front. The film which was scored by Edward Douglas / Midnight Syndicate will be released in June only with a new title, Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan. You can check out the NEW trailer above.

Axe Giant... is a contemporary take on the tall tale of lumberjack Paul Bunyan. Kids at a first-offenders' boot camp discover that the legend of Paul Bunyan is real and must team up with the local sheriff to stop the 15-foot giant's new rampage of terror.

The movie stars genre vet Joe Estevez, Dan Haggerty (Grizzly Adams), Tom Downey (SyFy's War of the Worlds), and Tim Lovelace (Mosquito). Amber Connor, Jesse Kove, Kristina Kopf (The Dead Matter), Clifton Williams, Victoria Ramos, Jill Evyn, and former WWE wrestler Chris Hahn round out the cast. This is the first major role for Kove, son of veteran actor Martin Kove (The Karate Kid 1-3, Rambo).

The film was produced by Jeff Miller (Ballistica, Hellblock 13) and Gary Jones (The Dead Matter, Xena, Boogeyman 3) along with newcomer and fellow writer Jason Ancona. Robert Kurtzman's Creature Corps handled the bulk of makeup FX, with Kurtzman (creator of From Dusk Till Dawn) and Philip R. Garrett (Horrors of War) joining the team as co-producers. Gary Jones' Acme Art FX created more than 500 visual effects shots for the film.   The official motion picture soundtrack will be released by Entity Productions this year.

Production on upcoming tribute to Universal Monsters and Hammer Horror coming along

Big production meeting for the upcoming Monsters of Legend CD yesterday.   Edward Douglas had this to say on Facebook.  "This is always my favorite phase in the creation of a disc. At this point, the songs have been written and Gavin and I have been working on finalizing arrangements. It's always exciting to hear/share what we've done and it's at this stage that you really begin to get a good idea of what the final disc will sound like. Needless to say, we're both pretty excited about this one.  We're right on track for a July release!"

Live Interview with Midnight Syndicate on Crossing the Void Radio

Join Midnight Syndicate's Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka live on Wednesday, March 27th, at 8pm Eastern. They are the featured guests on this week's Crossing the Void Radio show hosted on Hey Z Radio. Scott Haire, the host of the show, will talk to Ed and Gavin about the history of Midnight Syndicate and their future projects, collectively and as solo artists. Also, there will be three opportunities for listeners to pick up some of Midnight Syndicate's best CD's as they giveaway Carnival Arcane, Vampyre and the award winning The 13th Hour!

New "Monsters of Legend" CD coming Summer 2013

Midnight Syndicate's classic horror music-themed "Monsters of Legend" CD will be released Summer of 2013.  Pictured: Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka - Halloween Music 

Midnight Syndicate's Monsters of Legend CD, a tribute to the classic films of Universal Studios and Hammer Films that shaped horror cinema will be released in the summer of 2013.   Join us on Facebook or Twitter as each week, the band shares its thoughts on the films that inspired the album and the other bands that have influenced Midnight Syndicate over the years.

New interview with Edward Douglas in Rue Morgue Magazine's Sinister Seven.

Rue Morgue Magazine has just posted an interview with Edward Douglas in their Sinister Seven segment.  In it, Edward talks about the origins of Midnight Syndicate along with some of the ups and downs, creative processes, and plans for 2013.

New details on upcoming Midnight Syndicate CD

Production on the new Midnight Syndicate disc is steaming ahead with a summer release date expected.   The title of the CD, will be Monsters of Legend.  It's Midnight Syndicate's tribute to the classic black and white horror films of Universal and the Hammer Films of the 60s and 70s.   Over a year in the works, the music and sound design of this new disc promises to transport listeners back to the world of shadowy castles, mysterious villages, and fog-drenched countrysides overrun by creatures of the night.  For the artwork, the band has teamed up with Universal Studios' Universal Monsters, the Karloff, and Lugosi estates.  If you love classic horror - this disc is for you!

Midnight Syndicate cameo on upcoming Misfits "DEA.D ALIVE!" CD

 

On February 5th, the Misfits will release their new live CD, DEA.D ALIVE! featuring Midnight Syndicate's song Into the Abyss as the album's outtro.   "For years, Midnight Syndicate's music has been used as atmosphere at Misfits concerts," said Edward Douglas, "especially after the show while the band meets with their fans - which is what you hear on the album.  As fans ourselves, we're happy to be a part of the disc."  Billed as the Misfits' "first proper live album album since the 80s," the disc features fourteen cuts recorded on All Hallow's Eve in the center of New York's Times Square!   The album is available for pre-order on CD AND VINYL now at the Misfits Records Online Store.  The band is offering a chance to win some incredible prizes for fans who pre-order both the new Misfits CD and Osaka Popstar's upcoming release, Super Hero (also on Misfits Records). 

Live Interview with Edward and Gavin

Catch a live interview with Midnight Syndicate on Monday, January 13th at 9:00pm Eastern. Both Ed and Gavin will be live on The Sacred Division with Bishop Long. Listen on Inspire Radio or download the Tune In app and search InspireRadio.

Interview with Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka in Bellésprit Magazine

Bellésprit Magazine's Scott Haire interviews Ed and Gavin in this feature from earlier last year. Featuring many columnists who are experts in their field, Bellésprit Magazine has a little bit of something for everyone who desires to learn more about spirituality, metaphysics, and the paranormal world.

Happy Holidays

We just wanted to take a moment and wish a very Merry Christmas for those who celebrate. Happy Hanukah for those who light the candles and a heartfelt wish for the best of the holiday season and a happy new year to you. We have a lot of really great things planned for 2013!

Live Interview Tonight with Ed and Gavin

Catch a live, interactive interview with Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka of Midnight Syndicate! This is the perfect way to close out a Monday!

Join the guys at 11:15pm on The Broaderview, broadcast through Hey Z Media Radio. This interview is hosted by Zita Ost and will discuss the history of Midnight Syndicate, music from their recent CDs, and some news about their upcoming CD. Have questions or comments for the band? Call 651-447-6309 during the show.

New Midnight Syndicate CD update

Midnight Syndicate's Facebook page posted today that work on the next CD is coming along extremely well. Although all of the tracks aren't complete, the band has finalized the song lineup. "We are both extremely excited about this disc. It's going to be a special one," said Edward Douglas "Those of you that enjoy the classic gothic horror feel of discs like Born of the Night, Realm of Shadows, Vampyre, and The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates are in for a real treat." More details coming soon.

Midnight Syndicate provides atmosphere for Travel Channel's "Making Monsters" show.

Catch two new episodes of Making Monsters on the Travel Channel Sunday night starting at 8pm EST. While you're watching you might hear some familiar music in the background! Midnight Syndicate is thrilled to be providing additional music in the second season of this cool reality series about Distortions Unlimited, a Colorado-based animatronic, mask company that has been working in the haunted house/dark amusement industry for the past 22 years.

Dee Snider (on Midnight Syndicate)

"Midnight Syndicate delivers what others (except for my project Van Helsing's Curse) simply can not. Cool, spooky music. Why settle for "Monster Mash" when you can have the real deal!?" - Dee Snider (Twisted Sister, House of Hair, Celebrity Apprentice).   This Halloween, be sure to check out Dee's symphonic metal Halloween band, Van Helsing's Curse.   Also available at the Midnight Syndicate store.

"The Dead Matter" available at RedBox locations nationwide

Just in time for Halloween weekend! The Dead Matter is now available at RedBox locations nationwide!  This fun, story-driven, 80s-style horror film directed and scored by Midnight Syndicate's Edward Douglas stars Tom Savini, Andrew Divoff, and Jason Carter.  Visit The Dead Matter website for reviews, trailers, and more information!  The film is also currently available on iTunes, Amazon, and On-Demand!

"The Dead Matter" released in the UK. Now available on iTunes, Amazon, and On-Demand

The Dead Matter DVD has been released in the UK by OMG! Studios.   The new artwork and revised title is above.  The UK version of the DVD is Region 2 and available through Amazon UK. The Dead Matter is now also available to rent or buy at iTunes, Amazon, and On-Demand!  Perfect Halloween viewing!

 

Rue Morgue Magazine (on Midnight Syndicate)

"And really, if Midnight Syndicate wasn't around this time of year, I think we'd actually have to cancel Halloween." - Rue Morgue Magazine

Glenn Hetrick (on Midnight Syndicate)

"I love Midnight Syndicate!  I have them playing all the time in the studio while I work." - Glenn Hetrick (Judge from SyFy's FaceOff, The X-Files, Mad Men, Heroes)

"Goons & Greasepaint" invade YouTube

Not for coulrophobics. The Goons & Greasepaint video has been unleashed on YouTube!  Over 100 clowns from some of the most suspect carnivals around the globe would love to meet you...  "This music video montage is a tribute to Midnight Syndicate's fans," said Edward Douglas.  "We asked them to send in their best clown photos and they obliged..."  The video was produced by director Michael Raisch (whose works also appears on The Dead Matter DVD bonus features).   "Mike had a challenge," added Douglas.  "We asked to include as many of the entries as possible.  The problem is the song is only 3 minutes long.  As always though, Mike found a creative way of incorporating these images in a fun, over-the-top, carnival-style."   The video is set to the song Goons & Greasepaint from the award-winning Carnival Arcane CD and features over a hundred clown images sent in by fans.

Jerry Only, the Misfits (on Midnight Syndicate)

"Midnight Syndicate's dark orchestral music is perfect to wind things down and close the night after the last song at a live Misfits show. Its dynamic and eerie at the same time. It leads you into a macabre world where EVERY NIGHT IS HALLOWEEN." - Jerry Only (founding member, Misfits)

Photo by Mick Rock, © 2011, all rights reserved. Used by permission, courtesy of Misfits Records.

AccuRadio launches new Midnight Syndicate Channel for the Halloween season

 

Need a Midnight Syndicate fix this Halloween season? AccuRadio Online Radio has just launched a Midnight Syndicate Channel entitled The Night Beckons: The Midnight Syndicate Showcase. Featuring tracks from all of the band's albums, the channel is available under the FEATURED CHANNELS section of the site. In addition to other great programming, AccuRadio is showcasing a Halloween Channel which features Midnight Syndicate tracks along with other Halloween music favorites!

Tom Savini (on Midnight Syndicate)

"Midnight Syndicate is the greatest horror music in the world!" - Tom Savini (Horror FX legend, From Dusk Till Dawn, Machete, Friday the 13th, Dawn of the Dead, Creepshow)

New Midnight Syndicate interview on Cinema Knife Fight

Barry Lee Dejasu interviews Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka in a new interview for Cinema Knife Fight.

Play a character from "Carnival Arcane" at GenCon Indy 2012

Play a character from the Carnival Arcane CD! Figments of Your Imagination has created a LARP (Live Action Roleplaying) adventure based on their take of Carnival Arcane that they will be debuting at Gen Con Indy next weekend!

From Figments of Your Imagination:

Figments of Your Imagination(FYI), a creative team of authors from Chicago, announces the first official Live-Action Role Playing (LARP) scenario set in the haunting world of Midnight Syndicate. The action takes place in 1928 on the grounds of the famous Lancaster Rigby Carnival, which is rumored to offer what no other carnival can. It is a time when the whole nation is drunk on prosperity, but darkness waits in the shadows to drown men in sorrow. The tents are up, the lights are strung, and the barker is ready to show you in…

The 'Carnival Arcane LARP' will debut at GenCon 2012 in two exclusive events on Thursday and Friday evening. Both events sold out quickly, but rumor has it that one or two extra characters are available for extremely dedicated and fortunate Midnight Syndicate fans… No LARP experience needed.

A printer-friendly GenCon preview CD that contains all the characters, plots, rules, GM notes, and other material needed to run the scenario will be on sale at Midnight Syndicate's booth (#1631) in the GenCon Exhibitor Hall. After GenCon, the LARP will be available for sale online.

For more information, please visit the FYI website.

Destini Beard releases "A Time Forgotten" CD featuring music of Midnight Syndicate

Vocalist Destini Beard has just released A Time Forgotten, her full-length followup album to 2010's The Dark Masquerade EP. This time listeners' journey to a haunted Victorian hotel where dark secrets lie deep within the rooms' walls. Once again, the new CD blends Destini's haunting and alluring operatic vocals with the music of Midnight Syndicate.

From Destini Beard:

"This new album takes you back to the early 1900s, where a once-thriving hotel suffers a tragic fire and is lost in time. It's departed guests are trapped by an evil presence which controls their very souls. The story goes on to tell of a young woman from the present who is called from the spirit world to travel back to the hotel so that she can reunite with her departed true love. What comes next is a chilling turn into the unknown."

"Sonically, the CD is reminiscent of a short musical, with multiple layers of harmonies and counter melodies on each song. The recording process took much longer than 'The Dark Masquerade' but I feel the end product was worth every bit of it. There really is a good deal of variety with each song, taking you further along on the adventure."

A Time Forgotten also features an incredible dance industrial remix of Farewell Forever (Noctem Aeternus) from The Dark Masquerade EP. The remix was produced by Pat Berdysz of Encoder, whose credits include the Dead and Buried Remix of Midnight Syndicate's Graveyard from The Dead Matter: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Also included is the touching final track, My Last Goodbye, an original composition written and performed by Destini herself.

A Time Forgotten is now available at the Midnight Syndicate Store and at Destini Beard's website, www.DestiniBeard.com. To read an interview Destini did with Drive-In of the Dead about the CD, click here.

Midnight Syndicate App Update Available

Midnight Syndicate is now mobile! Check out the latest update on the iPod/iPhone app, available now. The app is also available on Android. Get the latest news, updates, Twitter and Facebook posts, and a full discography! Also, you can buy the music directly from iTunes or Google Play.

"Carnival Arcane" nominated for 2012 ENnie Award

Midnight Syndicate's Carnival Arcane has been nominated for Best RPG-Related Product in the ENnie Awards. Michael Tresca, of the RPG Examiner posted a write up on the nomination here. Now in their 12th year, the ENnies recognize excellence in roleplaying game design and related products in the industry. The award show is held every year at GenCon Indy. From now till July 29, YOU CAN VOTE for Midnight Syndicate and your favorite gaming products from 2012 at - 2012 ENnie Awards Voting.

Midnight Syndicate tells their story on Scary Visions

Scary Visions Haunt Podcast has just posted a new interview with Ed and Gavin of Midnight Syndicate. In addition to asking a bunch of great questions, including a few topics that have not been touched on before, they are giving away 6 Midnight Syndicate CDs as part of their July contest. Check out the interview, enter the contest, and find out more about Scary Visions at: http://scaryvisions.com/midnight-syndicate/.

Interview with Edward Douglas Streaming on Reel TV Network

Catch a new interview with Edward Douglas on Reel TV Network. For the rest of July, the interview will be rebroadcast (streaming) every day at 6am, 12 noon, 6pm and 12 midnight EST. The Reel TV Network focuses promoting and recognizing independent film making. The interview covers Ed's work in Midnight Syndicate, film scoring, and The Dead Matter.

Edward Douglas, Virgil, and Jerry Vayne do a haunt music panel on the Big Scary Show

A haunt industry music first! The latest episode of the Big Scary Show features a panel interview with Midnight Syndicate's Edward Douglas and fellow haunt music composers Virgil Franklin and Jerry "Haunt Rocker" Vayne. All three of them talk about how they got their start, the development of haunt music as an art form, and their experiences over the years. If you are a haunter, home haunter, or just enjoy haunted house music, you'll enjoy this (and every) episode of the Big Scary Show. The panel interview starts at 34 minutes.

Live Interview on FearCast Radio

Catch up on the latest Midnight Syndicate news in a live interview with FearCast Radio on Sunday, June 3rd at 9:00pm Eastern. Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka will be talking about the upcoming new releases as well as the history of the band. Call in to (347) 215-8651 and have your questions answered!

Updates on the next Midnight Syndicate and Destini Beard CDs posted

Midnight Syndicate just posted a Facebook update on their next CD.

"It's going to have a very classic horror theme to it (pre-30s, 30s, 40s, 60s, early-70s). Hammer Films have always been an inspiration for us but they played a huge part in the inspiration for this new release. The same goes for the Amicus, AIP, and European horror of that era (like Bava, "Let Sleeping Corpses Lie," "Blind Dead,"). Also big are the classic black and white Universal horror from the 30s/40s ("Dracula", "Wolfman") and horror earlier than that. If you enjoy classic horror, the classic monsters, then we think you'll enjoy what we have in store for you. If I had to compare it to other discs, it has a very Born of the Night, Vampyre, and Realm of Shadows feel to it but the sound, is uniquely it's own (big, dark, at times epic). We wanted to continue to push ourselves both sound design-wise and music-wise after Carnival Arcane and we feel we've done that. Production is really far along but unfortunately we don't have any more details right now as to a release date. We will continue to keep you informed though. Thank you again for the support!"

Production and Post-Production for Destini Beard's A Time Forgotten, the full-length followup CD to Dark Masquerade is complete. The new disc promises an immersive blend of Destini's haunting vocals and classic Midnight Syndicate tracks that together form an entirely new listening experience. A late June release date is anticipated. More details coming soon.

"Freakshow" finalist in the 2012 Great American Song Contest

Edward Douglas' song Freakshow from Carnival Arcane was chosen as a finalist in the Instrumental category of the 2012 Great American Song Contest. The contest, now in it's fourteenth year, is sponsored by the Songwriters Resource Network.

Edward Douglas to host "Dead Matter" screening, music panel discussion at 2012 Texas Frightmare Weekend

Edward Douglas will be making his first Texas Frightmare Weekend appearance in Dallas, May 4-6th. In addition to being on-hand throughout the con at the Midnight Syndicate booth, several special events have been planned.

On Saturday at 2:30pm Trevor Tuminski, music editor for Rue Morgue Magazine, sits down with Edward to discuss Midnight Syndicate, classic horror movie scores, composing for film, and more in FRIGHTMAKERS 101- Soundtracks - HOW TO SCORE YOUR WAY TO A CAREER IN HORROR. Q&A to follow.

On Saturday at 6:00pm, Edward will host a screening of The Dead Matter with a Q&A to follow.

"Carnival Arcane" wins BEST HORROR CD / SOUNDTRACK in 10th Annual Rondo Awards

Carnival Arcane won BEST HORROR CD / SOUNDTRACK in the 10th Annual Rondo Awards. Many thanks to everyone who voted! "I think Carnival Arcane truly epitomizes what we always strive to do," said Gavin Goszka, "so it's an honor to see this particular disc recognized like this." "I'm really stoked," added Edward Douglas, "For years, I've been a big fan of the Rondos and the role they play in recognizing all types of artists in the horror community. It is cool to win for Carnival Arcane especially as that disc is one of my favorites and, I feel, some of our best work."

Midnight Syndicate and "The Dead Matter" featured in top German horror publication, Virus Magazine

The latest issue of Germany's premiere horror publication, Virus Magazine, features an in-depth interview with Edward Douglas as well as tremendous review of Carnival Arcane and The Dead Matter. Visit them on Facebook. The publication is in German.

Virus Magazine on Carnival Arcane... "A new classic! 10/10 - MONSTER OF THE MONTH!"

Virus Magazine on The Dead Matter... "a stylish, atmospheric, cool, 'creepy-flick' with a f---ng awesome soundtrack... Strictly recommended!"

Vote for Midnight Syndicate in the Rondo Awards!

Carnival Arcane has been nominated for BEST SOUNDTRACK OR HORROR CD in this year's Rondo Awards and we need your support! To vote for the CD simply follow this link. You do NOT have to vote in every category. The Rondo Awards are a great honor in the horror community and we appreciate your taking time to support Midnight Syndicate!

Midnight Syndicate music featured on new retro-style game, Corril Slayer

Do you remember those awesome classic, side-scrolling, shoot-em-up arcade games of the 90s? Love Castlevania? Game designer, Eric Ruth has made a career of developing games made in that same fun, retro style. His latest, Corril Slayer, follows the adventures of a dual magnum-toting, I see dead people" hero Sam Asherton as he battles legions of the dead to the sounds of Midnight Syndicate! Corril Slayer is now available through Pure Bang Games for only $2.99! To order your copy and check out the trailer, click here!

Meet Edward Douglas at TransWorld's Halloween and Attractions Show this weekend in St. Louis

Come visit the Midnight Syndicate booth (#1222) at TransWorld's Halloween and Attraction Show this weekend in St. Louis! Edward Douglas will be on-hand throughout the show which runs from Thursday, March 8th through Sunday, March 11th. Click here to find out more check out the great promo video.

Live Interview Tonight on Beyond the Edge Radio

Catch Midnight Syndicate's Edward Douglas tonight at 8:30pm Eastern in a live interview on Beyond the Edge Radio. Beyond The Edge Radio is a two hour alternative talk radio show hosted by Eric Altman and Lon Strickler. The interview will be broadcasted live on Jackalope Radio. They interview fascinating guests on a variety of topics including the paranormal, current events and world news, sports, entertainment and much more. To tune in live visit http://www.jackaloperadio.com/. Can't catch the live interview? The podcast will be available at Podomatic in a few days.