"Carnival Arcane", "Dead Matter" screenings, signings, and more lined up for GenCon Indy

The Lancaster Rigby Carnival and The Dead Matter are rolling into GenCon Indy next weekend (August 4-7). Guests can stop by the Midnight Syndicate Soundtracks booth throughout the weekend and listen to the new Carnival Arcane disc. While there, you can pick up a copy and have it signed by Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka.

Thursday night, DJ "Aleister Rigby" of the Lancaster Rigby Carnival will be spinning tunes for our friends at Twilight Creations as they celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Zombies!!! The party goes from 8pm till 10:45pm. Edward will also be a presenter at the annual ENnie Awards Friday at 7pm. Gavin Goszka will be performing live anime music throughout the convention (see schedule for times). He will be available to sign Midnight Syndicate CDs. He will also be selling CDs from his side projects Parlormuse and Subtle Inversion.


The Dead Matter will be screening on Friday at 3:30pm. Edward Douglas and cast member Christopher Robichaud (Frank) will be in attendance. On Saturday from 2pm to 5pm, cast members Jason Carter and Brian Van Camp will be doing a signing at the Midnight Syndicate booth. Edward Douglas will also be helping host panels on Getting Work In The Film Business (Sat. at 12noon) and Film Budget and Financing (Sat. at 4pm).

More inside scoop on "Carnival Arcane" from Love It Loud

Only one week till the Lancaster-Rigby Carnival hits town! Writer Christian Sellers shares some more inside info from Ed and Gavin about the upcoming Carnival Arcane disc in this article, just posted on Love It Loud.

Pre-order your copy of "Carnival Arcane" at the Midnight Syndicate Store. New T-Shirt design now available

You can pre-order your copy of the Carnival Arcane CD at the Midnight Syndicate Store now. Also on sale now is the new Carnival Arcane t-shirt, available here. Pre-orders will ship August 1st. As always, we thank you for your support!

"Carnival Arcane" Premiere Listening Party August 1st, Cleveland, OH

The Lancaster-Rigby Carnival's first stop is Cleveland... Join Midnight Syndicate's Gavin Goszka and Edward Douglas as they debut their new CD, Carnival Arcane at The Boneyard in Mayfield Heights, Ohio (5900 Mayfield Rd.) on Monday, August 1st. The party is free, all ages, and open to the public.

The party starts at 7pm. At 8pm, Gavin and Ed will play the CD, talk a bit about the creation process, and then be on hand to meet with guests and sign copies of the new CD (which will be available for purchase). There will also be giveaways throughout the night. The Boneyard has an excellent restaurant and a large videogame arcade which will be open before, during, and after the party. As always, costumes are welcome. We hope to see you there!

First preview track from upcoming "Carnival Arcane" CD released.

Midnight Syndicate has just released a preview track entitled Freakshow from the upcoming CD, Carnival Arcane which will be released August 2nd. The song can be viewed below or on YouTube.




Edward Douglas had this to say "We had a difficult time picking a Carnival Arcane "preview" track as it's hard to single out any one track as being indicative of the CD. There's a lot of things going on in this one. The song we chose is Freakshow as we think it bridges some familiar elements with a taste of some of what's in store... Inspired by research, this track incorporates some of the more tragic elements of carnie life and the original freak shows as well as the macabre. We hope people enjoy it."

The Buzz interview cancelled tonight due to inclement weather

Storms in Wisconsin have taken out power and internet connections to the broadcasting station so tonight's show has been cancelled. We hope everyone stays safe out there and will let you know as soon as we reschedule.

Live Interview with Midnight Syndicate on The Buzz

Join Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka in a live interview on The Buzz Monday, July 18th at 11:30pm. Hosted by Scotty Rorek and Zita Ost, the band will talk about the upcoming Carnival Arcane release and all of the latest Midnight Syndicate news. To participate in the show, the call in number is 672-626-2488 or 672-ORB-BITT.

More details on upcoming CD revealed in new FEARnet article

FEARnet has just posted a new article on the upcoming "Carnival Arcane" CD that includes a look at some of the album artwork as well as a few more tidbits from Edward Douglas on what fans can expect from the new CD. You can check out the article on FEARnet News, here.

Midnight Syndicate to release new "Carnival Arcane" CD August 2nd

Midnight Syndicate will be releasing it's fourteenth studio album, Carnival Arcane, on August 2nd. The CD will be available at Amazon, iTunes, and at great Halloween retailers nationwide. Preview tracks will be available shortly, as will information on pre-ordering the disc through the Midnight Syndicate Store. Plans are underway for a listening party that will take place in the Cleveland area August 1st (details to follow). Both Gavin Goszka and Edward Douglas will also be selling and signing CDs at GenCon Indy (August 4-7).

The theme of the new disc surrounds the Lancaster-Rigby Carnival, a shadowy, turn-of-the-century traveling circus with more than a few skeletons in its closet. "We spent a lot of time researching circuses and carnivals of that time period to ensure that the sounds and music work together to immerse you in this world," said Edward Douglas. "There's also a big tip of the top hat to Mr. Bradbury whose work inspired many of the more horrific elements on the disc." Carnival Arcane also features the vocal talents The Dead Matter alumns Jason Carter, Brian Van Camp, and Dennis Carter, Jr.

"The Dead Matter" wins BEST SOUNDTRACK in 2011 Golden Cob Awards

The Dead Matter has won the 2011 Golden Cob Award for BEST B MOVIE SOUNDTRACK. Congratulations to composer Edward Douglas and all the artists involved: Gavin Goszka, Lazy Lane, HipNostic, Quanta, Destini Beard, Jerry Vayne, Pat Berdysz, and Eternal Legacy! Congratulations also to Dead Matter sound designer Patrick Giraudi who won BEST B MOVIE SOUND DESIGN for his work on DinoCroc vs. Supergator. You can purchase The Dead Matter: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack at The Midnight Syndicate Store or on iTunes. To find out what others are saying about the soundtrack, click here. The Golden Cob Awards are hosted by B-Movie Celebration to commemorate the best in genre and exploitation cinema.

THIS WEEKEND! If you are in the Minnesota area, be sure to catch Edward Douglas, Jason Carter, and Brian Van Camp at CONvergence Con! In addition to a special screening and Q&A session, all three will be part of several panels. For more information and/or to find out about screenings in your area, visit, The Dead Matter SCREENING page.

Edward Douglas at Pittsburgh's Monster Bash this weekend

Edward Douglas will be on-hand at Creepy Classic's Monster Bash Conference in Butler, PA this weekend. The show specializes in classic films from the "golden age of horror", horror hosts, monster models, memorabilia, and toys.

New Interview with Edward Douglas Posted on Darkest Radio

Check out this great new interview with Edward Douglas on Darkest Radio. Host Darkest Jack asks interesting questions about the upcoming Carnival Arcane CD and more.

"The Dead Matter" wins Best Film and Best Director at Nashville's Full Moon Horror Festival

The Dead Matter took home BEST FILM and BEST DIRECTOR (Edward Douglas) awards this weekend at Nashville's Full Moon Horror Festival. Congratulations to the cast and crew!! Pictured from left to right are: Actress Donna Williams (Dr. Rebecca Taylor), Event Organizer Ben Dixon of Bloody Moon Films, and Actor Brian Van Camp (Mark the Zombie).

You can purchase The Dead Matter at The Midnight Syndicate Store or through Amazon. To read what others are saying about the movie, click here. To attend a screening or cast appearance in your area, visit The Dead Matter website.

Midnight Syndicate featured in new book on Halloween

An interview with Edward and Gavin are among those featured in Halloween Nation: Behind the Scenes of America's Fright Night, a new book from author Lesley Bannatyne. A leading authority on Halloween, Lesley has written several books on the subject including an article for the World Book Encyclopedia. This book features interviews with musicians, amateur vampires, haunted house creators, champion pumpkin carvers, and more, all in the quest of explaining the nation's unique love affair with this holiday. The collection of essays and interviews explores the pop culture phenomenon that is Halloween, and why we celebrate it the way we do today.

Stiff Mag gives big thumbs up to "Dead Matter" on the cover of latest issue

The latest issue of Stiff Mag (#6) features Dead Matter on the cover and a smashing review from Editor in Chief, David Harlequin. David writes: "'The Dead Matter' is a brilliantly crafted dark-fantasy horror film that brings some much needed credibility back to the genre. Highly recommended for anyone wanting new, original, quality horror. This film really delivers - 5 out of 5 scars on the indie scale." From the creators of GraveyardGirls.net, Stiff Mag is a quarterly magazine featuring horror film and music reviews as well as photography, and alternative entertainment news.

Win Midnight Syndicate CDs and help the American Red Cross in our Helping Hands Sweepstakes

Win an ultra-rare autographed Midnight Syndicate self-titled debut CD, signed by all the artists, or a set of any other eight (8) CDs and help the American Red Cross in the process during our Helping Hands Sweepstakes. To enter, simply click here. For every new "Like" the Midnight Syndicate Facebook Page receives between now and the end of the contest (May 30th), we will make a donation to the American Red Cross. Another great reason to tell a friend!

Additionally, Midnight Syndicate has been authorized to accept donations on behalf of the American Red Cross. For every donation over $30, we will send you an autographed, personalized Midnight Syndicate CD of your choice (self-titled excluded). 100% of ALL monies received go to the Red Cross. Visa, MasterCard, and PayPal are accepted. See contest for more details. For more information about the American Red Cross, please call 1-800-HELP NOW or email info@usa.redcross.org.

Midnight Syndicate's "Carnival Arcane" CD progressing well

Midnight Syndicate reports that work on the upcoming Carnival Arcane CD is proceeding extremely well. On Friday, Gavin Goszka posted on Facebook, "There were concerns because we knew going into this disc that we would need some very specialized, hard-to-find sound effects, textures, and vocal FX. After listening to the tracks today, we feel, without a doubt, this disc will have the most tangible atmosphere of any of the discs we've done to date." The CD, which takes listeners on a journey to the sinister Lancaster-Rigby Carnival, is expected to be released the first week in August. Photo credit: Rick Davis, DAFE.

Edward Douglas and "Dead Matter" cast to make first Minnesota appearance at CONvergence

Midnight Syndicate's Edward Douglas, and Dead Matter's Jason Carter and Brian Van Camp will be Guests of Honor at this year's CONvergence Con in Minneapolis, MN June 30th through July 3rd. This will be Midnight Syndicate's first appearance in the area. In addition to a Dead Matter screening and a Making of 'The Dead Matter' panel hosted by Edward, Jason, and Brian, all three will be on-hand throughout the con at the Midnight Syndicate table where they will be joined by actress Jen Sharlow signing and selling posters, DVDs, CDs, and other merchandise. Edward will be a part of various panels throughout the weekend including: Making a Living as a Creative Person, Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse, Demise of the Neighborhood Video Store, Vampires: When did they stop being monsters?, and Zombies and their slow (or fast) movement into Popular Culture. Both Brian and Jason will be hosting So you Want to be an Actor? and Jason will be doing a Babylon 5: From the Inside panel.

National Horror Examiner posts smashing review of "The Dead Matter"

The National Horror Examiner just published a smashing review of The Dead Matter that you can check out here. Writer Scott Ruth writes: "Great casting, humore, some cool gore, wicked FX by Robert Kurtzman, awesome atmosphere, a unique take on vampire lore, and a phenomenal score make 'The Dead Matter' one of my favorite films of the last 2 or 3 decades!" In addition to that review, we've also posted new reviews for both the movie, Dark Masquerade, and The Dead Matter: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD, on our REVIEWS page.

New interview with Edward Douglas in "Barrel O' Fun"

Edward Douglas talks about the upcoming Carnival Arcane CD and more in the most recent issue of Barrel O' Fun. Barrel O' Fun is a publication for members of DAFE (Dark Ride and Funhouse Enthusiasts), which is a not-for-profit organization, staffed by volunteers, dedicated toward the appreciation, support, and documentation of attractions related to darkrides and funhouses. You can check out more about the organization and Barrel O' Fun Magazine here.