Gothic Topic Magazine's Premier

The Gothic Topic Magazine Premier party was a success! The party was held at a Pagan Community center called Betwixt & Between. At first I thought it was a night club, but as you wonder into the back courtyard your greeted by a small theater for plays, a fountain on one of the ways with many Green Man statues, an old wooden coffin by a picnic corner that is surrounded by hanging vines that somewhat shadow and give peace to all lounging in the picnic area. There was a nicely place stone (almost alter like), which looked like it may be there for ritual. The place had a vibe about it like spirits were welcoming all travelers to rest and relax, to drink and be merry. When night time came around, there was a fire-breather wowing the audience. I got some GREAT pictures! I was so close to the guy I almost got my arms singed! I learned that the Betwixt & Between Community Center was a mutual meeting place where people with an interest in nature based religions can honor the ancient Gods & Goddesses and congregate with other like minded individuals. The center also offers to it's members wellness programs, as well as the option to confer with a lawyer, see a therapist, and other programs for educational and self learning. The B&B truly a peaceful place between the harsh realities of what daily life can bring.

StarVox & Nocturnal Movements were handing out the free stuff! Thanks Jett and Blu! There was a crystal table at the entrance (but I don't think they were selling stuff. Just handing out info about the Sanctuary they have. There was an incense and other smelly stuff vendor set up just outside the doors. So everyone entering the building was greeted with the scent of jasmine, patruli, and other mystical smells.

There was also wonderfully made corsets by Talana Gamah and Ieish (pronounced eye-EESH). If your not familiar with their work, some background info on them (thanks to ::CyBeRiNa FLuX:: ). Talana Gamah and Ieish are from London where they did film, stage, and fetish couture and corsetry. The biggest project that they have completed was the costuming for the BBC mini-series production of Neil Gamain's Neverwhere. Talana Gamah and Ieish also have quite a bit of artwork. Mostly self-portraits.

As the party started, between shows, and as the night settled, there was great DJ'ed music provided by StarVox Music Zine. Blu (from Atlanta, GA) and ::CyBeRiNa FLuX:: They were spinning brand, SPANKING new, music from bands like Soil & Eclipse, Deadsy, Love Spirals Downwards, Rhea's Obsession, Pain Station, Bella Morte, The Cruxshadows, cut.rate.box, Decoded Feedback, and Pulse Legion. There was also old favorites like The Cure, Cocteau Twins, Christian Death, Current 93, and Severed Heads.

Coven 13 started everything by casting a circle with a reading from the Book of Shadows. Coven 13 put on a WONDERFUL show. They had an array of theatrical performances and a beautiful dancer who graced the stage, and off the stage, with such a beautiful dancing flare as if gifted by the Muse of Dance herself. Each song Coven 13 performed seem to invoke, from deep within, the universal meanings of what music was crafted for. From Love, to loss. From Pain, to Joy. From life, to death, Coven 13 has it all within their music. Coven 13 was a joy to behold and have created a new fan within me.

Exceed 6 Doses was next, living up the circle, intensifying the boundaries, as they crafted their mix of electric, ambient, slightly pop, lust filled music. Charles Macullick has one of the most beautiful voices gifted to a man. Jayseon C. (pronounced Jay-Ce-auhn) seemed a little hidden by his large DAT, guitar, and keyboard structure he erected, but was well known by the sensational flow of this bands aural erotic sounds. Airyk Waters is a new addition to the band and enhances them with his superb guitar backing. The sear smoothness of this bands performance was ecstasy to the ears. These guys are small known, but have the tools, all the raw material, and skills that make a great band!

Following the sexual flow from E6D was Replicate. If Coven 13 set the circle, E6D intensified and smoothed it with erotic tones, Replicate shook it up and grinded the circle into bump and grind BLISS with their slightly edged, Industrial Punk sounds! This band was HYPED and more then willing to share their intense sound with all the neighborhood! Now That everything is over, I'm left wanting to know where I can pick up a CD? I didn't find any of them around the Center, but it could have been cause they were all snatched by others.

The last band to close the circle, and so tastefully did they close it with their showers of glitter and 7 foot dancing penis, was The Blessed Virgin Larry. Lead singer Gamma and crew brought the stage a more rock feel as they resonated intense drums, hard bass, ferrous guitar, and awesome vocals! TBVL has erupted onto the Rock scene and beware the glitter flow!

I got to finally read through the Premier Issue of Gothic Topic Magazine on the trip home. (It was an intense night by all!) I found it to be one of those magazines that pulls you in and makes you want to read page after page till you get ticked, when finished, that the magazine was over. I want MORE! Gothic Topic is a very good start by Trace Campbell and crew. Trace told me that the next issues will be even better. He is currently working with Caitlin from Carpe Noctume Magazine and the issues will get darker in Gothic flow, but will keep it's wonderful Wiccan and Pagan aspects and show that the two not only walk hand in hand, but are apart of the balances within life and the magazine. Trace describes Gothic Topic as the forum for both the Gothic and the Wiccan/Pagan community. The magazine is a jamboree of music interviews and previews, art and beautiful pictures, poems and stories, spells and education in the mystical arts as well as being the source information of where to get some of the coolest Gothic and Pagan art, cloths, jewelry, and stuff for the home. Gothic Topic was beautifully done Trace! Gothic Topic is the craftsmanship of dreams come true.

It was great hanging out with Steven Holiday, the beautiful Kat DeWinter and her light hearted laughter with a soft soul , and the perky, quick witted, and outgoing Angel! Jett Black (SiCk Of gOd) always had a comment, a wonderful thought to share, or was always devising a plan to get people promoted, introduced, or helping to hold together the structures of the Gothic/Industrial/Ambient/and all things in-between, music scenes. But we still need to find out if Jett's ticklish! Next time Jett, watch out, were gonna tickle you! Jayseon C. and Charles Macullick from Exceed 6 Doses were the highlight of our stay in Dallas. These guys know how to party and kept us laughing with their jokes, comments, and quick witted spunk. Thanks Jayseon and Charles for letting us crash at your place, for showing us around, and always having a cool movie ready for us to pass out to. Thanks for introducing us to the Church (Dallas's Best night club, IMHO). Trace Campbell (head of Gothic Topic Magazine) was a very down to earth, and open guy. Trace was on top of everything and did not even seem pressed or stressed as he made sure the night ran smooth. Trace is a man and a brother! Thanks Trace for all your work and for putting on such a wonderful night!

Coven13
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FireBreathers

Exceed 6 Doses

Angel Dancing To Exceed 6 Doses