The Awakening's eighth full-length studio album released June 2009! The first release in three years, "Tales" promises to be well worth the wait. A return to Zeen/Dark Romantics-era classic gothic rock with plenty of solid dance floor anthems, atmospheric instrumentals, and more.



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"Dark, with a sublime sense of optimism" is a description that holds true for The Awakening's 7th album. "Isolation, desolation and desperation with a mercury-like fluidity" was how front man Ashton Nyte described the album in 2006. Dark semi-industrial Rock with Gothic sensibility? You decide what fits best. Includes "Razor Burn," "Descent” and "Arrow." Learn More

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The 6th Awakening album featuring "15 songs of passionate intensity, isolation and aggression. 15 songs of emotional detachment, introspection and devastation. 15 songs of deprivation, medication and the human condition." Includes the hits "Angelyn," "One More Crucifixion" and "The Needle and The Gun." Learn More

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The fifth full length Awakening album embraces the classic romantic style as well as a harsh, more brutal approach to the themes of Love, God and Self as seen from the perspective of the marginalized and the judged. Regarded very much as a second chapter, the album produced the hits "Mirror Tricks,” "My World" and "Complexion.” Learn More

The first collection of The Awakening's singles from 1996 - 2002. The retrospective features many exclusive mixes, including "The Sounds of Silence (splintered version '02)" and "Maree (version2)" as well as the previously unreleased "Vampyre Girl.” Learn More

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Officially an EP, this release is a wonderful overview of Gothic styles old and new. Gothic Rock, Darkwave, Electro and even a beautiful piano ballad make this a must-have. Includes "Martyr,” "The Fountain" and "Amethyst (live piano version).” Learn More

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The epic fourth full-length by The Awakening is the swirling ode to "Zeen" - "a surrealistic, dream-like state or place" as described by enigmatic front man Ashton Nyte. The 15 track masterpiece includes the anthemic international smash hit "The Dark Romantics" as well as "Eve" and "Stigma.” Learn More

The second companion disc to the Ethereal Menace project, featuring exclusive mixes and unreleased songs. Learn More

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"Dark-Future-Rock" was the term used to describe The Awakening's third release. This militant hybrid spawned the MTV favourite "The March" as well as the hits "Dreams in Fire" and "In Etherea.” Learn More

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The second Awakening cd blends New Romantic influences with 90's goth and 80's synthpop. Features the classic tracks "Maree," "Rain" and "Before I Leap." Originally released in 1998, this 1999 re-release was remastered with the addition of 3 bonus tracks, including their version of Men Without Hats' "Safety Dance.” Learn More

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The debut album by The Awakening featuring their now legendary version of "The Sounds of Silence" along with "Standing" and "Jezzebel." Wonderful gothic rock in the spirit of the original 80's movement. Originally released in 1997, this 1999 re-release was remastered and includes 2 bonus tracks. Learn More

Ashton Nyte's labour of love "The Valley" features some of his most personal and intimate songwriting. Strong undercurrents of dark-folk and alternative-country blend beautifully with songs both melodic and melancholy. Includes the singles "Jennifer," "The Carnival" and
"Without Warning."



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Released as Ashton Nyte and The Accused, "Headspace" is an ode to life, love and rock 'n roll. This rather rugged lo-fi gem effortlessly switches between the spirit of New York City and the Nevada desert. Singles include "My Little Rock 'n Roll," "Murder Me" and "Headspace."

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Originally released in 2002, this version of Ashton Nyte's stripped down seminal second solo album was re-released in 2005, remixed, remastered and includes a bonus disc of B-sides and out-takes. Features the hits "Sick Of This," "Window" and the cult classic "Splinters."
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Ashton Nyte's third solo album was described as "organic electronic / experimental" music and received critical acclaim for the hybrid of pre-80's electro and the icy echoes of isolation...and just a hint of swing. Includes the hits "Distance," "Fingertips" and "Real."

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The first solo album by Ashton Nyte featuring the hits "Need For Air," "Hunting" and "Glam Vamp Baby" (included as CD-Rom extra) seamlessly blends T-Rex / Ziggy era Glam Rock with 80's-induced synthpop. A radical departure for our man in black.

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Tailored girl tee featuring the Vampyre Girl logo on front and The Awakening print on back.




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