Necropolis of Love was a new wave/synthpop band which formed in 1981 in Berkeley, California.[1]

Necropolis of Love
OriginBerkeley, California, United States
GenresNew wave, synthpop, gothic rock
Years active1981–1987
LabelsThumb Records
Past membersPeter Vinella (guitar, keyboards))
Dave "Slave" Velasquez (vocals, guitar, keyboards)
Tim Hesla (bass, saxophone)
Bill Zelinski (drums, percussion)
Websitehttp://www.myspace.com/necropolisoflove1

The group was often categorized as gothic rock or new wave; however, in a conversation with the prominent musician Iggy Pop, Necropolis of Love band member David Velasquez described the band's sound as "hostile disco music".[2]

Discography edit

  • In Search Of... 12" EP (1983, Thumb Records)
  • The Hope 12" EP (1984, Thumb Records)

Singles edit

  • "Talk" (1982, Thumb Records)

References edit

  1. ^ "Necropolis of Love - The Hope EP 1984". 7" from the underground. Blue TV Set. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  2. ^ "Necropolis of Love - The Hope, 1984". Bimble's Windy Weather. 2 January 2009. Retrieved 19 May 2012.

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