Criss Angel
Aggressive industrial rock fused with high-gloss electronics. Theatrical, dark, and rhythmically driving music for high-stakes moments and late-night focus.
Aggressive industrial rock fused with high-gloss electronics. Theatrical, dark, and rhythmically driving music for high-stakes moments and late-night focus.
This is music that lives in the intersection of a gothic nightclub and a high-budget stage production. It carries the heavy, mechanical weight of industrial rock but polishes it with a sleek, digital sheen that feels distinctly futuristic. The sound is defined by driving drum machine patterns, jagged electric guitar riffs, and a dense layering of synthesizers that create a sense of constant, forward-moving tension.
What truly sets this apart is the theatricality. Because the music was born from the world of professional illusion, it possesses a dramatic flair that most industrial acts lack. There is a sense of 'the reveal' in the songwriting, with sudden dynamic shifts and atmospheric interludes that feel like they are scoring a moment of impossible physical feats. The collaboration with Klayton (Celldweller) is evident in the meticulous sound design and the way the electronics feel integrated rather than just tacked on.
Start with the 'System' trilogy to hear the evolution of this sound from raw industrial energy to a more refined, cinematic experience. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who loves the grit of 90s industrial but wants the production value of modern electronic metal.
Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos (Greek: Χριστόφορος Νικόλαος Σαραντάκος; born December 19, 1967), known professionally as Criss Angel, is an American magician, illusionist and musician. Angel began his career in New York City, before moving his base of operations to the Las Vegas Valley. He is known for starring in the hit television show Criss Angel Mindfreak and the stage show Criss Angel MINDFREAK LIVE! (previously Criss Angel Believe) at the Luxor casino in Las Vegas. Following his departure from The Luxor after a decade-long run, Angel opened the new MINDFREAK show in the Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. He also produced and starred in the TV series Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars on CW, Criss Angel BeLIEve on Spike TV, a one-hour special Trick'd on A&E, and the reality competition show Phenomenon on NBC. He also holds multiple world records made during his magic performances, and was named Magician of the Decade in 2009, Magician of the Century in 2010 by the International Magicians Society. In 2017, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Vanish magazine awarded him the "Greatest of All Time" award in 2019. In addition to his career as an illusionist, Angel was the lead singer for his industrial band Angeldust, which released five albums. He also authored the book Mindfreak: Secret Revelations.
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