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Bari-Bari's signature songwriting style and distinctive wall of chorus/delay-effected guitar sound makes Mephisto Walz instantly identifiable amongst other pioneers of deathrock. Mephisto Walz was formed in 1986 by Barry Galvin (aka Bari-Bari) and John Schuman (Johann), following their departure from the influential deathrock band Christian Death. Bari-Bari had joined Christian Death as bassist while the iconic Rozz Williams was still vocalist (Williams left the band in 1985, with guitarist Valor Kand becoming its lead singer and principal songwriter). Christian Death's 1986 album "Atrocities" and the EPs "The Wind Kissed Pictures" and "Believers of the Unpure" featured Bari-Bari, Johann (bass), and David Glass (drums), all of whom would feature in one or more incarnation of Mephisto Walz. Following conflict with Kand, Bari-Bari and Johann departed Christian Death. The band’s 1986 album "Atrocities" includes several tracks composed by Bari-Bari, notably "Tales of Innocence", "Strapping Me Down", and "Silent Thunder". Additionally, 1985’s "The Wind Kissed Pictures" EP features Bari-Bari's "The Wind Kissed Pictures" and "Lacrima Christi", while the "Believers of the Unpure" single, released in ’86, includes his composition "Between Youth". The first incarnation of Mephisto Walz started in Dusseldorf in February 1986, with original members Bari-Bari (the band’s sole songwriter), Johann, and Arndt (drums), plus a German vocalist called Jörge. The name Mephisto Walz was proposed by Johann. They rehearsed songs mainly written by Bari-Bari, but also added soundscapes such as “Aboriginee Requiem”. The band’s eponymous debut album was released on Italian label Supporti Fonografici that same year. In 1987 they moved to Los Angeles, without Johann. In 1988, Bari-Bari started working on tracks with Steven Grey in Hollywood at a studio where the former worked. They regrouped with David Hermon (bass), Mondo (vox) and Nariki Shimooka (guitar). Playing the first EP and some of Bari-Bari's Christian Death material they added new songs that would later be released on the “Crocosmia”, “Terra-Regina” and “Thalia” labels. During this period, what would later become "Mephisto Walz Rarities 1989" were recorded live in studio. In 1991, Christianna was brought in as vocalist as Bari-Bari felt that male vocals were too similar to Williams and Christian Death. William Faith was added on bass at the same time. An association with Gymnastic Records was started with the compilation "American Gothic", which featured Mephisto Walz’s "Tangia". “Crocosmia” was then recorded for European release, consisting of new tracks and some older tracks redone with Christianna on vocals. In 1992, a co-headlined tour with Shadow Project (featuring Williams and Eva O) brought Mephisto Walz back to Germany, where they stayed and recorded "As Apostles Forget". Bari-Bari also wrote part of what would be “Terra-Regina” and “Thalia”, before returning to the U.S. In Los Angeles, Johann and Glass were available again and replaced Faith and Grey. Work then began with Bari-Bari and Christianna on the next three complete releases - "Eternal Deep", "Terra-Regina" and "Thalia", through new label Cleopatra Records. In 1994-1999, Bari-Bari and Christianna completed cover singles for Cleopatra, as well as "Early Recordings" and "Immersion". The recordings were made with Bari-Bari (all music) and Christianna (vocals). The "Nightingale" EP was recorded by Bari-Bari and Christianna in 2002 for the Fossil Dungeon label, followed by the album "Insidious" in 2004. For the next few years, Bari-Bari played and recorded with Scarlet’s Remains and recorded bands in his L.A. studio. In 2011 "IIIrd Incarnation" was recorded with both Bari-Bari and Sara Reid on vocals. A more aggressive guitar style was reintroduced. Two years later, "New Apostles" was recorded with Bari-Bari and Myriam Galvin now on vocals. It featured Christian Omar Madrigal Izzo on four tracks. 2017’s "Scoundrel” was written and recorded by Bari-Bari and Myriam, with Omar Madrigal Izzo again performing on select songs.
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2019
2018
Dark Vinyl Records
CD, Comp, RM
2017
Black Lagoon Music
CDr, Album
2013
Black Lagoon Music
CD, Album
2011
2004
2002
Not On Label (Mephisto Walz Self-released)
CDr, Comp, Promo, Smplr
2002
2000
1998
1995
Discordia
CD, Comp
1995
1994
1993
1992
Gymnastic Records
CD, EP
1992
1986
2021
Not On Label (Pilgrims Of Yearning Self-released)
2xFile, MP3, 320
2021
Not On Label (Diavol Strâin Self-released)
File, MP3, Single, 320
1995
2024
Cleopatra
CD, Album, Comp
2023
Cleopatra
LP, Ltd, Cok
2022
2011
Elegy
CD, Comp
2011
UpScene
2xCD, Comp
2011
Batbeliever Releases
2xCD, Comp
2011
UpScene, UpScene
4xCD, Comp + Box
2009
UpScene
2xCD, Comp
2009
2006
Strobelight Records
CD, Comp, Enh
2005
Strobelight Records
2xCD, Comp
2005
Angelstar, Zoomica, SPV GmbH
CD, Comp
2005
Kaleidoscope (2)
CD, Comp
2005
Nomadism Records, Nomadism Records
CD, Comp
2005
Play Magazine
CD, Comp, Promo
2005
Play Magazine
CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Sni
2004
D-Side
CD, Smplr
2004
Goeart
CD, Comp
2004
Strobelight Records
CD, Comp
2004
Sonic Seducer
CD, Comp, Enh
2004
:Ritual:
CD, Comp, Enh
2004
Alice In...
2xCD, Comp
2004
Batbeliever Releases
CD, Comp
2004
Zillo
CD, Comp
2004
2003
Cleopatra
CD, Comp, Mixed, Hot
2002
Music Video Distributors, Cleopatra
2xDVD-V, Comp
2002
VAWS
2xCD, Comp
2002
The Fossil Dungeon
CDr, Comp, Ltd, Promo
2002
Elegy
CD, Comp
2002
2001
Dressed To Kill
10xCD + Box, Comp
2001
2000
Cleopatra, Cleopatra
CD, Comp
2000
Music Video Distributors, Cleopatra
DVD, Comp
2000
Cleopatra
CD, Comp
2000
Cleopatra
CD, Comp
2000
Cleopatra
3xCD, Comp
2000
2000
1997
1997
1997
1996
1996
1995
Discordia
2xCD, Comp, Smplr
1995
Cleopatra
VHS
1995
1994
Music Research Special Products
CD, Comp
1994
1993
1992
Zillo
7", Single, Comp
1992
1992
1990
Not On Label
Cass, Comp, Promo
2006
Oscura Musa
CD, Comp, P/Unofficial
2004
Uta-El Underground, Brujas Dark, Por Los Viejos Tiempos, La Distri, Orfeo, Soda (5), Bat Cave Club, Resistencia Subterranea
CDr, Album, Comp, Unofficial
2000
Домашняя Коллекция, Навигатор
CD-ROM, Comp, Unofficial, MP3
1990
Groove (8)
2xLP, Comp, Unofficial
Not On Label (DJ Chesko)
CDr, Ltd, Mixed, Unofficial
Not On Label
Cass, Comp, Mixed, Unofficial
Not On Label
Cass, Comp, Mixed, Unofficial
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