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Hails! CROSSOVER has been our main creative output for the past 18 years.

The only other band that I (Canrith) have been a part of that I feel is worth the mention is 

one that I played drums in called Mystic Services circa 1989. It was a Dark Punk/Death Rock/Black Metal-esque 

project from the mountains of New Hampshire, US. We would have debaucherous rehearsals in a shed in the woods 

which would always end in a fiery, knife throwing, drunken mess. The practice space would get torn to shreds and

the members would always be vomiting in the snow under the moonlight. I just recently found the 4 song demo tape 

in the attic.

How is it that you started playing music? Music, Art and Magic have been the focus since we crawled our way out of the womb.

Canrith Knox: Drums, Synths, vocals, effects, smoke and chains.

Criss Knox: Synths, Vocals, Effects, leather and lace.

We are timeless...

Have you had other previous members? Yes, but they have gone on to pursue other passions. Also due to ideological and musical differences.

Did you make music even when you were young? We have both been making music since the beginning of time.

Where are you from? We now live hidden in the trees near the ocean in the northeast US.

What year did the band form? CROSSOVER was founded in New York City, 1998. We are nomadic by nature and have lived in most major cities in the US and in Berlin, Germany for a spell.

What's your style of genre? CROSSOVER is Cozmik. We call it Darkbeat. It has synthesized elements as well as organic ones.

What inspires you? Music, Art, Nature, Magic, Sex, Satan.

I would like to say everyday but, not as much as we would want. Yet, we live and breathe this so if we are not 

rehearsing or recording, we are being and becoming, creating in other ways for the band. We make many cult items

including; LP's, Tapes, CD's, DVD's, VHS, Zines, Clothing, Patches, Pins, Perfume, Jewelry etc... We spend a lot of

time making things for our supporters and packing orders. All of it is made and shipped from the Eagles Nest.

We are ever changing and evolving while staying true to our concept and goal. Drum machines and Synthesizers

have always been our medium. There are no limits or restrictions to 

what we do. We do what the fuck we want and truly don't give a fuck. Though this shouldn't be confused with any bitterness. 

Making music and art tailored for any audience is, in our opinion a very bad premise to begin with.

We think it is best to do what you feel and what moves you, not to emulate. Ultimately striving to make something new.

The music we are working on now is more stripped down, ritualistic and raw - using only analog instruments.

We always try and push ourselves, ideas and sound into new realms. 

Do you have other interests of work outside the band? No.

Are you looking for a booking agency, and what are your thoughts around that? We prefer to do everything ourselves. 

Are you looking for a label, and what are your thoughts around that? We prefer to do everything ourselves. 

What made you decide to make this music? This music decided to make us.

What are your songs about? Other wordily themes, the unknown and the other-side. Mystery and Melancholy. Tears and the Rain. 

Who does the composing and writes the lyrics? Canrith & Criss Knox.

Do you start with the music or the lyrics? Every step is an experiment. We try every and all ways.

Do you compose in a certain inviroment? Always in our ritual chamber at the Eagles Nest.

Have you done any covers live? Never.

What language do you sing in? English and our own secret tongue.

What are the least and most people to attend one of your gigs? 1 and 5000.

What ages are most of your concert attendants? 20-60.

Do you always play the same songs live, or do you vary? We have made 6 albums plus and usually focus on the most recent material but, try and perform a couple of songs from each album.

Do you have a regular place you play live often? Europe.

What was your first gig like? It was in Berlin,  packed house, and it ruled.

What was your latest gig? We haven't performed in a long time by choice but will be returning to the stage this year.

Have you had to cancel a gig? Never.

Where do you plan to gig the comming year? Europe.

When did you start to sell merchandise, and what do you have for sale? See above.*

From us at Bizarre Church, Rat-Shop and the CROSSOVER-Darkbeat bandcamp. Also from our cohorts at

Occult Whispers.

What do you think about people downloading music instead of buying records now a days? I think in 20 years it will be very hard for someone to find an obscure computer file as opposed to searching and digging for an actual artifact to have and hold. Computer files are heartless. The wanting and the hunting is often times more fulfilling than the thing itself.

How do you think the music industry have changed because of this? It is uncharted territory. Anything goes. We were able to see the tail end of the old way and watched it slowly crumble. It's for the better. Tru$t no one. No company has your best interest in mind nor is looking out for your artistic integrity or vision. We have been around the block many times and have seen every trick in the book. The music business is the sleaziest of them all. We speak from experience. 

What do you think of my work? Dunno, would have to do a little more research.

How do you think and know that this interview will help you in the music business? We don't care about the music business or quite honestly what anyone thinks of us. But if one relates to our music and art then they are one of us in a way. We are loners and our music usually finds those cut from a similar cloth.

Do you have any role models or idols? No. Only ourselves. 

Why do you think that they exist? They don't. One should think for themselves, break the rules and find their own way in life. We create our own reality and choose to live outside of established "laws".

Is it easier to find inspiration from older bands, or bands that are more active today? Being inspired comes easy to us. There is not enough time in a day. No rest for the wicked. What we listen to and make are two different worlds completely.

What have been your biggest obstacles? Without struggle there would be no real art. It's usually other humans that get in the way. The answer to the question, honestly is a very long one. There are many secrets surrounding this band that one day I will tell. I will save that for another time.

What advice would you give other bands or artists? Do it yourselves.

How do you get psyched for a gig? A beer, a smoke, a black candle. 

Yes, we are working on a new album now. You will see a series of experimental releases and formats from us very soon.

We just released the GLOOM.MOVIE on Limited VHS that comes with a Symbol Pendant, Screened Patch, Metal Pin, Poster and a signed corresponding card. Soon we will be offering the Funeral Flowers.Film on VHS by Funeral Home Video.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How can people reach you? By Osmosis. If you want to contact us feel free.

What are your plans for the future? To Destroy the world.

Do you have something to add? nope. 

Dehails!

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Witch Liberation Front

and the

Order of the Black Half Moon

Long Live CROSSOVER Supporters!!!

C R O S S O V E R (founded 1998)
Mystik Trucker Association (founded 2000)
Order of the Black Half Moon (founded 2005)
Witch Liberation Front (founded 2010)
ALBUMS:
CROSSOVER - FANTASMO - CD, 2XLP 2001/2002
CROSSOVER - CRYPTIC AND DIRE SALLOW FACED HOODS BLAST OFF INTO OBLIVION - CD 2005
CROSSOVER - SPACE DEATH - CD 2009
CROSSOVER - GLOOM - LP, CD, CASSETTE - 2012
CROSSOVER - GLOOM - BOX SET - 2012
CROSSOVER - GLOOM - CASE 2012
CROSSOVER - GLOOM RMX'S LP, CD 2012
CROSSOVER - FUNERAL FLOWERS CASSETTE "order" and "member" versions 2014
CROSSOVER - FUNERAL FLOWERS DIGITAL 2014
CROSSOVER - FUNERAL FLOWERS (ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR) TWISTED FOREST / NAKED FOREST 2xCD "true" version 2014
EP'S & 12"S
CROSSOVER - THE JOURNEY TO GROB - MAXI 12" 2003
CROSSOVER - CRYPTIC AND DIRE SALLOW FACED HOODS BLAST OFF INTO OBLIVION - 5 SONG EP 2005
CDR'S:
CROSSOVER - DEMOZ, BOOTLEGZ & REMIXES 2003
CROSSOVER - OB-TV / NIGHT HAWKS SINGLE 2007
CROSSOVER / MATER SUSPIRIA VISION - GHOST DRONE REMIXES 2011
OTHER:
CROSSOVER - LIVE IN BERLIN 2005 (DIGITAL ONLY) 2008
REMIXES:
CROSSOVER - BLACK MESS (ALL SKREWED VP MIX) 2010
MT. SIMS - UNWOUND - CROSSOVER (GHOST MACHINE MIX) 2010
MATER SUSPIRIA VISION - CRACKBUSTING ANGELS (CROSSOVER 42012 MIX) 2011
MATER SUSPIRIA VISION MATER / CROSSOVER DAS HAUS DER HEXE (CROSSOVER WWIII 616HEXE MIX CHAPTER 1) 2011
MATER SUSPIRIA VISION MATER / CROSSOVER DAS HAUS DER HEXE (CROSSOVER WWIII 616HEXE MIX CHAPTER 2) 2011
MATER SUSPIRIA VISION MATER / CROSSOVER DAS HAUS DER HEXE (CROSSOVER WWIII 616HEXE MIX CHAPTER 3) 2011
MUSHY - TOO FAR (CROSSOVER SATANIC RITUAL ABUSE) 2011
CROSSOVER - SPACE DEATH (WARWLVS MIX) 2012
VIDEOS:
CROSSOVER - OVER EXPOSURE 2003
CROSSOVER - APPLES ON A STICK 2005
CROSSOVER - I KNOW YOUR FACE 2006
CROSSOVER - BLACK MESS 2009
CROSSOVER - SPACE DEATH VIDEO GAME COMMERCIAL 2009
CROSSOVER - DARK BLUE 2009
CROSSOVER - I THINK I WANNA KILL MYSELF 2009
CROSSOVER - DARK BLUE (MATER SUSPIRIA VISION - GHOST DRONE EDIT) ON TV II CDX 2010
CROSSOVER - JACK KNIFE OFFICIAL PROMO VIDEO BY COSMOTROPIA DE XAM 2010
CROSSOVER - THE WEIGHT 2010
MATER SUSPIRIA VISION - CRACKBUSTING ANGELS (CROSSOVER 42012 MIX)  LIMITED EDITION, B DESIGN DVDR PHANTASMA DISQUES 2011 / VHS MODE & 3-D ARCADE MODE 2011
CROSSOVER - SVMMER IN OSLO OFFICIAL PROMO VIDEO BY COSMOTROPIA DE XAM 2011
CROSSOVER - WRAITH IN THE WOODZ 2012
CROSSOVER - HOW COVLD I 2012
CROSSOVER - MOTHER OV GOD 2012
CROSSOVER - MVRDEROUS GLARE 2012
CROSSOVER - LUV SICK VAMPIRES 2012
CROSSOVER - WRAITH IN THE WOODZ (MATER SUSPIRIA VISION'S THE CURSE OF KENNETH ANGER RMX) OFFICIAL VIDEO 2012
CROSSOVER - FOG MACHINE (S†NS RMX) 2012
CROSSOVER - DON'T TVRN YR BACK ON MAGIC 2012
CROSSOVER - SVMMER IN OSLO 2012
CROSSOVER - YR A GHOST 2012
CROSSOVER - DON'T TVRN YR BACK ON MAGIC 2013
CROSSOVER - FOG MACHINE 2013
CROSSOVER - GLOOM . MOVIE DVD 2014
CROSSOVER - DIGGING YOUR OWN GRAVE 2014
CROSSOVER - ALIEN ROCK 2014
CROSSOVER - DEATH OF US ALL 2014
CROSSOVER - I WANNA NEW PLANET 2014
CROSSOVER - ME AND YOU 2014
CROSSOVER - ART OF WAR 2014
CROSSOVER - LAST SONG ON THE SECOND SIDE 2014
CROSSOVER - Z.P.D. 2015
CROSSOVER - FADED OUT 2015
CROSSOVER - SHATTER THE NIGHT 2015
CROSSOVER - WHISPERS IN MY SLEEP 2015
CROSSOVER - DARKSIDE RULES 2015
CROSSOVER - SHADOW OF A NIGHTMARE 2015
FILMS:
CROSSOVER GLOOM.MOVIE (DVD) 2014
CROSSOVER.GLOOM MOVIE (VHS) "ORDER" Version 2016
CROSSOVER GLOOM.MOVIE (VHS) "SUPPORTER" Version 2016
ZINES:
(PIRATE COMMUNIQUES)
VOL. 1
C.P.C. #1 COLORING BOOK 2001
C.P.C. #2 ACTIVITY BOOK 2001
C.P.C. #3 SYMBOLS HANDBOOK 2002
C.P.C. #4 FLYERS 2002
C.P.C. #5 THE DARK ISSUE 2004
C.P.C. #6 THE LOST ISSUE 2004
VOL. 2 
C.P.C #1 ALLERGIC REACTION ISSUE 2007
C.P.C.#2 GLOOM ISSVE 2010
C.P.C.#3 MOONKVLT ISSVE 2012
C.P.C. #4 WEB CHAPEL ISSVE 2014