In the dawn of the nineteenth century and the gloom of a fog blanketed London town, top hats and walking sticks were a common staple. Even in today’s world, we are familiar with the fashion the romance for that era has never left us with movies like ‘Bram Stoker's Dracula’ and ‘Johnny Depp’s From Hell (Jack the Ripper)’.

The new century men have arrived with DOWN BELOW; Originating from Germany, with the look of the 19th century, yet with the feel of sweet bellowing sounds in comparable to HIM. DOWN BELOW is just an amazing band that has marketing potential to overtake the top spot from European giant b>HIM, with the expression like ringing bells to toll the youngsters from hiding to become the legions in their camp.

Vocalist Neo-Scope utterly possesses the power and image that conjure dreams of stardom. DOWN BELOW is a fantastic array of talented musician that know exactly how to work the media and draw audiences from many genre’s-- Rock, Industrial, Goth and Alternative.

The band excels with a physical force that is driven by melodic keyboards and the caressing vocals of Neo-Scope. If you thought HIM’s Ville Valo was a presence you haven’t heard anything until you get an earful of Neo-Scope. His voice is a mix of Ville Valo and Bryan Ferry- ROXY MUSIC, but hold on we haven’t even talked about the songs that will blow your mind. These are arranged in perfection they have catchy lyrics and the choruses that are unbelievable. The elements of keyboards bring depth and elevation that is extreme.

Check out “Private Soul Security” a masterpiece that should make DOWN BELOW a household name. You know usually one song doesn’t make a band successful usually they need to bring other tracks to surface and with “Sinfony 23,” there is a multitude of phenomenal tunes to be heard.

The sentimental smooth and versatile track “Down Below” shows DOWN BELOW can focus their music in many directions but for sure, they are on helluva band that will have to be reckoned with. You get some heavy hitters like “Dark Queen” and some melodic scorers like “Lovely Places” and “Angel”, but one of my favorite tracks has to be “Farewell” with some acoustics’ strumming that is a stunning ending to a memorable release called “Sinfony 23” by DOWN BELOW. This is a must have CD for your collection… pick it up now.