Rikk Agnew, London May, James McGearty, Devix Szell
SYMBOLISM was formed by legendary punk icons Rikk Agnew (Guitar -Adolescents, Christian Death, DI), James McGearty (Bass - Christian Death, Dark Age), and London May (Drums - Samhain, Tiger Army, Son Of Sam) in April 2018. Devix Szell (The Banishment) joined the trio as lead vocalist in 2019 to complete the line-up.
SYMBOLISM effortlessly combines the group's inherent influences, blending the best elements of deathrock, goth, aggressive punk , and a touch of melodic metal to achieve their unique style and sound.
Produced by Vice Cooler (Peaches, LadyTron)
Engineered and Mastered by Bill Metoyer (Slayer, D.R.I)
Press / Reviews
“SYMBOLISM revive the spirit of the early CHRISTIAN DEATH in a modern version.” - Guntram Pintgen
“"Although Symbolism builds on two of the best bands to ever emerge from the American underground they are in no way tethered to the past. The past is a launching point, not a destination. 'Rile On' is first-rate American deathrock for the 21st century, a bitter salve for the collective wounds we all feel in this strange postmodern world.”” - Justin M. Norton
“Symbolism are as thrilling and atmospheric as you might imagine and ‘as powerful as anaphylactic shock’” - Dan Volohov
“Sometimes the stars align in an unusual configuration that defies logic, but results in a celestial event so cataclysmic that it simply must be marveled.” - Ilker Yücel
“Giants Of Dark Music Return With A Vengeance” - Jaime Pina
“Symbolism maximize their deathrock sound and temperament from the start”
“With a serious punk-rock pedigree (Adolescents, Christian Death, Samhain, 45 Grave) ” - New Music Critique
“The band comes forth with a very punchy, expectable take on raw gothic rock, deathrock and gritty punk” - Stace
“Iced out is sulphurous, sick, aggressive, with sinister atmospheres and primitive rhythms...” - Max Zarucchi