Anders Manga
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| Anders Manga | |
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| Born | May 15, 1973 |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Darkwave, Gothic rock |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Vampture Records |
| Website | www.andersmanga.com |
Anders Manga (born May 15, 1973) is an American recording artist with a loyal underground following of fans worldwide[citation needed]. He was nominated for "Best Band" in 2006 by Gothic Beauty Magazine and has released 6 albums since 2005, most recently, "Infinite Gaze to the Sun" in winter 2009.
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[edit] Personal life
Anders' father, Jerry Anders Sr. (an amateur boxer and fire fighter) and mother, Dianne were devout and strict adherents to Christianity, and accordingly, much of Anders' young life revolved around the Southern Baptist Christian denomination. In 1989 he started his first band called Inner Sanctum which split up in 1991. He went on to form other bands, The Traumatics, The Dogwoods and had brief stints in others before going solo in 1999. He is currently married to band member Devallia.
[edit] Musical Influences
Anders was eleven years old when he first began teaching himself Bass guitar, after borrowing a bass from a neighborhood friend. Anders identifies Alice Cooper as having been his main musical influence as a child, and has said that he was the reason why he wanted to pursue music. Other artists such as David Bowie, Pentagram (band), Gary Numan, Nick Cave and Marc Bolan also had a major influence on his musical tastes.
[edit] Current Band Members
Sco (Synths/Bass), Curse (Drums), Devallia (Keys/Bass) & Anders Manga (Vocals, Bass, Guitar)
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
- There Will Be Blood" (2008) (Vampture Records/Hardbeat Promotion)
- At Dawn They Sleep" (2007) (Vampture Records/Hardbeat Promotion)
- Science Fiction" (2007) (Vampture Records)
- Beautiful" (2006) (Vampture Records)
- Welcome to the Horror Show" (2006) (Vampture Records)
- Gypsy" (2006) (Vampture Records)
- Empire On the Sun" (2006) (Vampture Records)
- Glamour" (2006) (Vampture Records)
- Solitary Heaven" (2006) (Vampture Records)
- Heart of Black" (2005) (Vampture Records)
- Burn" (2005) (Vampture Records)
- Shiver" (2005) (Vampture Records)
- We Won't Stay Dead" (2005) (Vampture Records)
[edit] Albums
- One Up for the Dying (2005) (Vampture)
- Left of an All-Time Low (2006) (Vampture)
- Welcome to the Horror Show (2006) (Vampture)
- Blood Lush (2007) (Vampture)
- X's & the Eyes (2008) (Vampture)
- Infinite Gaze to the Sun (2010) (Vampture, USA, Danse Mababre Records, Europe)
[edit] Other releases
- Interbreeding VIII: Elements of Violence (2006) (BLC Productions)
[edit] References
- Interview with Anders Manga on VampireFreaks.com (2007)
- Interview with Anders Manga at Side-Line.com
- Article on Side-Line.com "Anders Manga finishes 3rd album"
- regenmag.com Artist Spotlight: Anders Manga
- "Blood Lush" Review on chaindlk.org by Steve Mecca
- Review of "Left of an All-Time Low at virus-mag.com by Vlad McNeally (2006)
- Anders Manga at Metropolis Records
