Why no child is safe from the sinister cult of emo

From the Daily Mail:

Hannah was a happy 13-year-old until she became an ‘emo’ - part of a sinister teenage craze that romanticises death…[Click here to read the full story]

Trellia’s comment: The headline would’ve made me laugh, if it wasn’t for the tragic story behind it. “Sinister cult??” What about all the teens out there who find a sense of belonging, individuality and expression through Emo?

As I expressed when I first reported this story, parents and the media will be blaming Emo on all teenage problems now - just as Goth was deemed the root of all evil after the Columbine massacre. And now Goth is portrayed as positively rosy in the media - I’ve even heard it being called “the new hippy movement!”

Perhaps Emo will be regarded similarly…in about 10 years.

Steampunk Moves Between 2 Worlds

From the New York Times:

“MEET Showtime,” said Giovanni James, a musician, magician and inventor of sorts, introducing his prized dove, who occupies a spacious cage in Mr. James’s apartment in Midtown Manhattan… [Click here to read the full story]

Mum’s tribute to “loving and caring” Goth son

From icCheshireOnline:

THE mother of the man killed in a road collision on Whitchurch bypass says her family’s world had been torn apart…[Click here to read the full story]

Fields Of the Nephilim To Play Hammer Sponsored Shows

(From MetalHammer.co.uk)

British Goth legends Fields Of Nephilim are set to play two very special Metal hammer sponsored shows in July…[Click here to read more]

Trellia’s comment: I’m planning on getting my ticket…
Oh yes, and it’s Fields of THE Nephilim, Metal Hammer. Tsk.

The Cure Hops The Pond

(From Pollstar.com)

Goth-godfathers The Cure have arrived in North America to kick off a tour to build buzz for their 13th studio release….[Click here for the full story]

Kate Moss’ gothic wedding

(From FemaleFirst)

Kate Moss is set to have a gothic-themed wedding… [Click here to read the full story]

Trellia’s comment: Normally, I detest the word “poser.” But in this case…

…Well, she’s entitled to have whatever wedding she wants. I just hope she’s having a goth theme because she genuinely appreciates the culture.

Girl, 13, hanged herself after becoming obsessed with ‘emo’

(From The Times)

A schoolgirl killed herself after developing an obsession with a dark teenage sub-culture known as “emo”, an inquest was told… (Click here to read the full story)

Trellia’s comment: This is tragic, and it will no doubt lead to further finger pointing at alternative cultures for cultivating a culture of depression and suicide. As one commentor at the end of this article says, “‘Emo culture is not “dark” and does not obsess with death and depression - quite the opposite. This sort of thinking only marginalises this group further and contributes towards the intolerance that led to the murder of a young girl in Yorkshire not so long ago. “

Leave your tributes to Mel aka DJ Lucy*Fur

(From Whitby Gazette)

WHITBY Gothic Weekend regular Melanie Denyer aka DJ Lucy*Fur lost her fight for life in the early hours of Wednesday morning….

(Click here to read the full story)

So many sad news relating to Goths recently…
Lucy*Fur’s MySpace page is here.

Jury rules on teen’s assault claims in vampire fantasy

From Adelaidenow.com

A MAN who whipped and bit a teenage girl he met through website vampirefreaks.com has been acquitted of assault and sexual assault…. Click here to read the full story

So this guy was found not guilty - but people, PLEASE be careful of meeting strangers over the net. Even goths.

Goth tribute to brave artist Phil

A GOTHIC artist from Sheffield has lost his 17-year fight against brain tumours - and his family is determined to give him the send-off he deserves….
(click here to read the whole article at The Star.co.uk)

You can view Phil Bestford’s artwork here.

Rest in Peace, Phil