Days of Sorrow
Days of Sorrow | |
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 Days of Sorrow (2025) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Dortmund, Germany |
| Genres | Post-punk, darkwave, minimal synth, new wave, coldwave |
| Years active | 1981–1987, 2018–present |
| Labels | Tollhaus, Rough Trade, Dead Wax Records, Banshees Records |
| Members | William Lennox Frank Junge Jojo Brandt Katharina von Schlotterstein |
| Past members | André Schreiber Wolfram Hubert Nicolai Sabotka Claudio Stöber Kurt Voigt |
Days of Sorrow are a German post-punk and darkwave band formed in 1981 in a small town north of Dortmund. After disbanding in 1987, the band reformed around vocalist William Lennox in approximately 2018 and has since been releasing new music and performing internationally across Europe.
History
Formation and first era (1981–1987)
Days of Sorrow were formed in 1981. The original line-up consisted of English-born vocalist William Lennox, bassist André Schreiber, guitarist Wolfram Hubert and drummer Nicolai Sabotka. Keyboardist Claudio Stöber and drummer Kurt Voigt later joined the group.[1]
The band's sound was characterised by the use of analogue synthesisers and drum machines of the 1980s, including the Roland TR-808, the Roland Juno-60, the Korg Poly Six and the Yamaha DX7.[1] Already in the 1980s, the band built a following in Spain, partly through radio interviews in Barcelona.[2]
In 1984, their debut album Remembering the Days was released on the Tollhaus label. Their second album, A Thousand Faces, followed in 1987 on Rough Trade Records. The band split up the same year due to musical differences and personal changes.[1]
Reunion and comeback (2018–present)
Around 2018, William Lennox reconnected with André Schreiber and the band reformed. Frank Junge joined as keyboardist. Schreiber later left the band for personal reasons.[2][3]
In 2018, the compilation Whatever Happens was released on Dead Wax Records, collecting early material by the band. In 2022, an appearance at the Ombra Festival marked the band's return to the stage.[4] That same year, the album Soulmate Sister was released on Dead Wax Records. This was followed by the No Fear EP (2024) and The Remixes, a double LP on the Spanish label Banshees Records featuring remixes by artists such as David Carretta, Black Merlin and Skelesys.[5]
The current line-up comprises vocalist William Lennox, keyboardist Frank Junge, guitarist Jojo Brandt – who is also active with The Convent and Rohbau – and keyboardist and vocalist Katharina von Schlotterstein, who also performs live with Clan of Xymox and Lacrimosa.[2]
Since the reunion, Days of Sorrow have performed at festivals and concerts in Spain, France, Belgium, Italy and Greece; appearances in Poland are planned for 2026. In February 2026, the band released the album Raptures independently.[6]
Musical style
Days of Sorrow's music is rooted in post-punk, darkwave and minimal synth. Their sound is characterised by the use of analogue synthesisers and drum machines from the 1980s, including the Roland TR-808, the Roland Juno-60 and the Yamaha DX7. Reviews describe the band's sound as atmospheric and melancholic with references to coldwave and new wave.[1][7]
Discography
Albums
- 1984: Remembering the Days (Tollhaus)
- 1987: A Thousand Faces (Rough Trade)
- 2018: Whatever Happens (Dead Wax Records, compilation)
- 2022: Soulmate Sister (Dead Wax Records)
- 2026: Raptures (self-released)
EPs
- 2024: No Fear
Remix albums
- The Remixes (2×LP, Banshees Records)[5]
External links
- Days of Sorrow discography at Discogs
- Days of Sorrow on Bandcamp
- Days of Sorrow on Instagram
- Days of Sorrow on Spotify
- Days of Sorrow on YouTube
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Days of Sorrow – Interview (Part 1)". Orkus!. March 2026. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Days of Sorrow – Interview (Part 2)". Orkus!. March 2026. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ↑ Dominique Schmitt (31 July 2024). "Das Comeback von Days of Sorrow". Gothic Empire. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ↑ "Cult German Post-Punk Band Days of Sorrow Receives Special Vinyl Compilation "Whatever Happens"". Post-Punk.com. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Days of Sorrow – The Remixes". Decks.de. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ↑ "Days of Sorrow". Sonic Seducer, issue 03/2026, p. 18.
- ↑ "Days of Sorrow back with "Tears" introducing new member". Side-Line Magazine. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
Category:German post-punk groups Category:German darkwave musical groups Category:Musical groups established in 1981 Category:Musical groups disestablished in 1987 Category:Musical groups reestablished in 2018 Category:Musical groups from North Rhine-Westphalia
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