Max Michaels is indeed a busy man. In-between promoting Movement Frequencies, his own label of dark Industrial and Gothic Rock acts, DJ-ing for local clubs, and promoting his own magazine of dark rock news dubbed MOVEMENT, he’s working hard to create horrifically phantasmagorical images to titillate and inspire. Recently, Max has placed his creations into a new book of photography entitled GROTESQUE - a concept release that also includes a musical score for each individual photo, as artfully and lovingly created by Grim Faeries versus Asp Beat Battalion. The project has quietly been winning fans, including filmmaker Darren Lynn Bousman (SAW II-IV, REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA), and muscians such as Ogre (Skinny Puppy), Rogue (The Cruxshadows), and Fango favorite Voltaire.
I recently experienced GROTESQUE first-hand, and Michaels has provided some exclusive photos to share with FANGORIA.
I recently posted my review of The Last Dance documentary ALMOST BEAUTIFUL (read it 
I’m taking the time at this point to post a much needed update. I have to admit, when I applied to write for FANGORIA MUSICK, I never thought that it would take off as quickly as it has already. So far, I’ve seen what seem to be a hundred posts of fantastic acts, combined with the literary lambasting of some (genuinely awful) soundtracks and some choice opinions shared on long-lasting acts. This is what music journalism is all about. Getting the word out about the good, the bad, the seductive, and the ugly. I cannot tell you how honored I am to work with so many truly talented writers who passionately bring you this “Musick”.
