The Danse Society’s ‘Change of Skin’ turns 15 on 18 July

The Danse Society’s comeback album “Change of Skin” marks its fifteenth anniversary on 18 July 2011. The English gothic rock band’s reformation began via a Facebook campaign in late 2009, reuniting original members guitarist Paul Nash, drummer Paul Gilmartin, and keyboardist David Whitaker. Founding vocalist Steve Rawlings participated in initial sessions but departed after recording one track; Maethelyiah from Blooding Mask completed vocal duties for all thirteen songs. Released through Society Records, the 13-track album was self-produced and issued in Digipak format. Singles “God Cry” (November 2011) and “Vatican” (April 2012) preceded their first live performance in 25 years at Germany’s Wave-Gotik-Treffen festival in May 2012. The album represented their first studio work in 25 years, following three decades of influential post-punk and gothic rock output from the Barnsley-formed band.

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