The Sisters of Mercy

For the religious organisation of this name, see Sisters of Mercy.

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The Sisters of Mercy are a rock band that came out of the British post punk scene in 1980-1981. The band cited Leonard Cohen, The Stooges, Suicide and Motörhead as among their influences.

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Rock - Post punk - 1980 - 1981 - Leonard Cohen - The Stooges - Suicide - Motörhead

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The group has recorded three original studio albums, of which the last was released in 1990. Each album was recorded by a different line-up, the only constant member was singer and songwriter Andrew Eldritch. Some ex-members of the group extablished bands Mission UK and Ghostdance.

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Album - 1990 - Singer - Songwriter - Andrew Eldritch - Mission UK - Ghostdance

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The group ceased activity in 1993 when it effectively went on strike against its record company TimeWarner, which it accused of withheld royalties and incompetence. Although TimeWarner eventually let the band go in 1997, it has never released more recordings and is kept alive as a touring outfit only.

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1993 - TimeWarner - 1997 - Tour

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Bands influenced by The Sisters of Mercy include James Ray Gangwar, Rosetta Stone, Marionettes, among others. The group is one of the most popular and influential among the gothic rock scene, although since the 1990s they have tried to disassociate themselves from that scene.

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James Ray Gangwar - Rosetta Stone - Marionettes - Gothic rock

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