Collide worldwide exclusive debut concert 10/31 @ Dracula's Ball

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Over the course of eleven years, popular alternative band Collide has kept 
fans happy with five fantastic full-length albums, all of which have 
received critical acclaim and impressive sales figures.  Magazines around 
the world have written about Collide’s recordings, praising their heady 
blend of electronic and industrial grooves with passionate, evocative 
female vocals.  Admiring their photos (lush and sensual, like their music) 
as well as their sound, Gothic Beauty Magazine named Collide its Band of 
the Year for 2003.  But even with everything that Collide has delivered, 
its fans have been patiently waiting for one more thing: a concert.

On October 31, 2004, that patience will be rewarded as Collide performs its 
first live show ever.  With increasing demands from promoters in many 
countries and an ever-expanding fan base, the band finally had to make the 
time to prepare for live performances. "During the past few months we've 
got together a great bunch of musicians to help fill out the live version 
of Collide, and have been busy with rehersals.  The songs are taking on a 
new life of their own.  I think it's been a greater experience than either 
of us ever expected," says Statik of Collide.

Collide’s debut concert will take them from their Los Angeles homes across 
the country to Philadelphia, site of the country’s largest gothic event, 
Dracula’s Ball.    Taking place four times per year, Dracula’s Ball is 
produced by Dancing Ferret Concerts and has often played host to exclusive 
American debut concerts for popular European acts.  “For the Labor Day 
Dracula’s Ball this year, we’ll be flying in Qntal from Germany for their 
exclusive American debut concert,” says Patrick Rodgers of Dancing Ferret. 
“Flying in Collide from Los Angeles for a worldwide exclusive debut on 
Halloween is a no-brainer.  People have been pleading with us for years to 
convince Collide to play a live show.  This will be the hottest Halloween 
ticket in the country, without question.”

The Halloween Dracula’s Ball party featuring the worldwide exclusive debut 
of Collide along with special guests Ego Likeness, DJ Ian FFord, DJ Kelly 
Ashkettle and DJ Rickbats takes place at Egypt Nightclub, located at 520 N. 
Columbus Blvd 
and happens from 9pm-2am.   All ages are welcome; patrons wishing to drink 
alcohol must be 21+ with proper ID.  Tickets are $15 in advance, available 
through Ticketmaster or isotank.com, and go on sale Saturday, August 14th.

Information on Collide’s worldwide debut concert at the Dracula’s Ball can 
be found at:

http://www.collide.net
http://www.draculasball.com
http://www.egolikeness.com