
This EP was later included as part of a special limited edition (U.S. Their Trance EP was released in 1998, and the group began gaining international recognition with that recording. Due to the rarity and demand for this recording, the band has speculated that it may be re-released at some point. In 1995, Virgin Black recorded a four-track self-titled demo in a doom/death style. Virgin Black was originally formed in Adelaide by guitarist Samantha Escarbe, and vocalist and keyboards-player Rowan London. The group explains the meaning of its name as "the juxtaposition of purity and humanity's darkness". Having changed their line-up several times, Virgin Black currently consists of the founding members and main songwriters: Samantha Escarbe (guitar) and Rowan London (keyboard, vocals), with Grayh (bass) and Luke Faz (drums) joining in 2007. Formed in 1995 in Adelaide, they have achieved international acclaim during their career, receiving praise from such magazines as Orkus, Metal Hammer, Legacy and The Village Voice. Signed to The End Records (for the United States) and Germany's Massacre Records (for Europe), the band has released 4 albums and 1 EP. Virgin Black is an Australian gothic doom band.


Members: Aaron Nicholls, Brad Bessell, Craig Edis, Dino Cielo, Ian Miller, Mat Enright, Rowan London, Samantha Escarbe Profile: Virgin Black are a gothic metal band from Adelaide, Australia.
