Original Music by NightShade

Justice, Illinois – home of Resurrection Cemetery, Resurrection Mary and Chicago’s newest Horror Music project: NIGHTSHADE. Musically NIGHTSHADE is a combination of Gothic Dark Rock, Horror Punk, Monolithic Heavy Metal, Old-Time/Blue Grass 1920's –`30’s American Folk Music and Horror Movie-Type Atmospheric Orchestrations.

The blend of the abrasive, metal guitars, with punk rock arrangements and melodic haunting undertones is enhanced by atmosphere created by a wide array of real background instruments, vocals and sound effect devices, NOT synths! Lyrically the inspiration comes from paranormal events, cryptozoological creatures, monster folklore and other tales of terror .

On Halloween 2007 Nightshade released their first demo entitled, "Magic Potion" - which was recorded mixed and mastered at Boss Studios (Chicago-August 2007), with producer Chuck LoPresti. The "Magic Potion" CD is now available online - available through MySpace and other internet outlets, as well as a very limited CD version for sale - all in order to spread the music and allow humans to hear what Nightshade is all about.

In early 2008, guitarist/vocalist, Rick Scythe, along with Mr. Faust (strings, lead guitar & organs) and DanYell (Live Keys and Organ) will construct a live version of NightShade, complete with additional musicians and collaborators for future recordings and live shows .

Listen to the Music

Hallow's Eve Eve

Devil Baby

Visit Nightshade's Myspace Page

Rick Scythe: Vocals/Guitars/Bass

Dan Yell: Live Keys & Organ

Mr. Faust: Organ/Lead Guitar/Strings/Sound Effects