Carl McCoy

Carl McCoy (born 15 January 1963) is the English frontman for gothic rock band Fields of the Nephilim.

Carl McCoy
Carl McCoy, WGT 2008
Background information
Birth nameCarl Douglas McCoy[1]
Born (1963-01-15) 15 January 1963[2]
Lambeth, London, England[3]
GenresGothic rock, gothic metal, death metal, industrial metal
Occupation(s)Musician
Graphic designer
Years active1984–present
LabelsBeggars Banquet, Jungle Records, Situation Two Records, Sacred Symphony
Associated actsFields of the Nephilim
Nefilim
Websitewww.fields-of-the-nephilim.com

Biography

McCoy frequently uses mystical and occult references in his lyrics. Samples of Aleister Crowley's voice were featured on Elizium.[4]

McCoy owns a graphics company, Sheerfaith, which has supplied art and design for all of his musical projects. Sheerfaith has also produced artwork for other projects, such as for the Storm Constantine book Hermetech and Andrew Collins' 21st Century Grail. He is a 3D artist, a longtime user of LightWave 3D.[5]

McCoy appeared as the nomad in the motion picture Hardware (1990), directed by Richard Stanley,[6] who had previously directed a number of videos for Fields of the Nephilim.

Personal life

McCoy comes from a religious background; he grew up in England with his mother, who was deeply religious, a Jehovah's Witness.[4] McCoy later dealt with his relation to Christianity critically in some of his songs such as "Chord of Souls".[4] He has talked in interviews about his belief in paganism.[7]

Discography
Main article: Fields of the Nephilim § Discography
Main article: Nefilim § Discography
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References
  1. "BMI | Repertoire Search". Repertoire.bmi.com. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  2. "Companies House record for Sacred Symphony (birth date given on p.4)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  3. "FreeBMD - Search". Freebmd.org.uk. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  4. Baddeley: Goth Chic. 2002
  5. "Sumerland: Press: Sheer Faith in Computer Arts". Sumerland.devin.com. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  6. "Carl McCoy". IMDb.com. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  7. Stableford, Brian (March 2009). Gothic Grotesques: Essays on Fantastic Literature. ISBN 978-1434403391.

Further reading
  • Baddeley, Gavin: Goth Chic: A Connoisseur's Guide to Dark Culture (Plexus, 2002), ISBN 978-0859653824
  • "Interview with: Carl McCoy ..." Alternative-Zine. 23 November 2005. Retrieved 10 March 2009.
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