What is Bow Ever Down?
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Bow Ever Down is a dark electronic project with a combination of EBM and Synth Pop, created in 1998 by female vocalist and song writer, Kimberly Kornmeier. It was her dream, determination, hard work and dedication, which has kept Bow Ever Down alive. They are known for their energetic and emotional stage performances and accomplishments.
B.E.D has played with many amazing bands including, but not limited to: The Cruxshadows, Iris, The Last dance, Melotron and Carfax Abbey.
Places that they have performed include: Draculas Ball, (the largest goth/industrial event in the U.S), CBGB in N.Y.C, Trocadero Theater in Philly, The Bat Cave in N.Y.C, Q.X.T's in Newark N.J, the CB's Gallery in N.Y.C, the longest running Goth event, and several others.
Compilations:
B.E.D has been on many Asleep by Dawn comps, alongside bands such as Skinny Puppy, Ministry, Unheilig and Iris. In 2007 B.E.D they were featured on another comp, for Hot Topic stores. In 2009 They were again asked by Revolution Records to be on another comp titled "Die Maschinen" alongside bands like: Akasha Chronik, Angels On Acid, Ascension EX, Blind Faith and Envy, Code Machine, Esper Machine, Invisible Asps, Requiem in Black, Sonic Foundry, Saudade, Sybel, The Siren Project and Tristraum, hitting #2A Different Drum’s top seller list.
Magazines
B.E.D has been featured in several magazines including, but not limited to: Orkus (Germany) Origination (Philly) and Won best unsigned band contest in 2004 for Asleep by Dawn Magazine.
Members
~Active~
Kimberly Kornmeier: Original founder, co-composer, creator of the B.E.D, talented Vocalist, Songwriter, and Keyboardist.
Nicholas W. DeFlaminis: in March 2008, Nicholas W. DeFlaminis of Hitman Records USA, was hired as a recording engineer to utilize his recording studio to enhance the sounds, add vocals, mix and master Bow Ever Down's "Rise or Die" EP. Soon after, he was invited to join the band as a co-programmer and live performer where he continued to mix and master songs, creating the Compilation "Risen", and the full LP "The Product of My Pain" along with Kimberly and Dustin.
As of late 2008- early 2009, Nick and Kimberly are sole programmers and composers for future Bow Ever Down music, and have been working on several new tracks for their next album.
Linda M. DeFlaminis: March 2009, Linda joined forces with Nick and Kimberly, as Marketing & Promotions Director and B.E.D’s manager.
~Retired Members~
As with other bands, bands seem to drift apart, members either leave for their own projects, loss of interests, or their dreams have changed. Although members have come and gone B.E.D still continues to strengthens and improve. We’d like to thank our members of the past and tell them how we appreciate what they have done for B.E.D.
• Dustin O’Connor: resigned from Bow Ever Down, late 2008 – early 2009. Original co-composer during the creation of the Compilation "Risen", and the full LP "The Product of My Pain".
• Frank Svornotten: resigned from Bow Ever Down April 06, 2005 to pursue other interests.
• Scott Zahnburste: resigned from Bow Ever Down to pursue other interests.
Discography
All the Pieces...
Track listing:
1 My Greatest Mistake (3:33)
2 Killing Eyes (4:08)
3 Silent Walls (4:28)
4 Glass Doll (4:52)
5 Self Destruct (4:14)
Label: None Format: CD, EP Released:Dec 2003 Genre: Electronic Style: Industrial Credits: Engineer - Brian Csentsis , Frank Svornotten Photography - Kyle Cassidy Producer - Bow Ever Down Notes: Recorded at Supreme Sound (W. Paterson, NJ)
Rise or Die…
Track Listing:
1 Glass Doll (4:23)
2 Embrace the Darkness (4:27)
3 Carry On (4:12)
4 Bleed (4:06)
Label: Hitman Records Format: CD, EP Released: May 2008 Genre: Electronic Style: Techno, EBM, Electro, Trance Credits: Engineer- Nicholas DeFlaminis (Hitman Nick) Producer: Nicholas DeFlaminis Notes: Recorder at Hitman Records USA (Holden, ME)
Risen…
Track listing:
1 Intro (0:52)
2 Glass Doll (4:23)
3 Perfect World (4:11)
4 Believe (5:09)
5 Trail of Tears (4:03)
6 Carry On (4:10)
7 Bleed (4:04)
8 Embrace the Darkness (4:25)
Bonus Tracks from Sonic Foundry
9 Columbine Soldiers (3:30)
10 Lethal (5:03)
Label: Hitman Records Format: CD, Comp Released: Nov 2008 Genre: Electronic Style: EBM, Electro, Goth Industrial Credits: Engineer- Nicholas DeFlaminis (Hitman Nick) Producer: Nicholas DeFlaminis Photography: Nicholas DeFlaminis Notes: Recorder at Hitman Records USA (Holden, ME)
Product of My Pain…
Track listing
1 Glass Doll (4:24)
2 Perfect World (4:11)
3 Believe (5:10)
4 Trail of Tears (4:04)
5 Carry On (4:11)
6 Bleed (4:05)
7 Embrace the Darkness (4:25)
8 Burn (3:42)
9 Ghost Like (3:45)
10 I Confess (6:39)
11 The Weak Shall Fall (4:46)
Label: Hitman Records Format: CD, LP Released: Summer 2009 Genre: Electronic Style: EBM, Electro, Goth Industrial Credits: Engineer- Nicholas DeFlaminis (Hitman Nick) Producer: Nicholas DeFlaminis Photography: Nicholas DeFlaminis Notes: Recorded at Hitman Records USA (Holden, ME)
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