Brothers Bret (on vocals and some instruments) and Bart (everything else) Helm lead this darker-themed outfit, which released its first two EPs in the late '90s while building up a following via a series of shows and tours with established goth/darkwave acts like Lycia and the reformed Gene Loves Jezebel. Signing to Projekt Records on the first day of 2000, the duo released its full self-titled debut in July of that year. ~ Ned Raggett