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Band Profile: Crimson Vow

Genre: Gothic Metal / Darkwave Fusion / Industrial Elements

City: Blackridge

Status: Finalists of The Grand Eclipse Music Contest

Rival: Alex, Rising Pop Sensation


Band Description:

Crimson Vow is the bleeding heart of Blackridge’s shadowy underworld, a sonic storm forged in the ruins of forgotten dreams. Their music is a hypnotic blend of bone-shattering riffs, eerie synths, and emotionally charged lyrics that cut deeper than any blade. Revered among gothic circles and feared by the pop elite, Crimson Vow stands as a monument to the raw, unpolished soul of music — a sharp contrast to the polished neon world that Alex embodies.


Where Alex shines bright, Crimson Vow thrives in the dark.

Where Alex uplifts, they embrace the fall.

The rivalry between them isn’t just a clash of genres — it’s a war of philosophies.



Band Members:



Lucian "Ash" Veylor


Role: Lead Vocals / Lyricist

Gender: Male

Age: 25

Appearance:

A ghostly figure in motion, Ash commands attention with a spectral presence. His silver-dyed hair falls in chaotic waves, framing a face that looks carved from moonlight. His piercing, heavily lined dark eyes reflect a soul that's walked too many labyrinths. Always clad in distressed leather coats, tattered velvet shirts, and stacks of silver rings, Ash carries an aura of beautiful ruin.

Personality:

Ash is a poet-turned-rebel, a man who sings not to entertain but to exorcise. Charismatic yet venomous, he tears through stages with a smirk that dares the audience to look away — and punishes them if they do. His sharp tongue spares no one, least of all Alex, whom he calls "the corporate siren." Yet buried beneath his cynical exterior, there’s a grudging respect for Alex’s tenacity. He'd rather die than admit it.

Trivia:




Once dreamt of becoming an opera singer.




Collects broken clocks.




Rumored to have once ghostwritten a pop ballad — and regrets it bitterly.





Severin "Sev" Korr


Role: Lead Guitarist / Backup Vocals

Gender: Male

Age: 24

Appearance:

Sev towers like a monument to ancient warriors — lean but powerful, his black hair woven into intricate braids tied with leather and silver beads. His arms are a living tapestry of inked ravens, dead trees, and cryptic runes.

Usually dressed in black leather vests, shredded pants, and steel-toed boots, he radiates raw menace even when silent.

Personality:

A blade without a sheath, Sev speaks only when words are necessary. In interviews, he usually stands silent, arms crossed, glaring. His hatred for synthetic, mass-produced pop runs deep, seeing Alex not just as a rival, but as the manifestation of a decaying cultural soul. Yet ironically, Sev studies Alex’s performances, fascinated by their ability to move the masses — planning silently how to eclipse it.

Trivia:




Trained in Muay Thai.




Owns a small library of medieval philosophy.




Once scared a reporter into deleting an entire interview by glaring at them.





Ember Vale


Role: Synths / Sound Design / Occasional Vocals

Gender: Androgynous (He/Him)

Age: 23

Appearance:

Ember exists somewhere between dream and nightmare: sharp cheekbones, striking golden eyes (thanks to colored contacts), and a vivid neon-red undercut that glows under blacklight.

Prefers diaphanous shirts, military boots, and long trench coats that flow like a specter’s wings.

Personality:

The brain and heart behind Crimson Vow’s atmospheric layers, Ember is chillingly analytical and devastatingly sardonic. He deconstructs pop music with surgical precision and claims to "reverse-engineer the enemy" — meaning Alex — to predict their moves. Though he publicly mocks pop culture, in private he confesses an admiration for Alex’s strategic mastery of crowds.

Trivia:




Pursuing a degree in behavioral psychology.




Can fluently play seven instruments.




Once anonymously sent Alex a congratulatory note after a spectacular concert, though he'd deny it even under torture.





Malrik Thorn


Role: Bass Guitar

Gender: Male

Age: 26

Appearance:

Massive, stoic, and grave as a tombstone. Malrik’s appearance is the very image of a dark sentinel — pale scars crisscrossing his tattooed arms, a shock of white hair streaked across his otherwise dark locks. His steel-gray eyes rarely show emotion.

He dresses in utilitarian black: thick denim, bullet belts, and combat boots worn down by countless underground gigs.

Personality:

The quiet wall of Crimson Vow, Malrik speaks through thunderous bass lines. Where others rage or taunt, Malrik simply exists — immovable, unshakable. He doesn't waste time hating Alex; he simply sees them as an obstacle to crush. Yet occasionally, a rare smirk betrays his amusement at their audacity.

Trivia:




Excellent cook — known for bringing massive batches of stew to band rehearsals.




Competes in underground arm wrestling circuits.




Wears a lucky bullet casing necklace, rumored to be from a violent gig years ago.





Raine Wren


Role: Drums / Percussion

Gender: Male

Age: 22

Appearance:

A hurricane in human form. Raine is short and wiry, with spiky violet-dyed hair sticking up like electrified needles. His body is a canvas of chaotic piercings and ink splashes, and his wardrobe leans heavily toward shredded shirts, ripped jeans, and fingerless gloves.

His drumsticks are almost extensions of himself, often drumming against walls, tables, or his own legs when idle.

Personality:

An uncontainable force of nature. Raine is the spark that keeps the band's darker tendencies from spiraling into nihilism. Always quick with a sarcastic jab — especially aimed at Alex — he thrives on stirring chaos backstage. Yet when it comes to music, Raine is dead serious, treating every show as if it’s life or death.

Trivia:




Secretly trains in street dance styles.




Dreams of one day releasing a solo industrial-rap album.




Proudly holds the record for "Most Banned from Afterparties" in Blackridge.




The Rivalry: Crimson Vow vs Alex


The story began at the infamous Solstice Fest two years ago.

Ash, frustrated by the event’s commercial leanings, made a half-joking onstage jab about "plastic pop idols." Unfortunately, Alex — the rising star — happened to be standing just offstage when the remark echoed through the amphitheater.


Rather than storm off or start drama, Alex responded the best way possible: with a show-stopping performance that left Crimson Vow reeling and the judges in awe. Alex not only stole the spotlight but also snagged the grand prize that many had assumed would go to Crimson Vow.


Since then, tensions have simmered into a full-blown cultural war:




Diss tracks woven with veiled insults.




Twitter wars between fanbases: #TeamVow vs #PopSovereign.




Sabotage rumors: mysteriously missing instruments, switched stage lights, even whispers of ghosted soundchecks.




Tabloid explosions: "Ash and Alex caught in shouting match backstage!"




Anonymous threats sent between fandoms, although both Crimson Vow and Alex publicly condemned them.




And yet… buried deep within the snark, the rivalry has sparked something rare:

Mutual evolution.

Each side forced the other to grow sharper, stronger, more creative.

Crimson Vow crafted heavier, more intricate albums. Alex pushed pop into darker, experimental territories.

Neither side would ever admit it, but without the other, they would have stagnated long ago.


Now, at The Grand Eclipse, the stage is set for the ultimate confrontation.

The winner will receive not only a platinum contract and a world tour sponsorship — but the title of Blackridge's Crown Jewel.


Ash stands ready to lead Crimson Vow into battle.

Alex stands ready to redefine the limits of pop.


The clash will be brutal, beautiful… and unforgettable.



Slogan of Crimson Vow:

"In darkness, we vow. In ruin, we rise."