These are the Toronto-Goth event archives for the month of October 2004. For a current listing of events, visit http://events.toronto-goth.com. For Toronto's gothic community resource, visit www.toronto-goth.com

Shock Rocker Marilyn Manson compiles his body of work into a greatest hits package "Lest We Forget - The Best Of Marilyn". "Lest We Forget" features an amazing cover of Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus" (video). Also featured are covers of Soft Cell's "Tainted Love", Eurythmic's "Sweet Dreams" as well as originals "The Beautiful People" and "Long Hard Road Out of Hell". At Savage Garden, 550 Queen St. W., free before midnight, $3 after. Hosted by DJs Human Clone and Prospero. Giveaways courtesy of Universal Music Canada. http://www.marilynmanson.com http://www.umusic.ca

Big Bop - 651 Queen St W.On the first Saturday of each month, Launch 10pm, 19+ event, only $12. Main room: Coppertop, Lazarus, Phink, Drag N Fly. Kathedral room is Girls Night Out w/Razor Grrl, Morgana, Hazmat, Lady Bass. Backstage: Merch w/Storming the base. Win free tickets at http://contests.toronto-goth.com DARK RAVE is presented by www.djlazarus.com/

First Saturday of every month. Savage Garden, 550 Queen St. W. Revolution: Dj Pale spinning Industrial, Retro, EBM, Trance. REV specials. No cover before midnight, $3 after. 19+.

dance party featuring: DUCHESS SAYS [from montreal-- http://duchesssays.com/duchess.html#shows] GALAXY [tdot] + HEY LADEEZ DJ's Hannah Sung & KP Regina doors 9pm 19+ / all ages $10 at the door / FREE with LFTO weekend pass http://www.ladyfest.ca for more info

The Hellz Kitchen Show, First Born Unicorn, Little Sunday, & Dry. At El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Avenue. Doors at 9pm. $6. 19+ www.metalqueenmgmt.ca

bands: adjust, skeeter, panda, lafo, c64 venue: thymeless address: 355 college doors: 10pm cover: $5 19+ smerksound@hotmail.com http://www.smerk.org

Toronto-Goth.com presents New Scream at Savage Garden, 550 Queen St. W. First Thursday of every month. With Perdition and A Random Exit, Chris Alexander and DJ Morgana. Fashion show by To Die For Designs. Doors 9pm, $3 cover with flyer or on reduced guestlist, $5 otherwise. Drink specials. Giveaways from Nocturnalia House of Dreams (gift certificates) and Yonge St. Tattoos (gift certificates) and Siren (goodies) and To Die For Designs. http://newscream.toronto-goth.com/

Third Floor Reilly's 340 Yonge Street Featuring: Sudden, Singlethreat, The Entrophy, and Knuckle doors open at 8:00, 19+ and $7 Cover for more info go to www.machineclothing.ca

The Ultimate Halloween Haunt Attraction! Enjoy the haunted house, warm yourself by the fire. Also visit Professor Orbax and his Museum of Natural and Unnatural Curosities, and have your picture taken in 'Old Sparky', our electric chair! Only 40 minutes from downtown T.O - see website for easy directions! We're dying to meet you... Dates: date: October 9, 15, 16. 23. 24. 29, 30 venue: White Rock Ostridge Farm in Acton, Ontario. 7-10 pm cover: $8.00 for Halloween Haunt, $2.00 for Museum ages admitted: 8 years and older http://www.screamfest.info 905-820-3274

Come for your taste of SIN. @ Vatikan, 1032 Queen W. DJs: DaJiveTalkinRobot, DemEntia & Steven. Prizes from Way Cool Tattoos, toronto-goth.com and more TBA.more info

Nancy Kilpatrick to appear at Siren, 463 Queen St. W. from 2pm- 4pm to sign copies of her latest book, The Goth Bible: A Compendium for the Darkly Inclined, which features a lot of interviews, some with Toronto goths, some with people like Neil Gaiman, Poppy Z. Brite, Elvira, photographer Simon Marsden, and many many more.. http://www.nancykilpatrick.com

Come join the circle. We teach traditional as well as modern dances that vary from meditative to exuberant. No experience is necessary, no partner, only your enthusiasm. Every Saturday morning from 10:30 to 12:30 (September to May). Location: Bloor Street United Church, at the NW corner of Bloor and Huron Street, just east of Spadina. Easy subway access and parking at the rear

This course will satisfy people with different levels of photographic experience who are interested in exploring the art of taking erotic photos. At Come As You Are , 701 Queen St. W. , 7.15pm. cover: $75 (sliding scale available) www.comeasyouare.com 416 504 7934 (Event continues on October 19). Preregistration is required.

Inertia Entertainment presents Ministry with My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult with Hanzel Und Gretyl at Kool Haus, 132 Queens Quay. All Ages, $32.50 @ Ticketmaster, Doors @ 7:30. www.ministrymusic.org/tour/

bands: Predator-X withPaladin 5.1,Lady Bass,Ladius,KenFinch at Phantom Lounge3166 Lakeshore Blvd. W. doors: 9:30-3:00am. cover: $5 before midnight $10 after aall ages. http://www.predator-x.com

MACHINE in association with SpineRazor Entertainment Present @ Third Floor Reilly's 340 Yonge Street. Featuring: Summer Hero, The Spicolo's, Youthinasia, and Angry Agency Doors open at 8:00pm, Bands on at 9:00pm - 19+, $7 As usual there will be giveaways and merch available. (you can smoke in this venue) www.MachineClothing.ca

Tonight's theme is ''Gummi Ball / Rubber'. The sensual feel of rubber is like no other; a second skin begging to be explored. Fetish Masquerade invites you to polish your rubber, grab your gas mask, and become a gummi god or goddess. At the The Reverb- 651 Queen St West . Doors 10pm, $10 in theme, $12 not in theme, 19+. Dresscode strictly enforced. With DJs Lazarus, Phink, Darq, Human Clone and Prospero. Backstage Lounge: play room.more info

Feat. New Love Army Edge 102 Street Level Studio 228 Yonge St.8.45pm , no cover, all ages. www.newlovearmy.com

At the Phoenix.Concert Theatre on 410 Sherbourne. ticketmaster.

ASeT presents New Love Army, Sangsara, A Lighter Shade of Pale with Djs tba. $5. The Vatikan, 1032 Queen St. W.

SERAPHIM EDITIONS will be launching two daring and imaginative themed poetry collections: BLUE ANGELS by Stephen Humphrey and IN SEARCH OF THE EMERALD CITY by Stan Rogal. The Labyrinth Lounge, 298 Brunswick Avenue, doors 6.30pm, no cover, 19+, retro (80s) deejay at 9 p.m. igmagogon@sympatico.ca

Steven (Perdition, ASeT) spins industrial/gothic tonight at the Vatikan, 1032 Queen St. W. with special suprise guest. No cover, doors 10pm, 19+.

Part of the Decompression Friday event at Savage Garden, 550 Queen W. www.savagegarden.ca Hosted by DJ Human Clone (human_clone@torgoth.com ) and Prospero.Doors 9pm, 19+, no cover before midnight, $3 after.
With his latest epic "The Grudge" Norwegian crossover artist Mortiis explores the boundaries of metal and industrial. Like countrymen Apoptygma Berzerk, Mortiis sights influence from Skinny Puppy and Nine Inch Nails. Giveaways courtesy of Earache Records. http:// www.mortiis.com http://www.earache.com

Third Floor Reilly's (340 Yonge St. Toronto) - Social Code - TBA - Boostersquad - The Livid Doors are at 8:00pm, Bands at 9:00pm. 19+ $8 www.machineclothing.ca

DJ Lazarus presents Depeche Mode Fest 2004 - gather with like minded fans to celebrate the music and videos of Depeche Mode. At the Reverb, 651 Queen W, 10pm-4am, 10+, $10 w/DM item, $12 w/out. http://www.djlazarus.com/

Midori will teach you how to use this most versatile bondage tool to maximize fun and minimize risks. Learn basic techniques such as two-column restraint, body harnesses and creative positions. When: Sunday October 24 6:30 - 9:00 pm Where: Come As You Are 701 Queen St. W. (just west of Bathurst) Cost: $35/person (Sliding Scale Available) $60/couple (Sliding Scale Available) Pre-registration required, call Come As You Are 416-504-7934.

So you've got the basics and want to try more? Want to expand your repertoire? Midori will share with you more advanced Japanese and Western rope techniques. Where: Come As You Are 701 Queen St. W. (just west of Bathurst) 7:30 - 10pm Cost: $35/person (Sliding Scale Available) $60/couple (Sliding Scale Available) Pre-registration required, call Come As You Are 416-504-7934.

The first event with 4 Days in Hell': A 2004 Hallowe'en Celebration
Descent: A Social Evil overcomes you as you begin your fall from grace.
aSEt and toronto-goth.com present: Universal Love Attack, Nanochrist, Scarlet Fever, with DJ Nathan Plastic. Fashion show by Futurstate.
Doros 9pm, $5, 19+. Prizes and giveways. Ticket contest at http://contests.toronto-goth.com
The Vatikan, 1032 Queen ST. W.
http://hell.toronto-goth.com

@ The Lil Big Horn (Cambridge) Featuring: the Salads, Social Code, and Trancenine. Doors open at 6. ALL AGES SHOW! For more info visit www.machinclothing.ca

The second part of 4 Days in Hell: A 2004 Hallowe'en Celebration
Purgatory: A state in which the souls of those who have died in grace must expiate their sins. Even with your valiant efforts to rid yourself of years of sinning, you will soon go to hell.
Bands: a Random Exit, NI25 and Delica
DJ DemENtia Fashion show: Nocturnalia House of Dreams
Prizes and giveways. The Vatikan, 1032 Queen St. W.
Doors 9pm, 19+, $6. Ticket contest at http://contests.toronto-goth.com
http://hell.toronto-goth.com

The Royal Sarcophagus Society presents the 2nd annual Autumnal Cabinet of Wonders Soirée An evening of music, dance, visual art, artisans, tarot, twigs and pumpkins. The Great Hall (1087 Queen St. W.) In the manner of Victorian salons, vaudevillian carnivals and the desire to enchant, the Cabinet of Wonders Soiree is an evening where the unexpected happens. Performanes by Great Lake Swimmers, Akumu, Johnny Hollow, Sahra Featherstone, Diana Obscura, Thrice Upon a Time, The HeeBee GeeBees. Photography and visual art, vendors. Tickets $10 for card-carrying RSS Members, $13 for new Members, at the door. Ticket contest at http://contests.toronto-goth.com
More info: KJP@ca.inter.net or http://www.therss.com

Juno Reactor's latest album Labyrinth is a hybrid featuring elements of rock, world and trance style beats with lush orchestral sounds. Labyrinth explores yet another side of Juno Reactor's unique musical approach. Several tracks demonstrate a mellower and more soothing sound through the use of female vocals. Hosted by DJs Human Clone and Prospero. Giveaways courtesy of Metropolis Records. Savage Garden, 550 Queen W, Doors 9pm, 19+.

Stanley's, 129 Danforth Avenue, Toronto $5 without costume. 19+ www.metalqueenmgmt.ca

At Third Floor Reilly's, 340 Young Street Featuring: Cheerleader 666, MINX/ Scratching Post, Boostersquad, and CJ Sleeze. Doors www.machinclothing.ca

Looking for some unique pre-Halloween party festivities? Back for a third terrifying year, this alternative bellydance show with a twist is shaping up to be just as scary, silly and thought-provoking as last year. Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick Street. $16.66 in advance, $20 at the door , show starts at 7.30pm www.registrytheatre.com. dharlene@haftvadi.com www.haftvadi.com

Rue Morgue Presenta Funeral Fiesta 7th Anniversary Halloween Party. Featuring Zombie Fire, La Blood Grinder, Fang & Flesh Flamenco, Go-Go Ghouls, Cinema Diabolico, Costume Contest and much more! The Church at Berkeley 315 Queen St. East - Toronto Canada $15 Doors open at 8 PM 19+ event Costume encouraged but not mandatory. http://www.rue-morgue.com/

Altars & Egos wants you to Go To Hell. The third chapter of '4 Days in Hell',
this night is a fetgoth Devil's Night/Halloween party. Killer music, quality dungeon, choice equipment, sexy hellcats & purrfect playkittens, fire-breathing magic. Kickass prizes for best costume, T&A, pinkest cheeks, etc. Dress code: fetish, goth, Halloween attire, or painted & nearly naked. $10 or $8 w/pass. Doors @ 10pm. At the Vatikan (1032 Queen St. W.)
http://hell.toronto-goth.com www.altarsandegos.com

The Electrocult (formerly the Fetish Masquerade - www.prettygods.com ) and Johnny Hollow ( www.johnnyhollow.com )perform at Cybernaut's Asian Invasion night! Come dressed as anime/cosplay/schoolgirl, etc. and be entered in a draw to win prizes. All ages, $5 admission. venue: dissent. address: 210 Dundas Street, London, ON

an ART SHOW of dark thoughts. Meet members of the Dead City Artist Collective at reception. The Broken Fence Gallery, 727 Queen St. East at Broadview, 7-11pm, all ages, no cover. noxiousart@carrot.com www.brokenfence.org

Performers: Summon, Horde Of Worms, Lapidate, Deamon, Penetrator, Vaginal Discharge, Slit Writhing Elizabeth, Will Of The Ancients, Sentient. Cover: $20, $10 if in costume, 19+. Third Floor Reilly's, 340 Yonge Street.www.hordeofworms.com www.metalqueenmgmt.ca

The final chapter of 4 Days in Hell: A 2004 Hallowe'en Celebration
Sanctified: And on the fourth day, we will make you free from sin and cleanse your moral corruption and pollution.
toronto-goth.com presents an all ages Hallowe'en party
Live band performances by Perdition and The Divine, Bound Ether, Scarlet Sins. Costume fashion show by Minx Clothing. Vending by Nocturnalia House of Dreams. Costume contest, prizes, giveways and more. Doors 5pm, all ages, $8. Ticket contest at http://contests.toronto-goth.com
The Vatikan, 1032 Queen ST. W.
http://hell.toronto-goth.com

Savage Garden, 550 Queen St. W. Doors 9pm, $5, 19+. The new improved tank, spookier insane backlight décor, prizesand costume contest. Suggested theme: Half naked Zombie brides and blood covered Grooms.

Annual Halloween Party @ Reverb 651 Queen St W. $10 in costume $12 without. 19+ www.fetishmasquerade.com Costume Contest, Door Prizes, Decorations.Mainroom: DJ's Lazarus & Phink Holy Joe's: Retro room with Human Clone.

This night marks the return of DJ Lee and The Electric Front Radio spinning the latest and greatest Industrial, Electronic, Synthpop and other music around! This 3rd annual event once again includes the ever-anticipated Costume Contest! 1st place: $100 2nd place: $50 3rd place: $25 CD Giveaways At the The Zebra Room 485 Pelissier 8pm $5. 19+ website

New Love Army presents All Hallow's Eve also featuring Sex Without Souls. Clinton's Tavern 693 Bloor Street West Doors 9pm, $5/$3 if in costume, 19+ New Love Army CD Release Party and a night of Spooky Goodness! Join in our Costume Contest to win great prizes! http://www.newlovearmy.com

bands: Cryptopsy, Fuck the Facts, F.A.T.O., Stabkill, Torn Apart and tba. Trasheteria,123 Simcoe Street - Peterborough, Ont. doors: 6pm cover: $18 door / $15 all ages. myfoodisfree@graffiti.net Jonny @ (705) 741-0592