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[[File:Ben Christo in 2013.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Ben Christo on stage with [https://twitter.com/nightxnight NxN] (2013)]]
 
[[File:Ben Christo in 2013.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Ben Christo on stage with [https://twitter.com/nightxnight NxN] (2013)]]
 
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Benjamin Christodoulou aka '''Ben Christo''' joined [[The Sisters of Mercy]] in 2005 to replace long-time guitarist <br/>
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Benjamin Christodoulou aka '''Ben Christo''' joined [[The Sisters of Mercy]] in 2005 to replace long-time guitarist [[Adam Pearson]], who had left the band after their [[Twothousandfive|Twothousandfive Tour]].<br/>
[[Adam Pearson]], who had left the band after their [[Twothousandfive|Twothousandfive Tour]].<br/>
 
  
Ben Christo played his first gig as a guitarist with The Sisters of Mercy during their 25th Stage Anniversary<br/>
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Ben Christo played his first gig as a guitarist with The Sisters of Mercy during their 25th Stage Anniversary at the [[Thu, 16-Feb-2006|House of Blues on February 16th, 2006 in Las Vegas]]. The concert was also the starting shot for the  
at the [[Thu, 16-Feb-2006|House of Blues on February 16th, 2006 in Las Vegas]]. The concert was also the starting shot for the<br/>
 
 
worldwide 2006 Tour [[Gigography#Sisters_Bite_The_Silver_Bullet|Sisters Bite The Silver Bullet]].<br/>
 
worldwide 2006 Tour [[Gigography#Sisters_Bite_The_Silver_Bullet|Sisters Bite The Silver Bullet]].<br/>
 
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Since then, Ben Christo plays lead guitar, at times also bass and does some background vocals with <br/>
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Since then, Ben Christo plays lead guitar, at times also bass and does some background vocals with [[The Sisters of Mercy]]. Here's an [http://coconutsilver.wordpress.com/2013/01/13/qa-ben-christo-guitarist-for-the-sisters-of-mercy/ interview with him about how he came to join the band]. In case you should need an impression of his guitar playing at the time [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-izLaAU3mQ click here].<br/>  
[[The Sisters of Mercy]]. Here's an [http://coconutsilver.wordpress.com/2013/01/13/qa-ben-christo-guitarist-for-the-sisters-of-mercy/ interview with him about how he came to join the band]. If you should<br/>
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need an impression of his guitar playing [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-izLaAU3mQ click here].<br/>  
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{{Work in Progress}}
<br/>[[File:Decadence London.jpg|right|170px]]
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Ben Christo is widely known for his love of hard rock, punk, glam, metal and rock in <br/>
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==Other Projects==
general. Already before he joined The Sisters, he occasionally appeared as a DJ at<br/>
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=== <span><font size="2">''DJ-ing''</font></span> ===
various events. He is currently one of the inhouse-DJs at the weekly [https://twitter.com/DecadenceLondo1 ''Decadence'']<br/>
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[[File:Decadence London.jpg|right|170px]]
events, ''the'' hard rock hangout in [http://www.stmoritzclub.co.uk/ St. Moritz Club], London, Soho.<br/>  
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Ben Christo is widely known for his love of hard rock, punk, glam, metal and rock in general. Already before he joined The Sisters, he occasionally appeared as a DJ at various events. He is currently one of the inhouse-DJs at the weekly [https://twitter.com/DecadenceLondo1 ''Decadence''] events, ''the'' hard rock hangout at [http://www.stmoritzclub.co.uk/ St. Moritz Club], London, Soho.<br/>
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[[File:Shot Through The Heart Logo.jpg|170px|right]]
 
[[File:Shot Through The Heart Logo.jpg|170px|right]]
Right from the beginning some time relatively recently, Ben Christo has also been a<br/>
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=== <span><font size="2">''Shot Through The Heart''</font></span> ===
member of [https://twitter.com/ShotThruHeart ''Shot Through The Heart''], a ''"monthly night of live hard rock, AOR and''<br/>
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Right from its beginning, Ben Christo has also been a member of [https://twitter.com/ShotThruHeart ''Shot Through The Heart''], a ''"monthly night of live hard rock, AOR and glam metal covers in North London"'', named after a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiHB4a6QdVU Bon Jovi song] and dedicated to covering 80s classic tracks from [http://www.acdc.com/ AC/DC], [http://www.defleppard.com/ Def Leppard], and [https://www.skidrow.com/ Skid Row] to [http://www.gunsnroses.com/ Guns N' Roses], [http://www.heart-music.com/ Heart] or [http://whitesnake.com/ Whitesnake] to mention just a few. Here he would play (lead) guitar or do the vocals or background vocals. The live sets are usually enhanced with guest musicians from various rock/glam/metal groups and followed by an Aftershow DJ-night with Ben Christo until 4am. With all his projects, Ben Christo can be found on [https://twitter.com/BenChristo Twitter] and [https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminChristo Facebook].<br/>
''glam metal covers in North London"'', named after a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiHB4a6QdVU Bon Jovi song] and dedicated <br/>
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to covering 80s classic tracks from [http://www.acdc.com/ AC/DC], [http://www.defleppard.com/ Def Leppard], and [https://www.skidrow.com/ Skid Row] to<br/>[http://www.gunsnroses.com/ Guns N' Roses], [http://www.heart-music.com/ Heart] or [http://whitesnake.com/ Whitesnake] to mention just a few. Here he would<br/>
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=== <span><font size="2">Killswitch UK</font></span> ===
play (lead) guitar or do the vocals or background vocals. The live sets are usually<br/>
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Ben Christo is also the vocalist and guitarist of [https://www.facebook.com/Killswitch-UK-1734638226766364/ Killswitch UK], a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killswitch_Engage Killswitch Engage] tribute band who indroduced themselves as follows:<br/>
enhanced with guest musicians from various rock/glam/metal groups and followed<br/>
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[[File:Killswitch UK Logo.JPG|170px|right]]
by an Aftershow DJ-night with Ben Christo until 4am. Ben Christo can be found on<br/>
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[https://twitter.com/BenChristo Twitter] and [https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminChristo Facebook]. He is also the vocalist and guitarist of [https://www.facebook.com/Killswitch-UK-1734638226766364/ Killswitch UK].<br/>
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''After collaborating together on New Year's Eve 2015 for a storming set of metal covers at the now sadly defunct 12 Bar Club, Andre Joyzi (Breed 77) and Ben Christo (The Sisters of Mercy) have decided to join forces once again to launch Killswitch UK - the ultimate Killswitch Engage tribute band. Joining them will be Martin Jackson of Confyde and Rich O'Donnell and Jay Gladwin of London death-metal outfit Karybdis. Playing hits and deep-cuts from the entire Killswitch Engage discography, be sure to catch Killswitch UK's at a venue near you!''<br/>
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Killswitch UK can be found here [https://www.facebook.com/Killswitch-UK-1734638226766364/ @FB].<br/>
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=== <span><font size="2"> <PIG> </font></span> ===
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[[File:PIG Zebra Logo.jpg|170px|right]]
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Early in 2017, rumours [https://www.facebook.com/pigindustries/photos/a.192364214142561.46081.137845002927816/1333074106738227/?type=3&theater appeared] about Ben Christo collaborating with [https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/36134-Pig Raymond Watts] and his [https://www.pigindustries.com/ <PIG>] project on their coming six-track [https://www.facebook.com/pigindustries/photos/a.192364214142561.46081.137845002927816/1447716891940614/?type=3&theater EP ''Prey & Obey'']. And indeed, the record was released with [https://metropolisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/prey-obey Metropolis Records] mid-June 2017 and is also listed [https://www.discogs.com/de/master/view/1204903 @discogs] as an [https://www.discogs.com/de/Pig-Prey-Obey/release/10523216 MP3] and [https://www.discogs.com/de/Pig-Prey-Obey/release/10445818 WAV] release, where Ben Christo is credited with "Guitars and Backing Vocals" as well as with having written the tracks 2 and 5 of the recording. For further updates on [https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/36134-Pig <PIG>], you might also want to keep an eye on [https://www.facebook.com/pigindustries/?rc=p ''pigindustries''@FB].<br/>
 
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[[File:PIG Zebra Logo.jpg|170px|right]]
 
Rumours [https://www.facebook.com/pigindustries/photos/a.192364214142561.46081.137845002927816/1333074106738227/?type=3&theater were] circulating, that Ben Christo is also collaborating with [https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/36134-Pig Raymond Watts] and his [https://www.pigindustries.com/ <PIG>] project on the coming six-track <br/>[https://www.facebook.com/pigindustries/photos/a.192364214142561.46081.137845002927816/1447716891940614/?type=3&theater EP ''Prey & Obey'']. And indeed, the record has just been released with [https://metropolisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/prey-obey Metropolis Records] mid-June 2017. For further updates, do also <br/>keep an eye on [https://www.facebook.com/pigindustries/?rc=p ''pigindustries''@FB].<br/>
 
 
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[[File:Diamond Black Logo Black.jpg|right|170px|]]
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== Most Current: Diamond Black==
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* https://www.diamondblackofficial.com/
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* https://twitter.com/dmondblk
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* https://www.facebook.com/diamondblackofficial
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* https://www.instagram.com/diamondblackofficial/
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* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DD0WJR7ri4
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Apart from the above mentioned activities, Ben Christo has also been a founding member of the London-based band [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_By_Night ''Night By Night''] or, in short, '''''NxN'''''. Starting in 2008, <br/>
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they produced their first official video [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyosK9qFljc Time To Escape] followed by the [http://nxnofficial.com/?page_id=791 promo video] to their most recent single [http://nxnofficial.com/?p=848 ''The Moment''] released on August 5th, 2013. '''''NxN''''' toured <br/>
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== Night By Night / NxN==
in March 2014 supporting Swedish rockers [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe_%28band%29 Europe], who were also sharing the stage with [[The Sisters of Mercy]] at [[Fri, 11-Jul-2014|Rock Zottegem]] in July 2014. In June 2015, however,<br/>
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Apart from the above mentioned activities, Ben Christo has alongside with his activities in [[The Sisters of Mercy]] co-founded the London-based band [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_By_Night ''Night By Night''] or, <br/>in short, '''''NxN'''''. Starting in 2008, they produced their first official video [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyosK9qFljc Time To Escape] followed by the [http://nxnofficial.com/?page_id=791 promo video] to their most recent single [http://nxnofficial.com/?p=848 ''The Moment''] released <br/>on August 5th, 2013. In March 2014 '''''NxN''''' then toured as support with the Swedish rockers [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe_%28band%29 Europe], who also shared the stage with [[The Sisters of Mercy]] at [[Fri, 11-Jul-2014|Rock Zottegem]]<br/>in July 2014. In June 2015, however, the band declared:<br/>''"Now, for the foreseeable future, we will be exploring different avenues. Thank you again for all your passion for NxN!!"'' - and went on hiatus.<br/>For possible upcoming developemts and information from '''''Night By Night / NxN''''', please keep an eye on [http://nxnofficial.com/?page_id=10 the official Night By Night website].<br/>The album (and more) can be ordered from [http://nxn.bigcartel.com/ here]<br/>
the band declared ''"Now, for the foreseeable future, we will be exploring different avenues. Thank you again for all your passion for NxN!!"'' and went on hiatus. For possibly <br/>
 
upcoming developemts and more info, please keep an eye on [http://nxnofficial.com/?page_id=10 the official Night By Night website]. The album (and more) can be ordered from [http://nxn.bigcartel.com/ here]<br/>
 
 
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|[[File:NxN Debut Album Announcement.jpg|thumb|left|650px|''Night By Night'' - Announcement for the Debut Album '''NxN''']]
 
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'''''External Links'''''<br/>
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'''''Links concerning NxN'''''<br/>
 
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* On 6 Juli 2014, online music magazine ''Rockoverdose'' featured an '''extended interview with Ben Christo''' about the history of NxN, his music with The Sisters of Mercy,  
 
* On 6 Juli 2014, online music magazine ''Rockoverdose'' featured an '''extended interview with Ben Christo''' about the history of NxN, his music with The Sisters of Mercy,  
: the new NxN album, video production, future gigs and touring, and everything one might possibly want to know. It was once available at: <br/>
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: the new NxN album, video production, future gigs and touring, and everything one might possibly want to know. It was initially published in Greek language and in two parts on August 4th and 5th, before made available in English at: <br/>
 
: [http://www.rockoverdose.gr/news_details.php?id=32805 Ben Christo (NIGHT BY NIGHT, THE SISTERS OF MERCY) on Rock Overdose:"The beauty of NxN is that it is everything I have always loved about music in one band"]  
 
: [http://www.rockoverdose.gr/news_details.php?id=32805 Ben Christo (NIGHT BY NIGHT, THE SISTERS OF MERCY) on Rock Overdose:"The beauty of NxN is that it is everything I have always loved about music in one band"]  
: but unfortunately, it has meanwhile disappeared. All we can offer you now, is this large article/interview with ''Screamer Magazine'', L.A. of July 2014:
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: unfortunately, the entire interview pages have meanwhile disappeared. All we can offer you now, is this large article/interview with ''Screamer Magazine'', L.A. of July 2014:
 
: http://screamermagazine.com/interviews/proofed-night-night-moment-finally-arrived/
 
: http://screamermagazine.com/interviews/proofed-night-night-moment-finally-arrived/
  
 
* Another interview of 2014 with Ben Christo (in German language, however) can be found [http://www.terrorverlag.com/interviews/night-night-ben-christo/ @Terrorverlag.com/Interviews]
 
* Another interview of 2014 with Ben Christo (in German language, however) can be found [http://www.terrorverlag.com/interviews/night-night-ben-christo/ @Terrorverlag.com/Interviews]
 
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Other informative links:
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==Live Before The Sisters Of Mercy: AKO==
* Ben Christo's [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvDq5Sllv4i7H7MtW6rQSvQ YouTube Channel]
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[[File:AKO Logo.jpg|right|240px|thumb|]]
: and plenty other videos [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ben+christo featuring Ben Christo]
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* https://myspace.com/ako
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* https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/557906-AKO-2
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* https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/557905-Ben-Chivers
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* https://www.last.fm/music/AKO/+wiki
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* https://www.discogs.com/de/AKO-Find-Yourself/release/732700
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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJZswWYmZzM
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* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NbixglqSsI
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* http://betweenplanets.co.uk/2003/11/13/ako-tomorrow-nights-regret/
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==External Links==
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* Ben Christo's [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvDq5Sllv4i7H7MtW6rQSvQ YouTube Channel] and plenty other videos [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ben+christo featuring Ben Christo]
  
 
* Ben Christo's [https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/3424640-Ben-Christo Discography @discogs]
 
* Ben Christo's [https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/3424640-Ben-Christo Discography @discogs]

Revision as of 21:43, 19 November 2017

Ben Christo on stage with NxN (2013)


Benjamin Christodoulou aka Ben Christo joined The Sisters of Mercy in 2005 to replace long-time guitarist Adam Pearson, who had left the band after their Twothousandfive Tour.

Ben Christo played his first gig as a guitarist with The Sisters of Mercy during their 25th Stage Anniversary at the House of Blues on February 16th, 2006 in Las Vegas. The concert was also the starting shot for the worldwide 2006 Tour Sisters Bite The Silver Bullet.

Since then, Ben Christo plays lead guitar, at times also bass and does some background vocals with The Sisters of Mercy. Here's an interview with him about how he came to join the band. In case you should need an impression of his guitar playing at the time click here.

This page is Work in Progress and going to be extended as soon as ever possible


Other Projects

DJ-ing

Decadence London.jpg

Ben Christo is widely known for his love of hard rock, punk, glam, metal and rock in general. Already before he joined The Sisters, he occasionally appeared as a DJ at various events. He is currently one of the inhouse-DJs at the weekly Decadence events, the hard rock hangout at St. Moritz Club, London, Soho.

Shot Through The Heart Logo.jpg

Shot Through The Heart

Right from its beginning, Ben Christo has also been a member of Shot Through The Heart, a "monthly night of live hard rock, AOR and glam metal covers in North London", named after a Bon Jovi song and dedicated to covering 80s classic tracks from AC/DC, Def Leppard, and Skid Row to Guns N' Roses, Heart or Whitesnake to mention just a few. Here he would play (lead) guitar or do the vocals or background vocals. The live sets are usually enhanced with guest musicians from various rock/glam/metal groups and followed by an Aftershow DJ-night with Ben Christo until 4am. With all his projects, Ben Christo can be found on Twitter and Facebook.

Killswitch UK

Ben Christo is also the vocalist and guitarist of Killswitch UK, a Killswitch Engage tribute band who indroduced themselves as follows:

Killswitch UK Logo.JPG

After collaborating together on New Year's Eve 2015 for a storming set of metal covers at the now sadly defunct 12 Bar Club, Andre Joyzi (Breed 77) and Ben Christo (The Sisters of Mercy) have decided to join forces once again to launch Killswitch UK - the ultimate Killswitch Engage tribute band. Joining them will be Martin Jackson of Confyde and Rich O'Donnell and Jay Gladwin of London death-metal outfit Karybdis. Playing hits and deep-cuts from the entire Killswitch Engage discography, be sure to catch Killswitch UK's at a venue near you!

Killswitch UK can be found here @FB.

<PIG>

PIG Zebra Logo.jpg

Early in 2017, rumours appeared about Ben Christo collaborating with Raymond Watts and his <PIG> project on their coming six-track EP Prey & Obey. And indeed, the record was released with Metropolis Records mid-June 2017 and is also listed @discogs as an MP3 and WAV release, where Ben Christo is credited with "Guitars and Backing Vocals" as well as with having written the tracks 2 and 5 of the recording. For further updates on <PIG>, you might also want to keep an eye on pigindustries@FB.


Diamond Black Logo.jpg
Diamond Black Logo Black.jpg

Most Current: Diamond Black



Night By Night / NxN

Apart from the above mentioned activities, Ben Christo has alongside with his activities in The Sisters of Mercy co-founded the London-based band Night By Night or,
in short, NxN. Starting in 2008, they produced their first official video Time To Escape followed by the promo video to their most recent single The Moment released
on August 5th, 2013. In March 2014 NxN then toured as support with the Swedish rockers Europe, who also shared the stage with The Sisters of Mercy at Rock Zottegem
in July 2014. In June 2015, however, the band declared:
"Now, for the foreseeable future, we will be exploring different avenues. Thank you again for all your passion for NxN!!" - and went on hiatus.
For possible upcoming developemts and information from Night By Night / NxN, please keep an eye on the official Night By Night website.
The album (and more) can be ordered from here

Night By Night - Announcement for the Debut Album NxN
Night By Night - A Thousand Lies

Links concerning NxN


Some interviews and NxN release facts

  • Already in March 2013, Night By Night was awarded single/EP of the year with "Time To Escape" at the 2013 Pure Rawk Awards.
'From Rubber Dollies To Rainbows - PureRawk Interview with NxN in 2012
  • On Friday, June 27th, 2014, Classic Rock Magazine played the new NxN single A Thousand Lies on their Tracks of the Week Round-up! Likewise, the according video
was aired first exclusively via the Classic Rock website. NxN's single A Thousand Lies is now generally available for download @iTunes....
  • On 6 Juli 2014, online music magazine Rockoverdose featured an extended interview with Ben Christo about the history of NxN, his music with The Sisters of Mercy,
the new NxN album, video production, future gigs and touring, and everything one might possibly want to know. It was initially published in Greek language and in two parts on August 4th and 5th, before made available in English at:
Ben Christo (NIGHT BY NIGHT, THE SISTERS OF MERCY) on Rock Overdose:"The beauty of NxN is that it is everything I have always loved about music in one band"
unfortunately, the entire interview pages have meanwhile disappeared. All we can offer you now, is this large article/interview with Screamer Magazine, L.A. of July 2014:
http://screamermagazine.com/interviews/proofed-night-night-moment-finally-arrived/


Live Before The Sisters Of Mercy: AKO

AKO Logo.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJZswWYmZzM


External Links