TERMINATRYX - "Bela Lugosi's Dead" (classic BAUHAUS Gothic anthem cover)

Subscribe here for more ‪@terminatryx‬ content: bit.ly/43EttDQ / All social media links at: linktr.ee/Terminatryx - Here is our 2023 WORLD GOTH DAY cover version: • TERMINATRYX - "MARIAN"... (The Sisters Of Mercy's "Marian")
Is the 1982 BAUHAUS track BELA LUGOSI’S DEAD one of the most Goth songs ever? If not, what is? (suggestions in the comments please). Sonja has always loved the song (celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2022!) and as we did with our live unplugged cover version of TYPE O NEGATIVE’s Black No.1 for last year’s World Goth Day, we thought we should do something again for 2022. Easy, right? Problem is, the date really jumped on us and before we knew it there was just a week until Goth Day! (22 May).
So in that small timeframe the song had to be figured out, recorded and mixed, the video conceived, produced, shot and edited. An ambitious task that unfortunately just missed the planned Goth Day date - but, with many late nights to get the song and video done, we’d rather ensure the end result is something we’re happy with in stead of pleasing those who will hold us to our word, demanding we deliver! We also didn’t make any huge announcements, only a post stating that there’s a surprise coming on Goth Day… well a day or so after 😉
We tried to retain the spirit of the original, by no means claiming to outdo the legendary moody song, but we did feel compelled to give it a little Terminatryx flavour to wrap it up.
Some of you may not know that Terminatryx isn’t our full time job, each band member occupied with their various endeavors - So everyone had to squeeze off time and put in their 100% to hit this crazy marathon of a deadline. Close enough!
We hate breaking promises and letting people down, but we’re hardly unreliable bastards - in our 20 years we’ve never cancelled a show, ever! So there you have it.
Hot on the heels of Goth Day, we give you our audio-visual rendition of the legendary BAUHAUS song BELA LUGOSI’S DEAD.
Video Credits:
a Flamedrop Production
Produced by Sonja Ruppersberg & Paul Blom
Directed & Edited by Paul Blom
Camera / Production Design: Paul Blom & Ronnie Belcher
Make-Up: Sonja Ruppersberg
Make-Up Assistant: Mia Cumber
Vampire Handlers: Paul Blom & Bret Elkington
Coats by Wolf Clothing
Wardrobe Assistants: Layla Snyman & Debra Black
Special thanks to:
Cader Khan & Media Film Service
Clinton Smith & Cosmesis / Masque
Tattoos by Mr Lucky @CapeTownTattoo - www.capetowntattoo.com
Piercing by Lliezel Ellick
Music Credits:
Adapted and performed by Terminatryx
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Paul Blom
Bela Lugosi’s Dead written by Peter Murphy, Daniel Ash, Michael Dompe, John Haskins
TERMINATRYX is:
Sonja Ruppersberg
Paul Blom
Ronnie Belcher
Bret Elkington
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[@wernerbergh2593]

Oh my god this is a surprise and at the same time i am loving this !!!!!!!! great job guys this must be one my and yes all goths favorite song from the early goth post punk area, you just made a new version of which i have never heard before well done guys . Happy world Goth Day !!!!

[@wernerbergh2593]

@@2000jago well yes sorry LOL!!! that was what i wanted to say, thank you for correcting me there .What i originally wanted to say is i like the new modern take of this

[@sonjaruppersberg726]

Thanks so much! 🖤

[@CarlaMerguez]

@@sonjaruppersberg726 : Hey Sonja ;) try this cover: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f36rd2uYoMegobc ;)

[@stephenspark776]

OMG this is WONDERFUL. That bass, that insistent 'ticking', that corpse - what a brilliant version.

[@terminatryx]

Ah, thanks so much Stephen! It's risky taking on a classic like this, but we've been overjoyed by the overwhelming positive feedback.

[@ghostanddiy]

the best of the best of the best cover of the best 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@terminatryx]

Thank you! 😉

[@alex-E7WHU]

Loved Bauhaus for decades.. this is a fantastic cover of a fantastic song. 👍

[@terminatryx]

Hey, thanks Alex! Appreciate it - Many feel this song is too sacred to mess with, but we respected it on all levels.

[@andreasboose5611]

Wow. Absolutely incredible..Bauhaus must be proud of this 🖤👍

[@terminatryx]

Hey, thanks so much Andreas!

[@andreasboose5611]

@@terminatryx 👍

[@patriciamartins2822]

Exactly! It is pretty awesome! Art is for all!❤

[@drewgrows7765]

Five seconds into this, I knew that I was in for a treat

[@terminatryx]

Ah, great to hear Drew!

[@mackevil.320]

played plain and simple. and yet so strong in appearance. dominant bass and wonderful drums. the electric guitar completes everything. The singer's great voice, that's how music should be. I always enjoy listening to it. More please. fabulous

[@terminatryx]

Thanks so much! Currently working on our next World Goth Day cover 😉

[@mackevil.320]

@@terminatryx That's great, you're doing a great job. good luck!

[@marshallodom1388]

When I begin my night flitting with increased rapidness from shadow to shadow between the street lights, I catch myself growling the same deep bass line in anticipation of what I'll soon be getting into.

[@terminatryx]

😉

[@Mr3andrew3]

Worthy cover. Thank you, *A.

[@terminatryx]

Hey, thanks so much Andrew! Do feel free to subscribe for all future music updates: bit.ly/43EttDQ

[@TheEtherea66]

🖤🖤🖤

[@terminatryx]

🖤

[@terminatryx]

Another World Goth Day cover we did the year before this one was a live unplugged rendition of Type O Negative's "Black No.1" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp_WhpqJe8tsgJY

[@ghostanddiy]

❤❤❤

[@terminatryx]

😉 Thank you! Where does your music taste fall? Our style is stuck in a world that blends Metal, Industrial and Gothic, with our own sprinkle on top.

[@TheHorrorfest]

🦇🤘

[@danielpayne500]

Classic

[@terminatryx]

🖤🖤🖤

[@adamhimelfarb7149]

that crescendo as she suddenly rises…this is art. sublime interpretation.

[@terminatryx]

Thank you Adam!

[@rhyfeddu]

5:10 so we can all watch it again

[@marcobosch5263]

I'm glad i stumbled over this song, awesome 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@terminatryx]

Hey, glad you like it Marco! Do hit subscribe to stay in the loop on any new music coming up: bit.ly/43EttDQ

[@Bodie007]

That bass. Such tone.

[@terminatryx]

😉🤘

[@MM-pl5ed]

this song is out of this world *spiritus mundi*

[@terminatryx]

🖤

[@oncaphillis]

A worthy addition to the canon

[@terminatryx]

Thank you!

[@VALUST17]

Fuckin’ righteous

[@terminatryx]

🤘🦇

[@nicholasgrobler6988]

Wow!!!

[@ALOSTAMERICAN]

Exactly as it should be, thank you.

[@terminatryx]

😉

[@gitana8281]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👌 Very well executed! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@terminatryx]

Thank you! Glad you liked it.

[@sannox01]

Playing this again, but louder and the bass cranked up, it's 10.30pm, good job my neighbours like me

[@sannox01]

For now

[@terminatryx]

Nice one!! 🔥

[@stephenspark776]

With such excellent musical taste, I'd be very happy to be your neighbour!

[@laryssalima6435]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVED IT !!

[@terminatryx]

🖤

[@danziger69]

This band does some great covers!

[@terminatryx]

😉

[@sophiewilleme9921]

Fabuleuse cette version 🖤

[@terminatryx]

Thanks so much Sophie!

[@savageddt4683]

Bevok🤘🏻. I missed goth day but im here now. Dankie julle!

[@terminatryx]

Tomorrow is official Goth Day 2023! (Monday 22 May) - Currently finishing the mix and edit of our new cover version for this year - holding thumbs to have it finished by midnight(!)

[@savageddt4683]

@@terminatryx 😁Best of luck I know it's going to be great!

[@terminatryx]

@@savageddt4683 Thank you - The midnight plan didn't happen (still mixing and editing!), but it will be up before the day is out 😉 (If you haven't yet, please hit subscribe to get notified)

[@terminatryx]

Hi! Hier is hy! Nou net ge-upload: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaiknHiNrNR1eLM

[@robertcoveney5459]

Omg always my favorite music....reminds me of my favorite goth girl in music..Ruth Carnie.. still my favorite music today

[@terminatryx]

😉🦇

[@williesnyder2899]

Great bass!!

[@terminatryx]

😉👍

[@neverangel24officialytchan87]

Die Nooit Engel was hier… 🤘🐱⛩🤘🏻🐼

[@terminatryx]

😉

[@neverangel24officialytchan87]

@@terminatryx ☯️👁🥷🏻👁☯️

[@danielmclellan7762]

Exquisite.

[@terminatryx]

😉🦇

[@Aqualyra]

Excellent! Thank you. 🖤

[@terminatryx]

😉

[@gage4375]

Sweet 😎

[@terminatryx]

😉

[@georgnenadovic569]

🤘😎👍

[@terminatryx]

🤘

[@Alternabear]

Hot damn! Y'all give good video and this is a remarkable rendition of a favorite song.

[@terminatryx]

Ah, thank so much! 🧛‍♂

[@rickbryan550]

Great cover!

[@terminatryx]

Thank so much!

[@terminatryx]

Here is the final cut of our Bela Lugosi's Dead cover version & music video! (previous upload was a test screener with incomplete visual rendering)

[@terminatryx]

Happy WORLD GOTH DAY everyone! Here is our latest cover version to celebrate May 22nd: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaiknHiNrNR1eLM (The Sisters Of Mercy's "Marian")

[@RandallSchwed]

Oooooo that's fun, works the subwoofer. Heal up Bela.......

[@terminatryx]

😉💥

[@lisamccall3037]

Thanks so fine

[@terminatryx]

😉

[@andrewbarton9729]

the anvil drum beat is metal - great cover

[@terminatryx]

Hey, thanks Andrew!

[@nickknight5543]

This song and tear you apart make a great mashup.

[@terminatryx]

😉🤘

[@terminatryx]

Thanks for 40K views everyone!

[@laraigneenoire]

👏

[@terminatryx]

😉

[@user-kt2lm4yn1k]

Невеста Дракулы ! Ну , теперь можно спать спокойно ... в гробах...

[@terminatryx]

🪦⚰😁

[@richardspence6672]

Glad I listened to this .

[@terminatryx]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@user-nj9vh4in4q]

I'm loving this so good

[@terminatryx]

Thank you Howard! 🖤🦇

[@user-nj9vh4in4q]

@@terminatryx thank you again I myself like many other people have heard other bands do this version but this is with no doubt the best. 🖤

[@darcyphillips70]

Love this 🫶👊💥 It’s the love child between Bauhaus & Aphex Twin

[@terminatryx]

Interesting perspective - We'll take it! 😉

[@darcyphillips70]

@@terminatryx ❤️

[@darcyphillips70]

5:14 onwards is when it goes full Aphex Twin for me… I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT, YOU GUYS SMASHED IT ON EVERY LEVEL ❤️👊💥

[@terminatryx]

@@darcyphillips70 😉🤘

[@afffnnsei542]

goes haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaard

[@terminatryx]

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[@andrewbinnie5852]

Fantastic cover

[@terminatryx]

Hey, much appreciated @andrewbinnie5852 !

[@alicestevens8291]

🤘

[@terminatryx]

😉

[@alicestevens8291]

@@terminatryx On the question, it is definitively goth. I immediately was transported to basements surrounded by goth friends and gagging myself on club dance floors with walls covered in garbage bags. Who Killed Mr. Moonlight also sprung to mind. Else, Sisters Of Mercy of course.

[@terminatryx]

@@alicestevens8291 🤎

[@terminatryx]

@@alicestevens8291 😉

[@d-money5976]

Awesome job....Love the touch of the sound byte of Gary Altman as dracula.....

[@terminatryx]

Thanks you! (the dialog clip is Bela Lugosi from the 1931 Dracula movie)

[@d-money5976]

@@terminatryx oh snap...thought it was another movie.... But silly me of course you would use an actual Bela Lugosi clip.... Y'all kick rockin it....

[@terminatryx]

@@d-money5976 😉

[@maddog.mcewan]

paul.... i want that jacket

[@terminatryx]

That 'aint no jacket, it's a coat! 😉

[@maddog.mcewan]

@@terminatryx well uhm as in the weskus.... jammer om van jou kak the hoor hehehehe - i want one

[@tyr242]

WOW!!!! very nice cover!!!!!

[@terminatryx]

Hey, thanks so much, we really appreciate it!

[@Ibizaclubbing1]

This track is on Fire awesome guys

[@terminatryx]

THANK YOU!!!

[@tomhewson501]

Real Nice🎤🧛🤟

[@terminatryx]

Thanks Tom!

[@danielnel4467]

Excellent music video ;-) Didn't know there was a world goth day.

[@terminatryx]

Thanks Daniel - Yes, every year on May 22nd

[@unwired71]

Well done

[@terminatryx]

Hey, thanks so much @unwired71 ! Did you check out our take on Sisters Of Mercy's "Marian"? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaiknHiNrNR1eLM

[@waynedunn1108]

You guys are great nice cover you've got a great voice for goth well done hell yeah Sydney Australia 22/7)2023

[@terminatryx]

🖤

[@waynedunn1108]

@@terminatryx you guys are on my USB recording list hell yeah cheers from Sydney aus . Top shit guys 297/2023

[@terminatryx]

@@waynedunn1108 😉👍

[@pvenoob]

Awesome

[@terminatryx]

Thanks Tauren 😉

[@ismenel1517]

Absolutely BRILLIANT!!! Well done Beauties 👏

[@sonjaruppersberg726]

Dankie Ismé

[@georgnenadovic569]

Hi Ismé, where do you come from ? RockON 🤘😎, Georg (Bavaria, Germany)

[@ismenel1517]

@@georgnenadovic569 South Africa 🇿🇦

[@enzoucc168]

frighteningly cool

[@terminatryx]

Thanks Enzo!

[@patriciamartins2822]

Simplesmente espetacular! Awesome cover of Bauhaus and a perfect goth fashion! What is this bass????? Amazing video! Congrats!😘🙏☝️🧛‍♂️

[@terminatryx]

Thank you Patricia! It is a Warwick Vampyre bass guitar

[@jasoncolson3100]

So glad you guys are still at it! A consummate version of that classic tune... Thanks so much!

[@sonjaruppersberg726]

Thanks so much!

[@terminatryx]

Thanks Jason!

[@wesbat9012]

Yes!! Outstanding cover of a most iconic song, and thanks for the trip down Memory Alley - dancing the night away! 🤟🦇

[@terminatryx]

Hey, thanks so much! Was risky knowing how sacred the original is to many.

[@GothicCrypt]

That was good! Try something from the early Sisters of Mercy next

[@terminatryx]

Hey, Happy World Goth Day! Another year around the sun - Here is our May 22nd cover for 2023: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaiknHiNrNR1eLM (The Sisters Of Mercy's "Marian")

[@maldonboy1]

Christoper Lee... Undead... Vincent Price... Undead...Lords Of ...

[@johnny.storm-wolf]

Also, where can I find a suit like the drummer is wearing!? Its sooo cool!

[@terminatryx]

Hey Johnny. We had all the coats the band wears in the video custom made by Wolf here in Cape Town

[@johnny.storm-wolf]

@@terminatryx awesome! Do they have a contact i can reach out to them?

[@terminatryx]

@@johnny.storm-wolf You can try them on 072 531 6941

[@terrypmusic]

Very good, keep it up

[@terminatryx]

Hey, thanks Terry!

[@waynedunn1108]

Fuck a duck 🦆 guys 😮 . I got got I had commented on y'all before . I thought obsession was the first time I had heard you guys . Y'all are fucking amazing . You guys do top shit covers . Well fucking done y'all . Cheers from Sydney Australia 🦘🦘🦘 29/1/2024 . I'll raise my glass 🍷 to you guys hell yeah big fucking balls 😂

[@terminatryx]

🖤🦇

[@jacquesstrick1852]

That bass…

[@MarkasTZM]

Great job.

[@terminatryx]

Thank you!!

[@juniormendoza657]

Recently a fan of your amazing unique music 🎶 i love everything you guys put out. Plus the bonus is the singer is stunning and seductive 🔥. Keep up the great music Fan in TEXAS you guys rock 🎸 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@terminatryx]

Hey, thanks Junior!

[@MrDivorator]

BELLO, ottima cover.🦇 nice, great cover.

[@terminatryx]

Thank you Andrea!

[@trudid1306]

Love it! 🔥🖤

[@sonjaruppersberg726]

Thanks Trudi 🖤🦇

[@terminatryx]

🖤🖤

[@paulwalker2777]

The original one by the brilliant Bauhaus is unsurpassed by anyone,seen em play it 3 times outstanding and understated,this is a good version tho must admit,❤

[@terminatryx]

Thanks Paul. Yeah, we'd never try to assume we could outdo the original 😉

[@andrewbinnie5852]

Still can't stop playing this

[@terminatryx]

Ah, good to hear! Thanks Andrew

[@supersonico9364]

Rip Bela Lugosi

[@terminatryx]

Oooooh, Beeeeelaaaaaa...!

[@_metube]

The best version that I have ever heard especially after 5 mins when you let rip 👍 ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@terminatryx]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it.

[@samanthagreenwood9698]

Peter Steele Brother + Sonja Ruppersberg Sister = Gothic + Industrial Family!!!

[@terminatryx]

😉

[@chelseakev]

Siouxsie and the Banshees

[@terminatryx]

💥🤘

[@pip915]

Dude, this video is totally tripping me the f out right now 😮lol

[@pip915]

That's what my eyes look like on cough meds 👽

[@terminatryx]

😁

[@joaomarreiros4906]

The first cover of this song I ever liked. Nice one.

[@terminatryx]

Ah, thanks so much! Really appreciate it. 🖤

[@terrorymetal4938]

Guys, how can I contact you? I have a program were I can play your songs

[@terminatryx]

Have you seen our cover of The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army"? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYa5nqhsethka6c

[@Jan-qi3bw]

goede cover

[@terminatryx]

Hartelijk dank Jan!

[@ricoltmetric8156]

I did it. my way....from gay disco, punk, new romantics, new wave, goth, industrial, house, acid house, deep house, EDM, any band 4AD label, Rock, Heavy Metal I danced at all them clubs even after hours. I got The Hunger when I hear this.

[@terminatryx]

Feed that hunger!

[@princessunicorn669]

What no Mod/Ska or Rockabilly Clubs?

[@johnny.storm-wolf]

Never heard the original, but this kicks bloody ass, that Bossa Nova groove just sounds sooooo good!

[@terminatryx]

Thanks Johnny! Yeah, the original is a classic

[@shaunlaverick5793]

Very nice cover.👍

[@terminatryx]

Thanks Shaun!

[@rotarolla1]

Whats the track these guys done about an acid trip?

[@abunchofpaella]

Now this should've been in the Vampire Academy, not that electro generica by Chvrches.

[@terminatryx]

Hey, thanks!

[@klausklaus2758]

Aber hallo❤

[@terminatryx]

Hey Klaus! ✌

[@waynedunn1108]

I for got fucking phone 😮❤

[@jaceknowak1904]

Jesuz Mariya SuperNovo😅633

[@terminatryx]

😁

[@CharlesEastOfficial]

Yummy

[@terminatryx]

😉

[@maldonboy1]

What defines something - particularly music - as Goth?

[@terminatryx]

Hi Iain - that can become a very long discussion as there are varied opinions on it (and Goth has evolved over the years) - Some of its main components are a sense of dark, mysterious moods - a dramatic feel that often couples well with vampire imagery, and of course lots of black(!) 😉🦇 The template of the music sits very much in the Bauhaus, Sisters Of Mercy camp for many - low vocals, the guitar sound, a lyrical, dark romantic vibe etc. But as mentioned, it has evolved so much since the '80s into more electronic & cyber Goth vibes, Goth Metal and much more.

[@cheryl-iz4tr]

This by far the best cover of this song. And I heard quite a few and they sucked

[@terminatryx]

Thanks so much! That means a lot.

[@robertsedani2256]

love it! but that bass....

[@terminatryx]

It is quite a nice Warwick

[@robertsedani2256]

I remember seeing the record of this in the store it was a glow in the dark pic of bela..I bought it.. man I love this song.. I miss the 80's...great job you guys.

[@terminatryx]

@@robertsedani2256 Yeah, we grew up in the '80s. Thanks again - a daunting legendary song to attempt (and potentially piss off an entire scene!), but we've been overwhelmed by the very positive reactions to our rendition.

[@robertsedani2256]

@@terminatryx Well they dont own anymore then I own Star wars.. Keep it up!

[@terminatryx]

@@robertsedani2256 🤘

[@alfonsedente9679]

Those snares and cymbals kinda......

[@terminatryx]

They're supposed to kinda.... 😉

[@CesarLopez-tx4qj]

Es mejor con OPERA IX

[@terminatryx]

👍👍