Twin Temple

Twin Temple is an American rock and roll/doo-wop duo. They call their genre Satanic doo-wop.

Twin Temple
OriginCalifornia, U.S.
GenresRockabilly, doo-wop, traditional pop music
Years active2017–present
LabelsRise Above Records
Members
  • Alexandra James
  • Zachary James
Websitetwintemple.com

They consist of vocalist Alexandra James and guitarist Zachary James.

They released their first single in 2017, and their first album in 2019. They have to date released two albums and four singles.

Biography
Twin Temple on stage in West Valley City, September 28, 2019.

Twin Temple was formed by the married couple and self proclaimed practicing satanists[1] Alexandra and Zachary James in an attempt to challenge the metal dominance within Satanist music. Being fans of American rock and roll of the 1950s and 1960s, and bands such as The Platters, Roy Orbison, and Buddy Holly, they wanted to incorporate Satanism with this musical era and culture.[2][3]

They produced and released their debut album, Twin Temple (Bring You Their Signature Sound…. Satanic Doo-Wop), in 2019. The album was recorded live and in mono, to get a more authentic sound resembling the music of the 1950s and 1960s. The whole album was recorded in a day and half, according to vocalist Alexandra James, and each song was recorded live in 2-3 takes, while the best takes ended up on the final album.[4][2]

In March 2019, they were on Revolver magazine's Top 5 Bands You Need to Know.[3]

Twin Temple on state at the Depot, Salt Lake City, UT 2022

Their first opening concert was on tour with the band Ghost, at the September 28, 2019 show at the Maverick Center in West Valley City, UT. Their second album, Twin Temple Present a Collection of Live (And Undead) Recordings from Their Satanic Ritual Chamber..., was released in 2020. In 2021, they released their single Let's Have A Satanic Orgy.

In 2022, they gained further international recognition when they opened for Swedish rock band Ghost during their Imperatour in North America alongside Volbeat. They also performed as an opening act for Ghost during their UK and European tour.[5]

Twin Temple embarked on their first headlining tour, Satanic Orgy USA 2022, with Bridge City Sinners of Portland, OR during the month of October, 2022.

Controversy

Far right conspiracy theorist and radio talk show host, Alex Jones dedicated a segment of an episode of InfoWars talking about Twin Temple.[2][6]

Musical style and lyrical themes

Their lyrics reference Satan but also deal with themes like Satanism, sex, love, and also social issues such as individualism, feminism, and LGBT-rights.[6][1]

According to vocalist Alexandra James, a lot of inspiration comes from her upbringing as a child of mixed race (British-Korean), and the racism she was exposed to growing up in America. Twin Temple says that the central message of their songs is inclusion.[6][2][1]

Band members
  • Alexandra James – vocals
  • Zachary James – guitars, bass

Discography

Albums
  • Twin Temple (Bring You Their Signature Sound…. Satanic Doo-Wop), 2019
  • Twin Temple Present a Collection of Live (And Undead) Recordings from Their Satanic Ritual Chamber..., 2020

EPs
  • Twin Temple Summon the Sacred Whore... Babalon, 2021

Singles
  • Let's Hang Together, 2017
  • Sex Magick, 2019
  • Satan's A Woman, 2019
  • Let's Have A Satanic Orgy, 2022

References
  1. "A new generation of L.A. Satanists finds community in blasphemous times". Los Angeles Times. 5 January 2018.
  2. "Twin Temple are the Satanic doo-wop duo metal fans have embraced". 18 December 2020.
  3. "5 Artists You Need to Know Now". 26 March 2019.
  4. "ABOUT".
  5. "Twin Temple".
  6. "Twin Temple: Satanic Doo-Wop Born of Punk-Rock Rebellion". 16 December 2019.
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