Founded by Renzo Tellez in the shadows of 1989 and reawakened in 2021, The Red Moon Macabre is an enduring haunt of authentic Gothic Rock. Driven by ghostly witching guitars and raw underground integrity, the project delivers a prolific, uncompromising invocation of the dark 80s classic sound.
A true compendium dedicated to the macabre, the music draws deep inspiration from classic gothic literature, silent cinema, horror fantasy and the dark deco artistry of Harry Clarke and Alastair. Intentionally avoiding modern trends, it remains a timeless bastion for the classic, human-made Goth underground.
Renzo Tellez: A gOTHIC Legacy in the Shadows (1983–Present)
1983: The Foundation - Began a lifelong mastery of the guitar, rooted in late 60s and early 70s Rock n Roll. This foundational skill set, inherited in part from his parents' musical background, defined a vast and creative approach to the instrument.
Early-Mid 1980s: The Extreme Shift - Immersed in first-wave extreme black/death metal and early punk/new wave, witnessing firsthand the birth of the underground genre and its raw aggression.
1989: The Creation of The Red Moon Macabre - Inspired by Harry Clarke’s illustrations for Edgar Allan Poe and the elegance of first-wave Gothic Rock, the vision was born to bridge dark literature with atmospheric, uncompromising sound.
1991: The Empire Hideous - Joined the legendary NYC Goth act, recording the EP This Evil on Earth and performing select live shows during a pivotal era for the East Coast underground.
1991–1992: The Kathedral Era - Formed Kathedral, serving as a vessel for the atmospheric compositions and creative momentum originally intended for the early vision of The Red Moon Macabre.
1992: The Limelight & Siouxsie - Performed for the official Siouxsie and the Banshees after-party at The Limelight, a spectacular, crowded event attended by Siouxsie Sioux and Budgie.
1992: The Pyramid Club & Shadow Project - Performed with Kathedral at the historic NYC venue opening for Shadow Project. A legendary night marked by moments spent with Rozz Williams, and Eva O fashioning a makeshift guitar strap from her own black scarf.
1990s: The NYC Underground - A fearless fixture in the early 90s NYC scene, known for an uncompromising deathrock aesthetic and active presence in the clubs that defined the movement.
2021–Present: The Prolific Return - After decades of travel, adversity, and studying the Renaissance lute, returned to the original 1989 vision. Operating with singular intensity, unleashing a staggering discography of authentic, human-made Gothic Rock.
After decades of travel, adversity, and studying the Renaissance lute, returned to the original 1989 vision. Operating with singular intensity, unleashing a staggering discography of authentic, human-made Gothic Rock.