Where would heavy music be without singular visions and the lure of the wilfully perverse? Formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2010, Ides of Gemini have built a formidable and enigmatic reputation by stoutly refusing to conform to anyone else's idea of what lurks in the shadows. With a sound that elegantly salutes the greats of the post-punk and proto-goth eras while simultaneously harnessing the oomph and clangour of underground metal. The ornate sparkle of something else, something irresistibly alien has long ensured that Ides of Gemini have stood proudly alone, and yet their stately invective has clearly connected with the discerning masses.