I Believe In Halloween

“I Believe In Halloween” is Afflicted By Design’s second release and is a cover of the song by The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black; an amazing Goth-Punk band from NYC, whose songs and performances have influenced and inspired Sebastian. The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black has long been Sebastian’s favorite bands. Having seen them in concert countless times, TVHOKB’s music, along with their provocative and theatrical performances, left a permanent impression on Sebastian and has gone on to both inspire and influence his own music. “I Believe In Halloween” is Afflicted By Design’s version of the classic fan favorite by TVHOKB. Check out the original version on the album Black Date on Cleopatra Records.

Once again S.A. Sebastian teamed up with Michael J. Carrasquillo (Slick Idiot, isol8ed) on drums and vocals, and, this time with Dylan S. Mitchell (Scratcher, Blueberry High Heels) on guitar solos. And –this is pretty cool– Mike’s daughter makes a special appearance singing in the choruses.

Digital Release Date: 11/04/2014

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The Players

S.A. Sebastian Gnolfo: vocals, bass, guitars, additional drums, synths, recording bass & guitar

S.A. Sebastian Gnolfo

S.A. Sebastian Gnolfo

S.A. Sebastian is the founder of Afflicted By Design. As its main producer, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Sebastian is the only official member of Afflicted By Design and remains solely responsible for its direction. Sebastian is a bass player, guitar player, composer, songwriter, producer and recording engineer.

Before moving to Austin, TX in 2009, Sebastian was a fixture of the New York City goth/industrial, rock and metal scenes, playing bass for bands like Otto’s Daughter, King Hell, Pillow Theory, Ray West’s APW in addition to his own bands Cave Penny, NVR and Atomic Brother. Sebastian has toured in 5 countries and recorded bass on upwards of 20 releases. Afflicted By Design is Sebastian’s first solo effort.

Michael J. Carrasquillo: drums

Michael J. Carrasquillo

Michael J. Carrasquillo

Michael Carrasquillo is the creative force and producer of iSOL8ED, an industrial music project based in NYC and a multi-instrumentalist, director, video editor, podcaster and jack-of-all-trades.

Most notably Michael played drums for Slick Idiot, with En Esch and Gunter Schultz (formerly of KMFDM) and helped with post-production responsibilities along side famed hip-hop music video director Jim Swaffield on the Grammy nominated “Trapped In The Closet” long form music video.

Sebastian and Michael worked together freelancing for a NYC Goth band and in Sebastian’s band Atomic Brother, for which Michael played drums and directed the band’s music video, “Take YouAway”.

Dylan Mitchell: guitar

Dylan Mitchell

Dylan Mitchell

Dylan is a guitar player and formerly of the New York City indie and punk rock bands Blueberry High Heels and Scratcher. Dylan co-wrote and played on 2 releases by Scratcher (American Cheese and Scratcher), and one release by Blueberry High Heels.

Dylan and Sebastian have known each other for a long time and have been playing together in various bands together since meeting in high school. Most recently the two played together in the band Scratcher.