Haunted gothic singer and paranormal investigator Brocarde has announced that she will bring her signature blend of music and the supernatural to Inkcarceration Festival this week.
Flying in from the UK, the self-styled “Duchess of Darkness” will conduct a séance inside the infamous cell blocks of the historic Ohio State Reformatory, attempting to make contact with some of the spirits said to haunt one of America’s most unique heavy metal festivals.
Brocarde considers Inkcarceration to be one of the most haunted music festivals in the United States and is eager to experience both its world-renowned line-up and its reputation for paranormal activity.
“Inkcarceration is a dream festival for me to explore, and I’m incredibly excited to investigate the paranormal entities said to inhabit the site. This extraordinary historic location holds countless stories, mysteries and legends, and the festival creates the perfect bridge between the supernatural and powerful live music,” Brocarde said. “With the high-octane energy of the festival, I’m convinced the atmosphere will stir something from beyond the grave. I can’t wait to share what I experience.”
Brocarde is no stranger to combining music with the paranormal. Her theatrical performances and passion for ghost hunting have become hallmarks of her career, regularly taking her to some of the world’s biggest rock and metal festivals, where songwriting and the supernatural often collide.
Earlier this year, she conducted a séance beneath the Apex Stage at Download Festival after revealing she had discovered a reportedly haunted Download Dog bobblehead hidden in her basement.
In recent years, Brocarde also held a séance in honour of the late Motörhead frontman Lemmy at Germany’s legendary Wacken Open Air festival, an experience she described as a genuine privilege.
Brocarde’s debut album, Good Attendance At Sunday School, was released in June, and she has since announced an upcoming duet with Alice Cooper bassist Chuck Garric, offering fans an early glimpse of the next chapter in her musical journey.
With a haunted prison, thousands of metal fans and a reputation for embracing the unexplained, Inkcarceration Festival could provide the perfect stage for Brocarde’s most supernatural appearance yet.
About Brocarde:
Brocarde is the creator of an enchanting world where dark, haunting aesthetics meet passion-fuelled lyrics and design. Brocarde is a dynamic storyteller who marries both music and fashion in an orchestral explosion, designed to make the ears and eyes bleed. A one-woman horror story, if centuries aligned, Brocarde could almost be the secret lovechild of Edgar Allan Poe and Sylvia Plath.
In what could only be described as an effervescent melting pot, Brocarde’s bubbling cauldron is peppered with hints of Little House on The Prairie and seasoned with remnants of the Addams family values: she’s an all-consuming artist who’s not for the faint-hearted.
As someone who’s hugely motivated by the creative process, Brocarde is truly alive when creating – she’s been quoted as crediting song writing as the thing that got her through some of her darkest, most chaotic moments. As an adolescent, she struggled with fitting in and finding her place in the world, so she used to hide in the woods at school and write lyrics and poems to escape to an alternative dimension. As an adult, the skill still serves her as an outlet for her deepest, darkest, unspoken thoughts.
Brocarde has attracted attention from rock royalty, with legendary Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale describing her as “electrifying” and “powerful”, while previous collaborator and Korn drummer Ray Luzier has praised her distinctive songwriting and captivating vocal style. Brocarde and Luzier teamed up anew for her latest single, Seven Sins, which premiered at BraveWords May 15th.
Brocarde’s highly anticipated debut album Good Attendance at Sunday School dropped June 5th.
Now, the rising dark-rock artist has captured the attention of another industry heavyweight, Alice Cooper bassist Chuck Garric, with the pair recently filming an explosive music video in Las Vegas for their highly anticipated duet.
The collaboration began after Brocarde met Garric while interviewing his band, Beasto Blanco, at Wacken Open Air. Struck by his commanding voice, infectious energy and undeniable charisma, she later sent him a track she had always envisioned as a duet. Garric was immediately impressed. “Incredible song, great work. It reminds me a bit of musical theatre, which I love very much,” he said before laying down his vocals for the track.
While details of the release remain tightly under wraps, the collaboration promises to be a dark, theatrical storytelling masterpiece. Brocarde’s dramatic, expressive vocals combined with Garric’s rich, gravelly tone are expected to create a powerful and captivating musical partnership.
Since her spiritual awakening Brocarde has dedicated her time to learning and educating people about the paranormal world, she has travelled the world and conducted paranormal investigations in some of the world most haunted and terrifying locations. Brocarde has come face to face with the ghosts of malevolent hangmen, murders and outlaws, she has even entered a coven of powerful witches to learn witchcraft, spells and magic.
A columnist for the U.K.’s Daily Star, Brocarde’s “Terrifying Travels” is published every weekend. Brocarde is a paranormal expert, who spends her time searching for haunted hotspots. She travels the world and showcases weird and wonderful destinations that are deemed to be hotspots for paranormal activity. Her ghost whispering abilities allow her to be well-equipped in telling spooky stories, aided by her unique sense of humour and fascination for the unexplained.
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