Edgar Allan Poets — The Noir Rock Band
Born in isolation, Edgar Allan Poets emerged in 2006 to shape a sound built on shadow, tension, and cinematic depth.
Chris Mariotti and Lop Noor founded the project after recording a demo in a remote cabin in the Dolomites. That moment marked the birth of Noir Rock. The genre draws from Edgar Allan Poe and Alfred Hitchcock.
Their sound blends heavy guitars with classical strings. This contrast creates tension between beauty and darkness. The lyrics unfold like short stories filled with mystery and unease.
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In 2009, the band worked with Rhys Fulber and recorded their first album, “555”. The record stayed hidden for years. They finally released it in 2022.
The Band
Chris Mariotti (Vox/Guitar) — The Shadow (Drums/Keys)
Edgar Allan Poets operate as a two-piece project. Their sound feels intense and atmospheric. They fuse grunge energy with orchestral elements.
Chris Mariotti was born in Italy and lived across several countries. His journey includes South Africa, Algeria, and Los Angeles. In Italy, he began writing music and developing his style.
The Shadow remains an enigmatic figure. He comes from the Northern Lands and studied piano. He met Chris in Burbank during an open mic night. That meeting started their collaboration.
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Crepuscular Poets
The band works mainly as a duo. However, they have collaborated with other musicians over time. The core identity always stays the same.
Their vision comes from gothic literature and suspense cinema. Each composition balances melody and tension. Light and darkness constantly interact.
Pic by Claudio Martinez
Listeners often compare them to Alice in Chains, Nirvana, and Evanescence. Still, their sound remains distinct. Tracks like Cryptic Code and Crow Girl show their identity.
Noir Rock goes beyond genre. It creates an experience. The music carries images of black feathers, harsh winds, and uneasy visions. Each listen reveals new details.
If you love Hitchcock and Poe, this world is worth entering—again and again.
Edgar Allan Poets — The Publication
Beyond the music, Edgar Allan Poets has grown into an independent online publication exploring Gothic culture, literature, music, cinema, dark history, psychology, folklore, art, and unusual stories.
Through Noir News and its dedicated archives, the publication covers both contemporary stories and deeper cultural subjects. Articles range from literary history and Gothic aesthetics to music, cinema, historical mysteries, remarkable people, and stories that live on the darker edge of popular culture.
Our goal is to approach these subjects with curiosity, context, and a distinct noir perspective. We research every article carefully, using reputable sources, historical context, factual verification, and original analysis.
Editorial Team
A small independent editorial team writes and edits Edgar Allan Poets. Our contributors publish under established author identities, including Poe and BlackCat. Each author has a dedicated profile and archive where readers can explore their work.
For editorial inquiries, corrections, collaborations, music submissions, or general questions, readers can contact Edgar Allan Poets through our Contact page.
Editorial Policy
Edgar Allan Poets publishes original articles covering Gothic culture, literature, music, cinema, dark history, psychology, folklore, art, and unusual stories. We aim to provide accurate information, clear context, original analysis, and proper attribution to reputable sources.
We make editorial decisions independently. When we publish sponsored or promotional material, we identify it clearly so readers can distinguish it from regular editorial coverage.
Corrections Policy
Edgar Allan Poets values accuracy. When we discover a factual error after publication, we correct it as soon as reasonably possible. When a correction significantly changes or clarifies an article, we may add a note explaining the update.
Readers who notice a possible error can contact us through our Contact page.