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.

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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.