I have been writing for Carpe Nocturne for a fairly long time now, and I have had the privilege of meeting some amazing artists. When I decided to reach out to Natasha Cox for an interview, I did so as a fan as much as I did a writer. When she …

Natasha Scharf is a writer, author, DJ, and broadcaster. She is the founder of Meltdown magazine and is well known in the UK Alt scene. Scharf has recently released a new book called The Art of Gothic that goes into detail about the Gothic culture, the music that compliments it, the important people involved with …

Steven Noss aka Weaven Steven is a hair designer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has completed a project he has been working on for about 3 1/2 years; a coffee table book titled Weaven’s World A Journey with Fantasy Hair. Weaven’s World anthologizes the innovations and dramatic flair of acclaimed ‘weavologist’ …

The roots of bellydance in the Middle East run so deep that the origins of this dance are speculative. Styles of bellydance are historically associated with Egypt, Turkey, and Lebanon, as well as ancient Greece and Rome. There is little reliable evidence about the exact beginnings of bellydance but it’s …

Scarlett Storm may very well be the strangest performer you may ever get the chance to witness. Burlesque dancer, tattoo model, movie actress, and circus freak are just a few of the talents she lists on her decade long resume. No matter what she does, you can expect it to …

Sci-Fi themed Spring 2016 issue includes Criss Angel, Joe Black, Alston Stephanus, Valentina Azul, Lady Tigra, Sci-Fi Boudoir, Dr. Who, Drone Vision, Male Makeup, 2016 Sci-Fi Gaming Preview, CD Reviews, Movie Reviews and much more! Carpe Nocturne is the preeminent digital and print publication to feature the alternative subculture and …

“Engaging…highly theatrical!” – The Miami Herald “The Hammer Trinity is the kind of play that can, and will, inspire excitement in audience members!” – Miami New Times Written by Nathan Allen & Chris Mathews Directed by Nathan Allen The theatrical event of the year! The Hammer Trinity is a 3-plays-in-1-day epic …

Modern prequels to films that have created a universe of their own have had a rough go of it, specifically one that has as unique a universe as Ridley Scott’s Alien series. I’m not even sure that I could name a horror prequel (or reboot for that matter) that’s been …

This is a topic that everyone has always seemed to look over and never really pay attention to. When you see pictures of alternative people in magazines, on the internet, or on T.V., you all see that they are white people most of the time. There is rarely enough representation …

CN: First could you introduce yourself to our readers? Alan: My name is Alan Washburn. I am a freelance graphic designer and digital artist working in Reno, Nevada, though I serve clients from all around the country. I don’t have any formal education experience in the form of art school …

by Joy Samiat  Kansas City, April, 2016-The first blog for the working female goth is born. Its name is Goth Collar Worker. Goth Collar Worker is a blog for women from ages 18+ that focuses on outfits and style for the career-minded goth. Typically, posts range from styles for those …

By: Peter Lalush These days, it seems like science-fiction falls into one of two categories: super-serious (“Gravity”) or super-ridiculous (“Guardians of the Galaxy”). Which is why a film like Ridley Scott’s “The Martian” is such a breath of fresh air. It’s scientifically accurate and rather serious, but with an offbeat …

On one of my journeys to the Bay Area of California, I encountered the lovely Michelle Tubby, founder of the New Zealand Gothic kitchen Miss T’s. Our small community is full of people with a darkness to them, with an extreme appreciation for all things extravagant, eccentric, decadent and macabre. …

[XXX ZOMBIEBOY XXX]: Hello Kayla and thanks for taking the time to talk with us! Congratulations too on your recent marriage to Thor! Must be exciting for a comic inclined woman [KAYLA KING]: The pleasure is all mine! (pun intended!) [ZB]: So the zombie apocalypse occurs! Do you grab your …

His photographs have graced the covers of Outburn, Inferno, and Xpressions.  And his Corpse Paint project blends gorgeous nudes, featuring each model’s own designs.  Jeremy Saffer’s website is filled with intense imagery, from the rock majesty of Alice Cooper to the haunting DVD cover for “Plague Town”.  Despite frequent travels …