Umbra et Imago [SEP] inception
Umbra et Imago
Umbra et Imago (lt  "Shadow and Image") is a German gothic metal and Neue Deutsche Härte band formed in autumn 1991. The original lineup consisted of singer Mozart (Manuel Munz), Michael Gillian, Nail and Torsten B. Except for Mozart all other founding members left the band, but he is still influential to the music of Umbra and Imago.
History.
In 1991, Umbra et Imago were created as a side-project of "The Electric Avantgarde". In
the following year, the two bands were still existing alongside. There were plans for "The Electric Avantgarde" to change its style to death metal, but those were soon dropped. The band dissolved and was later reformed as "Dracul" so that Umbra et Imago became Mozart's main project.
In 1992 Umbra et Imago played their first stage shows, where visual effects played an important role. While the band's style was still dominated by electronic influences, there were frequent appearances of guest musicians such as Peter Heppner