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{{short description|British darkwave band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Massive Ego
| name = Massive Ego
| background = group_or_band
| image = MassiveEgo2016-Lineup.jpg
| image = MassiveEgo2016-Lineup.jpg
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| caption = The current band logo
| alias =
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| origin = United Kingdom
| origin = United Kingdom
| genre = [[Electronic music|Electronic]], [[Darkwave]], [[gothic music|Gothic]], [[Romo]]
| genre = [[Electronic music|Electronic]], [[darkwave]], [[gothic music|gothic]], [[romo]]
| occupation =
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| instrument =
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| years_active = 1996–present
| years_active = 1996–2022, 2024–
| label = Out of Line Records
| label = Out of Line Records
| associated_acts = {{Plainlist|
* [[Boy George]]
* [[Sigue Sigue Sputnik]]
* [[Blutengel|BlutEngel]]
* [[Ashbury Heights]]
}}
| website = {{URL|massiveego.co.uk}}
| website = {{URL|massiveego.co.uk}}
| current_members = Marc Massive ''(vocals: 1996–present)'' <br/> Oliver Frost ''(percussion: 2004–present)''<br/> Lloyd Price ''(keyboard/production: 2005–2017, 2021-present)''<br/> Porl Young ''(keyboard/production: 2022)''
| current_members = Marc Massive <br /> Oliver Frost<br /> Lloyd Price<br /> Porl Young
| past_members = {{Plainlist|
| past_members = {{Plainlist|
* Andy J Thirwall
* Andy J Thirwall – keyboards, programming, music <small>(1996–2000)</small><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/168585-Andrew-Thirwall|title=Andrew Thirwall|website=Discogs.com}}</ref>
* Stuart 'Barnaby' Moffatt – bass <small>(1996–1997)</small>
* Stuart 'Barnaby' Moffatt
* Dan Black – guitar <small>(1996–1997)</small>
* Dan Black
* Eddie Orange Dasher (Steady) – keyboards, guitar <small>(2002–2005)</small>
* Eddie Orange Dasher (Steady)
* Dean Bright – keyboards <small>(2002–2005)</small>
* Dean Bright
* Scot Collins – keyboards <small>(2015–2021)</small>
* Scot Collins
}}
}}
}}
}}


'''Massive Ego''' are a British [[Darkwave]] musical group formed in 1996 by singer and ex-model,<ref name="massiveego.co.uk">{{Cite web |url=http://www.massiveego.co.uk/biography.html |title=Massive Ego - Biography}}</ref> Marc Massive<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/159189-Massive-Ego|title=Massive Ego|website=Discogs.com}}</ref> (also the owner of the Public Disordar label)<ref>[http://www.publicdisorar.com/] {{dead link|date=March 2020}}</ref> and Andy J Thirwall. The band has changed its sound and image since its formation. The original releases being mostly covers in a [[Eurodance]], [[Hi-NRG]] style. Massive and Thirwall later parted ways, and Massive searched for a new musical direction for the band. Collaborations with ''Empire State Human'' and ''Lia Organa & Electric Prince'' were the start of a darker sound for the band. The band joined alternative German label ''[[Out of Line Music]]'' in 2015 with the line-up; Marc Massive, Oliver Frost, Lloyd Price and Scot Collins. Their debut album for Out of Line was released on 17 February 2017. The current themes of the songs centre around the darker side of life, depression and anxiety, death, suicide, love, sex and vampirism.
'''Massive Ego''' is a British [[darkwave]] musical group formed in 1996 by singer Marc Massive<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/159189-Massive-Ego|title=Massive Ego|website=Discogs.com|access-date=9 March 2020|archive-date=27 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927134631/https://www.discogs.com/artist/159189-Massive-Ego|url-status=live}}</ref> (also the owner of the Public Disordar label)<ref>[http://www.publicdisorar.com/] {{dead link|date=March 2020}}</ref> and Andy J Thirwall. The band has changed its sound and image since its formation. The original releases being mostly covers in a [[Eurodance]], [[Hi-NRG]] style. Massive and Thirwall later parted ways, and Massive searched for a new musical direction for the band. Collaborations with ''Empire State Human'' and ''Lia Organa & Electric Prince'' were the start of a darker sound for the band. The band joined alternative German label ''[[Out of Line Music]]'' in 2015 with the line-up; Marc Massive, Oliver Frost, Lloyd Price and Scot Collins. Their debut album for Out of Line was released on 17 February 2017. The current themes of the songs centre around the darker side of life, depression and anxiety, death, suicide, love, sex and vampirism.

In March 2022, Massive Ego announced that they were breaking up due to "health issues and personal circumstances."<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Brandon |first1=Chris |last2=on |date=9 March 2022 |title=In memoriam: Massive Ego breaks up |url=https://www.synthpopfanatic.com/news/in-memoriam-massive-ego-breaks-up/ |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=Synthpop Fanatic |archive-date=7 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707163317/https://www.synthpopfanatic.com/news/in-memoriam-massive-ego-breaks-up/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Later reforming in 2024, with Marc joined by Olly, Lloyd and Porl.


== History ==
== History ==
===Formation, and ''Nite Klub Skewl'' (1996–2010)===
=== Formation and ''Nite Klub Skewl'' (1996–2010) ===
Massive Ego was formed in 1996 with original band members; Marc Massive and Andy J Thirwall.<ref name="massiveego.co.uk"/> Fronting the band from the start, ex-model and dancer for [[Boy George]]'s 90s band [[Jesus Loves You (band)|Jesus Loves You]] and [[MC Kinky]].<ref name="mtv.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/massive-ego/biography/|title=Massive Ego Bio – Massive Ego Career}}</ref> Marc joined Ezee Possee as a dancer, before they released their single [[Everything Starts with an 'E']] on Boy George's small independent label, ''More Protein''. Marc went on to DJ and co-curate London's ACT ART events for several years. [[Dan Black]] and Stuart 'Barnaby' Moffatt joined the band's line-up in the same year. The band performed their first live gig in January 1996 at [[Romo|Club Skinny]] at HQ's in Camden, one of two clubnights, along with Arcadia in Soho, which formed the core of the [[Romo]] scene. On 12 October, Massive Ego were featured on the cover of Boyz magazine.
Massive Ego was formed in 1996 with original band members; Marc Massive and Andy J Thirwall.<ref name="massiveego.co.uk">{{Cite web|url=https://www.massiveego.co.uk/biography.html|title=BIOGRAPHY|website=MASSIVE EGO}}</ref> Fronting the band from the start, ex-model and dancer for [[Boy George]]'s 90s band [[Jesus Loves You (band)|Jesus Loves You]] and [[MC Kinky]].<ref name="mtv.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/massive-ego/biography/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101091100/http://www.mtv.com/artists/massive-ego/biography/|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 January 2017|title=Massive Ego Bio – Massive Ego Career|website=[[MTV]]}}</ref> Marc joined Ezee Possee as a dancer, before they released their single [[Everything Starts with an 'E']] on Boy George's small independent label, ''More Protein''. Marc went on to DJ and co-curate London's ACT ART events for several years. [[Dan Black]] and Stuart 'Barnaby' Moffatt joined the band's line-up in the same year. The band performed their first live gig in January 1996 at [[Romo|Club Skinny]] at HQ's in Camden, one of two clubnights, along with Arcadia in Soho, which formed the core of the [[Romo]] scene. On 12 October, Massive Ego were featured on the cover of Boyz magazine.


In 1997, ''[[You Think You're a Man]]'' a [[Hi-NRG]] cover of [[Divine (actor)|Divine]], was released as the band's debut single. In 1997 and '98, they performed at Summer Rites Fest in Brockwell Park, Brixton.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnHf35C4Oxo|title=You Think You're A Man Live @ Summer Rites Fest '97}}</ref> ''[[Planet Earth (Duran Duran song)|Planet Earth]]'' was the second single, released in 1999, a cover of [[Duran Duran]]. September 2000 saw the band playing their first Pride festival in Nottingham.
In 1997, ''[[You Think You're a Man]]'' a [[Hi-NRG]] cover of [[Divine (actor)|Divine]], was released as the band's debut single. In 1997 and '98, they performed at Summer Rites Fest in Brockwell Park, Brixton.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnHf35C4Oxo|title=You Think You're A Man Live @ Summer Rites Fest '97|website=[[YouTube]]|access-date=14 June 2017|archive-date=13 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201213232033/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnHf35C4Oxo&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Planet Earth (Duran Duran song)|Planet Earth]]'' was the second single, released in 1999, a cover of [[Duran Duran]]. September 2000 saw the band playing their first Pride festival in Nottingham.


2002 saw Steady (Eddie Orange Dasher)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/EddieOrangeDasherSteady/|title=Eddie Orange Dasher - Steady|website=Facebook.com}}</ref> join the band on keyboards. Steady had previously been in [[Leigh Bowery]]'s band Minty, The Offset, as well as his own bands Elizabeth Bunny and Sweetie. A third single; ''[[My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me to the Doctor)]]'' (vs. Miss Dusty 'O')<ref name="discogs.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Massive-Ego-v-Miss-Dusty-O-My-Heart-Goes-Bang-Get-Me-To-The-Doctor/release/1052774|title=Massive Ego v Miss Dusty 'O'* - My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me To The Doctor)|website=Discogs.com}}</ref> a [[Dead Or Alive (band)|Dead Or Alive]] cover, was released later that year. A radio edit of unreleased track, Murder, was the b-side to the single, and featured Steady on guitars as well as synths. Dean Bright (ex-Dead Or Alive) also joined the band that year. Bright was also a fashion designer, whose credits included the purple coat worn by [[Pete Burns]] in both the video for ''[[You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)]]'' and on the cover of the album ''[[Youthquake (album)|Youthquake]]''.
2002 saw Steady (Eddie Orange Dasher)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/EddieOrangeDasherSteady/|title=Eddie Orange Dasher – Steady|website=Facebook.com}}</ref> join the band on keyboards. Steady had previously been in [[Leigh Bowery]]'s band Minty, The Offset, as well as his own bands Elizabeth Bunny and Sweetie. A third single; ''[[My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me to the Doctor)]]'' (vs. Miss Dusty 'O')<ref name="discogs.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Massive-Ego-v-Miss-Dusty-O-My-Heart-Goes-Bang-Get-Me-To-The-Doctor/release/1052774|title=Massive Ego v Miss Dusty 'O'* – My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me To The Doctor)|website=Discogs.com|year=2002|access-date=9 March 2020|archive-date=19 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210219211156/https://www.discogs.com/Massive-Ego-v-Miss-Dusty-O-My-Heart-Goes-Bang-Get-Me-To-The-Doctor/release/1052774|url-status=live}}</ref> a [[Dead Or Alive (band)|Dead Or Alive]] cover, was released later that year. A radio edit of unreleased track, Murder, was the b-side to the single, and featured Steady on guitars as well as synths. Dean Bright (ex-Dead Or Alive) also joined the band that year. Bright was also a fashion designer, whose credits included the purple coat worn by [[Pete Burns]] in both the video for ''[[You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)]]'' and on the cover of the album ''[[Youthquake (album)|Youthquake]]''.


Oliver Frost joined the band in 2004, on keyboards. Massive Ego played [[Brighton Pride]] in the same year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg-a6lgnZnc|title=Massive Ego @ Brighton Pride 04|last=Massive Ego|date=24 April 2011|publisher=[[YouTube]]}}</ref>
Oliver Frost joined the band in 2004, on keyboards. Massive Ego played [[Brighton Pride]] in the same year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg-a6lgnZnc|title=Massive Ego @ Brighton Pride 04|last=Massive Ego|date=24 April 2011|publisher=[[YouTube]]|access-date=31 December 2016|archive-date=13 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201213232033/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg-a6lgnZnc&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2005, Steady committed suicide. The song ''[[Low Life (Massive Ego EP)|Low Life]]'' was later written as a dedication to his memory.
In 2005, Steady committed suicide. The song ''[[Low Life (Massive Ego EP)|Low Life]]'' was later written as a dedication to his memory.


The long-awaited debut album, ''[[Nite Klub Skewl]]''<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Massive-Ego-Nite-Klub-Skewl/release/930067|title=Massive Ego - Nite Klub Skewl|website=Discogs.com}}</ref> was released in 2007. Which included all three of the previously released singles. The album consisted mostly of covers, but also had original songs, such as Murder, Fight the Feeling, Wrecked and Nite Klub Skewl.
The long-awaited debut album, ''[[Nite Klub Skewl]]''<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Massive-Ego-Nite-Klub-Skewl/release/930067|title=Massive Ego – Nite Klub Skewl|website=Discogs.com|year=2006 }}</ref> was released in 2007. Which included all three of the previously released singles. The album consisted mostly of covers, but also had original songs, such as Murder, Fight the Feeling, Wrecked and Nite Klub Skewl.


On 13 March 2009 the compilation [[Master & Servant (Massive Ego album)|Master & Servant]] was released. It featured eleven of twelve tracks from ''Nite Klub Skewl'' plus three new tracks, including the single [[Sex Drive (Dead or Alive song)|Sex Drive]], the second Dead Or Alive cover released as a single, on 30 October later that year.
On 13 March 2009 the compilation [[Master & Servant (Massive Ego album)|Master & Servant]] was released. It featured eleven of twelve tracks from ''Nite Klub Skewl'' plus three new tracks, including the single [[Sex Drive (Dead or Alive song)|Sex Drive]], the second Dead Or Alive cover released as a single, on 30 October later that year.


Massive Ego played [[Pride London]] in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGBWTQ-vYQ4|title=Massive Ego – Sex Drive @ Pride London 2010|last=Massive Ego|date=19 October 2010|publisher=[[YouTube]]}}</ref>
Massive Ego played [[Pride London]] in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGBWTQ-vYQ4|title=Massive Ego – Sex Drive @ Pride London 2010|last=Massive Ego|date=19 October 2010|publisher=[[YouTube]]|access-date=31 December 2016|archive-date=13 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201213232136/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGBWTQ-vYQ4&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Collaborations, and change of direction (2011–2014)===
=== Collaborations and change of direction (2011–2014) ===
In 2011, Massive began searching for a new musical direction for the band, and released the single ''[[I Idolize You (Massive Ego song)|I Idolize You]]'', written by Massive & Thirwall.<ref name="discogs.com1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Massive-Ego-I-Idolize-You/release/8188401|title=Massive Ego - I Idolize You|website=Discogs.com}}</ref> It marked a darker electronic and industrial sound. Lyrically the title track of the single was a complete departure from their previous releases, and centred around the darker side of fame.
In 2011, Massive began searching for a new musical direction for the band, and released the single ''[[I Idolize You (Massive Ego song)|I Idolize You]]'', written by Massive & Thirwall.<ref name="discogs.com1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Massive-Ego-I-Idolize-You/release/8188401|title=Massive Ego – I Idolize You|website=Discogs.com|date=15 August 2011 }}</ref> It marked a darker electronic and industrial sound. Lyrically the title track of the single was a complete departure from their previous releases, and centred around the darker side of fame.


In 2012, Massive began collaborating with Irish electronic band, Empire State Human. A cover of [[Hazel O'Connor]]'s ''Eighth Day'' was released digitally on Halloween, later that year, with a music video to promote the single. All profits were donated to ''F.R.I.E.N.D'' a farmed animal sanctuary in [[Kent]], UK.
In 2012, Massive began collaborating with Irish electronic band, Empire State Human. A cover of [[Hazel O'Connor]]'s ''Eighth Day'' was released digitally on Halloween, later that year, with a music video to promote the single. All profits were donated to ''F.R.I.E.N.D'' a farmed animal sanctuary in [[Kent]], UK.
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On 20 October, a new EP was released. ''[[Low Life (Massive Ego EP)|Low Life]]'' was a release of further collaborations with Empire State Human featuring vocals by ''Maggie K DeMonde'' of [[Scarlet Fantastic]] as well as remixes. A video was released of the title track for the EP.
On 20 October, a new EP was released. ''[[Low Life (Massive Ego EP)|Low Life]]'' was a release of further collaborations with Empire State Human featuring vocals by ''Maggie K DeMonde'' of [[Scarlet Fantastic]] as well as remixes. A video was released of the title track for the EP.


Massive Ego played [[Brighton Pride]] again.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCOU9SWXSiM|title=Massive Ego live Brighton Pride 2014|last=Massive Ego|date=19 August 2014|publisher=[[YouTube]]}}</ref>
Massive Ego played [[Brighton Pride]] again.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCOU9SWXSiM|title=Massive Ego live Brighton Pride 2014|last=Massive Ego|date=19 August 2014|publisher=[[YouTube]]|access-date=31 December 2016|archive-date=13 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201213232033/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCOU9SWXSiM&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Signing to Out of Line, and ''Beautiful Suicide'' (2015–present)===
=== Signing to Out of Line and ''Beautiful Suicide'' (2015–2022) ===
Marc continued to look for a darker sound for the band, and after the ''Modification'' remix done by Lloyd Price (ex-[[Sigue Sigue Sputnik]]) for the ''I Idolize You'' single in 2011, he joined the band in 2015 on keyboards and programming. An EP was put together for release through the band's new label, [[Out of Line Music]]. Before the release of the new EP, the ''Modification Edit'' of I Idolize You was released on Out of Line's Electrostorm Vol. 6, Marking it as the first official release on the new label.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/electrostorm-vol-6/989988213|title=Electrostorm Vol. 6 by Various Artists|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref> [[Noise in the Machine]] was released on 24 July 2015. It featured remixes of I Idolize You, Dead Silence, Generation V and Low Life, from ''The Frixion'', Lloyd's side project, [[Aesthetic Perfection]] and [[Leæther Strip]]. Two music videos were released to promote the EP; ''I Idolize You (Modification Edit)''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_DiBQ8bFcU|title=Massive Ego – I Idolize You (Official Video Clip)|last=Out of Line Music|date=17 April 2015|publisher=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> and ''Dead Silence Rising (Frixion Mix)''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSdzku9hxO4|title=Massive Ego – Dead Silence Rising (Official Video Clip)|date=26 January 2016|publisher=[[YouTube]]}}</ref>
Marc continued to look for a darker sound for the band, and after the ''Modification'' remix done by Lloyd Price (ex-[[Sigue Sigue Sputnik]]) for the ''I Idolize You'' single in 2011, he joined the band in 2015 on keyboards and programming. An EP was put together for release through the band's new label, [[Out of Line Music]]. Before the release of the new EP, the ''Modification Edit'' of I Idolize You was released on Out of Line's Electrostorm Vol. 6, Marking it as the first official release on the new label.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/electrostorm-vol-6/989988213|title=Electrostorm Vol. 6 by Various Artists|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref> [[Noise in the Machine]] was released on 24 July 2015. It featured remixes of I Idolize You, Dead Silence, Generation V and Low Life, from ''The Frixion'', Lloyd's side project, [[Aesthetic Perfection]] and [[Leæther Strip]]. Two music videos were released to promote the EP; ''I Idolize You (Modification Edit)''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_DiBQ8bFcU|title=Massive Ego – I Idolize You (Official Video Clip)|last=Out of Line Music|date=17 April 2015|publisher=[[YouTube]]|access-date=31 December 2016|archive-date=20 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120221208/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_DiBQ8bFcU|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''Dead Silence Rising (Frixion Mix)''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSdzku9hxO4|title=Massive Ego – Dead Silence Rising (Official Video Clip)|date=26 January 2016|publisher=[[YouTube]]|access-date=31 December 2016|archive-date=20 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120221216/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSdzku9hxO4|url-status=live}}</ref>
Scot Collins joined the band on keyboards and programming, later in 2015, and they began work on a new album, which was recorded throughout 2016.
Scot Collins joined the band on keyboards and programming, later in 2015, and they began work on a new album, which was recorded throughout 2016.


The new line-up performed their first live gig together at London's [[Electrowerkz]] on 30 January 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2016/electrowerkz-london-england-13fe9531.html|title=Massive Ego Setlist at Electrowerkz, London|website=Setlist.fm}}</ref> In the new line-up, Frost moved from keyboards to percussion. They performed new tracks from their EP, as well as tracks from their upcoming new album. Two new tracks were later released; ''Drag Me in, Drag Me Under'' on the Out of Line compilation series ''Electrostorm Vol. 7''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/electrostorm-vol-7/1110074656|title=Electrostorm, Vol. 7 by Various Artists|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref> and ''Out of Line'' on the Electronic Saviours compilation series ''Electronic Saviors: Industrial Music to Cure Cancer Vol. 4''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/electronic-saviors-industrial-music-to-cure-cancer/1114353055|title=Electronic Saviors; Industrial Music to Cure Cancer, Vol. IV: Retaliation by Various Artists|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref> On 20 May, the ''Mat Pop'' remix of Reigning in the Machines was released via bandcamp, with all profits being donated to Norton Animal Rescue Foundation set up by Gary Edwards in 2010. The band performed at the ''Out of Line Weekender 2016'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2016/astra-berlin-germany-63f00ed7.html|title=Massive Ego Setlist at Out of Line Weekender 2016|website=Setlist.fm}}</ref> opened for [[Blutengel]] at their ''Nemesis Open Air Festival'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2016/wasserschloss-klaffenbach-chemnitz-germany-73fcbe7d.html|title=Massive Ego Setlist at Wasserschloss Klaffenbach, Chemnitz|website=Setlist.fm}}</ref> and at [[Infest (festival)|Infest Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2016/university-of-bradford-students-union-bradford-england-3fc110f.html|title=Massive Ego Setlist at University of Bradford Students' Union, Bradford|website=Setlist.fm}}</ref> Their last performance of the year saw the band return to ''Elektrowerkz'' on 10 September.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2016/electrowerkz-london-england-43fdb74f.html|title=Massive Ego Setlist at Electrowerkz, London|website=Setlist.fm}}</ref>
The new line-up performed their first live gig together at London's [[Electrowerkz]] on 30 January 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2016/electrowerkz-london-england-13fe9531.html|title=Massive Ego Setlist at Electrowerkz, London|website=Setlist.fm|access-date=9 March 2020|archive-date=30 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130072136/https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2016/electrowerkz-london-england-13fe9531.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the new line-up, Frost moved from keyboards to percussion. They performed new tracks from their EP, as well as tracks from their upcoming new album. Two new tracks were later released; ''Drag Me in, Drag Me Under'' on the Out of Line compilation series ''Electrostorm Vol. 7''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/electrostorm-vol-7/1110074656|title=Electrostorm, Vol. 7 by Various Artists|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref> and ''Out of Line'' on the Electronic Saviours compilation series ''Electronic Saviors: Industrial Music to Cure Cancer Vol. 4''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/electronic-saviors-industrial-music-to-cure-cancer/1114353055|title=Electronic Saviors; Industrial Music to Cure Cancer, Vol. IV: Retaliation by Various Artists|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref> On 20 May, the ''Mat Pop'' remix of Reigning in the Machines was released via bandcamp, with all profits being donated to Norton Animal Rescue Foundation set up by Gary Edwards in 2010. The band performed at the ''Out of Line Weekender 2016'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2016/astra-berlin-germany-63f00ed7.html|title=Massive Ego Setlist at Out of Line Weekender 2016|website=Setlist.fm|access-date=9 March 2020|archive-date=13 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113222244/https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2016/astra-berlin-germany-63f00ed7.html|url-status=live}}</ref> opened for [[Blutengel]] at their ''Nemesis Open Air Festival'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2016/wasserschloss-klaffenbach-chemnitz-germany-73fcbe7d.html|title=Massive Ego Setlist at Wasserschloss Klaffenbach, Chemnitz|website=Setlist.fm}}</ref> and at [[Infest (festival)|Infest Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2016/university-of-bradford-students-union-bradford-england-3fc110f.html|title=Massive Ego Setlist at University of Bradford Students' Union, Bradford|website=Setlist.fm|access-date=9 March 2020|archive-date=21 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021105826/https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2016/university-of-bradford-students-union-bradford-england-3fc110f.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Their last performance of the year saw the band return to ''Elektrowerkz'' on 10 September.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2016/electrowerkz-london-england-43fdb74f.html|title=Massive Ego Setlist at Electrowerkz, London|website=Setlist.fm|access-date=9 March 2020|archive-date=21 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421054447/https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2016/electrowerkz-london-england-43fdb74f.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


On 1 December, Massive and Collins both contributed to a track by multimedia artist ''Christo'' on her single ''Malfunctioning Me''. With Massive contributing lyrics and vocals, and Collins adding synths and electronic guitar.<ref name="bandcamp.com1">{{Cite web|url=https://publicdisordar.bandcamp.com/track/malfunctioning-me|title=Malfunctioning Me, by CHRISTO feat Marc Massive|website=Publicdisordar.bandcamp.com}}</ref>
On 1 December, Massive and Collins both contributed to a track by multimedia artist ''Christo'' on her single ''Malfunctioning Me''. With Massive contributing lyrics and vocals, and Collins adding synths and electronic guitar.<ref name="bandcamp.com1">{{Cite web|url=https://publicdisordar.bandcamp.com/track/malfunctioning-me|title=Malfunctioning Me, by CHRISTO feat Marc Massive|website=Publicdisordar.bandcamp.com|access-date=31 December 2016|archive-date=1 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101091226/https://publicdisordar.bandcamp.com/track/malfunctioning-me|url-status=live}}</ref>
2 December 2016 saw the release of [[Blutengel|BlutEngel]]'s single ''Complete'' which featured the Massive Ego remix of the title track. It was lead single from their 10th album, ''[[Leitbild (Blutengel album)|Leitbild]]''.
2 December 2016 saw the release of [[Blutengel|BlutEngel]]'s single ''Complete'' which featured the Massive Ego remix of the title track. It was lead single from their 10th album, ''[[Leitbild (Blutengel album)|Leitbild]]''.


The title of the new album was announced in a Christmas message from the band through their social media accounts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AecWVa6frHA|title=Massive Xmas 2016|last=Massive Ego|date=18 December 2016|publisher=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> ''[[Beautiful Suicide]]'' was released on 17 February 2017. Featured vocalists include ''Chris Pohl'' (BlutEngel), ''Maggie K DeMonde'' (Scarlet Fantastic), German gothic rapper ''Belzebub'' and ''Gene Serene'' (The Frixion). Photography for the album was done by 80's photographer [[David Levine (photographer)|David Levine]].
The title of the new album was announced in a Christmas message from the band through their social media accounts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AecWVa6frHA|title=Massive Xmas 2016|last=Massive Ego|date=18 December 2016|publisher=[[YouTube]]|access-date=31 December 2016|archive-date=14 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514111914/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AecWVa6frHA|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Beautiful Suicide]]'' was released on 17 February 2017. Featured vocalists include ''Chris Pohl'' (BlutEngel), ''Maggie K DeMonde'' (Scarlet Fantastic), German gothic rapper ''Belzebub'' and ''Gene Serene'' (The Frixion). Photography for the album was done by 80's photographer [[David Levine (photographer)|David Levine]].


The Beautiful Suicide version of Low Life was featured on the Out of Line compilation, ''Electrostorm Vol. 8''. This is the third consecutive feature on the compilation series.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outoflineshop.de/v-a-electrostorm-vol-8-cd.html|title=Out of Line Shop V.A. - Electrostorm Vol.8 - CD Out of Line Shop|website=Outoflineshop.de}}</ref> In April and May, they supported BlutEngel on their ''Leitbild'' tour. They also performed at Amphi Festival and Wave Gothic Treffen 2017. Later in the year they played [[Whitby Goth Weekend]] and the second half of the ''Leitbild'' tour.
The Beautiful Suicide version of Low Life was featured on the Out of Line compilation, ''Electrostorm Vol. 8''. This is the third consecutive feature on the compilation series.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outoflineshop.de/v-a-electrostorm-vol-8-cd.html|title=Out of Line Shop V.A. – Electrostorm Vol.8 – CD Out of Line Shop|website=Outoflineshop.de|access-date=23 March 2017|archive-date=16 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316154545/https://www.outoflineshop.de/v-a-electrostorm-vol-8-cd.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In April and May, they supported BlutEngel on their ''Leitbild'' tour. They also performed at Amphi Festival and Wave Gothic Treffen 2017. Later in the year they played [[Whitby Goth Weekend]] and the second half of the ''Leitbild'' tour.


On 9 November, the band released an official statement on their website and through social media, that Lloyd parted ways with the band, due to work and family commitments.
On 9 November, the band released an official statement on their website and through social media, that Lloyd parted ways with the band, due to work and family commitments.


In 2018, the band supported [[Covenant (band)|Covenant]] as part of their UK tour in March. In April, they returned to Whitby to headline. Later in 2018, they played again at the Out of Line Weekender, and [[M'era Luna Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/massiveego/app/308540029359|title=MASSIVE EGO|website=Facebook.com}}</ref> To celebrate a year since the release of Beautiful Suicide, the band released Nothing But A Void via their Bandcamp page. It featured two previously unreleased tracks from the album's recording sessions.
In 2018, the band supported [[Covenant (band)|Covenant]] as part of their UK tour in March. In April, they returned to Whitby to headline. Later in 2018, they played again at the Out of Line Weekender, and [[M'era Luna Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/massiveego/app/308540029359|title=MASSIVE EGO|website=Facebook.com}}</ref> To celebrate a year since the release of Beautiful Suicide, the band released Nothing But A Void via their Bandcamp page. It featured two previously unreleased tracks from the album's recording sessions.
Later, in September they supported Solar Fake, and entered the studio to record the follow up to Beautiful Suicide. And in December they headlined their A Black xMassive show in London.
Later, in September they supported Solar Fake, and entered the studio to record the follow-up to Beautiful Suicide. And in December they headlined their A Black xMassive show in London.

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The new album's title was revealed in February 2019 as, [[Church For the Malfunctioned]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVyHC-nvrnE|title=The Second Coming|date=12 February 2019|publisher=[[YouTube]]|access-date=12 February 2019|archive-date=13 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201213232025/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVyHC-nvrnE&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref> Massive Ego began their support of BlutEngel in the same month on the first half of their Un:Gott Tour. In March, the album was made available for pre-order, which revealed the release date of 26 April, and the track ''My Religion is Dark'' was made available to buy via iTunes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/church-for-the-malfunctioned/1457838514|title=Church for the Malfunctioned by Massive Ego|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref> ''Digital Heroin'' was released 12 April with an accompanying video.

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In January 2020, Massive Ego went on a double headliner tour with labelmates [[Ashbury Heights]]. During the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] touring was cancelled for various festivals including Plage Noir, Out of Line Weekender and Castle Party. With being unable to tour, they collaborated with [[Blutengel|BlutEngel]] on a new single called, Nothing But A Void, released on Friday 13 November. Massive Ego was also featured on Ashbury Heights' song One Trick Pony, released in late March 2021.


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In September 2021, they played HRH Goth Festival, their first show since the pandemic. Featuring 3 new songs<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2021/o2-forum-kentish-town-london-england-5b8c7f08.html|title=Massive Ego setlist @ 02 Forum, Kentish Town 11/9/21|website=setlist.fm|access-date=2 October 2021|archive-date=2 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002090842/https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2021/o2-forum-kentish-town-london-england-5b8c7f08.html|url-status=live}}</ref> from the upcoming EP ''The New Normal'', including the single ''You Will Comply'' which was released 1 October. The band line-up changed with the live performance, reintroducing Lloyd Price after the departure of Scot Collins. As of January 2022, former [[Rosetta Stone (band)|Rosetta Stone]] member Porl Young has joined the band line-up.
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The new album's title was revealed in February 2019 as, [[Church For the Malfunctioned]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVyHC-nvrnE|title=The Second Coming|publisher=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> Massive Ego began their support of BlutEngel in the same month on the first half of their Un:Gott Tour. In March, the album was made available for pre-order, which revealed the release date of 26 April, and the track ''My Religion is Dark'' was made available to buy via iTunes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/church-for-the-malfunctioned/1457838514|title=Church for the Malfunctioned by Massive Ego|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref> ''Digital Heroin'' was released 12 April with an accompanying video.


=== Comeback (2024) ===
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In January 2020, Massive Ego went on a double headliner tour with labelmates [[Ashbury Heights]]. During the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] touring was cancelled for various festivals including Plage Noir, Out of Line Weekender and Castle Party. With being unable to tour, they collaborated with [[Blutengel|BlutEngel]] on a new single called, Nothing But A Void, released on Friday the 13th of November. Massive Ego was also featured on Ashbury Heights' song One Trick Pony, released in late March 2021.


In 2024, Massive Ego announced their reformation with a comeback performance at [[Out of Line]] Weekender festival 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://b5e24a1baebe26bed6f4.cdn6.editmysite.com/uploads/b/b5e24a1baebe26bed6f428129f883b6949fff73a8a2bc24b45fe0365f2c38b57/Weekender%202024_MassiveEgo_1706867405.jpg|title=Massive Ego @ Out of Line Weekender 2024|website=massiveego.co.uk}}</ref> During the performance on 2 May, they announced an upcoming single called ''In Your Own Darkness''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2024/astra-berlin-germany-73a99615.html|title=Massive Ego setlist @ Astra Kulturhaus, Berlin 2/5/2024|website=setlist.fm}}</ref> As well as showcasing the new fuller live sound and image of the band, having moved on from the recognisable trademark make-up and 'Mickey Mouse' geisha hair style, in favour of a more grounded and gimmick free look going forward.
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In September 2021, they played HRH Goth Festival, their first show since the pandemic. Featuring 3 new songs<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/massive-ego/2021/o2-forum-kentish-town-london-england-5b8c7f08.html|title=Massive Ego setlist @ 02 Forum, Kentish Town 11/9/21}}</ref> from the upcoming EP ''The New Normal'', including the single ''You Will Comply'' which was released 1st October. The band lineup changed with the live performance, reintroducing Lloyd Price after the departure of Scot Collins. As of January 2022, fromer [[Rosetta Stone (band)|Rosetta Stone]] member Porl Young has joined the band lineup.


== Band name ==
== Band name ==
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It was meant to be a mickey-take of what I was really like as a person.
It was meant to be a mickey-take of what I was really like as a person.
In hindsight, I probably wouldn't have called it that now but after 20+ years, it's a bit late to change.
In hindsight, I probably wouldn't have called it that now but after 20+ years, it's a bit late to change.
I think the lack of confidence is why I like to dress up, wear make-up and generally express myself through the look.|source= Interview with Marc Massive: Whitby Gazette<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/boy-george-marc-massive-ego-13810028|title=Interviews|work=Whitby Gazette|accessdate=25 October 2017}}</ref>}}
I think the lack of confidence is why I like to dress up, wear make-up and generally express myself through the look.|source= Interview with Marc Massive: Whitby Gazette<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/boy-george-marc-massive-ego-13810028|title=Interviews|work=Whitby Gazette|date=25 October 2017|accessdate=25 October 2017|archive-date=25 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025220006/http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/boy-george-marc-massive-ego-13810028|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
The name of the band was thought up by Marc, as an ironic wordplay on his personality, compared to what was expected of him as having been a model. Seeing how most models, with being in the public eye, were focused on their image and how they portrayed themselves as being larger than life. With most buying into their own hyped up personas, and developing an ego that matched who they had convinced themselves that they were.
The name of the band was thought up by Marc, as an ironic wordplay on his personality, compared to what was expected of him as having been a model. Seeing how most models, with being in the public eye, were focused on their image and how they portrayed themselves as being larger than life. With most buying into their own hyped up personas, and developing an ego that matched who they had convinced themselves that they were.


== Line-up ==
== Line-up ==
=== Current members ===
=== Current members ===
* Marc Massive – lyrics, vocals <small>(1996–present)</small>
* Marc Massive – lyrics, vocals <small>(1996–2022, 2024–present)</small>
* Oliver Frost – percussion <small>(2004–present)</small>
* Oliver Frost – percussion <small>(2004–2022, 2024–present)</small>
* Lloyd Price – keyboards, programming, music <small>(2015–2017, 2021-present)</small>
* Lloyd Price – keyboards, programming, music <small>(2015–2017, 2021–2022, 2024–present)</small>
* Porl Young – Guitar, programming, music <small>(2022, 2024–present)</small>


=== Former members ===
=== Former members ===
* Andy J Thirwall – keyboards, programming, music <small>(1996–2000)</small>
* Andy J Thirwall – keyboards, programming, music <small>(1996–2000)</small>
* Stuart 'Barnaby' Moffatt – bass <small>(1996–1997)</small>
* Stuart 'Barnaby' Moffatt – bass <small>(1996–1997)</small>
* Dan Black – guitar <small>(1996–1997)</small><ref name="mtv.com"/>
* Dan Black – guitar <small>(1996–1997)</small><ref name="mtv.com" />
* Eddie Orange Dasher (Steady) – keyboards, guitar <small>(2002–2005)</small>
* Eddie Orange Dasher (Steady) – keyboards, guitar <small>(2002–2005)</small>
* Dean Bright – keyboards <small>(2002–2005)</small>
* Dean Bright – keyboards <small>(2002–2005)</small>
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== Discography ==
== Discography ==
=== Albums ===
=== Albums ===
* 2006: ''[[Nite Klub Skewl]]''<ref name="auto"/>
* 2006: ''[[Nite Klub Skewl]]''<ref name="auto" />
* 2017: ''[[Beautiful Suicide]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outoflineshop.de/massive-ego-beautiful-suicide-2cd.html|title=Out of Line Shop Massive Ego - Beautiful Suicide - 2CD Out of Line Shop|website=Outoflineshop.de}}</ref>
* 2017: ''[[Beautiful Suicide]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outoflineshop.de/massive-ego-beautiful-suicide-2cd.html|title=Out of Line Shop Massive Ego – Beautiful Suicide – 2CD Out of Line Shop|website=Outoflineshop.de|access-date=9 March 2020|archive-date=20 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920181313/https://www.outoflineshop.de/massive-ego-beautiful-suicide-2cd.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* 2019: ''[[Church for the Malfunctioned]]''
* 2019: ''[[Church for the Malfunctioned]]''


=== Compilations ===
=== Compilations ===
* 2009: ''[[Master & Servant (Massive Ego album)|Master & Servant]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Master-Servant-Massive-Ego/dp/B001SNXGZE|title=Master & Servant|date=13 March 2009|website=Amazon.com}}</ref>
* 2009: ''[[Master & Servant (Massive Ego album)|Master & Servant]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Master-Servant-Massive-Ego/dp/B001SNXGZE|title=Master & Servant|date=13 March 2009|website=Amazon.com|access-date=31 December 2016|archive-date=1 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101001318/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Master-Servant-Massive-Ego/dp/B001SNXGZE|url-status=live}}</ref>


=== EPs ===
=== EPs ===
* 2014: ''[[Low Life (Massive Ego EP)|Low Life]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://publicdisordar.bandcamp.com/album/low-life-ep|title=Low Life EP, by Massive Ego > Empire State Human|website=Publicdisordar.bandcamp.com}}</ref>
* 2014: ''[[Low Life (Massive Ego EP)|Low Life]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://publicdisordar.bandcamp.com/album/low-life-ep|title=Low Life EP, by Massive Ego > Empire State Human|website=Publicdisordar.bandcamp.com|access-date=31 December 2016|archive-date=1 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101002346/https://publicdisordar.bandcamp.com/album/low-life-ep|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2015: ''[[Noise in the Machine]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.outoflineshop.de/noise-in-the-machine.html|title=Out of Line Shop Noise in the Machine Out of Line Shop|website=Outoflineshop.de}}</ref>
* 2015: ''Noise in the Machine''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.outoflineshop.de/noise-in-the-machine.html|title=Out of Line Shop Noise in the Machine Out of Line Shop|website=Outoflineshop.de|access-date=31 December 2016|archive-date=1 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101001644/https://www.outoflineshop.de/noise-in-the-machine.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* 2018: ''Nothing But A Void''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com/album/nothing-but-a-void|title=Nothing but a void, by Massive Ego|website=Massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com}}</ref>
* 2018: ''Nothing But A Void''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com/album/nothing-but-a-void|title=Nothing but a void, by Massive Ego|website=Massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com|access-date=17 February 2018|archive-date=17 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180217202756/https://massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com/album/nothing-but-a-void|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2022: ''The New Normal''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09MJK8BQL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o01?ie=UTF8&psc=1|title=The New Normal, by Massive Ego|website=amazon.co.uk}}</ref>
* 2022: ''The New Normal''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09MJK8BQL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o01?ie=UTF8&psc=1|title=The New Normal, by Massive Ego|website=amazon.co.uk}}</ref>


=== Singles ===
=== Singles ===
* 1997: "[[You Think You're a Man]]!" ([[Divine (actor)|Divine]] cover)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Massive-Ego-You-Think-Youre-A-Man/master/226463|title=Massive Ego - You Think You're A Man!|website=Discogs.com}}</ref>
* 1997: "[[You Think You're a Man]]!" ([[Divine (actor)|Divine]] cover)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Massive-Ego-You-Think-Youre-A-Man/master/226463|title=Massive Ego – You Think You're A Man!|website=Discogs.com|year=1997|access-date=9 March 2020|archive-date=2 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202190233/https://www.discogs.com/Massive-Ego-You-Think-Youre-A-Man/master/226463|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 1999: "[[Planet Earth (Duran Duran song)|Planet Earth]]" ([[Duran Duran]] cover)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Massive-Ego-Planet-Earth/release/747728|title=Massive Ego - Planet Earth|website=Discogs.com}}</ref>
* 1999: "[[Planet Earth (Duran Duran song)|Planet Earth]]" ([[Duran Duran]] cover)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Massive-Ego-Planet-Earth/release/747728|title=Massive Ego – Planet Earth|website=Discogs.com|year=1999|access-date=9 March 2020|archive-date=19 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210219162100/https://www.discogs.com/Massive-Ego-Planet-Earth/release/747728|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2002: "[[My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me to the Doctor)]]" (vs. Miss Dusty 'O') ([[Dead or Alive (band)|Dead or Alive]] cover)<ref name="discogs.com"/>
* 2002: "[[My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me to the Doctor)]]" (vs. Miss Dusty 'O') ([[Dead or Alive (band)|Dead or Alive]] cover)<ref name="discogs.com" />
* 2009: "[[Sex Drive (Dead or Alive song)|Sex Drive]]" (Dead or Alive cover) ([[iTunes]] digital single)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/sex-drive/339976286|title=Sex Drive by Massive Ego|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref>
* 2009: "[[Sex Drive (Dead or Alive song)|Sex Drive]]" (Dead or Alive cover) ([[iTunes]] digital single)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/sex-drive/339976286|title=Sex Drive by Massive Ego|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref>
* 2011: "[[I Idolize You (Massive Ego song)|I Idolize You]]"<ref name="discogs.com1"/>
* 2011: "[[I Idolize You (Massive Ego song)|I Idolize You]]"<ref name="discogs.com1" />
* 2013: "Dead Silence" (Lia Organa & Electric Prince feat. Marc Massive)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/dead-silence-feat.-marc-massive/id609704764|title=Dead Silence (feat. Marc Massive) by Lia Organa & Electric Prince on Apple Music|website=Itunes.apple.com}}</ref>
* 2012: "Eighth Day ([[Hazel O'Connor]] cover)"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/eighth-day-single/573456541|title=Eighth Day – Single by Massive Ego on iTunes|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref>
* 2012: "Eighth Day ([[Hazel O'Connor]] cover)"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/eighth-day-single/573456541|title=Eighth Day - Single by Massive Ego on iTunes|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref>
* 2013: "Dead Silence" (Lia Organa & Electric Prince feat. Marc Massive)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/dead-silence-feat.-marc-massive/id609704764|title=Dead Silence (feat. Marc Massive) by Lia Organa & Electric Prince on Apple Music|website=Itunes.apple.com|access-date=31 December 2016|archive-date=1 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101002730/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/dead-silence-feat.-marc-massive/id609704764|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2013: "I Like Boys (Lia Organa & Electric Prince Remix)" ([[Bandcamp]] digital single)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com/track/i-like-boys-lia-organa-electric-prince-remix|title=I LIKE BOYS (Lia Organa & Electric Prince Remix), by Massive Ego|website=Massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com}}</ref>
* 2013: "I Like Boys (Lia Organa & Electric Prince Remix)" ([[Bandcamp]] digital single)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com/track/i-like-boys-lia-organa-electric-prince-remix|title=I LIKE BOYS (Lia Organa & Electric Prince Remix), by Massive Ego|website=Massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com|access-date=2 January 2017|archive-date=1 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101001758/https://massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com/track/i-like-boys-lia-organa-electric-prince-remix|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2013: "Devil in Disguise" (Bandcamp digital single)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com/track/devil-in-disguise|title=DEVIL IN DISGUISE, by Massive Ego|website=Massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com}}</ref>
* 2013: "Devil in Disguise" (Bandcamp digital single)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com/track/devil-in-disguise|title=DEVIL IN DISGUISE, by Massive Ego|website=Massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com|access-date=31 December 2016|archive-date=1 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101001708/https://massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com/track/devil-in-disguise|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2014: "Sound of the Download"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://publicdisordar.bandcamp.com/album/sound-of-the-download-remixes|title=Sound Of The Download (Remixes), by Massive Ego & Empire State Human|website=Publicdisordar.bandcamp.com}}</ref>
* 2014: "Sound of the Download"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://publicdisordar.bandcamp.com/album/sound-of-the-download-remixes|title=Sound Of The Download (Remixes), by Massive Ego & Empire State Human|website=Publicdisordar.bandcamp.com|access-date=31 December 2016|archive-date=1 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101090853/https://publicdisordar.bandcamp.com/album/sound-of-the-download-remixes|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2014: "Animal Rights, Human Wrongs"<ref name="bandcamp.com"/>
* 2014: "Animal Rights, Human Wrongs"<ref name="bandcamp.com" />
* 2016: "Reining in the Machines (Matt Pop Remix)" (Bandcamp digital single)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://publicdisordar.bandcamp.com/track/reining-in-the-machines-matt-pop-remix|title=Reining In The Machines (Matt Pop Remix), by Massive Ego + Empire State Human|website=Publicdisordar.bandcamp.com}}</ref>
* 2016: "Reining in the Machines (Matt Pop Remix)" (Bandcamp digital single)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://publicdisordar.bandcamp.com/track/reining-in-the-machines-matt-pop-remix|title=Reining In The Machines (Matt Pop Remix), by Massive Ego + Empire State Human|website=Publicdisordar.bandcamp.com|access-date=9 March 2020|archive-date=24 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524183146/https://publicdisordar.bandcamp.com/track/reining-in-the-machines-matt-pop-remix|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2016: "Malfunctioning Me" (with Christo)<ref name="bandcamp.com1"/>
* 2016: "Malfunctioning Me" (with Christo)<ref name="bandcamp.com1" />
* 2019: "Digital Heroin"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VacolAtLhFo|title=YouTube: Digital Heroin (Music Video}}</ref>
* 2019: "Digital Heroin"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VacolAtLhFo|title=YouTube: Digital Heroin (Music Video|website=[[YouTube]]|date=12 April 2019|access-date=29 April 2019|archive-date=4 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190504113713/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VacolAtLhFo&feature=youtu.be|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2020: "Nothing but a Void" (with [[Blutengel|BlutEngel]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outoflineshop.de/blutengel-massive-ego-nothing-but-a-void-limited-edition-maxicd.html|title=Out of Line Shop: BlutEngel & Massive Ego - Nothing But A Void (Limited Edition) - MaxiCD}}</ref>
* 2020: "Nothing but a Void" (with [[Blutengel|BlutEngel]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outoflineshop.de/blutengel-massive-ego-nothing-but-a-void-limited-edition-maxicd.html|title=Blutengel & Massive Ego - Nothing But A Void (Limited Edition) - MaxiCD|website=www.outoflineshop.de|access-date=20 October 2020|archive-date=21 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021122531/https://www.outoflineshop.de/blutengel-massive-ego-nothing-but-a-void-limited-edition-maxicd.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2021: "You Will Comply"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com/track/you-will-comply|title=You Will Comply, by Massive Ego}}</ref>
* 2021: "You Will Comply"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com/track/you-will-comply|title=You Will Comply, by Massive Ego|website=Massive Ego|access-date=2 October 2021|archive-date=2 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002090147/https://massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com/track/you-will-comply|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2021: "Dead Eyes Black"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com/track/dead-eyes-black|title=Dead Eyes Black, by Massive Ego}}</ref>
* 2021: "Dead Eyes Black"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com/track/dead-eyes-black|title=Dead Eyes Black, by Massive Ego|website=Massive Ego|access-date=20 December 2021|archive-date=20 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220233809/https://massiveegoofficial.bandcamp.com/track/dead-eyes-black|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2024: "In Your Own Darkness"


=== Music Videos ===
=== Music videos ===
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| 2009
| 2009
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6zw8toQZm0/ "Planet Earth (Jewels & Stone Edit)"]
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6zw8toQZm0/ "Planet Earth (Jewels & Stone Edit)"]
| Gaz Reynolds<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oocities.org/seditionaries1/massivegonews.html|title=massivegonews|website=Oocities.org}}</ref>
| Gaz Reynolds<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oocities.org/seditionaries1/massivegonews.html|title=massivegonews|website=Oocities.org|access-date=13 January 2017|archive-date=16 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116153346/http://www.oocities.org/seditionaries1/massivegonews.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
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| 2009
| 2009
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorfM37rZkg/ "Master and Servant (Lia Organa & Electric Prince Remix)"]
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorfM37rZkg/ "Master and Servant (Lia Organa & Electric Prince Remix)"]
| Frost & Massive<br>Suka Off
| Frost & Massive<br />Suka Off
|-
|-
| 2011
| 2011
| [https://player.vimeo.com/video/58042426?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0 "I Idolize You"]
| [https://player.vimeo.com/video/58042426?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0 "I Idolize You"]
| Frost & Massive<br>Bambi Fantastic<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oliverfrost.com/i-idolise-you.html|title=I IDOLIZE YOU|website=Oliverfrost.com}}</ref>
| Frost & Massive<br />Bambi Fantastic<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oliverfrost.com/i-idolise-you.html|title=I IDOLIZE YOU|website=Oliverfrost.com}}{{Dead link|date=November 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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| 2012
| 2012
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| 2013
| 2013
| [https://player.vimeo.com/video/62368505?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0 "Dead Silence (Lia Organa & Electric Prince feat. Marc Massive)"]
| [https://player.vimeo.com/video/62368505?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0 "Dead Silence (Lia Organa & Electric Prince feat. Marc Massive)"]
| Frost & Massive<br>Suka Off<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oliverfrost.com/deadsilence.html|title=DEAD SILENCE|website=Oliverfrost.com}}</ref>
| Frost & Massive<br />Suka Off<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oliverfrost.com/deadsilence.html|title=DEAD SILENCE|website=Oliverfrost.com}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2014
| 2014
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhzjzHyCTGE/ "Sound of the Download"]
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhzjzHyCTGE/ "Sound of the Download"]
| Tachyons<br>Logan Owlbeemoth
| Tachyons<br />Logan Owlbeemoth
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| 2014
| 2014
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| 2016
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSdzku9hxO4/ "Dead Silence Rising (Frixion Mix)"]
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSdzku9hxO4/ "Dead Silence Rising (Frixion Mix)"]
| Frost & Massive<br>Suka Off
| Frost & Massive<br />Suka Off
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===Remixes===
=== Remixes ===
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! scope="row" | "Nein"
| rowspan="6"| 2016
| rowspan="6"| 2016
| Ost+Front<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/ultra-das-dritte-ohr-intepretationen-befreundeter-k%C3%BCnstler/1073173302|title=Ultra - Das dritte Ohr (Intepretationen befreundeter Künstler) by Ost+Front|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref>
| Ost+Front<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/ultra-das-dritte-ohr-intepretationen-befreundeter-k%C3%BCnstler/1073173302|title=Ultra – Das dritte Ohr (Intepretationen befreundeter Künstler) by Ost+Front|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref>
| ''Ultra – Das Dritte Ohr<br>(Intepretationen befreundeter Künstler)''
| ''Ultra – Das Dritte Ohr<br />(Intepretationen befreundeter Künstler)''
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "Dance with Your Own Skeletons"
! scope="row" | "Dance with Your Own Skeletons"
| Nature of Wires<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/cyber-rendezvous-remixed/1180718970|title=Cyber Rendezvous (Remixed) by Nature of Wires & Countessm|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref>
| Nature of Wires<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/cyber-rendezvous-remixed/1180718970|title=Cyber Rendezvous (Remixed) by Nature of Wires & Countessm|website=Music.apple.com|access-date=9 March 2020|archive-date=12 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112120227/https://music.apple.com/us/album/cyber-rendezvous-remixed/1180718970|url-status=live}}</ref>
| ''Cyber Rendezvous (Remixed)''
| ''Cyber Rendezvous (Remixed)''
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "Elated" (feat. Shiv-R)
! scope="row" | "Elated" (feat. Shiv-R)
| Benjamin'sPlague<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/elated-feat-shiv-r-ep/1123739835|title=Elated (feat. Shiv-r) - EP by Benjamin'sPlague|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref>
| Benjamin'sPlague<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/elated-feat-shiv-r-ep/1123739835|title=Elated (feat. Shiv-r) – EP by Benjamin'sPlague|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref>
| ''Elated'' (single)
| ''Elated'' (single)
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! scope="row" | "Complete"
! scope="row" | "Complete"
| BlutEngel<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/complete-ep/1173518093|title=Complete - EP by Blutengel|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref>
| BlutEngel<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/complete-ep/1173518093|title=Complete – EP by Blutengel|website=Music.apple.com}}</ref>
| ''Complete'' (single)
| ''Complete'' (single)
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| rowspan="2"| 2019
| Mondträume
| Mondträume
| ''Lovers, Sinners & Liars''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://alfa-matrix-store.com/Mondtraume-Lovers-sinners-liars-2CD|title=Mondträume - Lovers, sinners & liars 2CD|website=Alfa-matrix-store.com}}</ref>
| ''Lovers, Sinners & Liars''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://alfa-matrix-store.com/Mondtraume-Lovers-sinners-liars-2CD|title=Mondträume – Lovers, sinners & liars 2CD|website=Alfa-matrix-store.com|access-date=22 May 2019|archive-date=14 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200514150850/https://alfa-matrix-store.com/Mondtraume-Lovers-sinners-liars-2CD|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "Hourglass of Life"
! scope="row" | "Hourglass of Life"
| BlutEngel
| BlutEngel
| ''Damokles'' (Limited Edition)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outoflineshop.de/blutengel-damokles-deluxe-edition-2cd.html|title=Out of Line Shop Blutengel - Damokles (Deluxe Edition) - 2CD Out of Line Shop|website=Outoflineshop.de}}</ref>
| ''Damokles'' (Limited Edition)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outoflineshop.de/blutengel-damokles-deluxe-edition-2cd.html|title=Out of Line Shop Blutengel – Damokles (Deluxe Edition) – 2CD Out of Line Shop|website=Outoflineshop.de|access-date=1 November 2019|archive-date=1 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191101233053/https://www.outoflineshop.de/blutengel-damokles-deluxe-edition-2cd.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
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! scope="row" | "Magic Spell"
! scope="row" | "Magic Spell"
| 2020
| 2020
| Prometheus Flame
| Prometheus Flame
| ''Magic Spell(s)'' (single)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dwa.store/album/magic-spell-s|title=DWA Store: Prometheus Flame - Magic Spell(s)|website=dwa.store}}</ref>
| ''Magic Spell(s)'' (single)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dwa.store/album/magic-spell-s|title=DWA Store: Prometheus Flame – Magic Spell(s)|website=dwa.store|access-date=4 September 2020|archive-date=9 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809060644/https://dwa.store/album/magic-spell-s|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "I Despise You"
! scope="row" | "I Despise You"
| 2021
| 2021
| Solar Fake
| Solar Fake
| ''Enjoy Dystopia'' (Deluxe Edition)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outoflineshop.de/solar-fake-enjoy-dystopia-deluxe-edition-2cd.html|title=Out of Line Shop: Solar Fake - Enjoy Dystopia (Deluxe Edition)|website=www.outoflineshop.de}}</ref>
| ''Enjoy Dystopia'' (Deluxe Edition)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outoflineshop.de/solar-fake-enjoy-dystopia-deluxe-edition-2cd.html|title=Out of Line Shop: Solar Fake – Enjoy Dystopia (Deluxe Edition)|website=www.outoflineshop.de|access-date=10 February 2021|archive-date=25 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125231359/https://www.outoflineshop.de/solar-fake-enjoy-dystopia-deluxe-edition-2cd.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}
|}


==References==
== References ==
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Massive Ego
Background information
OriginUnited Kingdom
GenresElectronic, darkwave, gothic, romo
Years active1996–2022, 2024–
LabelsOut of Line Records
MembersMarc Massive
Oliver Frost
Lloyd Price
Porl Young
Past members
  • Andy J Thirwall
  • Stuart 'Barnaby' Moffatt
  • Dan Black
  • Eddie Orange Dasher (Steady)
  • Dean Bright
  • Scot Collins
Websitemassiveego.co.uk

Massive Ego is a British darkwave musical group formed in 1996 by singer Marc Massive[1] (also the owner of the Public Disordar label)[2] and Andy J Thirwall. The band has changed its sound and image since its formation. The original releases being mostly covers in a Eurodance, Hi-NRG style. Massive and Thirwall later parted ways, and Massive searched for a new musical direction for the band. Collaborations with Empire State Human and Lia Organa & Electric Prince were the start of a darker sound for the band. The band joined alternative German label Out of Line Music in 2015 with the line-up; Marc Massive, Oliver Frost, Lloyd Price and Scot Collins. Their debut album for Out of Line was released on 17 February 2017. The current themes of the songs centre around the darker side of life, depression and anxiety, death, suicide, love, sex and vampirism.

In March 2022, Massive Ego announced that they were breaking up due to "health issues and personal circumstances."[3] Later reforming in 2024, with Marc joined by Olly, Lloyd and Porl.

History

[edit]

Formation and Nite Klub Skewl (1996–2010)

[edit]

Massive Ego was formed in 1996 with original band members; Marc Massive and Andy J Thirwall.[4] Fronting the band from the start, ex-model and dancer for Boy George's 90s band Jesus Loves You and MC Kinky.[5] Marc joined Ezee Possee as a dancer, before they released their single Everything Starts with an 'E' on Boy George's small independent label, More Protein. Marc went on to DJ and co-curate London's ACT ART events for several years. Dan Black and Stuart 'Barnaby' Moffatt joined the band's line-up in the same year. The band performed their first live gig in January 1996 at Club Skinny at HQ's in Camden, one of two clubnights, along with Arcadia in Soho, which formed the core of the Romo scene. On 12 October, Massive Ego were featured on the cover of Boyz magazine.

In 1997, You Think You're a Man a Hi-NRG cover of Divine, was released as the band's debut single. In 1997 and '98, they performed at Summer Rites Fest in Brockwell Park, Brixton.[6] Planet Earth was the second single, released in 1999, a cover of Duran Duran. September 2000 saw the band playing their first Pride festival in Nottingham.

2002 saw Steady (Eddie Orange Dasher)[7] join the band on keyboards. Steady had previously been in Leigh Bowery's band Minty, The Offset, as well as his own bands Elizabeth Bunny and Sweetie. A third single; My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me to the Doctor) (vs. Miss Dusty 'O')[8] a Dead Or Alive cover, was released later that year. A radio edit of unreleased track, Murder, was the b-side to the single, and featured Steady on guitars as well as synths. Dean Bright (ex-Dead Or Alive) also joined the band that year. Bright was also a fashion designer, whose credits included the purple coat worn by Pete Burns in both the video for You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) and on the cover of the album Youthquake.

Oliver Frost joined the band in 2004, on keyboards. Massive Ego played Brighton Pride in the same year.[9]

In 2005, Steady committed suicide. The song Low Life was later written as a dedication to his memory.

The long-awaited debut album, Nite Klub Skewl[10] was released in 2007. Which included all three of the previously released singles. The album consisted mostly of covers, but also had original songs, such as Murder, Fight the Feeling, Wrecked and Nite Klub Skewl.

On 13 March 2009 the compilation Master & Servant was released. It featured eleven of twelve tracks from Nite Klub Skewl plus three new tracks, including the single Sex Drive, the second Dead Or Alive cover released as a single, on 30 October later that year.

Massive Ego played Pride London in 2010.[11]

Collaborations and change of direction (2011–2014)

[edit]

In 2011, Massive began searching for a new musical direction for the band, and released the single I Idolize You, written by Massive & Thirwall.[12] It marked a darker electronic and industrial sound. Lyrically the title track of the single was a complete departure from their previous releases, and centred around the darker side of fame.

In 2012, Massive began collaborating with Irish electronic band, Empire State Human. A cover of Hazel O'Connor's Eighth Day was released digitally on Halloween, later that year, with a music video to promote the single. All profits were donated to F.R.I.E.N.D a farmed animal sanctuary in Kent, UK.

2013 saw Massive collaborating with Belgian duo Lia Organa & Electric Prince writing and performing vocals on their track Dead Silence, released on 28 February via Black Leather Records. Two digital singles were released via the Bandcamp site; Devil in Disguise (Originally released on the I Idolize You single) and the previously unreleased, I Like Boys (Lia Organa & Electric Prince Remix), both on 9 July.

2014 saw the first collaboratorive release with Empire State Human, Sound of the Download was released as a digital single on Massive's own independent label, Public Disordar Records on 4 February. This release saw Massive venturing into the Britpop genre. On 25 August, a second collaboration single with Empire State Human was released. Animal Rights Human Wrongs was a modern take on the 'animal rights song', with proceeds going to the charities, Saving strays in Sarajevo and The Mayhew Animal Home in the UK.[13] The track Generation V was released on the compilation Fuel For the Machine.

On 20 October, a new EP was released. Low Life was a release of further collaborations with Empire State Human featuring vocals by Maggie K DeMonde of Scarlet Fantastic as well as remixes. A video was released of the title track for the EP.

Massive Ego played Brighton Pride again.[14]

Signing to Out of Line and Beautiful Suicide (2015–2022)

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Marc continued to look for a darker sound for the band, and after the Modification remix done by Lloyd Price (ex-Sigue Sigue Sputnik) for the I Idolize You single in 2011, he joined the band in 2015 on keyboards and programming. An EP was put together for release through the band's new label, Out of Line Music. Before the release of the new EP, the Modification Edit of I Idolize You was released on Out of Line's Electrostorm Vol. 6, Marking it as the first official release on the new label.[15] Noise in the Machine was released on 24 July 2015. It featured remixes of I Idolize You, Dead Silence, Generation V and Low Life, from The Frixion, Lloyd's side project, Aesthetic Perfection and Leæther Strip. Two music videos were released to promote the EP; I Idolize You (Modification Edit)[16] and Dead Silence Rising (Frixion Mix)[17] Scot Collins joined the band on keyboards and programming, later in 2015, and they began work on a new album, which was recorded throughout 2016.

The new line-up performed their first live gig together at London's Electrowerkz on 30 January 2016.[18] In the new line-up, Frost moved from keyboards to percussion. They performed new tracks from their EP, as well as tracks from their upcoming new album. Two new tracks were later released; Drag Me in, Drag Me Under on the Out of Line compilation series Electrostorm Vol. 7[19] and Out of Line on the Electronic Saviours compilation series Electronic Saviors: Industrial Music to Cure Cancer Vol. 4.[20] On 20 May, the Mat Pop remix of Reigning in the Machines was released via bandcamp, with all profits being donated to Norton Animal Rescue Foundation set up by Gary Edwards in 2010. The band performed at the Out of Line Weekender 2016,[21] opened for Blutengel at their Nemesis Open Air Festival,[22] and at Infest Festival.[23] Their last performance of the year saw the band return to Elektrowerkz on 10 September.[24]

On 1 December, Massive and Collins both contributed to a track by multimedia artist Christo on her single Malfunctioning Me. With Massive contributing lyrics and vocals, and Collins adding synths and electronic guitar.[25] 2 December 2016 saw the release of BlutEngel's single Complete which featured the Massive Ego remix of the title track. It was lead single from their 10th album, Leitbild.

The title of the new album was announced in a Christmas message from the band through their social media accounts.[26] Beautiful Suicide was released on 17 February 2017. Featured vocalists include Chris Pohl (BlutEngel), Maggie K DeMonde (Scarlet Fantastic), German gothic rapper Belzebub and Gene Serene (The Frixion). Photography for the album was done by 80's photographer David Levine.

The Beautiful Suicide version of Low Life was featured on the Out of Line compilation, Electrostorm Vol. 8. This is the third consecutive feature on the compilation series.[27] In April and May, they supported BlutEngel on their Leitbild tour. They also performed at Amphi Festival and Wave Gothic Treffen 2017. Later in the year they played Whitby Goth Weekend and the second half of the Leitbild tour.

On 9 November, the band released an official statement on their website and through social media, that Lloyd parted ways with the band, due to work and family commitments.

In 2018, the band supported Covenant as part of their UK tour in March. In April, they returned to Whitby to headline. Later in 2018, they played again at the Out of Line Weekender, and M'era Luna Festival.[28] To celebrate a year since the release of Beautiful Suicide, the band released Nothing But A Void via their Bandcamp page. It featured two previously unreleased tracks from the album's recording sessions. Later, in September they supported Solar Fake, and entered the studio to record the follow-up to Beautiful Suicide. And in December they headlined their A Black xMassive show in London.

The new album's title was revealed in February 2019 as, Church For the Malfunctioned.[29] Massive Ego began their support of BlutEngel in the same month on the first half of their Un:Gott Tour. In March, the album was made available for pre-order, which revealed the release date of 26 April, and the track My Religion is Dark was made available to buy via iTunes.[30] Digital Heroin was released 12 April with an accompanying video.

In January 2020, Massive Ego went on a double headliner tour with labelmates Ashbury Heights. During the COVID-19 pandemic touring was cancelled for various festivals including Plage Noir, Out of Line Weekender and Castle Party. With being unable to tour, they collaborated with BlutEngel on a new single called, Nothing But A Void, released on Friday 13 November. Massive Ego was also featured on Ashbury Heights' song One Trick Pony, released in late March 2021.

In September 2021, they played HRH Goth Festival, their first show since the pandemic. Featuring 3 new songs[31] from the upcoming EP The New Normal, including the single You Will Comply which was released 1 October. The band line-up changed with the live performance, reintroducing Lloyd Price after the departure of Scot Collins. As of January 2022, former Rosetta Stone member Porl Young has joined the band line-up.

Comeback (2024)

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In 2024, Massive Ego announced their reformation with a comeback performance at Out of Line Weekender festival 2024.[32] During the performance on 2 May, they announced an upcoming single called In Your Own Darkness.[33] As well as showcasing the new fuller live sound and image of the band, having moved on from the recognisable trademark make-up and 'Mickey Mouse' geisha hair style, in favour of a more grounded and gimmick free look going forward.

Band name

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It was a kind of juxtaposition to the anxiety-ridden reality of myself. It was meant to be a mickey-take of what I was really like as a person. In hindsight, I probably wouldn't have called it that now but after 20+ years, it's a bit late to change. I think the lack of confidence is why I like to dress up, wear make-up and generally express myself through the look.

Interview with Marc Massive: Whitby Gazette[34]

The name of the band was thought up by Marc, as an ironic wordplay on his personality, compared to what was expected of him as having been a model. Seeing how most models, with being in the public eye, were focused on their image and how they portrayed themselves as being larger than life. With most buying into their own hyped up personas, and developing an ego that matched who they had convinced themselves that they were.

Line-up

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Current members

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  • Marc Massive – lyrics, vocals (1996–2022, 2024–present)
  • Oliver Frost – percussion (2004–2022, 2024–present)
  • Lloyd Price – keyboards, programming, music (2015–2017, 2021–2022, 2024–present)
  • Porl Young – Guitar, programming, music (2022, 2024–present)

Former members

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  • Andy J Thirwall – keyboards, programming, music (1996–2000)
  • Stuart 'Barnaby' Moffatt – bass (1996–1997)
  • Dan Black – guitar (1996–1997)[5]
  • Eddie Orange Dasher (Steady) – keyboards, guitar (2002–2005)
  • Dean Bright – keyboards (2002–2005)
  • Scot Collins – keyboards, programming, music (2015–2021)

Discography

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Albums

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Compilations

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EPs

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Singles

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Music videos

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Year Video Director
2006 "Supernature" Oliver Frost & Marc Massive
2009 "Planet Earth (Jewels & Stone Edit)" Gaz Reynolds[54]
2009 "Master and Servant (Lia Organa & Electric Prince Remix)" Frost & Massive
Suka Off
2011 "I Idolize You" Frost & Massive
Bambi Fantastic[55]
2012 "Eighth Day" Frost & Massive
2013 "Dead Silence (Lia Organa & Electric Prince feat. Marc Massive)" Frost & Massive
Suka Off[56]
2014 "Sound of the Download" Tachyons
Logan Owlbeemoth
2014 "Low Life" (with Empire State Human) Massive & Anonymous
2015 "I Idolize You (Modification Edit)" Bambi Fantastic & Massive Ego
2016 "Dead Silence Rising (Frixion Mix)" Frost & Massive
Suka Off
2017 "Low Life" Massive & Anonymous
"Let Go" Manic Molecule
2019 "Digital Heroin" Massive Ego & Anonymous
2021 "Nothing but a Void" with BlutEngel Sven Friedrich & Anonymous
2021 "You Will Comply" Massive Ego
2021 "Dead Eyes Black" Javier Gallego Escutia

Remixes

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Title Year Artist Album
"Nein" 2016 Ost+Front[57] Ultra – Das Dritte Ohr
(Intepretationen befreundeter Künstler)
"Dance with Your Own Skeletons" Nature of Wires[58] Cyber Rendezvous (Remixed)
"Elated" (feat. Shiv-R) Benjamin'sPlague[59] Elated (single)
"Murder Fantasies" Chrom[60] Peak & Decay
"Eisengott" Rummelsnuff[61] Rummelsnuff & Asbach
"Complete" BlutEngel[62] Complete (single)
"Frozen Star" 2017 Helalyn Flowers Frozen Star EP
"Absence" Ludovico Technique Absence (single)
"Free" 2019 Mondträume Lovers, Sinners & Liars[63]
"Hourglass of Life" BlutEngel Damokles (Limited Edition)[64]
"Magic Spell" 2020 Prometheus Flame Magic Spell(s) (single)[65]
"I Despise You" 2021 Solar Fake Enjoy Dystopia (Deluxe Edition)[66]

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