The Sisters of Mercy defined goth, a subculture that is popular the world over: they have a large, loyal fan base and continue to tour stadiums and festivals globally. The book is based on eighty interviews and years of research: it is the definitive biography of a band that changed the course of rock music. Plate section features never-before-seen photos of the band. The paperback will feature a new foreword by former Sisters member and co-founder Gary Marx. For fans of Rip It Up and Start Again by Simon Reynolds, Salad Daze by Wayne Hussey, Curepedia: An A-Z of the Cure by Simon Price.