Contest Link: https://rorschachtest.com/find-the-shadow-contest
RORSCHACH TEST will select 3 random correct answers between now and January 17.
Winners will get free schwag from Rorschach Test, a limited edition “Embracing The Shadow” hoodie, a signed Unclean vinyl LP. (1 of 100 made) and VIP meet and greet passes to any RORSCHACH TEST show.
https://rorschachtest.com/find-the-shadow-contest
Buy the “Embracing The Shadow” Hoodie here:
https://rorschachtest.com/buy-a-hoodie-help-a-furry-friend
RORSCHACH TEST will donate 100% of the profits from the sale of the hoodie to the SPCALA.
(Donations will be made to SPCALA in the name of the contest winners too!)
RORSCHACH TEST says “Watching the devastation of the LA wildfires unfold, we felt compelled to act—not just for the people affected, but for the countless animals caught in the chaos. Their lives, often overlooked in the headlines, deserve our compassion and protection. In times like these, our humanity shines brightest when we extend our care to every living being in need. After speaking with friends in the LA area and they all recommended targeting donations to the SPCALA, a non-profit whose primary mission is making sure all animals are safe and rescued from potential harm.”
Directed by Jim Louvau
Lyrics by Christine Baker aka The Narcoleptic Goddess
Music by James Baker and Kolby Peoples
Copyright 2024, Christine Baker, Rorschach Test and Unlabeled Artists
“Working with Jim Louvau on the video for “Embracing The Shadow” was an amazing experience, and when we got to the point where the video was being edited, I knew it was going to be something special. Louvau does not need instruction on how to edit, he and his partner Tony Aguilera are masters at it, So I was a bit surprised when Christine Baker, a.k.a. the Narcoleptic Goddess, demanded that our cat Shadow be inserted somehow in the editing. ‘Just a quick flash of his face, trust me,’ she said. Well, I had to trust her, she wrote the lyrics to the song, and the song is about her personal experience. The Narcoleptic Goddess is not just an Internet handle. It is a reality for her, as she deals with not only narcolepsy, but REM sleep disorder as well.
I still remember the look on Louvau and Aguilera’s faces when I demanded this edit. They seemed confused and a bit discouraged. I wondered if this edit was going to tarnish the overall integrity of the project, and why the Goddess insisted on it happening.
On January 3, I got the answer to my question. One of the daily features of the Narcoleptic Goddess’ Facebook and Instagram pages is reels of our cat Shadow doing cat stuff. On this great day, the Goddess filmed him enjoying some catnip and turning in turning from a cat into a certified house panther.” – James Baker
Within hours over 1 million people had shared and viewed the clip k
The Fallen Tour kicks off January 17, 2025 with support from Cleopatra recording artists There Is No Us and a variety of surprise opening acts including Torso (AZ) and 8MM featuring famed producer Sean Beaven (NIN, Marilyn Manson, Slayer, Guns n Roses).
James Baker is thrilled to introduce Rorschach Test’s new music and new line up, Guitar Wizard Kolby Peoples, Electronic Artist/Drummer Fynix, plus The Narcoleptic Goddess, AKA Christine Baker, who will be making her first public appearance, performing with Rorschach Test on The Fallen Tour, sure to be a thrill for her 600K + followers.
The Fallen Tour 2025
01/17 – Eugene, Oregon@ John Henry’s
01/18 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
01/19 – Portland, OR @ Dante’s
01/20 – Tacoma, WA @ McMenamins Elks Lodge: Spanish Ballroom- ALL AGES
01/22- Las Vegas, NV @ The Dive Bar
01/23 – Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky a Go Go (Industry Showcase/Private Party)
01/26 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge
More Dates TBA!
***Rorschach Test at Whisky a Go Go is an industry showcase/private party with an open bar. Industry and NAMM attendees can request passes at www.fallentour.com.
A limited amount of tickets for the show only will be available to the public.
Tickets, V.I.P Meet & Greets + More here: www.fallentour.com
About RORSCHACH TEST
Founder James Baker’s musical origins started in the church, with his natural musical ability standing out through the weekly ritual of hymns and gospel. Rock music was off limits in his youth, sparking his initial rebellion against tradition while he pursued his desire for rock and roll. He learned guitar and continued to sing, this time in a drastical different style than that of his church upbringing, leading to Rorschach Test’s well-known debut on Slipdisc/Mercury Records, 1998’s Unclean.
Compared to the radical rumors and tales of his rebellious past, James Baker has come full circle in embracing his identity as a person of faith, extending to his time spent the past several years as a hospice chaplain. Rather than looking back in history, he focuses on the present, and carries his own journey as a source of inspiration for himself and others through his work with the non-profit record label of his own creation, Unlabeled Artists, empowering underserved communities to support themselves through their art.
James Baker knew at first visit that Full Well Recording Studio was the ideal creative space,
with an array of analog and traditional and vintage consoles, instruments, and equipment available for owner Mike Bolenbach (best known for Alice Cooper’s Welcome 2 My Nightmare) to produce the most authentic recordings of Rorschach Test, with the true integrity of a human touch. Kolby, whose musical background includes a stint asthe guitarist of CO-OP with Dash Cooper, co-produced alongside Mike Bolenbach.
Rorschach Test re-emerged in May of 2024 with a new line-up and new single in tow, “Fallen” (the title track from the new album which dropped October 31st.) and celebrated National Goth Day with a video premiere at Outburn.
Next up was “Belated” which premiered at Revolver on August 2nd. Revolver writes,
“Gothic industrial-metal veterans Rorschach Test played shows with Korn and Type O Negative, among others, back in the Nineties and offered up three well-liked albums including their 1998 Slip Disc debut, Unclean, before going on hiatus for several years. The band resurfaced this spring with the single Fallen … Now, the trio are back once again with another new song, ‘Belated,’ which stays true to Rorschach Test’s original concept: ‘a cybernetic organism with an overlay of human flesh, portrayed sonically in the form of synthesizers and programming surrounded by live playing.'”
Lyric inspirations are the result of growth and transformation, unapologetically addressing dark and difficult topics of realistic issues, negative archetypes, and struggles of humanity. Doing so through the lens of metal serves to address the darkest of sounds and subjects, understanding and embracing the shadows of life, inspiring freedom from them in the process.
In 2024, after a long, hard battle, the United States Copyright Office ruled in Rorschach Test’s founder James Baker’s favor, and granted him the copyright on the original version of the iconic industrial 90’s album Unclean. It was remastered and released on Friday, December 13th.
Unclean is characterized by its bold, uncompromising themes, searing guitar riffs, heavy industrial beats, and intense, raw vocals. Songs like “Satan” and “Sex” exemplify the band’s ability to push boundaries, while other tracks delve into themes of rebellion, spiritual conflict, and the darker facets of the human experience. The intricate programming of Troy Kerr is accented by the ethereal gothic guitar layers provided by Benjamin Anderson (Walking Papers, Missionary Position, Geoff Tate Orchestra). Altogether, Unclean has been widely acclaimed as the perfect alchemy of Industrial, Metal and Gothic genres. Founder/Frontman James Baker recalls “It was very interesting touring on this album. I would look out at the crowd and see steampunks next to Slayer fans, next to ghost white vampire children. Each was there for their own reason, but all were there for the songs.”
Unclean remains a key release in Rorschach Test’s discography, and in the history of Industrial music, showcasing the band’s creativity and their willingness to challenge convention. James Baker says “Although there are dozens of reviews touting the praise of Unclean, I prefer to listen to my fanbase on what the album means to them…The overwhelming response is that the album made them feel heard, understood and connected. We had many fans write us and tell us that they struggled with suicidal ideation, and that Unclean basically saved their lives.”