Xmortis is a monthly

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held on the second Friday of the month in

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History

Xmortis was started in July 2004. The event was founded by Latex Lily and Patman the Avenger, who at the time were a longtime couple in the

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goth scene. Their romance was featured in the

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. Xmortis' predecessor was a goth event called ''Hell'' (known for its catchy title; event-goers could say they were "going to Hell"). ''Hell'' was held monthly at

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, Boston's best-known goth club, until the event ended in its 11th year. Xmortis continued the tradition at Manray until the club's close in July 2005. Xmortis was then moved across the street to the well-known rock club T.T. the Bear's Place. In July 2015 T.T.'s closed, and the event moved next door to the

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Downstairs, with DJ Chris Ewen of the

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and a range of guest DJs.

Themes

Though Xmortis is a goth night, the events typically feature a different theme each month. Past themes include ''X-Mortis'' (a comic book-themed night, the name is styled with the hyphen, a la

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), ''Monster A-Go-Go'' (a night of gothic greasers, and vintage horror), and ''Fashion Victims'', a night of gothic fashion shows.Beyond the Pale
,

References

External links

Xmortis
official site
Manray's closing leaves a hole in the club scene
Boston Globe article on Xmortis' transition to TT's, at the time of Manray's closing {{Coord, 42.3638, -71.1015, display=title Goth venues Nightclubs in Massachusetts