The Book of Knots

Experimental music collective featuring Carla Kihlstedt, Tony Maimone, Joel Hamilton and Matthias Bossi, known for theatrical, genre-blending albums and notable guest appearances (Mike Patton and Blixa Bargeld on Garden Of Fainting Stars).

Garden Of Fainting Stars was released on Ipecac Recordings and blends industrial textures, orchestral violin and avant-garde rock elements; the project features guest vocals from Mike Patton and Blixa Bargeld (as noted in the available review).

The available review praises Garden Of Fainting Stars for its theatrical, horror-tinged experimental rock and strong performances, especially Carla Kihlstedt's violin and vocals. Guests Mike Patton and Blixa Bargeld are noted for memorable contributions. The record blends industrial textures, orchestral elements, and pop choruses into a distinctive, unsettling sound.

For:Fans of experimental and avant-garde rock, listeners who like theatrical, dark, and collaborative music (followers of Ipecac/Patton-era projects).