Tony Wakeford

The Profile

English musician and founder of Sol Invictus, Tony Wakeford emerged from the late-1970s post-punk scene (including Crisis and Death in June) and became a key figure in apocalyptic folk. Alongside his long-running band work, he has pursued orchestral and ambient-tinged solo projects and the offshoot L'Orchestre Noir.

Founder of Sol Invictus; English; active 1977–present; recognized as a founding figure of apocalyptic folk; solo albums include La Croix (1993), Cupid & Death (1996), Into the Woods (2007), and Not All of Me Will Die (2009); associated project: L'Orchestre Noir.

Four reviews trace Tony Wakeford’s solo path from La Croix (1993) to Not All of Me Will Die (2009), consistently tied to Sol Invictus’s apocalyptic folk. They highlight orchestral strings, ambient electronics, and thematic depth (Eros/Thanatos, memory, and loss). Critiques surface on classical ambitions, yet atmosphere and vision prevail. A strong recommendation for Sol Invictus devotees.