Formed in late 2007 after a false start as a larger punk-rock project comprised of moonlighting members of other bands, Themis as a duo features Ruffian Angel (Micheal, principal song writer, guitarist and vocalist) and The Countess (Kathleen, drums, percussion, vocals.).

Lead singer and guitarist Ruffian Angel (Micheal) set out in 2007 to morph the band into an all-ages effort, focussed on producing music that promoted Themis original material extolling the beauty of nature and ecology in a Wiccan-like framework of ecological beliefs.

Themis has launched into something original, friendly, Gothicus and evolving between the light and the darkness some time between the middle ages and tomorrow. That means that it is hard to categorize except to say that it is Wicca Rock, a new genre. [1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Themis_music)

Each song is: melodic, most have ultra bright lyrics filled with hope and love (*) with a quick time for dance; feature live tribal drumming (no drum machines in Themis music) and percussively rythmic guitar. * Although the gothic tradgedy set out in the song "Shattered" verily bleeds in pain, it's ending points to a brighter, alternative solution to the tragic teen crisis: broken relationship / broken heart / followed by suicide. The song although dark, suggests a better ending.

Themis uniquely combines classic rock elements with a progressive and decidedly gothic sound. The songs have catchy melodies and tell stories with Wicca themes, such as a profound love of nature, a reverence for all life, and the power of nature's omnipotent rule overman's mortal law.

Appropriately named after Themis, the Greek Titanness of nature's law and order, Themis has a spirit, a philosophy and a big sound.

Members:

Ruffian Angel has a large repertoire of musical background, starting his musical career as a drummer with a band called Marmalade and gradually widening his horizons to encompass guitar, vocals, composing,song writing, and more. Ruffian is the band's front-man, combining powerful vocals with occasional unrelenting guitar leads and a generally percussive style of rythmic guitar.

The Countess debuted in a rock band on the drums in Themis after playing in a wind orchestra and touring with an Irish Dance troupe. The Countess supplies percussion and second vocals, complementing Ruffian's powerhouse voice.

Themis delivers hauntingly beautiful melodies, vividly descriptive stories, and an entertaining live act that makes you either comfortably engrossed in your seat or explosively active on the dance floor. At times the powerful operatic lines in songs like "Your Angel" send shivers down your spine and inspire participation with the music.

The songs carry through and meld with one another as in a rock opera, promulgating their message: "The beauty of this day is not lost on me...On this wooden log in the Forest of Life, I carve my flute with my hands and my knife for the love of life" as in their Web Music hit 'Love of Life'.

The Audience

Biography by kathleen...

Ruffian Angel has a large repertoire of musical background, starting his musical career as a drummer with a band called Marmalade and gradually widening his horizons to encompass guitar, vocals, composing, song writing, and more.

Ruffian Angel's early music gigs were High School dances and church basement "youth events" featuring his own original songs like "Give My Love to Mary" which he wrote along with "Moving From Town", and other music written by other band members.

In the 1990s he travelled central Ontario with a 12-String Robert Taylor guitar and a 6-string Godin with a solo acoustic act that featured covers of James Taylor, Lyndsay Buckingham, Justin Hayward and included some of his own work including "All I ever Wanted", "Bleeding in Love", "Wonder Why" and others less notable.

In the 2000s Ruffian angel played with a number of alternative rock bands including some punk start-ups but settled down with Themis and wrote "Angel of Love", "Demon Bites", "Sleeping Angels", "Love of Life", "Shadow", "Your Angel", and "Shattered".

In 2008 Ruffian Angel, a devoted Wicca vegan, launched into a new style of music he describes as Wicca rock.

Ruffian in 2008 is Themis (band)'s front-man, combining powerful vocals with occasional unrelenting guitar leads and a generally percussive style of rhythmic guitar.

Sun. Dec 21 2008 Themis 2nd Annual Wicked Wiccan Winter Solstice Xmas Party at GoodTimes Cafe
Themis Annual Wicked Wiccan Christmas Party at GoodTimes Cafe, 17080 Bathurst Street, Newmarket Ontario 7:00PM - All Ages
http://www.themismusic.com/dec23/

Fri. Dec. 19 2008 Toronto Christmas Party - Themis at The Black Swan
Full stage Themis show upstairs at The Black Swan just slightly east of the Bloor Viaduct! Fri. Dec. 19 2008 Toronto Christmas Party at The Black Swan 154 Danforth Ave. (@ Broadview St.) Toronto, Ontario Canada M4K 1N1
http://www.themismusic.com/

Thurs. Dec. 11 2008 - Themis LIVE at Rock and Roll Heaven
Themis LIVE All Night at Rock and Roll Heaven Dec 11, 2008 9:30 PM - Rock and Roll Heaven 1660 O'Connor (Eglinton at Victoria Park area) Toronto, Ontario M4A 1W4 CANADA Cost:Come early Themis ~ All night long at Rock and Roll Heaven. Video shoot, Originals Night, New 'Experimental' Material. Chillin' Gothic trance groove night. (Come see what that means.) Rock and Roll Heaven is an easy venue to get to. Just get yourself to Victoria Park and head for Eglinton. Turn down O'Connor a bit and there you are. Google the postal code M4A 1W4 or phone 416.750.7335 for help if you are lost
http://www.themismusic.com/dec11/

Wed. Dec. 10 2008 Themis LIVE at Jon Long's Danforth Jam
Danforth Jam 154 Danforth Ave. (@ Broadview St.) Toronto, Ontario Canada M4K 1N1
http://www.themismusic.com/

Thur. Dec. 4 2008 Themis Unplugged at Nik Beat's Poetic Justice
Themis unplugged! Thur. Dec. 4 2008 Nik Beat's Poetic Justice Closing Night at LucSculpture Art Gallery Themis Acoustic Act 663 Greenwood Ave. (@ Danforth) Toronto, Ontario Canada
http://www.themismusic.com/

Sat. Nov. 1 2008 - Themis Halloween Weekend! The Black Swan
Halloween with Themis and Tyranny of Love on Saturday, Nov. 1 ~ at The Black Swan When: Sat. Nov. 1st 2008 9:00 PM Where: The Black Swan 154 Danforth Ave. (@ Broadview St.) Toronto, Ontario Canada M4K 1N1
http://www.themismusic.com/nov1/

Fri. Oct. 31 2008 Themis Halloween Nite at The Black Swan
Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain (Irish pronunciation: from the Old Irish samain). The festival of Samhain is a celebration of the end of the harvest season in Gaelic culture, and is sometimes regarded as the "Celtic New Year". Traditionally, the festival was a time used by the ancient pagans to take stock of supplies and slaughter livestock for winter stores. The ancient Gaels believed that on October 31, now known as Halloween, the boundary between the alive and the deceased dissolved, and the dead become dangerous for the living !!! Halloween with Themis Halloween weekend. Saturday and Sunday Nights at The Black Swan 154 Danforth Ave. (@ Broadview St.) Toronto, Ontario Canada M4K 1N1
http://www.themismusic.com/oct31/

Sat. Aug. 16 2008 Themis LIVE @ The Kathedral
Themis at the Kathedral, August 16 The Kathedral, located on the ground level on Queen Street at Bathhurst in Toronto, has a large stage, an excellent dance floor, and an impressive sound system. With its street level access, and a large chill out area at the back, this venue is one of Themis faves.
http://www.themismusic.com/aug16

Sat. Aug. 2 2008 Themis at The Rivoli
Party With Themis on Sat., Aug. 2nd Themis @ The Rivoli 334 Queen St. W. www.rivoli.ca Opening acts: Andrea Heins, Pavlov's Dog Orchestra, PlayDeaf ~ Closing act: Themis ---- For over 25 years, the stage of the Rivoli Backroom has hosted the best in live music and comedy. Come on out on August 2nd and share your memories (naughty or not) of the Rivoli Backroom ~ and make some new history. :o .
http://www.themismusic.com/aug2

Wed. July 30 2008 Themis at The Kathedral
Themis at the Kathedral July 30
http://www.themismusic.com/july30

Fri. July 11 2008 Themis at Holy Joes
Rock Out With Themis on Friday, July 11 ~ Themis at Holy Joes 651 Queen St W (at Bathurst) Toronto, Canada
http://www.themismusic.com/july11

Sun. June 22 2008 Themis Summer Solstice - Themis at The Reverb
Get ready to rock at Toronto's Ginormous Big Bop Concert Hall Themis to open Schools Out Concert at The Kathedral closing the concert at The Reverb
http://www.themismusic.com/june22/

Sat. June 7, 2008 Themis at Newmarket's GoodTimes Cafe
Themis at GoodTimes Cafe. A home crowd with a fun attitude. See Pictures and read tales. :)
http://www.themismusic.com/june7/

Sun. Dec 23 2008 Themis 1st Annual Wicked Wiccan Winter Solstice Xmas Party at GoodTimes Cafe
Themis 1st Annual Wicked Wiccan Christmas Party at GoodTimes Cafe, 17080 Bathurst Street, Newmarket Ontario 7:00PM - All Ages
http://www.themismusic.com/dec23/

Sat. Aug 11, 2007 Themis at Newmarket's GoodTimes Cafe
Themis at GoodTimes Cafe. A home crowd with a fun attitude.
http://www.themismusic.com/

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