The Sisters Of Mercy - This Corrosion (extended Version) - Hd Apr 2026

Steinman used his industry influence to secure a £50,000 budget for a 40-piece choir from the New York Choral Society .

Eldritch once remarked that most of the lyrics should be viewed as being in "quotation marks" because he was essentially playing the character of a "fictitious band" singing stupidities. 🎥 The Extended Version and Visuals Steinman used his industry influence to secure a

Despite its grand, dark atmosphere, Eldritch has revealed that the lyrics are a sharp directed at former bandmates Wayne Hussey and Craig Adams , who left to form The Mission . While Eldritch handled the drum programming (via Doktor

While Eldritch handled the drum programming (via Doktor Avalanche ) and synthesizers, Steinman focused on the "superstructure"—the massive choral arrangements and pianos. Produced by the legendary Jim Steinman (known for

Eldritch mocked Hussey's habit of stringing together random, cool-sounding phrases from a dictionary without regard for meaning.

"This Corrosion," released in , is the definitive gothic rock anthem by The Sisters of Mercy . Produced by the legendary Jim Steinman (known for Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell ), the song is a bombastic, 10-minute masterclass in "Wagnerian" rock that peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. Background and Production