Hester Prynne took their name from Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel and formed in New Orleans. Their sound pulled from gothic and darkwave influences, with a vocalist called Raven and a guitarist named Dorian. The song "Dancing With the Devil in Pale Moonlight" became something of an anthem for them.
Their debut album was called "Echoes from the Abyss," and they followed it with records like "Ashes to Embers" and "Nocturnal Rites." Other songs in their catalog include "Leeann Legore" and "Seventeen Is My Favorite Number." Their music tended to explore darker themes, which sometimes drew criticism, but they generally stuck to their own vision.
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