Fortress Madonna

Named for a symbol etched into the back of a map to inspire German soldiers fighting at Stalingrad, Fortress Madonna is something of an anomaly. Their lineup is questionable -- anywhere between four to 16 members -- and their history is steeped in myth. Core members Nick Morewood, Bob Collins, Brian Sullivan, Russ Baxter, and Chris Flack came together in 1998 around enigmatic frontman Alex Serikov and created, recorded, and released their debut, One Hundred Beacons, on the Australian indie label Laughing Outlaw. After its release and a tour of Africa, Serikov, purported to be ...