While Apoptygma Berserk's reputation has been marred by their bad behavior on their Welcome to Earth Tour, the consequent events have catapulted the reputation of a new dark group who was very close to the band all the while - the black socks.
Ten silent foot-coverings lurked mysteriously in the background,
everpresent, but just what were they after? What was their intent?
The Welcome to Earth Tour was intended to promote the sales of APOP's new album,
but it turned into a crude and cruel scheme to launch the underground musical career of ASOCKINMYDESSERT- the five member sock band (with five roadies)- who so cunningly disguised themselves as pseudo stage props, all the while using APOP as a pawn in their evil game of domination.Details of this event did not fully come to light until one of the roadies accidentally happened across ASOCK's tour diary while riffling through the tour manager's underwear. The diary was seized, and an investigation was instigated. Band members, roadies, and tour mangers from both APOP and VNV were questioned about knowledge of the black socks. No one seemed to have a clue. There were
utterly surprised when it was pointed out to them that five pairs of black socks
were listed on the rider. The tour manager responded by saying
"HMMPH! How could we possibly have room for socks in the
truck with our 200 foot light show?! And, there's not nearly
enough beer on this rider. Who do you think we are?"
APOP lead singer Stephan was too engrossed staring at himself in the
mirror and singing "I Feel Pretty" to comment on the situation.We put before you now, the evidence for your examination. The APOP/VNV tour rider is posted below, as is the ASOCK tour diary, complete with pictures of the manipulative band of polyester criminals. They have not been sighted since the tours end. If you see them, or have any information concerning this situation, please call 1-800-BAD-SOCK. Thank you.
WHO IS ASOCK?
TOUR DIARY
read the mysterious rider