About Amulet

“[Stephanie Stryker’s] voice is a warm smokey swallow of whiskey on a cold night.”
— Ken Magerman; Editor and founder, Sounds & Shadows; lead vocalist, Amaranth

Biography

Signed to Distortion Productions, Amulet is bass-driven, electro-industrial rock known for their powerful female vocals, bass-forward melodic music, and emotionally charged performances. With a unique blend of pounding electronic beats, ethereal melodies, and driving hard rock elements, Amulet captivates audiences with a sound that is intense and deeply personal. It’s the kind of music that demands attention.

Fronted by the mesmerizing vocals of Stephanie Stryker and the music of multi-instrumentalist MJ Phoenix, the band’s music explores themes of love, loss, and the supernatural, weaving poetic lyrics with rich, atmospheric arrangements and powerful hooks.

Formed in the heart of the United States’ capital city of Washington, DC, Amulet has built a loyal following with their magnetic live performances and immersive, dark aesthetic. Drawing influence from genres such as goth rock, dark wave, industrial metal, post-punk, hard rock, and even neo-folk, the band’s sound defies easy categorization, appealing to fans of both electronic and rock music.

Amulet is the founder of the #girldustrial movement which showcases melodic, vocal-forward goth-industrial music and the unique sonic qualities of female voices. They host the curated Spotify playlist “Girldustrial” to feature other acts in the microgenre.

Amulet's live performance is highly visual, engaging, and dynamic. Stryker's powerful lead vocals deliver the band's emotional lyrics with intensity, Phoenix drives the sound on electric bass and vocals, with guitarist Bobby Carr adding nasty grit, and drummer Anar "Fuego" Delgato serves the dirty hard beats.

Amulet has played at festivals such as Dark Force Fest, Dark Castle Fest, Absolution Fest, and has shared the stage with legendary acts like Assemblage 23 and Solar Fake.

Members:

  • MJ Phoenix – writing, composition, bass, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, keys, vocals, percussion

  • Stephanie Stryker – vocals, writing, composition

  • Bob Carr – live stage production, rhythm guitar

  • Anar "Fuego" Delgato - live drums