There's Movement in the Shadows...
The Despair Faction is the band
AFI's
official fanclub.
In their words:
What is The Despair Faction?
It was conceived as a way for AFI to recognize the fans that transcend the boundaries of everyday enthusiasm, bringing new meaning to the word "dedication". Its purpose was to give back to those who demonstrate a true understanding of, and devotion to, everything for which
A Fire Inside stands. It has become an international "
secret society" composed of people with much more in common than their love for AFI. They are the foundation, the
Inner Circle, of the worldwide "AFI Community."
The Despair Faction, despite the
rhetoric, is a relatively standard band fanclub, the rhetoric itself fitting in nicely with the style of the band and what attracts their fans, especially the quite large
misunderstood teen demographic element. This is no bad thing though, it's always good to see a band making a little bit of extra effort, as
AFI clearly have in this case.
Upon joining The Despair Faction, the fan is rewarded with:
an exclusive
Despair Faction T-shirt,
button badge,
sticker,
patch,
poster,
armband and a
membership card. Members also receive the "
Under the Rose" official
zine for life and early access to buy
concert tickets, and cheaper
merchandise at shows.
All of this can be yours for the
meagre sum of
$29.99.
Much more information can be found at:
http://df.afireinside.net/