Vampyros Lesbos – Vi Per Sanguinem (Digital/CD Album – Scanner / Dark Dimensions)
Vampyros Lesbos is a new name in the world of Electro. Driven by Elisabeth Brenner and Ostara M., this female duo presents 11 tracks on their debut album, centered around themes such as vampirism and occultism.
From the very beginning, the group evokes strong comparisons to Grausame Töchter—not only in atmosphere, but also in vocal delivery and even certain lyrical choices-all sung in German. It’s no surprise, then, that Vampyros Lesbos is serving as the support act for Grausame Töchter this year.
The themes they explore are often provocative and occasionally even darkly hilarious. But above all, it’s about the music—and that truly stands out. The harder-edged tracks are clearly club-oriented, driven by EBM influences, while the overall sound remains rooted in Electro-Punk. This is a production without real compromises—a kind of ‘free-style’ expression that at times leans toward bombastic percussion, but is also refined with subtle Pop touches.
Despite the clear similarities to Grausame Töchter, I find this to be an extremely strong and successful debut album. (Rating:8).
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About Vampyros Lesbos
Vampyros Lesbos is a German project consisting of Elisabeth Brenner and Ostara Männel. The duo debuted in December 2023 with the single “Willst Du mal?,” followed by “Schwarz und Weiss” in early 2025, both preceding their debut album.
Vampyros Lesbos released its debut album, “Vi Per Sanguinem,” via Scanner, a sublabel of Dark Dimensions.
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