Last year, I discovered the album “Virgin Vampires” by this British band. It had a distinctly EBM feel, but didn’t make a huge impression on me. Now they’re back with a new album featuring 11 tracks.

The style and approach of their music have shifted noticeably. On this album, they clearly explore Post-Punk, at times evoking a Bauhaus-like atmosphere. The drums often sound repetitive, reminiscent of an old rhythm box, while the guitar riffs reinforce the 80s vibe. Vocals are shared between male and female singers, adding a dynamic layer. Gradually, the album evolves into more tormented passages, which I found surprisingly compelling.

All in all, it may not be a groundbreaking release, but it represents a very positive evolution for the band. (Rating:6½).

Listen to “Martyrdoms And Crucifixions II”:

https://virginvampiresthecirclemusicfamily.bandcamp.com/track/martyrdoms-and-crucifixions-ii

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Based in London, UK, Virgin Vampires remain relatively unknown to the general public. Following the release of several singles, they launched their first album this year. While the group’s name and image might suggest a Punk ethos, their music takes a different direction. The sound is purely Electro, drawing influences from bands like Blutengel and Massive Ego, as well as the EBM genre, particularly evident in some of the menacing bass lines. Personally, I find the harsher EBM elements most appealing. Overall, Virgin Vampires have room for growth in various aspects of their production. The ideas and approach are promising, yet I feel their music could benefit from more passion in the vocals; while the voice is strong, it lacks emotional depth. Additionally, injecting more dynamism into the compositions would elevate their sound further. (Rating:6).

Listen to “Mechanical Symphony”:

https://virginvampiresthecirclemusicfamily.bandcamp.com/track/mechanical-symphony

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The dark electronic act Virgin Vampires have released their next single and video “The Silent Witness” following the release of their self-titled debut album on 16th September. You can order debut self-titled album right now via The Circle Music and Marian Whores or stream the album via digital platforms such as Bandcamp.

Virgin Vampires previously released videos to the tracks “Virgin Vampires”, “Butterfly on The Moon”, “Electric Pulse” and “The Strange House”.

Watch the video for “The Silent Witness” below.

The band says this about their self-titled debut album: “We’ve poured our hearts and souls into this album and we’re excited to be sharing the first single with you all. As you’ll hear, we wanted to push the boundaries of gothic and EBM genres and explore new sonic territories. For us, this isn’t just another album; it’s a testament to respecting tradition while pushing the boundaries of modern music. This is just the beginning of our journey, and we’re excited to see where it takes us.”

About Virgin Vampires

Born in 2023 from the minds behind Pink Panther Project, Virgin Vampires is the first music collaboration between Ether, Alex and Uela. While initial collaborations between the trio yielded promising results, Uela’s true vocal range performed better in a darker, more electronic direction – a stark departure from the band’s initial vision. With renewed focus on Pink Panther Project, Virgin Vampires returned to its roots, crafting powerful demos centered on male vocals.

This creative detour led to a prolific year and a half, with both bands recording a staggering 32 songs across two albums, out now.

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Out now is “Electric Pulse” the brand new single by Virgin Vampires. The track is taken from the band’s debut self-titled album out soon via The Circle Music and Marian Whores on 16 September 2024 (pre-order now on CD and digitally). “Electric Pulse” is the 3rd single by the dark electronic trio following “Butterfly on the Moon” and the self-titled “Virgin Vampires”.

The band says this about the upcoming Virgin Vampires album: “We’ve poured our hearts and souls into this album and we’re excited to be sharing the final single with you all ahead of the album’s release. As you’ll hear, we wanted to push the boundaries of gothic and EBM genres and explore new sonic territories. For us, this isn’t just another album; it’s a testament to respecting tradition while pushing the boundaries of modern music. This is just the beginning of our journey, and we’re excited to see where it takes us.”

You can watch the video to “Electric Pulse” right below.

About Virgin Vampires

Born in 2023 from the minds behind Pink Panther Project, Virgin Vampires is the first music collaboration between Ether, Alex and Uela. While initial collaborations between the trio yielded promising results, Uela’s true vocal range performed better in a darker, more electronic direction – a stark departure from the band’s initial vision. With renewed focus on Pink Panther Project, Virgin Vampires returned to its roots, crafting powerful demos centered on male vocals.

This creative detour led to a prolific year and a half, with both bands recording a staggering 32 songs across two albums, scheduled for release in September 2024.

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Chief editor of Side-Line – which basically means I spend my days wading through a relentless flood of press releases from labels, artists, DJs, and zealous correspondents. My job? Strip out the promo nonsense, verify what’s actually real, and decide which stories make the cut and which get tossed into the digital void. Outside the news filter bubble, I’m all in for quality sushi and helping raise funds for Ukraine’s ongoing fight against the modern-day axis of evil.

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Out now is the self-titled debut single by the dark electro project Virgin Vampires. The track comes off the band’s upcoming self-titled debut album set for release on 16 September via The Circle Music and Marian Whores.

We can exclusively premiere this new single today via Side-Line Magazine. Watch the video to “Virgin Vampires” below.

The project was formed in 2023 by the members of the Pink Panther Project, the first music collaboration between Ether, Alex and Uela. It was only when Uela’s voice was combined with a darker, more electronic direction that the Virgin Vampires project direction really took shape. What followed were demos centered on male vocals.

During the past year and a half, both bands recorded 32 songs across two albums, both scheduled for release in September 2024. You can already pre-order the Virgin Vampires album via Circle Music. Or pre-save the album via digital platforms.

The band adds: “We’ve poured our hearts and souls into this album and we’re excited to be sharing the first single with you all. As you’ll hear, we wanted to push the boundaries of gothic and EBM genres and explore new sonic territories. For us, this isn’t just another album; it’s a testament to respecting tradition while pushing the boundaries of modern music. This is just the beginning of our journey, and we’re excited to see where it takes us.”

Bernard - Side-Line Staff

Chief editor of Side-Line – which basically means I spend my days wading through a relentless flood of press releases from labels, artists, DJs, and zealous correspondents. My job? Strip out the promo nonsense, verify what’s actually real, and decide which stories make the cut and which get tossed into the digital void. Outside the news filter bubble, I’m all in for quality sushi and helping raise funds for Ukraine’s ongoing fight against the modern-day axis of evil.

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