Virgin Vampires – Whores And Judaism (Digital Album – Virgin Vampires)
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).
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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. Initial collaborations between the trio led to Uela’s vocal range taking a darker, more electronic direction, and the project settled into demos centered on male vocals. Over the following year and a half, both bands recorded a total of 32 songs across two albums.
The self-titled “Virgin Vampires” debut album was released on 16 September 2024 via The Circle Music and Marian Whores, preceded by singles and videos for “Butterfly on The Moon”, “Electric Pulse”, “The Strange House”, and “The Silent Witness”. The band now returns with the follow-up album, “Whores And Judaism”.
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