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I saw the band's logo font and assumed it was going to be like "Heavy Metal" or speed metal or something along those lines, so I ignored it for a long time. Frankly.
Fool!
It is not that; it's more like the primordial soup which spawned those most grotesque, heretic defilements of society and culture who now run blissfully rampant under the banner of extreme metal... Mmm; soup.
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An otherwise entity, SPEEDKILLER hail from Brazil, arguably THE South American country with the richest history of extreme metal. A quartet, the band comprises vocalist/guitarist Spellcaster, fellow guitarist Summoned, bassist Evilspirit, and drummer Hellkrätus. A full-length album, Midnight Vampire is the SPEEDKILLER's first public recording...but HOLY FUCK is it a first statement!
Unapologetically, SPEEDKILLER hail the old gods of their homeland, both the massively influential cult scene of the '80s - Vulcano, Sarcofago, Mutilator, Holocausto, and earliest (and best) Sepultura - but also Mystifier's classic first album, Wicca. As such, Midnight Vampire is a work of both aggression and atmosphere. But unlike so many past and especially present who endlessly try to replicate the OTT violence of Sarcofago's INRI, SPEEDKILLER possess a patience in their songwriting which allows bewitching atmosphere to play equal footing as belligerent aggression - the song to take precedence over style. In fact, much of Midnight Vampire charges forward at a brisk, enjoyably headbanging tempo, allowing their largely traditionalist constructions to breathe full, foul breaths: undeniably sulfurous, but firmly rooted in ancient values. Thus, here could one raise a gleaming sword as freely as drink black blood, and indeed do SPEEDKILLER's primary inspirations run the gamut of street fights, vampirism, all-caps HEAVY METAL, perversion, and of course DEATH.
Hearty and hale, Midnight Vampire doesn't waste any time, either: it gets in and gets out in a swift yet deeply satisfying 27 minutes. Suitably, the rich 'n' resoundingly analog production is completed by mixing from now-labelmates INCULTER's Remi Nygård, and cover art by Jean Nightbreäker of Brazil's Murdeath is everything it should be for a work like this. If you want ARGH, you got it with SPEEDKILLER!
supported by 42 fans who also own “Midnight Vampire”
Came across this band only 3 hours ago and I've already listened to the album twice! Immediately ordered it on CD along with a shirt.
Best discovery in years! 10/10 Sterthanas
supported by 34 fans who also own “Midnight Vampire”
I have owned this album for a few days now, and listened to it on repeat. I have no idea what it's about nor what these guys are saying, but my God do I feel hopeful and awesome. Outstanding work, I can't wait for the next one. Marc Alexander Goodwin
supported by 33 fans who also own “Midnight Vampire”
Sulphur! Fire!
From the ashes of man!
This thing rips start to finish. Even at its slowest (In Silence) it will have your head banging. It's dark, heavy, and thrashy. Get it! rhsaff45
supported by 30 fans who also own “Midnight Vampire”
WOAW ! It's my favorite BM release of the last 5 years. I love sci-fi, I love Black Metal.. Im completely satisfied by the whole album. the artwork is just breathtaking. All tracks are perfect & original.
Never disappointed with TO label. Vorga is love.
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