With a unique blend of garage-rock riffs and surf-pop hooks, The Fearless Vampire Killers we know today are a far cry from the sound you would expect of four teens who made a high school pact to worship the false idols of rock n’ roll. Although the line up has changed slightly since starting out, [...]
Debut Album Batmania Released 14th October
With a unique blend of garage-rock riffs and surf-pop hooks, The Fearless Vampire Killers we know today are a far cry from the sound you would expect of four teens who made a high school pact to worship the false idols of rock n’ roll. Although the line up has changed slightly since starting out, the Melbourne outfit have proved they possess the raw talent and genius essential for creating highly infectious tracks.
The first taste from this bands powerful and intoxicating LP was For You and Me, a catchy blues infused track that, left listeners with an uncontrollable thirst for more. “This song was never going to be our single. We didn’t realise this song’s potential until months after the recording”.
It was a long process with each track coming together in its own time. Some, including previous single Loaded Gun, spent months as a work in progress, without a title, or main phrase. “The very last thing we did was finally settle on “I’m a Loaded Gun’”. While other tracks such as The Sinner were born then and there whilst experimenting with a new dynamic, and proving deprivation breeds creativity. “Our old bassist Whil didn’t turn up to practice one day so we played around as a three-piece with Sean on bass, and this is what came out. It was an interesting way to work”.
From secret house parties to support slots for the likes of Kasabian, The Hives and more recently The Mars Volta, The Fearless Vampire Killers erupt live. The level of skill possessed by this young band when performing becomes evident as does the bands musical influences. Paying homage the rock icons, The Beatles, the band’s striking live rendition of Yer Blues is an absolute stand out and always has the audience swooning.
Following a number of successful singles the band chose Melbourne’s Soundpark Studios to make their mark and record debut album Batmania – featuring Seán Ainsworth on vocals & rhythm guitar, Jacob McGuffie on bass guitar, Justin Olsson on drums and Al Marx on lead guitar. Batmania has been produced by Lars Stalfors (The Mars Volta) and engineered by Michael Badger.
Address For This Friday
We are playing this Friday at 38 Stafford Street, Collingwood.
This is what you missed out on if, you weren’t at our last party.
We are playing this Friday at 38 Stafford Street, Collingwood. This is what you missed out on if, you weren’t at our last party.
Tell Me What You’re Trying To Say Video Launch
If you missed our last party, fear not…..
On Friday September 16th, we are launching our video for Tell Me What You’re Trying To Say at a warehouse in Collingwood.
The address will be revealed closer to the date, for those that click attending.
Our good friends The Messengers will be joining us for the occasion.
If you missed our last party, fear not….. On Friday September 16th, we are launching our video for Tell Me What You’re Trying To Say at a warehouse in Collingwood. The address will be revealed closer to the date, for those that click attending. Our good friends The Messengers will be joining us for the [...]