Lord Vampyr
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Lord Vampyr is an Italian
singer, songwriter and producer. He formed the Symphonic Black
/Gothic metal
band Theatres des Vampires
but he decided to leave in late 2004. He then started some new projects with musicians from the Roman extreme metal scene.
with VII Arcano
with Theatres des Vampires
with Malamorte
with Lord Vampyr's Shadowsreign
with Cain
with Nailed God
with Lord Vampyr
Lord Vampyr (the band) =
Lord Vampyr is a band founded by Alessandro Nunziati
, the former singer of Theatres des Vampires
, a Symphonic black metal
with strong Gothic metal
influences and lyrics with deals with vampirism and similar thematics.
In 1988 Lord Vampyr found the band Sepolcrum. After the third demo, they became VII Arcano. After “Gather My Blood Forever” released (1994), the band split, and Lord Vampyr founded Theatres des Vampires, while VII Arcano, changed their style into Thrash Metal. The members of band expressed fascination with vampires and anything connected to them, earning themselves and their music the title "vampiric metal" from their contemporaries. The band created a coherent image of vampirism in their stage performance and within the lyrical themes, atmospheres of their music, which contributed heavily to the gaining of their fanbase. During their career, the band was first influenced by symphonic black metal, but later they include different influences like classical music, opera, darkwave, deathrock, gothic rock and several industrial subgenres. Throughout this stylistic deviation, a few characteristics of their music are remained consistent; lyrics and melancholic atmospheres, vocal styles near to gothic metal, and their vampiric image. The band has produced 10 albums in 10 years with the English label Plastic Head, and has gained more recognition within the metal scene in Europe, South America and Russia, partially due at their participation in various festivals around the world. These include Vampyria III in London in 1999, Gods of Metal in Italy in 2000, Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Leipzig in 2003 and in 2006, Gotham in London in 2004, . In 2003 the band was in tour throughout Europe with Christian Death, and recorded an album with the collaboration of Valor (Christian Death) and Gian Pyres (Cradle of Filth) as special guests. Between 2004 and 2007, Alessandro Nunziati has worked on several projects: Cain, Shadowsreign Nailed God and then to return to his main project in 2008 and then back with a new band (released of the album "Carpathian Tragedies"), hereinafter the band went on tour (Mexico), that took place in two parts for a total of about 20 shows. In 2009 signed a contract with a new American label (Crushing Balls Records), the new album will be released March 15, 2010.
in December 2011 Lord Vampyr produce a CD to celebrate the anniversary of Vampyria Gothic Cafè, this CD contains four new songs, a remix and for the first time on cd the promo 2007.
Currently the band is working on new material.
(Alessandro Nunziati) - Vocals (2004-)
Seth 666 (Andrea Taddei) - Guitar (2008-)
Prometherion (Fabio Palazzola) - Guitars (2010-)
Aerioch (Andrea Di Nino) - Bass (2008-)
Endymion (Riccardo Studer) - Keyboards (2008-)
Aeternus (Diego Tasciotti) - Drums (2008-)
Lady Noir (Mariachiara Castaldi) - Vocals (2010–2011)
Count Morgoth (Roberto Cufaro) - Guitars, Keyboards (2005)
SK - Guitars (2005–2008)
Nepesh Ra (Cristiano Trionfera) - Guitars (2005–2008)
Blutsauger (Zimon Lijoi) - Bass (2005)
Nightorn (Silvano Leone) - Bass (2005–2008)
Alexiel - Keyboards
Aeshla (Francesco Struglia) - Drums (2005–2008)
Italy
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singer, songwriter and producer. He formed the Symphonic Black
Symphonic black metal
Symphonic black metal is a black metal subgenre that emerged in the mid to late 1990s. The genre is known for its symphonic and orchestral elements and is centralized in Europe.-Characteristics:...
/Gothic metal
Gothic metal
Gothic metal or goth metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that combines the aggression of doom metal with the dark melancholy of gothic rock. The music of gothic metal is diverse with bands known to adopt the gothic approach to different styles of heavy metal music...
band Theatres des Vampires
Theatres des Vampires
Theatres des Vampires is an Italian gothic metal band with strong black metal influences, mostly noted for the predominant theme of vampirism within their lyrics.-History and background:In 1994, Alessandro Nunziati form Theatres des Vampires....
but he decided to leave in late 2004. He then started some new projects with musicians from the Roman extreme metal scene.
Discography
with SepolcrumSepolcrum
Sepolcrum is a death metal band from Rome, Italy.The band was formed around 1988/1989, from members Robert Cufaro and Alessandro Nunziati. Later on Emiliano Chiocchiolini and Marco Montagna join the band. The proposals are clear: Sepolcrum wants to play death metal as it is meant to be in the early...
- Anteroom Of The Hell (demo) (1991)
- Flowers Upon The Grave (demo) (1993)
- Tears of Autumn/Funebre (demo) (1994)
with VII Arcano
- Gather My Blood Forever (EP) (1994)
with Theatres des Vampires
Theatres des Vampires
Theatres des Vampires is an Italian gothic metal band with strong black metal influences, mostly noted for the predominant theme of vampirism within their lyrics.-History and background:In 1994, Alessandro Nunziati form Theatres des Vampires....
- Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des GrauensNosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauensis a classic 1922 German Expressionist horror film, directed by F. W. Murnau, starring Max Schreck as the vampire Count Orlok...
(demo) (1995) - Vampyrìsme, Nècrophilie, Nècrosadisme, NècrophagieVampyrìsme, Nècrophilie, Nècrosadisme, NècrophagieVampyrìsme, Nècrophilie, Nècrosadisme, Nècrophagie is the first album by the Italian symphonic black metal band Theatres des Vampires. The album was completely re-recorded and re-worked in 2003 under the simplified name Vampyrìsme.......
(1996) - The Vampire ChroniclesThe Vampire Chronicles (album)The Vampire Chronicles is the second album by the Italian symphonic black metal band Theatres des Vampires.- Track listing :- Line-up :*Lord Vampyr - vocals*Frater Necros - keyboards, synth, effects, background vocals...
(1999) - Bloody Lunatic AsylumBloody Lunatic AsylumBloody Lunatic Asylum is the third studio album by the Italian gothic black metal band Theatres des Vampires. Track 11 is based on the Moonlight Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven.- Track listing :- Line-Up :*Lord Vampyr − vocals, acoustic guitar...
(2001) - Iubilaeum Anno Dracula 2001Iubilaeum Anno Dracula 2001Iubilaeum Anno Dracula 2001 is the first EP by the Italian band Theatres des Vampires. The name of the album, as well as the logo in the cover art is a parody on the Great Jubilee of 2000 .- Track listing :-Line-up :...
(EP) (2001) - Suicide VampireSuicide VampireSuicide Vampire is the fourth album from the Italian symphonic black metal band Theatres des Vampires. The Theatres des Vampires drummer Gabriel Valerio was unavailable during the recording of the album, so the drums were recorded by Nick A...
(2002) - VampyrìsmeVampyrìsmeVampyrìsme... is the fifth studio album by Theatres des Vampires and a remake of their first album Vampyrìsme, Nècrophilie, Nècrosadisme, Nècrophagie...
(2003) - Nightbreed Of MacabriaNightbreed of MacabriaNightbreed of Macabria is the sixth studio album by the band Theatres des Vampires. This album is very different from their previous releases as it features a small amount of screams and black metal influence. This was Lord Vampyr's last album with Theatres des Vampires.It is a concept album...
(2004)
with Malamorte
- first album (TBA)
with Lord Vampyr's Shadowsreign
Lord Vampyr's Shadowsreign
Lord Vampyr's Shadowsreign is an Italian extreme metal super group formed by ex lead singer of gothic metal band Theatres des Vampires, Lord Vampyr with ex members of VII Arcano and other members of the Roman extreme metal scene.-Band members:...
- Cult Of Lilith (demo) (2005)
- Bloodcity: The Forgotten Memories Part 1 (2006)
with Cain
Cain (band)
Cain is an Italian black metal band formed by ex members of VII Arcano and Theatres des Vampires. Their music is a raw, thrash influenced black metal with a simple Oi!-influenced musical structure. Their lyrics, written by M. Pelle Curse, deals with the glory of ancient Rome and some far right...
- Dioscuri Aurea Saecula (demo) (2005)
- Triumvira (2007)
with Nailed God
- Glorification Of The Unborn (2009)
with Lord Vampyr
- De Vampyrica PhilosophiaDe Vampyrica PhilosophiaDe Vampyrica Philosophia is the first studio album by the soloist project of Lord Vampyr, the former singer of the Italian Extreme gothic metal band Theatres des Vampires- Track listing :...
(2005) - Promo 2007VampyriaVampyria is the fourth release by the Italian extreme gothic metal band Lord Vampyr. The release is a compilation of two different EPs: Vampyria and Blood Bathory...
(EP) (2007) - Carpathian TragediesCarpathian TragediesCarpathian Tragedies is the second studio album by Lord Vampyr, the former singer of the Italian extreme gothic metal band Theatres des Vampires.- Track listing :# Carpathian Roots - 04:53# Land Of The Dacians - 06:00...
(2009) - Horror MasterpieceHorror MasterpieceHorror Masterpiece is the third studio album by Lord Vampyr, the former singer of the Italian extreme gothic metal band Theatres des Vampires...
(2010) - VampyriaVampyriaVampyria is the fourth release by the Italian extreme gothic metal band Lord Vampyr. The release is a compilation of two different EPs: Vampyria and Blood Bathory...
(2010)
Lord Vampyr (the band) =
Lord Vampyr is a band founded by Alessandro Nunziati
Lord Vampyr
Lord Vampyr is an Italian singer, songwriter and producer. He formed the Symphonic Black/Gothic metal band Theatres des Vampires but he decided to leave in late 2004...
, the former singer of Theatres des Vampires
Theatres des Vampires
Theatres des Vampires is an Italian gothic metal band with strong black metal influences, mostly noted for the predominant theme of vampirism within their lyrics.-History and background:In 1994, Alessandro Nunziati form Theatres des Vampires....
Musical style
His style is very similar to the style of his former band Theatres des VampiresTheatres des Vampires
Theatres des Vampires is an Italian gothic metal band with strong black metal influences, mostly noted for the predominant theme of vampirism within their lyrics.-History and background:In 1994, Alessandro Nunziati form Theatres des Vampires....
, a Symphonic black metal
Symphonic black metal
Symphonic black metal is a black metal subgenre that emerged in the mid to late 1990s. The genre is known for its symphonic and orchestral elements and is centralized in Europe.-Characteristics:...
with strong Gothic metal
Gothic metal
Gothic metal or goth metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that combines the aggression of doom metal with the dark melancholy of gothic rock. The music of gothic metal is diverse with bands known to adopt the gothic approach to different styles of heavy metal music...
influences and lyrics with deals with vampirism and similar thematics.
In 1988 Lord Vampyr found the band Sepolcrum. After the third demo, they became VII Arcano. After “Gather My Blood Forever” released (1994), the band split, and Lord Vampyr founded Theatres des Vampires, while VII Arcano, changed their style into Thrash Metal. The members of band expressed fascination with vampires and anything connected to them, earning themselves and their music the title "vampiric metal" from their contemporaries. The band created a coherent image of vampirism in their stage performance and within the lyrical themes, atmospheres of their music, which contributed heavily to the gaining of their fanbase. During their career, the band was first influenced by symphonic black metal, but later they include different influences like classical music, opera, darkwave, deathrock, gothic rock and several industrial subgenres. Throughout this stylistic deviation, a few characteristics of their music are remained consistent; lyrics and melancholic atmospheres, vocal styles near to gothic metal, and their vampiric image. The band has produced 10 albums in 10 years with the English label Plastic Head, and has gained more recognition within the metal scene in Europe, South America and Russia, partially due at their participation in various festivals around the world. These include Vampyria III in London in 1999, Gods of Metal in Italy in 2000, Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Leipzig in 2003 and in 2006, Gotham in London in 2004, . In 2003 the band was in tour throughout Europe with Christian Death, and recorded an album with the collaboration of Valor (Christian Death) and Gian Pyres (Cradle of Filth) as special guests. Between 2004 and 2007, Alessandro Nunziati has worked on several projects: Cain, Shadowsreign Nailed God and then to return to his main project in 2008 and then back with a new band (released of the album "Carpathian Tragedies"), hereinafter the band went on tour (Mexico), that took place in two parts for a total of about 20 shows. In 2009 signed a contract with a new American label (Crushing Balls Records), the new album will be released March 15, 2010.
in December 2011 Lord Vampyr produce a CD to celebrate the anniversary of Vampyria Gothic Cafè, this CD contains four new songs, a remix and for the first time on cd the promo 2007.
Currently the band is working on new material.
Band members
Lord VampyrLord Vampyr
Lord Vampyr is an Italian singer, songwriter and producer. He formed the Symphonic Black/Gothic metal band Theatres des Vampires but he decided to leave in late 2004...
(Alessandro Nunziati) - Vocals (2004-)
Seth 666 (Andrea Taddei) - Guitar (2008-)
Prometherion (Fabio Palazzola) - Guitars (2010-)
Aerioch (Andrea Di Nino) - Bass (2008-)
Endymion (Riccardo Studer) - Keyboards (2008-)
Aeternus (Diego Tasciotti) - Drums (2008-)
Former/past Members
Lady Eter - Vocals (2008–2010)Lady Noir (Mariachiara Castaldi) - Vocals (2010–2011)
Count Morgoth (Roberto Cufaro) - Guitars, Keyboards (2005)
SK - Guitars (2005–2008)
Nepesh Ra (Cristiano Trionfera) - Guitars (2005–2008)
Blutsauger (Zimon Lijoi) - Bass (2005)
Nightorn (Silvano Leone) - Bass (2005–2008)
Alexiel - Keyboards
Aeshla (Francesco Struglia) - Drums (2005–2008)
Discography
- De Vampyrica PhilosophiaDe Vampyrica PhilosophiaDe Vampyrica Philosophia is the first studio album by the soloist project of Lord Vampyr, the former singer of the Italian Extreme gothic metal band Theatres des Vampires- Track listing :...
(2005) - Promo 2007VampyriaVampyria is the fourth release by the Italian extreme gothic metal band Lord Vampyr. The release is a compilation of two different EPs: Vampyria and Blood Bathory...
(2007) - Carpathian TragediesCarpathian TragediesCarpathian Tragedies is the second studio album by Lord Vampyr, the former singer of the Italian extreme gothic metal band Theatres des Vampires.- Track listing :# Carpathian Roots - 04:53# Land Of The Dacians - 06:00...
(2009) - Horror MasterpieceHorror MasterpieceHorror Masterpiece is the third studio album by Lord Vampyr, the former singer of the Italian extreme gothic metal band Theatres des Vampires...
(2010) - VampyriaVampyriaVampyria is the fourth release by the Italian extreme gothic metal band Lord Vampyr. The release is a compilation of two different EPs: Vampyria and Blood Bathory...
(2010)