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Alien Vampires
OriginItaly
GenresIndustrial, EBM, Dark Electro
Years active2003 (2003)[1]–present
Labels
Members
  • Nysrok Infernalien
  • Nightstalker

Alien Vampires is a music group from Italy, that performs in the Industrial, EBM and Dark Electro genres.[2]

History

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The band was founded in 2003[1] by guitarist and keyboardist Nysrok Infernalien, who also played in Bloodline and Aborym.[3] The project aimed to explore different soundscapes by combining elements of psy trance, industrial, EBM and metal.[4] Nysrok’s interest in paranormal phenomena and the supernatural served as a major influence on the band's direction.[5]

In 2003, synthesist Nemesis joined the group, contributing to its conceptual and compositional development.[3] In 2004, keyboardist and drummer Nightstalker joined Alien Vampires, sharing a passion for the work of Spanish photographer J.A.M. Montoya, as well as for bondage, sadomasochism, and drugs that would influence and define the overall concept of Alien Vampires.[6] The band extensively uses satanic, BDSM, porn-blasphemous, and occult imagery in their album covers, stage performances, and music videos. According to Nysrok, Alien Vampires were the first to introduce this aesthetic to the harsh scene.[7]

In 2004, the Alien Vampires recorded its first musical compositions, which the musicians described as Horror Trance.[8] Shortly afterwards, the project released I’m Dead Fuck You online. In 2005, Alien Vampires signed a contract with the Italian label Kold Finger, which released their debut album Evil Generation (2005)[9] and the 2007 EP Nuns are Pregnant.[8]

In the summer of 2006, the track I Fuck Nuns was released on the compilation New Signs & Sounds, which was included as an audio supplement to the German magazine Zillo. In 2007, the track Evil Generation appeared on the compilation Noise Terror 2 — World Wide Electronics, curated by Johan Van Roy of Suicide Commando. That same year, Alien Vampires signed a contract with the American label BLC Productions to release their second full-length album No One Here Gets Out Alive.[8][10]

After releasing the first two albums the project gained popularity among fans of extreme electronic music.[11] In 2010, Alien Vampires signed a contract with the Belgian label Alfa Matrix.[12] The first album released on the new label was Harshlizer. The album cover artwork caused controversy when several magazines refused to promote or review the album due to its depiction of nudity and apparent disrespect of religion.[13]

In 2011, the band performed concerts in North America, Australia, and in the UK at Infest 2011.[14][15]

In 2015, the album Drag You To Hell was released,[16] followed by EPs and remix compilations. Drag You To Hell featured guest appearances by members of Ministry, Mayhem, and Psyclon Nine.[17] The band's next full-length studio album, Return Me To Hell, was released in 2023. Nysrok Infernalien explained the long break by logistical difficulties, as he lives in London and Nightstalker is based in Milan.[7]

Collaborations

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The cover of Skinny Puppy's track Assimilate, featured on album Return Me To Hell, marked the last recording of Joey Jordison,[18] the former Slipknot drummer who passed away in 2021. The cover was recorded in collaboration with Electhrone, Attila Csihar (Mayhem) and Istvan Zilahy (Plasma Pool).[19]

Alien Vampires invited the techno body act Chainreactor for a jam session on the track Hyperbolic Doubt.[20] Alternative model and cage dancer Dani Devine contributed vocals to 2023 EP Witchy Bitchy.[19]

Alien Vampires have also participated in numerous collaborations with Suicide Commando, In Slaughter Natives, Diabolos, and other bands.[6]

Discography

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  • 2004 — I'm Dead Fuck You (single)
  • 2005 — Evil Generation
  • 2007 — Nuns are Pregnant (EP)[21]
  • 2007 — No One Here Gets Out Alive
  • 2009 — Fuck Off and Die!
  • 2010 — Harshlizer
  • 2012 — Clubbers Die Younger (EP)[22]
  • 2014 — Hard Drugs & BDSM (EP)[23]
  • 2015 — Drag You to Hell
  • 2017 — Evil Excavation – I’m Dead Fuck You
  • 2017 — Evil Degeneration Offspring
  • 2018 — Fuck The Revolution Bring On The Apocalypse
  • 2018 — Evil Twin[24]
  • 2020 — World in Denial (EP)
  • 2020 — Destrudo (EP)
  • 2023 — Return Me To Hell

References

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  1. ^ a b Infernalien, Nysrok (12 October 2019). "Interview: Alien Vampires". El Garaje de Frank (Interview). Interviewed by François Zappa. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  2. ^ Inferno Sound Diaries (25 November 2023). "Alien Vampires – Return Me To Hell (Album – Alfa Matrix)". Side-Line Magazine. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Alien Vampires". AlterNation Magazine. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Alien Vampires". NTS Radio. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Alien Vampires". Russian Darkside e-Zine (in Russian). Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Alien Vampires". Alfa Matrix. April 27, 2010. Archived from the original on April 27, 2010. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Infernalien, Nysrok (14 January 2024). "Click Interview with Alien Vampires: 'If You Are Not A Devotee And Not Into Esoterism And Occultism, Don't Talk About it'". Side-Line Magazine (Interview). Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  8. ^ a b c ":: gravitator records : gothic-industrial-synthpop label ::" (in Russian). 2009-01-29. Archived from the original on 2009-01-29. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
  9. ^ "Evil Generation". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  10. ^ "Alien Vampires debutes on BLC with 'No One Here Gets Out Alive' CD". Side-Line Music Magazine. 13 November 2007. Archived from the original on 8 June 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  11. ^ Dark City Magazine (in Russian), May/June 2009, No. 50, p. 30.
  12. ^ Kahrle, Mikael (21 October 2010). "A dozen signings for Alfa-Matrix in 2010". Release Music Magazine. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  13. ^ "Alien Vampires sees cover 'Harshlizer' album refused by magazines for being too explicit - not worksafe". Side-Line Music Magazine. Archived from the original on 3 October 2010. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  14. ^ "Alien Vampires on tour in the USA, Mexico and Australia". Side-Line Music Magazine. 22 June 2011. Archived from the original on 9 June 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  15. ^ "Side-Line presents: Infest 2011 with VNV Nation, Alien Vampires, ..." Side-Line Music Magazine. 20 March 2011. Archived from the original on 22 March 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  16. ^ Saey, Ruben (23 October 2015). "Alien Vampires: Drag You To Hell". Peek-A-Boo Music Magazine. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  17. ^ Yücel, Ilker (16 September 2015). "New Alien Vampires album announced, featuring guest appearances from members of MINISTRY, Mayhem, and Psyclon Nine". ReGen Magazine. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  18. ^ "Joey Jordison's last recording: hear Mayhem's Attila cover Skinny Puppy". Revolver Magazine. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  19. ^ a b "Alien Vampires return with double CD 'Return Me To Hell' including cover of Skinny Puppy's 'Assimilate' – Out now". Side-Line Magazine. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  20. ^ "Alien Vampires return with 2 twin concept EPs: 'Fuck the revolution bring on the apocalypse' & 'Evil twins'". Side-Line Magazine. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  21. ^ Van Muylem, Filip (7 June 2014). "Alien Vampires: Nuns Are Pregnant EP". Peek-A-Boo Music Magazine. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  22. ^ Van Muylem, Filip (22 March 2012). "Alien Vampires: Clubbers Die Younger". Peek-A-Boo Music Magazine. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  23. ^ Van Muylem, Filip (17 March 2014). "Alien Vampires: Hard Drugs & BDSM EP". Peek-A-Boo Music Magazine. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  24. ^ Burke, Kevin (17 November 2018). "Alien Vampires: Evil Twin Ep". Peek-A-Boo Music Magazine. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
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