Throwback darkwave synth stabs flail into the darkness as ‘Prey For The Night’ gets underway, with William von Ghould’s sinister baritone seFng the scene. From there it becomes a characterisAcally lavish and larger-than-life sound, blending classic ‘80s hard rock riffage, a searing Steinman-esque chorus, theatrical vocal interplay with keyboardist Hannah Greenwood and a blast of saxophone. Even the Atle is possessed by a devilishly dark double meaning.
CREEPER’s ambiAon is to always go bigger, grander and more unpredictable than before – and that’s what they’ve achieved with ‘SANGUIVORE II: MISTRESS OF DEATH’. The story follows a BriVsh rock band immersed in the decadence of an American tour at the height of the Satanic Panic of the ‘80s. Yet each stop leaves fresh decay in the shape of a mysterious trail of deceased fans. The world is quick to lay blame at the bloodied hands of the band, but there’s more to this story than is first apparent… enter the ruthless hunter, Mistress Of Death who ison their trail with all axe and no mercy. The album is bookended with naraAves from, good friend of the band, Patricia Morrison (Sisters Of Mercy and The Damned) and the strings come courtesy of the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.
CREEPER have raided the abyss to present a range of collecAble curiosiAes for ‘SANGUIVORE II: MISTRESS OF DEATH’ which are available HERE. Physical formats include blood red and full moon white vinyl formats, both of which will soon sell-out their limited ediAon runs - a ‘SANGUIVORE’ double-bill casseWe housed in an old school VHS case has already soldout. New merch designs are just as imaginaAve, led by a ‘Mistress of Death’ embroidered bomber jacket and a ‘SANGUIVORE 666’ ice hockey shirt.
This year has already seen CREEPER complete sold-out UK headline shows as well as storm fesAvals from Rock Am Ring / Rock Am Park and Graspop through to Bloodstock and Tomorrow’s Ghosts. Next up is a run of shows as special guests to Ice Nine Kills.
