Vampiric - The Magic Of The Night

Vampiric

The Magic Of The Night

by Craig Rider at 20 October 2019, 10:40 AM

Metal maniacs, rejoice! I am proud to present to you: VAMPIRIC; unsigned/independent, hailing from the United States of America - performing Thrash/Death/Black Metal, on their debut album entitled: "The Magic Of The Night" (released November 8th, 2019).

Since formation in 2018; the unknown band in question have their debut EP entitled: "Death Tore Through" (released December 28th, 2018), and this here debut album entitled: "The Magic Of The Night". 9 tracks ranging at around 51:49; VAMPIRIC arrange an intricately designed formula of heavy-hitting Thrash/Death/Black Metal amalgamations. "A Death In The Throne Room" begins the record; developing an orchestral yet operatic introduction, culminated with amplified adrenaline; boistrously bouncy crunchiness, and flamboyantly gnarly finesse. Fusing all these sub-genres is indeed impressive; while ultilizing uniquely versatile vehemence, manifested with meticulous pandemonium. Ruthlessly showcasing seamlessly sonic riffs, quintessential solos & momentous ramifications.

Consisting of an unknown lineup; the vocals scream with rawly rough raspiness, pipes of profusely robust yells & lungs of high-pitched yet venomous spits of devilish hellfire. "Vampire Blood" excels into a barraged frenzy of chaotic chugs; galloping frolicks & hypnotic harmonies that inject infectious guitar creativity, dynamic bass audibility & rapidly swift nimbleness that thunders with organic substance. Forging a blistering balance of gothic soundscapes, symphonic rituals & rip-roaring shreds which supply monstrously meaty velocities with virtuosic precision. "The Full Moon Rising" keeps this contrast in full effect; fuelled with an immersively intense foundation of borderline grooves, extremely primitive punchiness & rambunctiously killer jumpiness that revolves around an adroit attribute of hybrid dimensions of diligently detailed flair.

"Gothic, This Masquerade" daunts eardrums with more haunting hymns; fluidly pulsating with polished yet potently vibrant songwriting stability, while storming with snappy quirks & complex dexterity. Implementing concretely gritty firepower; electrifying expertise, and a furious dose of hardened haste - embodying hostile oppression with speedy rhythms that pummel with razor-sharp musicianship. "Of Bloodlust And Moon" constructs distinguished characteristics of ominously ghastly abhorrence; embellishing on experimental blasphemy, barbaric havoc & intense instrumentation which mixes up majestic yet mellifluous malevolence with savagely sinister sophistication. "Nosferatu" compiles more jarring remedies of stampeding scattering; wildly rushed with wicked yet volatile psionic material, overarched with tension & talented spectrums that subjugate salubrious potential.

"The Witch" establishes more malignant majesty while striking with uproar sublimity; slashing with evil empowered demonizing, and a brutally fiendish prerequisite of varied juxtapositions that portray proficiently prestigious subtlety. "Carpathian Lycan Curse" is a blackened grind; dominating into a dark evolution of inventively captivating songwriting memorability, transformed with original sound production fundamentals & fashionably rich styles of atmospheric ambience fused with wrathful blitzkreig - bulldozing like a berserking behemoth treading with neckbreaking speed. Overall concluding "The Magic Of The Night" with the titular track itself; which is a 10:53 belting crusher, combining every aforementioned ability into a consistent driving force of harnessed enthusiasm, I am conpelled to say that VAMPIRIC certainly outdone themselves for their 1st deliverence.

Bottom line; I enjoyed an entertaining yet mesmerizing slab of remarkably splendid performances that I found are enlightening, fulfilling and definitely worth the discovery – a must listen.

Songwriting: 8
Memorability: 8
Originality: 9
Production: 9