| title: | The Late Hours | catalog #: | HELLS 072 | contact: | metalash@juno.com |
| release date: | November 22, 2011 | formats: | CD | website(s): | myspace.com/vladimirs |
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Darkness comes in many forms, and for Hells Headbangers it's not always extreme metal. Darkest proof in the form of THE VLADMIRS, who first made their black mark at the forefront of the mid-'90s, during the second wave of horror-punk, and now 16 years later animate their eighth zombified creation entitled "The Late Hours." Indelible, utterly anthemic punk rock that's eerily dark and shadow-draped, THE VLADMIRS here pay respect to horror-punk legends before them whilst creeping on with their well-established identity, resulting in a rollicking ride through the graveyard when the devil's on the loose - run far and free with them during "The Late Hours"!
Recommended for diehards of THE MISFITS, SAMHAIN, DEVIL'S WHOREHOUSE, early TSOL, and 45 GRAVE!
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1) Last Song For The Lost 2) Zombie Eyed Youth 3) Quiet Room 4) City of the Living Dead 5) Blind Love 6) Synthetic Happiness 7) You're Not Who You Think You Are 8) New Flesh 9) Where To Run? 10) Instrumental 11) Missing Time 12) The Late Hours
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The Vladimirs formed in 1995 as a side project by members of: Bad Samaritans (Brian Day), Thorns of the Carrion (Marquis Thomas), Estuary (Ash Thomas), The Blame (Doug Nevels 1995-2008). The four decided to get together to do some music that was more loose with a 'campy-horror-movie' and 'classic 50's sci-fi' feel lyrically. The first s/t CD 'Vladimirs' was released in 1997 and is regarded by many as the beginning of the '2nd Wave' of horror punk. With elements of punk, metal, goth, and rock the Vladimirs drew a large and diverse audience. Interest in the band from fans was so great that they knew this was bigger than just a side project. They took to the road and the name grew. The first CD is still out of print, highly sought after, and in some circles considered a classic. The Vladimirs went on to record 7 full length CD's and MANY appearances on compilations, tributes, 7"s, Lp's, movie soundtracks, and one-off rarities. The release of 'The Late Hours' CD finds the Vladimirs at their musical best. The band line-up includes new bassist (Crank) and offers darker, more serious lyrics while still keeping the catchy choruses. A demo version of the track 'Zombie Eyed Youth' recently appeared on the Hells Headbangers Vol. 5 Compilation CD to promote the release of the full length cd 'The Late Hours' (out soon on Hells Headbangers Records). Many bands exist in this genre but the Vladimirs are more diverse in their musical styles (drawing from many influences, not just punk or metal) and they don't just write a song describing a horror movie that they have seen. They invade the mind of the listener or invite the listener to invade the mind of the band to experience the true horror that lies beneath the surface...the horror that is everywhere !!!
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