Friday October 30th 2009

This year seems to be an unstoppable juggernaut, crashing through the months with unrelenting pace! Progress however keeps us dragging along on it's leathery wings as the shell of our next CD swoops into view.

We're working on about 13 songs for the next album, which includes 2 instrumentals this time. The rest of the tracks are pretty diverse, there is no concept, besides each song telling it's own story with a basic theme surrounding the dominance of femininity in all kinds of dark and dreaded and wonderful ways!

The sound of the CD so far is pretty raw... a lot less symphonic than “A Dark Desire” was, but that is just the nature of recording with the full live line-up. By the time all the orchestral parts are laid down I am sure the atmosphere we thrive on will return, but we hope the recording will retain some of the primal rock band sound. I think if anything this time we are sounding more and more akin to the British 90's Death/Doom acts (which of course have always been a big influence on me!), but who knows, as time goes on and recording continues it could take a completely different route entirely!

All I know is that the album will be entitled “Compendium Vampyrica” (Not to be confused with our self-released demo CD of the same name from 2007), and that it is shaping up to be a much more energetic and powerful recording than the debut!

In other Vampyrouss news, I have begun writing an online companion guide to “A Dark Desire” which should see the light of day by Christmas containing additional information on both the recording of the CD as well as embellishing the concept and ideas of the songs!

So, last but not least, let us not forget tomorrow and have ourselves a sinister Samhain feast!

Happy hauntings,

- E.S.L. Kazraine Ruthven Maars -

Sundy October 4th 2009

This update is a little belated, but only since the last week or so has been quite hectic. September was full of ups and downs really, Padraich has been on holiday for 2 weeks although on a down note he has had a serious problem with his hand losing the feeling in some of his fingers.

Thankfully he is recovering, and will be ok, however we (and especially he) had a big challenge ahead this weekend playing Piltonstock '09. Padraich, Christoph and Azrael played 2 gigs, first with Vampyrouss and then with their other band Lunacry.

I unfortunately didn't get to see the guys play, but I hear it went really well, being Azrael's first gig with Lunacry! I had been taking our gear back with our good friend (and ex-drummer) Jaman when we were stopped by the police! So, like I said, there have been lots of ups and downs this last month!!

Things are going well in regards to our next recording. I'm not too worried about making huge progress, as we want to get the recording perfect this time and not only put 100% into the performances, but also into the producing and artwork and videos, the whole package!

As I say, we had our best gig so far as a full band at Piltonstock this weekend, we were frighteningly on form and energetic! We aren’t planning on anymore gigs this year, but are always up for it should any more offers come up!

We are however planning a mini tour of Germany next year, if all goes to plan, and there are talks of playing a separate mini tour of the South West with Spread The Venom, which would be absolutely amazing too!

Things seem to be continually getting better and gaining momentum, so by the time I write an update for October things will probably have changed again!!

Thanks as always for the support on Facebook, MySpace and at the shows, it’s always appreciated!!

Cheers,

- E.S.L. Kazraine Ruthven Maars -

Saturday October 3rd 2009

Vampyrouss loved Piltonstock and would like to say thanks to everyone involved, the people who organized it, the other great bands and most of all to those guys who were at the front ROCKING OUT!