Vampires Everywhere!

{{Short description|American rock band}}

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{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Vampires Everywhere!

| image = Vampires Everywhere! Warped 2012.jpg

| image_upright = 1.25

| caption = Vampires Everywhere! performing on the Warped Tour in 2012

| origin = Los Angeles, California, U.S.

| genre = {{flatlist|

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| alias = The Killing Lights (2013–2015)

| years_active = {{hlist|2009–2013|2015–2016|2021–present}}

| label = Century Media, Hollywood Waste, Cleopatra

| website = {{facebook}}

| current_members = Michael Vampire
Jesse James Smith
Michael "Ghost" Rodd
Brandon Blackout Burke

| past_members = Matti Hoffman
Grey Soto
David Hernandez
Alexander Hernandez
Zak Dunn
Jessica Leigh
Philip Anthony
Aaron Martin
Adam Vex
Miles Roger
Frankie Sil
Chris Paterson
Bryan Allan
DJ Blackard
Joshua Ingram
Tyler Strattin
Craig "Nello" Pirtle
Chris Fulp

}}

Vampires Everywhere! (known as The Killing Lights between 2013 and 2015) is an American metalcore band from Los Angeles, California, currently based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The last lineup consisted of vocalist Michael Vampire and guitarists Matti Hoffman and Grey Soto. In 2021, the lead singer Michael Vampire reformed the group, and the band signed with Cleopatra Records, releasing "Witch", a single from their second EP, The Awakening, released in October 2021.

History

= Formation and ''Lost in the Shadows'' (2009–2010) =

Vampires Everywhere! was founded in 2009 by Michael Orlando (a.k.a. Michael Vampire). The band's name came from the movie The Lost Boys. "Vampires Everywhere!" is a comic book in the movie that explains the rules of vampires and how to kill them.

On February 9, 2010, Vampires Everywhere! released their debut EP Lost in the Shadows. The first single and music video, "Immortal Love", was released exclusively on PureVolume on January 18, 2010. Together with director Scott Hanson, who worked with A Day to Remember, Carnifex, A Skylit Drive and Alesana, Vampires Everywhere! produced a music video for their song Immortal Love which was shown at MTV 2 (Headbangers Ball),http://www.trendsettermarketing.net/2010/03/05/vampires-everywhere-signed-to-century-media/ {{dead link|date=May 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/vampires-everywhere/485861/immortal-love.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100226130131/http://www.mtv.com/videos/vampires-everywhere/485861/immortal-love.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 26, 2010 |title=Vampires Everywhere! | Immortal Love | Music Video |publisher=MTV.com |access-date=May 7, 2015}} Heavy Rotation and Fuse On-Demand.{{cite web |url=http://www.centurymedia.com/artist.aspx?IdArtist=292 |title=Century Media Records – Vampires Everywhere! |publisher=Centurymedia.com |access-date=May 7, 2015 |archive-date=October 25, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025185606/http://www.centurymedia.com/artist.aspx?IdArtist=292 |url-status=dead }}

The group toured through the US and Canada with acts including Escape The Fate{{cite web|url=http://www.musicreview.co.za/2011/05/19/vampires-everywhere-release-kiss-the-sun-goodbye/ |title=MUSICREVIEW: Vampires Everywhere! release Kiss the Sun Goodbye |publisher=Musicreview.co.za |date=May 19, 2011 |access-date=July 5, 2012}} Brokencyde,{{cite web|url=http://www.musicreview.co.za/2011/03/03/vampires-everywhere-announce-tour-with-brokencyde/ |title=MUSICREVIEW: Vampires Everywhere! announce tour with Brokencyde |publisher=Musicreview.co.za |date=March 3, 2011 |access-date=July 5, 2012}} Black Veil Brides, Eyes Set to Kill, Get Scared, Dr. Acula, Aiden, Alesana, Honor Bright, Our Last Night,{{cite web|url=http://www.musicreview.co.za/2010/11/22/vampires-everywhere-announce-tour-with-murderdolls/ |title=MUSICREVIEW: Vampires Everywhere! announces tour with Murderdolls, Alesana, Honor Bright and Our Last Night |publisher=Musicreview.co.za |date=November 22, 2010 |access-date=July 5, 2012}} Polkadot Cadaver and Modern Day Escape. They shared stage with X Japan and Murderdolls as the opener. They played a gig at SXSW 2010 with D.R.U.G.S., VersaEmerge and Black Veil Brides in Austin, Texas.

Their single "Undead Heart" was released on November 29, 2010.

= ''Kiss the Sun Goodbye'' (2011) =

The debut album Kiss the Sun Goodbye followed on May 17, 2011, and was released worldwide via Hollywood Waste Records. Wil Francis (Aiden, William Control) was guest singer in the song "Bleeding Rain".{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/exclusive_stream_vampires_everywheres_bleeding_rain_feat._william_control |title=Exclusive Stream: Vampires Everywhere!'s "Bleeding Rain (feat. William Control)" – Alternative Press |publisher=Altpress.com |date=May 5, 2011 |access-date=May 7, 2015}} The Deluxe Version includes 3 Bonus tracks. Their second music video was directed by Fred Archambault who worked with Avenged Sevenfold and Deftones.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=158138 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120908065841/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=158138 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 8, 2012 |title=Vampires Everywhere!: 'Undead Heart' Released – Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |date=May 15, 2011 |access-date=May 7, 2015 }} The album ranked on Place 19th at the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums and on Place 43 on Top Independent Albums (Billboard).{{cite web|first=Gregory|last=Heaney |url=http://allmusic.com/artist/vampires-everywhere-p2214089/charts-awards |title=Vampires Everywhere! | Awards |website=AllMusic |access-date=May 7, 2015}}

Since then Alex Rouge and David Darko have left the band to form their own band called The Automatic Me.

In August 2011, Vampires Everywhere! played at Sunset Strip Music Festival. The band covered Katy Perry's song Teenage Dream.{{cite web|url=http://www.musicreview.co.za/2011/03/25/vampires-everywhere-launch-cover-of-katy-perrys-teenage-dream/ |title=MUSICREVIEW: Vampires Everywhere! launch cover of Katy Perry's Teenage Dream |publisher=Musicreview.co.za |date=March 25, 2011 |access-date=July 5, 2012}}

In Fall 2011, they played on the "Something Wicked This Way Comes Tour" with Wednesday 13, Polkadot Cadaver & Nightmare Sonata.

In December 2011, they announced that they would be releasing a new album sometime in 2012.

= ''Hellbound and Heartless'' and disbandment (2012–2013) =

On April 25, 2012, bassist Philip Kross left the band, amicably, to pursue other projects. The next day, Vampires Everywhere! announced that Adam Vex would be replacing him temporarily while on tour.{{cite web|url=http://metalriot.com/news/vampires-everywhere-bassist-phillip-kross-leaves-ve-announces-temporary-replacement/ |title=Vampires Everywhere! bassist Phillip Kross leaves, VE! announces temporary replacement – Metal Riot |publisher=Metal Riot |date=April 26, 2012 |access-date=October 26, 2017}}

Their second album, Hellbound and Heartless, was released on June 19, 2012, presenting a drastic change in style from metalcore and gothic rock to industrial metal, featuring influences from shock rock and industrial metal acts such as Ministry and Marilyn Manson. The band played the entire Summer Vans Warped Tour to support the album.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodygoodhorror.com/bgh/interviews/06/14/2012/interview-with-a-vampire-words-with-michael-vampire-of-vampires-everywhere |title=Interview with a Vampire? Words with Michael Vampire of Vampires Everywhere! {{!}} Bloody Good Horror – Horror movie reviews, podcast, news, and more! |publisher= Bloody Good Horror |date= June 14, 2012 |access-date=October 26, 2017}}

In October 2012, the band embarked the road with Alesana, In Fear and Faith, and Glamour of the Kill, then joined Orgy and Davey Suicide on the "Wide Awake and Dead" Tour throughout March 2013.{{cite web|url=http://puregrainaudio.com/news/vampires-everywhere-to-join-orgy-on-the-wide-awake-and-dead-tour |title=VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE! to Join ORGY on the "Wide Awake and Dead Tour" « News « |publisher=Puregrainaudio.com |date=February 5, 2013 |access-date=March 26, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.antimusic.com/news/13/January/ts31Orgy,_Vampires_Everywhere_and_Davey_Suicide_Tour_Announced.shtml |title=Orgy, Vampires Everywhere and Davey Suicide Tour Announced (a top story)::Orgy News |publisher=antiMusic.com |access-date=March 26, 2013}}

In November 2013, Michael released a statement, announcing that Vampires Everywhere! had been disbanded, and that the members would instead release new music as The Killing Lights. They released a new song, "Don't Turn Around", a few days later.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/vampires_everywhere_change_name_release_demo |title=Vampires Everywhere! change name, release demo – News – Alternative Press |magazine=Alternative Press |date= November 14, 2013 |access-date=October 27, 2017}}

= The Killing Lights (2014) =

On August 14, The Killing Lights released a video, directed by Will Da Rosa, for "Lies Spread Like Fire", a new song from their upcoming EP.{{cite magazine|title=The Killing Lights Premiere Lies Spread Like Fire Video – Kerrang!|url=http://www.kerrang.com/21521/killing-lights-premiere-lies-spread-like-fire-video/|magazine=Kerrang!}} The Killing Lights later performed their first headlining show at Chain Reaction on October 4, where they played their EP in its entirety.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/TheKillingLightsBand/posts/10152827098017975 |title=This Saturday Oct. 4th @tklband We are playing... - The Killing Lights |publisher=Facebook |date=September 30, 2014 |access-date=October 23, 2014}}

On October 21, The Killing Lights released a second single, "Until I Bleed", through Kerrang! around the same time pre-orders for their EP, The Killing Lights, went live, the EP was released on December 2, 2014.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.kerrang.com/24211/killing-lights-debut-new-single-until-i-bleed/ |title=The Killing Lights Debut New Single, Until I Bleed – Kerrang! |magazine=Kerrang! |date=October 21, 2014 |access-date=October 23, 2014}}

A music video, directed by Brad Golowin, for "Until I Bleed" was planned for a November release, but was instead released on December 11, a tour in support of the EP was planned for 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.musicology-online.co.uk/news_single.php?id=91 |title=News Article – Musicology Online |publisher=Musicology Online |date=October 22, 2014 |access-date=October 23, 2014}}

= Reformation, ''Ritual'', and second breakup (2015–2016) =

On February 11, 2015, The Killing Lights reverted to Vampires Everywhere!{{cite web |url=https://instagram.com/p/y7zMFvjaYA/ |title=Instagram |publisher=Instagram.com |access-date=May 7, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518090047/https://instagram.com/p/y7zMFvjaYA/ |archive-date=May 18, 2015 |url-status=dead }} and, shortly after, announced that they were recording a new album in two sessions, the first to commence in March,{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/vampireseverywhere/photos/a.280173202974.175720.270836812974/10153195141182975/?type=1&permPage=1 |title=Timeline Photos – Vampires Everywhere! |publisher=Facebook.com |access-date=May 7, 2015}} the second in April, in Salt Lake City.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/michaelvampire/status/576920594890911744 |title=Michael Vampire on Twitter: "Finished on 3 tracks... Each one of these songs brings me to tears. I cannot believe I put myself out there like this. Fuck. Part 2 in April" |publisher=Twitter.com |date=March 14, 2015 |access-date=May 7, 2015}}

Michael Vampire later performed with Motionless In White at Rock on the Range.{{cite web|url=https://instagram.com/p/1_Mj2Yvi6x/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518090049/https://instagram.com/p/1_Mj2Yvi6x/ |archive-date=May 18, 2015 |url-access=registration|title=Instagram |publisher=Instagram.com |access-date=May 7, 2015}}{{cbignore}}

On November 30, the band played on the Bat2Bat Tour with Consider Me Dead and Set to Stun.{{cite web|url=https://www.axs.com/news/vampires-everywhere-announce-u-s-tour-with-consider-me-dead-set-to-stu-69162|title=Vampires Everywhere announce U.S. tour with Consider Me Dead, Set To Stun|publisher=asx.com |date=October 30, 2015|access-date=October 26, 2017}} Immediately after the tour ended, they released the song "Black Betty", off the new album, Ritual, which had a tentative release date of early 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89qbjOwidqY |title=YouTube|publisher=YouTube.com |access-date=December 21, 2015}}

On January 19, 2016, they released the first official single from the new album, a cover of "Take Me to Church", featuring Alex Koehler of Chelsea Grin.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/take-me-to-church-feat-alex/1077708414 |title=Take Me to Church (feat. Alex Koehler) – Single by Vampires Everywhere on iTunes |publisher=iTunes |date=January 19, 2016 |access-date=January 28, 2016}} Ritual was finally released on March 18, 2016, and was supported by a short headlining tour,{{cite web|url=http://www.immusicmag.com/2016/02/vampires-everywhere-announces-headlining-run-the-ritual-tour/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611094305/http://www.immusicmag.com/2016/02/vampires-everywhere-announces-headlining-run-the-ritual-tour/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=June 11, 2016 |title=Vampires Everywhere Announces Headlining Run, "The Ritual Tour" – I'm Music Magazine|publisher=I'm Music Magazine |date= February 2, 2016 |access-date=October 26, 2017}} before they joined Filter, Orgy, and Death Valley High on their Make America Hate Again Tour.{{cite magazine|url=http://loudwire.com/filter-make-america-hate-again-tour-orgy-death-valley-high/ |title=Filter Announce 'Make America Hate Again' Tour|magazine=Loudwire|date= 2016 |access-date=October 26, 2017}}

November 2016, Vampires Everywhere! disbanded once again and Michael Vampire started a new band called Dead Girls Academy.Natalie Perez: Nataliezworld: [http://www.nataliezworld.com/2016/11/vampires-everywhere-disbands-again.html Vampires Everywhere Disbands Again, Frontman Launches New Band]

= Second comeback =

In March 2021, Michael Vampire announced that Vampires Everywhere will have a second comeback and playing the first concert at Summit Music Fest.{{cite web|title=VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE Returns After Five Years To Perform At Summit Music Fest|periodical=|publisher=Outburn Magazine|url=https://outburn.com/news/vampires-everywhere-returns/|format=|access-date=July 20, 2021|last=|date=March 19, 2021|language=|pages=|quote=}} In July the same year, the band released their comeback single "Witch," announced the release of their forthcoming EP The Awakening, and the signing with Cleopatra Records as well as an US tour throughout October with Assuming We Survive and The Bunny the Bear.{{cite web|title=VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE RESURRECT AFTER FIVE YEAR HIATUS WITH THE PREMIERE OF "WITCH" FROM THE FORTHCOMING EP, 'THE AWAKENING'|periodical=|publisher=Knotfest.com|url=https://knotfest.com/culture/vampires-everywhere-resurrect-after-five-year-hiatus-with-the-premiere-of-witch-from-the-forthcoming-ep-the-awakening/|format=|access-date=July 20, 2021|last=Ramon Gonzales|date=July 20, 2021|language=|pages=|quote=}}

On December 13, Michael Vampire announced the "From Hell With Love" Tour, with support from Young Medicine, City Of The Weak and Junexa. The tour cover was a tease for a new song, which was called "Sudden Death", including a music video.[https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbsQHxP5v-/?igsh=X2E4aERIaktk 39] The Single released on January 14th 2022. The music video reached over 400.000 views after only 3 weeks after its release, stand by February 2, 2022.[https://www.instagram.com/p/CZe-vYpPoeS/?igsh=QkFNY0F3N1BTVg%3D%3D 41]

On March 31 2022, Michael Vampire announced the "The Scene Is Alive" Tour. This was the first time Vampires Everywhere! has toured in the United Kingdom in the band's history. The cover showcased Michael Vampire while his hair covered his face while looking to the side, while covering himself with his hoodie. The same exact cover was used for the new Single "Tear Me Down" which released on May 6th, including a music video.[https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cc8WtlgJfj6/?igsh=QkE3R28tOHY3WA%3D%3D 40]

On October 1, Michael Vampire announced a remake of the song "Immortal Love" called "Immortal Love: Resurrection".[https://www.instagram.com/p/CjL3Vy1PDJV/?igsh=X25MVFZaaHhX 42] The Song, including a music video was released on October 14. The remake of the song vastly differed from the original, with less scream vocals and clean verse vocals, a guitar solo and a breakdown at the end. .

On October 31, Michael Vampire announced a cover of the song "Date With A Vampyre" from the artist "Screaming Tribesmen".[https://www.instagram.com/reel/CkYlv3cgBA0/?igsh=QkFVbjNScXZJaQ%3D%3D 43]

Musical style and influences

Vampires Everywhere!'s sound spans several genres, including metalcore, post-hardcore, industrial metal, alternative metal, shock rock, and gothic rock.* Metalcore:

  • {{cite web |last=Wiederhorn |first=Jon |date=May 24, 2010 |title=Vampires Everywhere! Tour Dates With Get Scared, Black Veil Brides |url=http://noisecreep.com/vampires-everywhere-tour-dates-with-get-scared-black-veil-brides/ |access-date=August 1, 2017 |website=Noisecreep}}
  • {{cite web |date=March 23, 2011 |title=Vampires Everywhere! Release Cover of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" |url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/vampires-everywhere-release-cover-of-katie-perrys-teenage-dream.html |access-date=August 1, 2017 |work=Revolver}}
  • {{cite web |last=Hill |first=John |date=October 31, 2014 |title=Today's "Spookiest" Bands, Ranked |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/spooky-core-2014/ |access-date=August 1, 2017 |work=Vice}}
  • Post-Hardcore
  • {{cite web |last=Heaney |first=Gregory |title=Vampires Everywhere! {{!}} Biography & History |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/vampires-everywhere%21-mn0002510715/biography |access-date=August 1, 2017 |website=AllMusic}}
  • {{Cite web |title=Vampires Everywhere! On Apple Music |url=http://music.apple.com/br/artist/vampires-everywhere/368091610?l=en}}
  • Industrial Metal
  • {{cite web |date=June 19, 2012 |title=Hellbound and Heartless – Vampires Everywhere! : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/hellbound-and-heartless-mw0002371196 |access-date=February 14, 2013 |website=AllMusic}}
  • Industrial Rock
  • {{cite web |date=July 25, 2012 |title=Review: Vampires Everywhere! - Hellbound and Heartless |url=http://www.musicreview.co.za/2012/07/25/review-vampires-everywhere-hellbound-and-heartless/ |publisher=Music Review}}
  • Alternative Metal
  • {{cite web |date=June 19, 2012 |title=Hellbound and Heartless – Vampires Everywhere! : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/hellbound-and-heartless-mw0002371196 |access-date=February 14, 2013 |website=AllMusic}}
  • {{cite web |date=August 8, 2012 |title=Vampires Everywhere! announce Fall "Inked Music Tour" – Metal Riot |url=http://metalriot.com/news/vampires-everywhere-announce-fall-inked-music-tour/ |access-date=February 14, 2013 |publisher=Metalriot.com}}
  • Shock Rock
  • {{cite web |date=June 19, 2012 |title=Hellbound and Heartless – Vampires Everywhere! : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/hellbound-and-heartless-mw0002371196 |access-date=February 14, 2013 |website=AllMusic}}
  • {{cite web |date=September 13, 2012 |title=Interview With Vampires Everywhere Vocalist Michael Vampire |url=http://puregrainaudio.com/interviews/interview-with-vampires-everywhere-vocalist-michael-vampire |publisher=Pure Grain Audio}}
  • {{cite web |date=December 14, 2011 |title=VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE! Confirmed For Vans Warped Tour 2012 |url=http://www.bravewords.com/news/174352 |publisher=Brave Words}}
  • {{cite web |date=July 1, 2012 |title=Spin Cycle: Vampires Everywhere! Hellbound and Heartless |url=http://popblerd.com/2012/07/01/spin-cycle-vampires-everywhere-hellbound-and-heartless/ |publisher=Popblerd}}
  • Gothic Rock
  • {{cite web |date=June 19, 2012 |title=Hellbound and Heartless – Vampires Everywhere! : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/hellbound-and-heartless-mw0002371196 |access-date=February 14, 2013 |website=AllMusic}}
  • {{cite news |date=July 29, 2011 |title=VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE!: New Audio Interview With MICHAEL VAMPIRE |work=Blabbermouth |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=177440}}
  • {{cite web |date=July 10, 2012 |title=Vampires Everywhere!: Hellbound and Heartless |url=http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=13001 |publisher=Sea of Tranquility}}
  • Horror Punk
  • {{cite web |last=Canipe |first=Jen |date=May 3, 2012 |title=AMP Magazine – Vampires Everywhere! – Interview with frontman Michael Vampire |url=http://www.ampmagazine.com/33386/vampires-everywhere-interview-with-frontman-michael-vampire-by-jen-canipe/ |access-date=February 14, 2013 |work=AMP}}

Noisecreep described the band as "an ultra-catchy hybrid of goth, metalcore and pop".{{cite web |last=Wiederhorn |first=Jon |date=May 24, 2010 |title=Vampires Everywhere! Tour Dates With Get Scared, Black Veil Brides |url=http://noisecreep.com/vampires-everywhere-tour-dates-with-get-scared-black-veil-brides/ |access-date=August 1, 2017 |website=Noisecreep}} The band maintained an emo and goth image with horror themes in their lyrics, mainly around vampires. Lead singer Michael Vampire uses screamed and clean vocals, having already used synthesizer and autotune effects, especially at the beginning of the band's career. Vampires Everywhere!'s influences include Slipknot,{{cite magazine|url=http://www.guitarworld.com/vampires-everywhere-guitarist-aaron-graves-his-background-influences-and-tone |title=Vampires Everywhere! Guitarist Aaron Graves on His Background, Influences and Tone |magazine=Guitar World |date=June 28, 2011 |access-date=March 26, 2013}} Atreyu, Cannibal Corpse, Dimmu Borgir, The Black Dahlia Murder, Children of Bodom, As I Lay Dying, Parkway Drive, August Burns Red, Death, Obituary, Theatres des Vampires, Aiden, AFI, Misfits, Marilyn Manson, Ministry and Behemoth.

Regarding the band's vampire themes, Michael Vampire has stated "We didn't get inspired by Twilight or True Blood at all. I love True Blood and own season 1, but all of our influences come from the classics. By classics I mean The Lost Boys, Nosferatu, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Bela Lugosi, Fright Night, and more."{{cite web |url=http://heavymetal.about.com/od/interviews/a/vampireseverywhereinterview_2.htm |title=Michael Vampire Interview – Vampires Everywhere Interview |publisher=Heavymetal.about.com |access-date=March 26, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404022201/http://heavymetal.about.com/od/interviews/a/vampireseverywhereinterview_2.htm |archive-date=April 4, 2013 |url-status=dead }}

Members

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; Current members

  • Michael "Vampire" Orlando – lead vocals (2009–2013, 2015–2016, 2021–present)
  • Jesse James Smith – drums (2021–present)
  • Michael "Ghost" Rodd – guitars (2023–present)
  • Brandon Burke – bass, backing vocals (2023–present)

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;Former members

  • Jessica "J_Killa" Leigh – keyboards, synthesizers (2009–2010)
  • Zak "Night" Dunn – lead guitar (2009–2010)
  • Alexander "Rogue" Hernandez – bass (2009–2011)
  • David "Darko" Hernandez – drums (2009–2011)
  • Aaron "Graves" Martin – rhythm guitar (2009–2013)
  • Charles Philip "Kross" Anthony – bass (2011–2012), lead guitar (2010–2011)
  • DJ "Black" Blackard – lead guitar (2011–2013)
  • Miles Rogers – bass (2012–2013)
  • Chris Paterson – rhythm guitar (2013)
  • Frankie Sil – bass (2013)
  • Matti Hoffman – guitars (2015–2016)
  • Grey "Mr. Grey" Soto – bass (2015–2016)
  • Joshua "J.J. Gun" Ingram – drums (2012–2013, 2015–2016)
  • Craig Nello Pirtle – guitars (2021–2023)
  • Jonny Sixx – bass (2021–2023)

;Former touring members

  • Adam Vex – bass (2012–2013)

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Discography

= Albums =

class="wikitable"
rowspan="2"| Year

! rowspan="2"| Album

! rowspan="2"| Label

! colspan="3"| Chart positions{{citation|url=http://allmusic.com/album/kiss-the-sun-goodbye-r2133177/charts-awards |title=Charts & Awards|publisher=Allmusic|access-date=October 28, 2011}}{{citation|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/hellbound-and-heartless-mw0002371196/awards |title=Charts & Awards|publisher=Allmusic|access-date=September 1, 2014}}

style="width:50px;"| US Indie

! style="width:50px;"| US Hard Rock

! style="width:50px;"| US Heat

2011

| Kiss the Sun Goodbye

|rowspan="2"| Hollywood Waste

| style="text-align:center;"| 43

| style="text-align:center;"| 19

| style="text-align:center;"| 4

2012

| Hellbound and Heartless

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| 22

| style="text-align:center;"| 9

2016

| Ritual

|rowspan="1"| Vampires Everywhere!

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

2025

| The Devil Made Me Do It

|rowspan="1"| Dark Kingdom Records

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

| style="text-align:center;"| —

colspan="8"| "—" denotes a release that did not chart.

= EP =

  • 2010: Lost in the Shadows
  • 2021: The Awakening
  • 2023: BELLADONNA

= Singles =

  • 2010: Immortal Love
  • 2010: Undead Heart
  • 2012: I Can't Breathe
  • 2012: Drug of Choice
  • 2012: Star of 666
  • 2016: Perfect Lie
  • 2016: Take Me to Church (Hozier cover)
  • 2016: Truth in You
  • 2021: Witch
  • 2021: Death of Me
  • 2021: The Hills (The Weeknd cover)
  • 2022: Tear Me Down
  • 2023: Cry Little Sister (Gerard McMahon cover) – No. 34 Mainstream Rock Airplay{{cite magazine |title=Mainstream Rock Airplay: Week of December 9, 2023 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-mainstream-rock-tracks/2023-12-09 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=December 5, 2023}}
  • 2024: Cry Little Sister (Revamped) with (Skold)
  • 2024: White Wedding

References

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