The Lurking Corpses Lust For Blood Review

*Originally written/posted January 2013*

The Lurking Corpses… Let me say that again, The Lurking Corpses! It’s very likely that these cloak wearing gentlemen are my long-lost brethren. Why? Well, they’re in a band and not just any band, they’re in a kickass Horror band wherein they utilize the genres of Punk, Death, Thrash and Metal in general. The true beauty of it all is that each of these genres are packed into one song more than often. So not only do you hear crooning vocals and break-neck riffs, but you may also hear some guttural growling as well as some serious shredding straight from the book of Speed Metal.

The ‘Corpses proudly hail from Indiana where they first burst onto the scene in 2001 with their debut full length entitled, 23 Tales of Terror. And believe me, it was and is everything the title says. From this album we learned many things about the band. Firstly, they’re very capable musicians; secondly, they’re great song writers and producers; thirdly, they’re Horror geeks from way back when and that’ll get you points with me every time! This album boasted such great tunes as “Meet Me in The Graveyard”, “Sweet Lycanthropy” and “Ghoulina” and many more. I’ve honestly carried this disc around with me everywhere for the past few years, no matter what or where, it’s always pleasing to me, and I can’t say that about many things.

Now that I’ve blown my proverbial load, I’m gonna let ya in on another secret, the band has returned with a follow up to “23 Tales”! The newest disc is entitled Lust for Blood, and it picks up where “Tales” left off. Often, the music here is a bit more abrasive and unforgiving than we last heard but then again, I’m not surprised the band doesn’t sing about hearts and flowers, they sing about death, destruction, monsters, vomit and blood! This can and will be found in any of the nineteen tracks presented on Lust for Blood. I’d be hard-pressed to pick out favorites as they’re like extensions of my own self; this is one band that truly taps into me emotionally and I’m loving it!

Initially, I’m going to say the Horrorpunks will identify with the band’s sound as there are more than a few instances of “Woah’s” reminiscent of late Misfits/early Samhain. Then again, fans of Kreator, early Paradise Lost, King Diamond and Six Feet Under will also dig deep into the madness within. Regardless of what you’re looking for it’s all here – gut-wrenching and ear-splitting vocals, speedy guitar riffs and shredding lead-breaks. The tunes that’ll get you moving and shaking the most are “Dead Girl”, “Werewolf Queen”, “Something Wicked This Way Comes” and my personal favorite: “Waiting to Die”. The others will do the same, these just beg to be played loud while strolling on a midnight romp through the graveyard. Whatever you do, be sure you pick up this disc and 23 Tales of Terror if you don’t have it. You’ll thank me and you’ll never regret it!

~Black Angel