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Vampire Hands

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Location: Minneapolis

Website: http://www.freedom-from.com/vampirehands

Bio: Bass Vampire Hands has hit the ground running and hasn't stopped. The band has been writing songs at a furious pace and are constantly ... (more) outdoing themselves with each release. It was only Fall 2007 that Vampire Hands released their first full album, Virgin Dust American Lips. This followed two excellent EPs self-released in 2006 and 2007. For the new album, the band spent winter 2008 holed up in their practice space working out the new album, Me & You Cherry Red. Over a one month period, Vampire Hands spent their waking days and nights making their most complete album to date. From the first track, a mix of influences can be heard from psychadelic, experimental, noise, garage, dub, glam and pop. Comparisons can be drawn to T.Rex, Brian Eno, Can, Iggy Pop, Royal Trux, John Lennon and Velvet Underground, but the record comes off as much more than a collection of its influences. The band continues to tread new ground and bring something uniquely their own to the table. The album holds up from beginning to end, leaving you wanting more and yet satisfied. When Vampire Hands is not at home in the Twin Cities, they they can be found on the road. Fall 2007 saw the band on a US tour that touched both coasts including New York City for CMJ. The band has spent much time across the Midwest terrain in towns big and small from Wichita and Ames to Chicago and Kansas City. Vampire Hands will be playing in Austin this Spring during SXSW. After their elease show it's back on the road for a second tour of the entire country. Takin' it to the streets. Modern Radio #40 12" vinyl (less)