Creeper - Sanguivore II: Mistress of Death (2025)
Sanguivore II: Mistress of Death escalates Creeper’s theatrical goth-rock vision to epic proportions — the album positions them as a vampire rock band on a hedonistic tour in 1980s America, chased by a figure known as the “Mistress of Death”.
Musically it’s sleazier, sexier and more extravagant than its predecessor, embracing NWOBHM riffs, glam-metal choruses and horror-punk drama with bold ambition.
Standout tracks like “Headstones” and “Blood Magick (It’s A Ritual)” embody the excess: gang vocals, flashy solos, saxophone and theatrical touches, all wrapped in gothic imagery.
While the concept is grand and the production richly layered (thanks to producer Tom Dalgety), the album’s dense storytelling and sonic breadth may require several listens to fully sink in.
Ultimately, this is Creeper at full spectacle — if you’re drawn to vampiric narratives, dark glam rock and immersive concept albums, Sanguivore II delivers in spades.
Musically it’s sleazier, sexier and more extravagant than its predecessor, embracing NWOBHM riffs, glam-metal choruses and horror-punk drama with bold ambition.
Standout tracks like “Headstones” and “Blood Magick (It’s A Ritual)” embody the excess: gang vocals, flashy solos, saxophone and theatrical touches, all wrapped in gothic imagery.
While the concept is grand and the production richly layered (thanks to producer Tom Dalgety), the album’s dense storytelling and sonic breadth may require several listens to fully sink in.
Ultimately, this is Creeper at full spectacle — if you’re drawn to vampiric narratives, dark glam rock and immersive concept albums, Sanguivore II delivers in spades.
Genre: Gothic rock
Country: UK
Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 287th / 755
Highlight: Prey For The Night
Made me think of:
Alice Cooper
Ghost
Meat Loaf
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