fearless vampire killers

My new Fearless Vampire Killers tattoo isn’t healing well. It sits in the crook of my arm, rubbing against my bicep when I bend. I suppose that’s what I get for making an impulsive, passion-driven walk-in on Halloween at a tattoo shop in a foreign country. It was mere paces from Camden Underworld, a venue […]

Kier Kemp, former co-vocalist and guitarist of FVK (Fearless Vampire Killers), has annouced is new project, Inklings. The band comprises Kemp (vocals/guitar) and Michael Lane (guitar), whom fans may recognize from FVK's “Neon In The Dance Halls” music video.  Kemp elaborated on his new bandmate on Twitter: “FVK and Michael have been friends for years. Played in […]

This summer, Fearless Vampire Killers announced that they would be disbanding after the departure of lead singer Kier Kemp. Read more: “Please remember our music lives on forever”—Fearless Vampire Killers disband FVK have posted their final songs “Always Forgive” and “Priceless” as a farewell gift to their fans. As an extra treat, each video displays past […]

FVK (Fearless Vampire Killers) have announced that they will play their final show on October 30 at London's Camden Underworld. The group disbanded following the departure of co-vocalist/guitarist Kier Kemp on July 4, but have made clear that Kemp will be playing this final show.  Pre-sale tickets are available now for members of FVK's fansite, […]

UPDATE: July 5, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. EST FVK have announced that all upcoming performances, barring Shield Fest on July 17—where Kemp will not be playing with the band—have been canceled. Those shows include appearances at both Reading and Leeds festivals among others. The band are expected to announce a farewell show soon.  UPDATE: July […]

Yesterday, the United Kingdom held a referendum, or vote, to see whether or not the U.K. should remain a part of the European Union. The country voted to leave the EU, and artists have responded with their views on the future of the U.K. and the way the country’s market has responded to the decision. […]

Today, a referendum, or vote, is being held to see whether or not the United Kingdom should remain part of the European Union. Music might not be on the forefront of the campaign, but a vote to leave can mean drastic changes to the European music scene. That means your favorite British bands—like The 1975, […]

Five months after the release of their mini-album Bruises, FVK (aka Fearless Vampire Killers) reentered the studio in mid-March to begin work on material for the next era of the band. Having dropped their qualms about pleasing the industry or literally anyone but themselves, the band feel they have recorded two songs, “Always Forgive” and “Priceless,” that are the most themselves of […]

If you're looking for quintessential spooky tunes, you're probably going to turn to our “grampires” of the late-'70s and '80s goth rock movement. But you'd be mistaken to think there are no new creepcore torchbearers. Here's a quick primer on songs from the past 10 years by artists who've continued the tradition of casting a […]

Sometimes the rock world can get noisy, and we don’t just mean in decibels or static. Often the signal-to-noise ratio is more noise than signal. But no worries: We read, listen to and watch everything so we can sort it for you. Here are some of our favorite new songs and videos of January 2016. […]

Fearless Vampire Killers' Bruises—one of our 10 Essential Albums Of 2015—has produced a captivating trilogy of videos, which concludes today on APTV with “Regret.” The series follows the narrative of co-vocalists Laurence Beveridge and Kier Kemp and their intertwined relationship with a central female character (played by photographer Justine Trickett.) From sustaining metaphorical contusions in “Like […]

AP's editor-types are the kind of folks who aren't necessarily ready to kill or be killed for their favorite music (Ed. Note: speak for yourself, Pettigrew), but are still quite an opinionated bunch, nonetheless. This list features records that were heard frequently pouring out of our offices, cubicles and hallways; the songs (and riffs) quoted […]

As the year winds down, we've been reflecting on a lot of things—one of which is some of the trends that overtook our scene this year. The alt community has never been a stranger to the stranger variety of hair coloring, so naturally (or unnaturally, I suppose), we saw plenty of hues on the heads of our […]

Fearless Vampire Killers co-vocalist Laurence Beveridge has announced that Unbreakable Hearts, the third book in his Codex Grandomina saga will be released December 30.  Pre-order bundles are available now Unbreakable Hearts corresponds with the band's full-length album of the same name, further detailing the story of fictional city Grandomina—the setting of all the band's previous musical work, barring their new […]

Fearless Vampire Killers have released a music video for “Feel Alive,” the second single from their new mini-album Bruises. The video features the same central character as the band's previous Bruises video “Like Bruises” and certainly doesn't end well for more than a few key players in the somber, secretive scenario depicted. Check it out […]

APTV London's Sophie K caught up with potential rulers of the world Asking Alexandria, Attila, Fearless Vampire Killers and Creeper at Warped Tour U.K. to brush up on their political trash talk, learn some ridiculous British laws, ban and legalize as they pleased and more in our latest episode of “If I Ruled The World,” U.K. […]

Last week at Warped Tour U.K., we sent host Sophie K out to seek out the Brits who had never played Warped Tour stateside to see if they have the chops. With advice from Warped veterans Black Veil Brides and August Burns Red, Creeper, Fearless Vampire Killers and ROAM tell us about their survival skills. […]

Miss Warped Tour U.K. already?  Don't fret! APTV sent our cameras out to the event last weekend to capture all the excitement—not only for those of you who attended and want to relive the day, but for those of you who have only known Warped Tour of the “hot parking lot” variety! Stay tuned to […]

Fearless Vampire Killers Bruises On Bruises, Fearless Vampire Killers abandon their fantastical proclivities to examine life’s secrets and darkness. Playing down their previous polarizing pomp, FVK deliver an honest, captivating collection that will speak to a broader audience while satisfying their faithful. Depressive realism looms heavy where the band once depicted the gruesome with a wink […]