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Album Description:
The 1985 album "Désir de Vampyr" is a French heavy metal LP by the band Blasphème. The album was released on the 12" vinyl LP format and features nine tracks that showcase the band's unique style of metal.
Blasphème was a French heavy metal band formed in 1982 in Strasbourg. The band's original lineup consisted of Marc Fery (lead vocals), Pierre Holzhaeuser (guitar), Philippe Guadagnino (bass), and Régis Martin (drums). The band's early music was heavily influenced by NWOBHM bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, as well as French hard rock bands like Trust and H-Bomb.
The band released their first demo, "Blasphème", in 1983 and quickly gained a following in the French metal scene. They followed this up with their second demo, "Live in Paris", in 1984. In 1985, the band signed with a French label and released their debut album, "Désir de Vampyr".
Musically, "Désir de Vampyr" is a classic heavy metal album with elements of thrash and speed metal. The album features fast and aggressive riffs, intricate solos, and powerful vocals from Marc Fery. The band's guitar work is particularly impressive, with Pierre Holzhaeuser showcasing a mix of technicality and speed. The rhythm section of Philippe Guadagnino and Régis Martin provide a solid foundation for the guitar work, with Martin's drumming showcasing a mix of speed and precision.
Lyrically, the album explores themes of horror, darkness, and the occult. The title track, "Désir de Vampyr", is a prime example of this, with its lyrics about a vampire's seductive powers.
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Despite its relatively limited distribution, "Désir de Vampyr" had a significant impact on the French and international metal scenes. The album's unique blend of classic heavy metal and thrash/speed metal helped to set it apart from other French metal bands of the time. Blasphème's success also helped to pave the way for other French metal bands, such as Sortilège and ADX, who would go on to achieve international success.
In addition to its musical impact, "Désir de Vampyr" also had a cultural impact. The album's dark and occult themes helped to solidify metal's image as a rebellious and subversive genre, while also appealing to fans of horror and gothic literature.
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