EP review: FANGSLINGER – We Are the Night

Website [Release date 29.07.25]

Who doesn’t like a bit of gothic blues rock with a Western setting sung & performed by three vampires?

Fangslinger are FangSlinger on vocals, BloodRose on vocals, harmonica & percussion and HangMan on guitar & vocals.

Using three vocalists adds sparkle to the EP, none more so than on ‘Blood Rose’. A belter of a tune, full of heavy guitar riffs and a mighty fine chorus. ‘Bloodsucker Blues’ is another foot stomper, not dissimilar to fellow new kids on the block Hollow Souls or Volbeat, less the Elvis bits!

The title track is an impressive piece of bluesy hard rock with a big old chorus to sink your teeth into. The ebb and flow of the song is a thing of beauty too. ‘The Lost Souls Saloon’ is a grittier, almost doom metal affair whilst ‘Bare Your Teeth’, is one of those songs you just know will be a live favourite. The co-vocals working well again, along with the repeated refrain of ‘bare your teeth’ adding to the song’s menance.

Check out their website when buying their EP as they have various added delights such as lyrics and a cursed playing card.

Keep an eye and ear on Fangslinger as they have that little bit of extra magic that puts them ahead of a crowded musical field. Oh, and remember to lock your windows and doors at night… ****

Review by Jason Ritchie

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