VAN HELSING’S CURSE – Oculus Infernum

1-Patience (Intro)

2-Tubular Hell

3-All Fall Down

4-Let Me Prey

5-The Child

6-The Tortured Soul

7-Revenge

8-War

9-Let the Pain Begin

10-The Curse

11-Halloween

12-Cry Little Sister

VAN HELSING’S CURSE is a musical journey through a vast library of haunting compositions that transport the listener to the frightening world of the Van Helsings. Drawing inspiration from such familiar horror composers like Mike Oldfield (The Exorcist), Jerry Goldsmith (The Omen), John Carpenter (Halloween), VHC delivers a heavy, doom metal sound that when merged with their orchestral instruments creates the perfect balance between the genres of metal and classical, or as I like to call it Symphonic-Metal. The 18 piece VHC orchestra offers a wide range of music that will satisfy the young and old, and the classical and metal fans, alike.

Credited as being the mastermind behind VAN HELSING’S CURSE concept and story, Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER) has created a masterpiece with Oculus Infernum. Each track opens like a chapter to a story with a narrative from Snider. He tells the tale of the ongoing battle between the descendants of Van Helsing and the omnipotent Evil One.

The songs on Oculus Infernum are mostly instrumental, focusing largely on the featured soloists to determine the songs mood. In place of a vocalist, VHC utilizes choral arrangements sung in Latin by their druids to add another element of classical composition to their songwriting style. There is a creative rephrasing of song “Black Sabbath” which substitutes Ozzy Osbourne’s infamous lyrics with guitars, violins, and operatic vocals. There is also an excellent rendition of the song “Cry Little Sister” (a Goth fave made popular by the LOST BOYS soundtrack) where Dee Snider adds his vocal talents to the already massive sound of VHC, surpassing the original with their clever cover.