With their first full-length album in a decade, The Call Of Zombina, Zombina and the Skeletones return from the shadows with a thrilling concoction of horror-inspired rock. Recorded in a spooky church in Liverpool, the album embodies the essence of gothic melodrama while weaving in elements of punk, baroque, and surf-a-billy.
From the outset, the opener “Blood Rite For The Resurrection Of A Sleeping Countess” sets a chilling tone, inviting one into a world where horror stories and rock music collide. The blend of harpsichords and strings with the raw energy of garage punk creates a unique soundscape that is both atmospheric and electrifying. The new addition of drummer “All Hallow’s” Eve adds an invigorating punch to the band’s sound, providing a fresh dynamic to their classic style.
Each track serves as a self-contained narrative, mirroring the classic anthology horror films of yesteryear. “Cemetery World” and “Vampire’s Kiss” showcase the band’s ability to craft catchy melodies that feel familiar yet delightfully twisted. The album takes a lyrical turn from previous schlocky themes and instead embraces a more literary idiom that is reminiscent of classic horror literature.
What sets The Call Of Zombina apart is its unabashed embrace of its inspirations. Everything from the death rock scene to the theatricality of Hammer Horror. It’s not just an album but a Halloween celebration that captures the essence of its genre. Zombina and the Skeletones invite one to join their haunting journey for a thrilling blend of punk and baroque horror where the macabre and the melodious melt into a beautiful witches brew.
