Curse of the Golden Vampire was a collaborative music project of

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and

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). The group released a studio album, titled ''The Curse of the Golden Vampire'', on

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in 1998. Without the participation of Empire, the group released a studio album, titled ''Mass Destruction'', on

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in 2003.

Discography

Studio albums

* ''The Curse of the Golden Vampire'' (1998) * ''Mass Destruction'' (2003)

''The Curse of the Golden Vampire''

''The Curse of the Golden Vampire'' is the first studio album by The Curse of the Golden Vampire. It was released on

in 1998.

Critical reception

John Bush of

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called the album "a distinct disappointment." He added, "''The Curse of the Golden Vampire'' takes each act's trademark -- industrial breakbeats and darkside dub soundscapes, respectively -- and merely blends them together, resulting in a project which sounds as though separate studios were used for recording."

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes. *

– music *

– additional music, production *

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– vocals (3) * Steve Rooke – mastering * Hell – cover art * The Pathological Puppy – cover art

References

External links

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