Los Angeles based synthwave-meets-alternative-metal pioneers, All The Damn Vampires have dropped brand new single, “Last Man Standing” today, alongside a sprawling, neon-drenched visual that watches two lovers refuse to let go of each other as Los Angeles, and everything around them, burns to the ground.
The track blends vintage synthwave textures with crushing alternative metal and arrives as the first single from the project’s debut album “Vicecore”, which the band are proud to announce is set for release February 4th, 2026. Fans can stream “Last Man Standing” here and watch the video below.
Founded, produced, mixed, and mastered entirely by multi-instrumentalist Davey Oberlin, a longtime touring member of Korn who’s also played in Winds of Plague and Five Finger Death Punch, All The Damn Vampires fuses the cinematic grandeur of John Carpenter soundtracks with the emotional heft of Type O Negative and the retro-futuristic shimmer of Daft Punk. On “Vicecore”, Oberlin also plays guitar, bass, and keys, while powerhouse vocalist Ryan Rose, who makes his professional debut with the project, delivers soaring, classically trained performances that cut through the project’s dense, atmospheric production. Virtuoso guitarist Miles Dimitri Baker rounds out the lineup.
“‘Last Man Standing’ is where I bring synthwave and crushing alt-metal together—the retro synths meet brutal guitar chugs in a way that just makes sense”, Oberlin says. “At its core, though, the song is about loyalty and love: being there for someone no matter how much they hurt you or tear the world down, and still standing strong as the one who never leaves”.
The video, created by The (John) Candy entirely using AI, unfolds like a fever dream through abandoned suburban Los Angeles. Golden hour light gives way to nighttime neon as rain-soaked streets, crumbling shopping malls, and dive bars flicker under pink and blue hues. A couple reaches for each other across porches and fog-choked alleyways while the city burns in the distance. By the final frame, they’re suspended above a palm tree-lined street, silhouetted against the inferno, choosing each other as everything collapses around them. It’s Drive meets Grand Theft Auto meets Miami Vice, shot through with Halloween gothic romance and apocalyptic longing.
There’s a DIY ethos that runs through every element of “Vicecore”. Recorded over 18 months, the album weaves reimagined covers of classic tracks with original songs built to stand alongside them, creating what Oberlin describes as “an album you could really get lost in driving, something that might take people back while introducing them to new vibes through modern production”. The album also features contributions from synthwave producer Sunglasses Kid on the title track, plus guitar solos from virtuosos Andy James and Miles Dimitri Baker. The aesthetic draws from Miami Vice, hardcore merch culture (think Nails), and Los Angeles gang imagery, filtered through Oberlin’s deep love of film soundtracks such as Blade Runner, The Lost Boys and The Goonies and a childhood spent obsessing over Type O Negative, Korn, and Alice in Chains.
All The Damn Vampires has already carved out a lane at the intersection of heavy music and visual media. The project’s music appeared in cult horror film Terrifier 2, while Oberlin’s collaboration with Avenged Sevenfold on a reimagined version of “Ordinary”, which he produced and co-wrote, debuted via a secret Fortnite puzzle, introducing the project to an entirely unexpected audience. With over 11.7 million cross-platform streams and 2 million YouTube views to date, All The Damn Vampires continues to build a world where nostalgia can be both camp, cinematic and completely crushing, all at the same time.
Pre-order & pre-save “Vicecore” here.
Tracklist:
1. Welcome to Los Angeles
2. Vicecore (feat. Sunglasses Kid)
3. Is This Love (feat. Andy James)
4. Falling Into the Darkness
5. Into The Night
6. Last Man Standing
7. (I Just) Died in Your Arms
8. Homesick
9. On My Own Tonight
10. From Here
11. In the Air Tonight
12. Sunset Over the Final Chapter (feat. Miles Dimitri Baker)
All The Damn Vampires is more than a music project. It’s a cinematic world crafted by musician and producer Davey Oberlin. Built on a foundation of synthwave, goth metal, and cinematic sound design, the project evokes neon‑drenched cityscapes, emotional storytelling, and an unapologetic embrace of retro‑futuristic aesthetics.
Oberlin’s musical pedigree adds depth to the project. Having performed and toured with legendary acts like Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, and Winds of Plague, he brings a unique perspective that fuses heavy music sensibilities with lush, melodic synth textures. This balance of grit and atmosphere has become a hallmark of All The Damn Vampires.
The project’s reach has extended into visual media, with its music featured in films such as the cult‑favorite Terrifier 2, connecting the sound of All The Damn Vampires with horror and synthwave subcultures worldwide.
Further elevating the project, Oberlin collaborated with Avenged Sevenfold on a reimagined version of their song “Ordinary.” Serving as both producer and co‑writer, he infused their track with his distinctive sonic vision, melding synth‑pop vibrancy with the band’s powerful rock identity.
Whether crafting immersive soundscapes or collaborating with some of the biggest names in modern music, All The Damn Vampires continues to push boundaries. Delivering beautifully evocative music that’s as cinematic as it is unique and unforgettable
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