I should give credit where its due, and indeed this band has flashes of potential with a promising opening riff, a rare ripping solo and some good melodic leads that adorn the fifth song, "Vampiric Nymphomania". But in between these highlights, the band's haste to be Eastern Europe's answer to Cradle of Filth results in some irritating synthesized violins and gothic cliché. And yes, the lead vocalist wants to be Dani. Why, one can only hazard to guess; but I'm sure as an old man he'll look back on these days and wince.

The lyrics tell an eight-part tale about a nobleman's daughter who is seduced by a countess and gradually becomes a lesbian, then a lesbian slut, then a lesbian slut vampire; so you have to put up with a lot of background moaning from chicks who really don't do a very convincing fake orgasm. All these puerile distractions are over-emphasized in the mix -- along with a sterile drum sound -- detracting from the decent guitar work, which itself reverts to weak tremolo riffing far too often for my liking.

_Carnivorous Romance_ is a competently executed example of a contemptible musical style, bereft of any conviction, power or evil intent. In this way, it violates all the tenets of black metal I hold dear, but insatiable fans of a certain English troupe will be impressed. At the very least, they have cranked up the porn factor.