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1[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/auralvampire.jpg]]
2Aural Vampire is a Japanese ElectronicMusic band, their music being described as {{Darkwave}} with {{Industrial}} influences. They are sometimes classified as VisualKei, though it is not their focus. Formed in 2004, they've spent most of their career as a duo consisting of EXO-CHIKA (vocals & lyrics) and RAVEMAN (music). In 2012 they added new members for the first time: Wu-CHY (bass), Higuchuuhei (guitar), ZEN (keyboard), and IZU (drums).
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4They have a bit of a cult following in the West thanks to frequently appearing at conventions there.
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6Discography:
7* ''Vampire Ecstasy'' (2004)
8* ''Zoltank'' (2010)
9* ''Kerguelen Vortex'' (2011)
10* ''Razors on Backstreet'' (2014)
11* ''Mimic Your Hairstyle'' (2015)
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14!!Tropes applying to Aural Vampire:
15* CoverAlbum: ''Mimic Your Hairstyle''.
16* {{Darkwave}}: It's even namedropped in "Darkwave Surfer".
17* ElegantGothicLolita: EXO-CHIKA, often. The rest of the time she's just plain {{Goth}}.
18* TheFaceless: As mentioned above, RAVEMAN never appears without a mask on.
19* MsFanservice: EXO-CHIKA again. Her stage outfits can be pretty sexy.
20* NightmareFetishist: RAVEMAN and EXO-CHIKA share a fondness for horror movies.
21* {{Otaku}}: EXO-CHIKA claims to be one.
22* VisualKei: An obvious influence, but not their main foray.

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