Theatres des Vampires is an Italian Extreme Gothic Metal band with strong black metal influences, mostly noted for the predominant theme of vampirism within their lyrics. History and Background In 1988 the band Sepolcrum was founded. They changed name after the third demo to VII Arcano. After Gather My Blood Forever was released, the band split, with Alexander Nunziati and Robert Cufaro forming Theatres des Vampires, and the rest of the band remaining VII Arcano, but changing their style to thrash metal.