The Return of the Vampire Hustlers from Hell - Limited Edition 12" Red Vinyl
This is an album of original music written by Silas Hite. This limited edition, translucent blood red vinyl features spooky, funky, gritty 1970's action horror music.
The concept for the album was based on artwork created by the artist D-WREX. He asked if I had music to match his artwork. I had nothing at the time, but the idea of making an album inspired by 1970's Italian horror albums intrigued me, so I offered to collaborate on an album of new music. His first piece of artwork eventually became the album front and back covers. Since then, he has spawned many more incredible pieces of artwork that will be revealed as album art for the singles.
The artwork, the music, and song titles all work together to suggest a soundtrack to film that doesn't exist...yet. We have a incredible script written by my cousin, Mason Mothersbaugh, and the hope is to one day make the film a reality.
Players
Monica Cardarelli - fluteMichael Cardarelli - guitar solos on “Silver Bullets & Gold Cadillacs”
Jo Mothersbaugh - tuba
Al Mothersbaugh - 2nd trombone & trombone solo on “The Becoming”
Blair Scott - 2nd trombone
Dave Kasper - tenor & baritone saxophone
Paul Morin - upright bass on “That Was a Long Night”
Dr. William C. Washington “Dr. Will” - 1st trombone, euphonium
VanDarrel Woods - trumpet
Silas Hite - electric guitar, electric bass, GuitarViol, ukelin, cathedral organ, Wurlitzer electric piano, Solina organ, Howard organ, Clavinet D6, piano, soft synths, keyboard glockenspiel, drum kit, bongos, congas, shakers, tambourine, vibraphone, marimba, timpani, rototoms, vibraslap, flexitone, triangle, orchestral chimes & cymbals, orchestral bass drum, gong, woodblocks, cowbells, helix bowl, paint bucket, baking sheet, Havahart trap, newspaper
All music written, arranged, performed, recorded, mixed, & produced by Silas Hite in Sunland Studios (Sunland, CA), Studio 1008 (Kenmore, OH) & Bath Time Studios (Bath, OH).
Except…
Drum kit on “Uneasy Exploration”, “Spanish Harlem”, & “Garlic”, recorded by Jason Tarulli at his studio in Akron, OH.
Cathedral organ and additional percussion recorded by Dario Amorosi & Rocco Messeri at Forum Studios in Rome, Italy.
Album artwork, videos, and album concept - D-WREXMastering Engineer - Hans DeKline
Executive Producer - Dr. Lisa McIntyre-Hite
Price includes shipping inside the continental US. Please contact for specific shipping price if you need it shipped outside the continental United States. If your album is damaged upon delivery, please contact us and we will send you a replacement. Albums ships in January 2026.