Horror punk
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Horror punk (or horror rock) is a form of rock music that has its origins in the early works of The Misfits and blends horror imagery and themes with early punk rock and varying amounts of doo-wop. Bands create an atmosphere by telling tales through songs, with topics often taken from horror movies, particularly those containing werewolves and zombies. It should be noted that, in addition to punk rock, several of these bands blend elements of heavy metal and gothic rock, and thus prefer the more general label of "horror rock."
The genre gained momentum due to the success of the first mp3.com website, where many modern horror punk bands first found an audience, and continues to have a thriving underground following with dedicated websites and festivals. In recent years, the genre has even seen some mainstream success with the Murderdolls and Wednesday 13.
Horror punk fashion
The best example of horror punk fashion can be found in The Misfits. While looking somewhat similar to other punk rock bands and fans of the day, the band took a much darker approach to its style, wearing skeleton costumes, skull face-paint, and black clothing, as well as styling their hair into devilocks.In the case of "horror hardcore," some fans will follow a sort of 'antifashion,' though black clothing is still common, especially the wearing of black hoodies.
Bands
Related Genres
External links
Horror punk related sites
- [HorrorPunk.org]
- [Fiend Club]
- [Drop Dead Festival]
- [PunkHorror]
- [World Horror Network]
- [HorrorPunkNews.com]
- [HorrorwoodBabbleOn.com]
Horror punk record labels
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