Horror punk

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Horror punk
Stylistic origins: Punkrock - Gothic Rock - Deathrock- Heavy Metal - Doo-wop - horror movies
Cultural origins: late-1970s United States
Typical instruments: Vocals - Guitar - Bass - Drums
Mainstream popularity: Mostly underground, with very few bands gaining commercial success.
Subgenres
Regional scenes
England - East Coast USA

Horror punk is a music genre that was defined by the work of The Misfits, blending horror movie themes with early punk rock and varying amounts of doo-wop.

Bands tell tales through their lyrics, which are often influenced by horror movies, particularly those with werewolves, vampires and zombies. Some bands incorporate influences from heavy metal and gothic rock, and prefer the label horror rock. Other bands show heavy influences from Hardcore punk, and are often described as horror hardcore. Notable horror punk bands include the Misfits, Blitzkid, and Calabrese.

The genre has a thriving underground following, with websites and festivals like the "Fiend Fest" held in Germany. This has been coupled with the resurgence of other closely related forms of music psychobilly and deathrock. In the 2000s, the genre has seen some mainstream success, with Wednesday 13.

[edit] Horror punk fashion

The best example of horror punk fashion can be found in the band The Misfits. While looking somewhat similar to other late-1970s punk rock bands and fans, the band took a darker approach to its style. They wore items such as black clothing, skeleton costumes, skull face paint — and styled their hair into devilocks. Horror punk style is similar to goth and deathrock fashions, in that black is the predominant color, and that individuals often incorporate "sexy" items such as fishnet stockings, corsets and elaborate make-up for men and women. The use of occult and horror imagery is prevalent on T-shirts, buttons, patches and jewellery. Hair may be in mohawk form, teased out, or in the devilock style.

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