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| Zombina and The Skeletones | |
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 Zombina and the Skeletones before a show in Germany in 2008 |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | ZATS |
| Origin | Liverpool, England |
| Genres | Horror punk Deathrock Gothic rock Dark Cabaret |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Ectoplastic |
| Associated acts | aPAtT, Lovecraft |
| Website | zombina.com |
| Members | |
| Zombina Kyle K'Thulu Doc Horror Ben Digo X-Ray Speck |
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| Notable instruments | |
| Theremin | |
Zombina and the Skeletones are a horror rock band from Liverpool, England, formed in 1998 around the nucleus of vocalist Zombina and songwriter Doc Horror. The majority of their tongue in cheek lyrical content deals with themes of horror and science fiction, yet their musical style is upbeat and pop oriented, with elements of garage punk, doo wop and hard rock. Due to their apparent obsession with B Movies and black humour their fanbase extends to the gothic rock, deathrock and psychobilly scenes.
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[edit] History
[edit] Formation
Zombina met Doc Horror in 1998, fast becoming friends and started a band called The Deformed, producing a demo tape; "No Sleep 'Til Transylvania", in early 1999. This tape featured songs that would later become Zombina and The Skeletones staples; "The Grave... And Beyond!", "Braindead" and "Leave My Brain Alone"; and established a strong B-Movie informed horror theme recalling the early efforts of The Misfits and The Cramps.
Their latest album Out of the Crypt and Into Your Heart, was released in October 2008.
[edit] Career
In 2005, Zombina and The Skeletones were a featured unsigned band on BBC Radio 2. They have also toured the UK with bands such as The Damned, The Misfits, and The Meteors.[1]
2006 saw the band headlining Lumous Gothic Festival, Finland.[2] Then in 2007, Wave-Gotik-Treffen (Wave-Gothic-Meeting) in Leipzig, Germany.[3]
They have been featured in the UK magazine, Bizarre, and played live at the 2008 "Bizarre Ball" in London.[4][5] They were scheduled to appear at Abertoir, the Welsh Horror Festival, and performed as part of the festival.
[edit] Reviews
The band has received much critique, including being referred to as "Fucking superb" by the UK based webzine, Drowned in Sound.[6]
[edit] Members
[edit] Current line-up
- Zombina Venus Hatchett - Vocals/Theremin (1999–present)
- Doc Horror - Guitar/Bass/Vocals (1999–present)
- Ben Digo - Drums(2006–present) (ex-The Dangerfields)
- Kyle K'Thulu - Bass(2008–present)
- X-Ray Speck - Saxophone(2008–present)
[edit] Past members
- Velma - Backing Vocals
- Tiddles - Backing Vocals
- Grim Outlook - Guitar (1999–2004)
- Taylor Woah - Guitar (2004) (now of The Bendal Interlude)
- Ratt-Lynn Bones
- Kit Shivers - Drums/Guitar (1999–2005)
- Louie Diablo - Guitar/Vocals/Handclaps (2004–2006) (now of The Stig Sound-System)
- Pete Martin - Drums (2006)
- Jonny Tokyo - Keyboard/Bass/Vocals (1999–2008) (now of aPAtT)
- Jettison Dervish - Bass (2005-May 17, 2008) (now of Lovecraft)
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- The Eerie Years (download album from www.mp3.com/zombina - comprises the Love Bites and Silver Bullet EPs)
- Taste the Blood of Zombina and The Skeletones (2002)
- Death Valley High (2006)
- Monsters On 45 (2006) reissued 2009 with extra track
- Out of the Crypt and Into Your Heart (2008)
[edit] Compilations
- Get Thee Behind Me Santa (Puppy Dog Records 2002) - includes 'Transylvanian Xmas'
- Tribute to The Misfits - includes 'Misfits Medley'
[edit] EPs
- Loves Bites (2000)
- Halloween Hollerin'! (2003)
- 7 Song Promo EP (2004)
- 3 Songs vs. Your Brain (2006)
- A Chainsaw For Christmas (download EP) (2006)
- Halloween Party Classics (download EP) (2007)
[edit] 7" EP Trilogy
- I Was A Human Bomb For The F.B.I. (2004)
- Mondo Zombina! (2005)
- Staci Stasis (2005)
[edit] Singles
- Silver Bullet (2001)
- Frankenlady (2002)
- Nobody Likes You When You're Dead b/w Deflesh Mode remix (2002)
- Dracula Blood b/w Deep Vein Thrombosis remix download single (2007)
[edit] Bootlegs
- Dial Z for Zombina (recorded live at Club Useless 14 September 2004)
