Horror punk

Horror punk
Stylistic origins	Punkrock - Gothic Rock - Deathrock - Heavy Metal - Doo-Wop - Horror films
Cultural origins	late-1970s United States
Typical instruments	Vocals - Guitar - Bass - Drums
Subgenres
Horror hardcore (complete list)
Fusion genres
Horror rock - Horror glam
Regional scenes
England - East Coast USA
Other topics
Deathrock - Gothic rock - Shock rock - Psychobilly

Horror punk is a music genre that was defined by the band The Misfits, blending horror movie lyrical themes and imagery with musical influences from early punk rock, doo-wop, and, to a lesser degree, rockabilly.

Horror punk bands usually tell tales through their lyrics, which are often related to horror themes such as werewolves, vampires, and zombies. Some bands show heavy influences from hardcore punk, and are often described as horror hardcore. The horror punk genre has a thriving underground following, with websites and concert festivals, such as the Fiend Fest held in Germany. The fan base has been tied to the resurgence of the closely-related genres, psychobilly and deathrock.

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 in that individuals often incorporate sexy items, such as fishnet stockings, corsets, and elaborate makeup, (both 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.

See also

• List of horror punk bands
• Punk fashion
• Shock rock

External links

• Fiend Club
• Horror Punk News
• Horror Punk
• Punk Horror
• Horrorwood BabbleOn
• World Horror Network
• Horror Garage
• Horror-punk.net

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