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Horror punk
Stylistic originsDoo-wop - Horror films - Punk rock - Rockabilly
Cultural originslate-1970s United States
Typical instrumentsVocals - Guitar - Bass - Drums
Subgenres
Horror hardcore
(complete list)
Fusion genres
Horror glam
Regional scenes
England - East Coast USA
Other topics
Deathrock - Gothic rock - Horror 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 films, black humor, and horror stories or novels. Horror punk has traditionally used, amongst other horror influence, the aesthetics and themes of zombie films. Some bands base their whole genre on zombies, taking up the names zombiecore, horror punk/rock, deathrock, or monster rock. The horror punk genre has a thriving underground following, with websites and concert festivals, such as the Fiend Fest. 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 are known to style 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. A more dressed down look used by "horror hardcore" fans is simply implementing a black band t-shirt, black pants, and a black hoodie.

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