Five horrorpunk bands that totally killed it in 2022!
2022 has welcomed a bit of a horrorpunk revival and what a year it has been. We have seen new releases from Calabrese, Jerry Only, Mourning Noise and Wednesday 13 to name a few. Not only this but thanks to social media, YouTube and even TikTok, underground horrorpunk bands are pushing their way the fore front. Through their own dedication and passion they are bringing us the best that this vast and varied genre has to offer. The biggest advocates for horrorpunk this year have been radio shows like Horrorpunks Not Dead (Uk), Horror Punks USA and Horrorpunk Radio (NZ). Facebook groups like Horror Punks USA Spirit Squad, Horrorpunks Germany and Horrorpunks A.D becoming important platforms for bands to showcase their music and make release announcements. The biggest help for horrorpunk music and bands is us the fans...our passion and dedication to seek out and listen to as much as we possibly can is second to none so keep up the good work ghouls and keeping doing what you're doing to help get the horrorpunk infection spread worldwide!!
Here is a little list of some horrorpunk bands that I think have really gone above and beyond in 2022.
1
The Deathtones
I don't think any other band out there this year has managed to pull off as much as The Deathtones have! This year they have independently released not one, not two... but eight records over the course of 2022. That's 4 EPs and 4 singles. That in itself is impressive but not only can The Deathtones knock out quality horrorpunk tunes, keeping everything dark and macabre but seasonally themed too. They have brought out an EP in tribute to serial killers with "American Monster" but they have also dedicated an EP to Stephen King "Hail To The King", a single for thanksgiving with "Thankskilling" and even a Christmas album "Horrordays". They have done all that and still found time to spread the good word of horrorpunk in numerous interviews even taking time out to feature in our very own Upcoming Talent in August this year. 2022 has been a great year for Horrorpunks finest horror villains!
2
Lex Luger
Spains answer to Brandon Lee and Davey Havok, Lex Luger is the solo project of one of the members of Spanish band Los Lugers. It's the spooky 80s synthwave meets 90s punk rock that creates layers of mind blowing, indulgent horror movie themed music that is just great to listen to. I know very little about the man behind Lex Luger, he seems pretty elusive but that just makes him all the more interesting. Rey Del Terror is his first album (I think) and is completely dedicated to Stephen King. As well as this he released three singles this year. Two in homage to some great horror movies "Childs Play"and "Maniac" then his version of "Temple Of Love" by The Sisters Of Mercy.
3
Boogeyman
Unique and quirky band Boogeyman from Arizona not only ran with the horrorpunk idea but went to extremes by not only writing their debut self titled album about their very own horror story but also created a book to accompany it. The 49 page book "The Devils Song" breathes even more life to the story we are already familiar with from the album, that's true dedication to the cause!
4
Von Boldt
It's been a full on year for Las Vegas horror movie heavy metal band Von Boldt. Off the back of their "The Nightstalker Demos" EP the band are gaining momentum and have a brand new full length album in the making for the new year. Track 3 "The Night is Dark and full of Terrors" is a wonderful horrorpunk style tune, spooky, haunting and ridiculously catchy this track opened up my ears to Von Boldt and I like what I heard!
5
Creeper
Southampton based goth/glammers welcomed back their horrorpunk vibe with the release of brand new spooky singalong single "Ghost Brigade" coupled with the announcement that they have signed to Spinefarm Records. I have missed hearing Will Gould blasting his unique theatrical vocals as loud as he can making you wanna dance like no one is watching! Welcome back Creeper.
