We Are Horror Records

The Horror punk Legacy

Discover the Past, Present & Future of Horror Punk Music

Welcome to the official home of horror punk in the UK. At We Are Horror Records, we celebrate the blood-soaked fusion of punk rock energy and classic horror aesthetics that define this rebellious genre.
Whether you're a die-hard Misfits fan, a Grave Robber devotee, or a newcomer seeking the next wave of darkness, this is your portal into the world of horror punk.

What is Horror punk?

Horror punk - also spelled horror punk - is a sub-genre of punk rock that embraces macabre themes, horror film imagery, and theatrical performance.
With its roots in late '70s American punk and horror B-movie culture, horror punk thrives on attitude, storytelling, and eerie stage presence.

Black and white promotional photo of The Misfits featuring Glenn Danzig, Arthur Googy, Doyle, and Jerry Only with gothic punk style and dramatic lighting. — *The Misfits (US)*

The Three Waves of Horror punk

First Wave (Late 1970s - 1980s) - The Birth…

The genre began with The Misfits, whose Danzig-led anthems like "Die, Die My Darling" and "Halloween" mixed Ramones-style speed with cinematic horror lyrics and visuals.
They laid the blueprint for horror punk with their D.I.Y. ethic, Fiend Club, and iconic skull branding.

Key Bands:

The Misfits (US)

The Damned (UK – horror-adjacent, goth-punk roots)

Screaming Dead (UK)

Alien Sex Fiend (UK)

The Cramps (US)

45 Grave (US)

The Undead (US)

T.S.O.L. (US)

Plus many more…

Black and white promotional photo of punk band The Damned with four band members standing side by side, showcasing classic punk fashion and attitude. — *The Damned (UK)*

Second Wave (1990s - 2000s) - Rebirth & Expansion

After a brief underground slumber, horror punk came back from the grave with the rise of bands who modernized the sound.
This wave fused psychobilly, goth, and hardcore influences into a darker, sharper edge.

Key Bands:

Murderdolls / Wednesday 13 (US)

Blitzkid (US)

The Other (Germany)

Calabrese (US)

Balzac (Japan)

Zombina and the Skeletones (UK)

Nim Vind (Canada)

Dead Pleasures (UK)

Mister Monster (US)

Bloodsucking Zombies From Outer Space (Austria)

The Crimson Ghosts (Germany)

The Rosedales (US)

Send More Paramedics (UK)

Plus many more…

Black and white promotional photo of German horrorpunk band The Other, featuring all members in dark horror-themed attire standing together with intense expressions. — *The Other (Germany)*

Third Wave (2010s - Present) - The Modern Horror Scene

The modern era of horror punk is thriving with a new breed of bands pushing genre boundaries while honouring its bloody roots.
Influences now stretch into metal, industrial, deathrock, and even dark synth.

Key Artists Shaping the New Era:

All of the artists from the previous waves, plus our ENTIRE ROSTER (Obviously!) and:

Creeper (UK)

Evelyn's Casket (US)

The Tomb Tones (US)

5¢ Freakshow (Canada)

Left Hand Black (Sweden)

Silent Horror (US)

South of Salem (UK)

Jamey Rottencorpse and The Rising Dead (Germany)

Plus many more…

Creeper band promotional photo taken at Gloucester Prison, featuring gothic horror punk styling with dramatic lighting and prison cell backdrop — *Creeper (UK)*