This self-styled goth rock band from Southend-on-Sea in Essex, was formed in early 2005 by Faris Rotter (b. Faris Badwan, 1986, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England; vocals), Joshua Von Grim (b. Joshua Hayward; guitar), Tomethy Furse (b. Tom Cowan; bass), Spider Webb (b. Rhys Webb; keyboards) and Coffin' Joe (b. Johnathan Spurgeon; drums). The quintet's gothic dress sense and brash slogans ("Psychotic Sounds for Freaks and Weirdos" was a favourite) quickly earned them a devoted young fanbase. They also attracted the interest of cult video director Chris Cunningham, who shot a stylish low budget short to accompany the band's debut single, "Sheena Is A Parasite". Released in April 2006, the single's discordant blend of psychobilly indie and garage punk broke no new musical ground, but the national music press leapt on the Horrors and began hyping the band out of all proportion to their talent. The follow-up singles, "Death At The Chapel", "Count In Fives" and "Gloves', pursued the same limited musical direction. For all the fevered coverage in the UK music press, the Horrors" debut, Strange House, barely limped into the national Top 40. Released in March 2007, the album featured re-recorded versions of previously released material and a few new tracks.
The Horrors
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The Horrors News
Horrors play Glastonbury gig flanked by flames
Faris Badwan and co play dusk Park Stage show
- Jun 26, 2009
The Horrors announce North American tour
Jaunt kicks off on September 15 in Boston
- Jun 10, 2009
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Horrors lambast Facebook, MySpace and blog culture
Web 2.0 has destroyed underground music, they argue
- Jun 5, 2009
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Horrors, Little Boots, Crystal Castles for Reading And Leeds Festivals
New Found Glory, Virgins also added to line-up
- May 26, 2009
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The Horrors YouTube Videos
The Horrors - "Who Can Say" (03:41)
Check out the video for "Who Can Say" by the Horrors. And while you are at it buy their fantastic new album Primary Colours here: www.beggarsgroupusa.com Directed by Douglas Hart
![The Horrors - Sea Within A Sea [HQ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/K1lD5cE6Bwc/2.jpg)
The Horrors - Sea Within A Sea [HQ] (08:24)
THE HORRORS NEW VIDEO !!!!!!!! New song and video broadcasted in their official website in March 17th, from their new album Primary Colours. Enjoy it ;)
The Horrors She Is The New Thing (02:52)
Amazing new video from The Horrors - best bits are when Faris' heart gets eaten by the dead girl and Coffin Joe has his eyes plucked out by the crow! Beyond awesome.
The Horrors - She Is The New Thing: Video (02:53)
Music video by The Horrors performing She Is The New Thing: Video with Corin Hardy [Video Director] (C) 2007 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
The HORRORS~Death At The Chapel (02:08)
The all NEW never (EVER) before seen, indie-shot, parody music video for The Horrors song "Death At The Chapel." Concieved, writte, performed, and filmed by Horrorshow Pictures (Dorian Electra and Clara Lee).
The Horrors Media Player
The Horrors Reviews
Live Review: Primavera Sound
Viva la musica! at the Euro festival of choice. Parc Del Forum, Barcelona, Thursday, May 28 - Saturday, May 30
- Jun 11, 2009
Live Review: The Horrors
If you never loved them, you will now. And if you already did? Well, you’ll love them even more...
- Apr 2, 2009
The Horrors: Carling Academy 2, iverpool & Club Academy, Manchester: Fri 23 March & Sat 24 March
For two weeks they unleashed hell on a terrified America, but how do Britain’s shock-rock five fare back on home turf?
- Apr 11, 2007
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