The Creepshow

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Name = The Creepshow


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Origin = Burlington, Ontario Canada
Genre = Psychobilly
Punk rock
rockabilly
Years_active = 2005–present
Label = Stomp Records [http://www.stereodynamite.com Stereo Dynamite]

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Current_members = Sean "Sickboy" McNab
Sarah "Sin" Blackwood
The Reverend McGinty
Matt "Pomade" Gee

Past_members = Jen "Hellcat" Blackwood
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The Creepshow is a Psychobilly band from Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The band formed in 2005 when the four members got together with the purpose of starting a "hellbilly" band. The Creepshow writes the majority of their songs about Horror Films, with the music fitting the horror punk genre - hence "hellbilly".

The band has its roots in the 905 music scene with most members having been in various garage bands before The Creepshow. McNab was the singer/guitarist for local legends Outspan . McGinty was the songwriter and trombonist for 905 ska band two-face and played trombone in Outspan as well. Matt "Pomade" Gee splits his time between "The Creepshow" and punk band [http://www.rehabforquitters.com/ Rehab for Quitters] for which he also plays drums.

The Creepshow is known for their fast-paced songs filled with lots of backup vocals from McNab and McGinty and "sing-alongs" that the whole crowd can participate in. The band is also known for their exciting live shows.

After initially recording two songs for the "Zombie Night in Canada Vol. 2", Stereo Dymamite founder "Adam (DOOM) Sewell" signed the band after hearing the band's demo in 2005. The band released their first album "Sell Your Soul" on [http://stereodynamite.com Stereo Dynamite] shortly after on May 2, 2006. [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:jjfixqtsldse]

On Monday, March 27, 2006, Stereo Dynamite signed an exclusive distribution deal with EMI Music Canada greatly increasing the label and bands distriubtion. [http://www.chartattack.com/DAMN/2006/03/2708.cfm]

After Hellcat became pregnant, the vocals and guitar duties were taken over by Hellcat's younger sister, Sarah "Sin" on a temporary basis, and then permanently. Hellcat made her final appearance with the band in their video for "The Garden".

On August 22, 2008, the band released their second album, Run For Your Life (album). The band once again recorded with "Sell Your Soul" recorder/producer "Steve Rizun". The album was released by Stomp Records.

Current members

* Sean "Sickboy" McNab - upright bass / Backup Vocals
* Sarah "Sin" Blackwood - Guitar / Lead Vocals
* The Reverend McGinty - Keys / Backup Vocals
* Matt "Pomade" Gee - drums

Discography

Main Albums

* Sell Your Soul (Stereo Dynamite, 2006) - LP
* Run For Your Life (album) (Stomp Records, 2008) - LP

Compilations

*"Zombie Night in Canada Vol. 2" (Stumble Records, 2005) - "Shake"

Touring

The band has completed several tours across Canada, as well as two European tours. The band continues to tour with Sarah as the lead vocalist. The band recently finished a tour with The Unseen and Tiger Army the last show taking place May 11th in Ottawa, ON.

As of August 23, 2008, the band will join Anti Flag on a Canadian Tour and will make their way back to Europe in October in support of their new album.

ee also

*List of bands from Canada
*List of psychobilly bands

References

External links

* [http://www.stereodynamite.com/ Stereo Dynamite Records]
* [http://www.shopemi.com/album_page.asp?upc_id=843204000120 The Creepshow at EMI]
* [http://www.thenervemagazine.com/2006/05/article_template.php?id=7 The Nerve Magazine Article]
* [http://www.chartattack.com/DAMN/2006/03/2708.cfm Chartattack Article]
* [http://www.myspace.com/thecreepshow]
* [http://www.torpedo-booking.com Torpedo Booking Agency - European Booking]
* [http://www.torontomusicscene.ca/interviews/the-rocky-horror-creepshow.html Toronto Music Scene] - Interview with Sickboy and Sarah