Horrorpunk Crowdfunding Roundup

Welcome to the first edition of Horrorpunk Crowdfunding Roundup, a new feature that will run monthly or periodically, depending on the need for it. This new feature will highlight dif ferent bands within the genre who are currently running campaigns to establish new projects that will likely end up being featured here on the site! We start this new feature with two exciting projects that are in the midst of their campaigns. First there is Deadhouse favorites and one of the earliest supporters of the site, Shadow Windhawk And The Morticians, as well as the long-awaited return of Mister Monster! Click on for more information on both campaigns!

Continue reading

Deadhouse Interview: Argyle Goolsby

Hot on the heels of my reviews of Argyle Goolsby‘s two solo efforts, A Dream Not Quite Remembered and Under The Witness Stars, I have been given the privilege of conducting an interview with the man himself. As I’ve mentioned before, Goolsby, along with his former cohort T.B. Monstrosity were responsible for Blitzkid, the band that turned me into a horrorpunk fan. While most people (rightfully) point to The Misfits as the kings of the genre, many will also claim that Blitzkid were the ones who perfected it. From their formation in 1997 all the way through their disbanding in 2012, I will argue that no one did it better.

Following their farewell tour in 2012, the band went their separate ways. Argyle Goolsby chose to stay with the genre, releasing the two aforementioned solo EPs, as well as a 7″ split with fellow West Virginian horrorpunks The Big Bad. Now, as we approach the 2014 edition of Ghouls Night Out, Goolsby has just unveiled his new project, known as Silent Horror. I was given the opportunity to trade emails with the man to discuss horrorpunk, horror movies, his solo work and the upcoming debut.

So, without further ado, here is the interview with one of the most influential men in the world of horrorpunk, Argyle Goolsby!
Continue reading