Haunted Garage | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Los Angeles, California |
Genres | Horror punk, heavy metal, garage rock |
Years active | 1985–1993 1995, 2001, 2008 2013–2021 |
Labels | Sympathy for the Record Industry, Metal Blade Records |
Members | Dukey Flyswatter Erik Erath Andy Chavez Brian Beaver Paddy Rowan |
Haunted Garage was a horror punk and heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1985. Fronted by singer and B-movie actor Dukey Flyswatter, the band were recognized for their campy horror and science fiction-inspired songs and outrageous shock rock live shows featuring macabre props and costumes, go-go dancers and copious amounts of stage blood.
The original incarnation of Haunted Garage lasted from 1985 to 1993, becoming a popular draw in the Los Angeles metal scene and recording one studio album for Metal Blade Records in 1991. [1] Following several one-off reunions with varying line-ups, a new version of Haunted Garage featuring Flyswatter as its only original member formed in 2013, returning to touring and recording before officially retiring in late 2021.