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I have always been a big fan of horror-punk. It is a genre that I think is largely underrated and under-appreciated, in part because of the overall silliness of the lyrics, costumes and videos. Nevertheless I think there is some great talent hiding in this not-so-little and quickly expanding scene. Web sites like the World Horror Network have helped turn widely held love for the Misfits, horror movies and music into a tight knit yet thriving culture.

One of the better horror punk bands out there is Calabrese. To be honest, I don't know much about these guys other than that they are probably the best recording band this scene has. The thing that sets Calabrese apart from the rest of the horror crop is their obvious emphasis on making good music. Most horror-punk bands, like the local Diemonsterdie, spend most of their time and energy trying to look the part and seem to put songwriting and production on the back burner. Its a shame because there is a lot of talent that will never reach its potential being trapped in such a limiting and fashion conscious scene.

Here is one of my favorite Calabrese songs. Its called Voices of the Dead