Rob Zombie is a musician, filmmaker, and all-around horror and counterculture icon whose career has spanned across three decades. Born Robert Bartleh Cummings on January 12, 1965, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, he first rose to prominence in the late 1980s as the frontman of the heavy metal band White Zombie. After disbanding White Zombie in 1998, Zombie launched a successful solo career, blending heavy metal with industrial, groove metal, and shock rock elements, creating a highly theatrical and macabre style that's distinctly his own.

His work as a solo artist has produced several hit albums, including "Hellbilly Deluxe" and "The Sinister Urge." Zombie's music is characterized by horror film themes, gritty guitar riffs, and a persistent exploration of macabre and fantastical imagery. The continuity of his horror-inflected brand is unmistakable in his more recent releases such as "The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy," an album which underscores his aptitude for fusing eerie storytelling with relentless rock energy. Tracks like "The Triumph of King Freak (A Crypt of Preservation and Superstition)" demonstrate his talent for crafting infectious hooks while staying true to his unmistakable aesthetic—a testament to his enduring influence and relevance in the rock genre. In addition to his music career, Rob Zombie has also directed several horror films, contributing further to the legacy of his dark and creative vision.

Genres

Alternative Metal

Hard Rock

Industrial Metal

Industrial Rock

Nu Metal

Post-grunge

Rock

Related Artists

Slipknot

Korn

Marilyn Manson

Rammstein

Nine Inch Nails

Disturbed

Ministry

Powerman 5000

Alice Cooper

White Zombie

Static-X

Mushroomhead

Latest Release

I’ve Been Everywhere

Rob Zombie

Single - Released May 21, 2021