Shock Rock

Shock rock is a theatrical and provocative music genre that blends rock and metal with grotesque, horror-themed, or shocking imagery to create an intense sensory experience. Artists in this style often incorporate elaborate costumes, macabre lyrics, eerie sound effects, and stage antics ranging from fake blood to dark, supernatural themes. Musically, it spans various rock and metal subgenres, from bluesy, theatrical compositions to crushing industrial and extreme metal influences. Pioneered by artists like Screamin’ Jay Hawkins and later expanded by bands such as Ghost and Death SS, shock rock thrives on pushing boundaries and unsettling audiences while delivering powerful, high-energy performances.

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City Morgue
Death SS
Eternal Erection
Ghost
KUZA
Lordi
Mangy Bones
Mick Mars
Obscurest Vinyl
Prophilax
Screamin' Jay Hawkins
The Great Kat
Альбина Сексова
City Morgue
Lordi
Mick Mars
Screamin' Jay Hawkins
Obscurest Vinyl
Альбина Сексова
Death SS
Mangy Bones
Prophilax
Ghost
The Great Kat
Avatar
Eternal Erection
KUZA