Artist description Originally formed in Los Angeles in 1998, the Creeps now hail from Santa Cruz, CA and are playing shows regularly. With a wide variety of creative influences, The Creeps come together to bring forth a sound that reflects each member's unique personality. With music that is reminiscent of an 80's b-movie soundtrack, this band does it part to contribute to today's counterculture.

Music Style Dark / Old School / Horror Punk

Musical Influences Siouxsie and the Banshees, 45 Grave, The Damned, Samhain, The Adicts, Bad Religion, SOD, The Ramones, Dead Kennedys, Tsunami Bomb, Children Of Bodom, In Flames, Cradle of Filth, The Cure, The Cramps

Similar Artists The Damned, Penis Flytrap, The Deep Eynde, Antiworld, Tsunami Bomb, etc ...

Artist History First performing lineup: Formed in Dec, 1998. Broke up in mid-july 1999.Second performing linup: Formed in February 2000. Added keyboards in Fall 2000.

Group Members Current Lineup: Mike Creep (Vocals), Matt Habegger (Bass), Mike Fajen (Guitar), Devin Landes(Drums), Heidi Bodeson (keyboard). Old Lineup: Mike Creep (Vocals), Tricky (Bass), Steve Who (Guitar), X (Drums).

Instruments guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keyboard

Albums Self Titled, 10 song album. $3 + shipping /handling or free mp3 downloads. "6 Feet Under:Perfect World." $5. The Creeps - "Dead in Santa Cruz 2000" (out of print!)

Press Reviews "AT A GLANCE, local crew the Creeps seems like another goth-punk band modeled after the glory days of the Misfits, but it ain't them--their sound is much bigger in scope. Unlike the trailer-trash 'n' homicide-obsessed Murder City Devils, or transgendered crypto-punkers AFI, the Creeps are a few degrees more peppy. Composed of Mike Creep on vox, Mike Fajen on guitar, Matt Habegger on bass, Devin Landes on drums and Heidi Bodeson on keyboards, the Creeps' self-titled debut frenetically blasts its way through 10 songs like Chewbacca, Han Solo, Luke and Leia exiting the first Death Star. Musically, the tunes range from Husker Du thrash meets Tiger Army greaserness to two-tone-era ska and blistering metal at a Metallica level of proficiency. There's even a moment of Weezer-esque power pop wonder on track 8, "Man of the Year." Frontman Mike Creep may be the guy to watch onstage, but on recordings, keyboardist Bodeson adds the prettiest flavors with her electronica-punk melodies. Bodeson helps keep the sound focused, from her jazz piano intro to the crazed "Lost Boy" to the moog and organ-laced "Razorblade Pillow." Combined with blitzkrieg-speed drums, bass, guitar and spitfire vocals, the Creeps are an up-and-coming force to be reckoned with." - Metro Santa Cruz "The Creeps aren't your average punk band. They put on an incredibly engaging show, highlighted by lead singer Mike Creep's commanding stage presence and electric voice, and a guitarist who knows how to work his instrument and the crowd. The rhythm section is tighter than most punk rockers' britches. The band's 28 minute live set went by in a flash as the quartet tore through twelve songs with aggression and brilliance. The Creeps are nothing short of incredible. They have something truly original to offer to the world of music." Noah Finneburgh, Drummer from Hypnautica "Dark, bleak punk rock played at a fast pace ... Monster-themed songs and deep baritone vocals harken back to the Gothic sound of the Misfits." - LISTEN.COM

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Location Santa Cruz, CA - USA

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