Hollywood Undead – biography
Hollywood Undead are about to drop a musical bomb. On their debut album (A&M/Octone), they’ve concocted an explosive cocktail of hip hop, rock and metal,forging an alternative style that’s primed to blow the scene up. They craft incisive, sharp and sarcastic raps that slash the jugular of mainstream pop culture. They aren’t your standard rap or rock crew. They’re something new, dangerous, funny and alive. Deuce busts out the melodies. Johnny 3 Tears, J-Dog and Charlie Scene lead the lyrical charge, while Funny Man drops rhymes, and Da Kurlzz hypes the fray. Donning individual masks, Hollywood Undead possess a dark aesthetic that’s connected to their hometown’s depravity. Tracks like “No. 5″ dissect the frivolities of Hollywood with witty, catchy choruses. Album opener “Undead,” sets the tone, firing off a big melody and buoyant beats. Meanwhile, “Los Angeles” examines the town’s evil edge. However, Hollywood Undead has got the gusto to be earth shattering far beyond cyberspace. They’re already knocking at your door, and they’re about to break it down.
Hollywood Undead’s sound cuts with a distinct hip hop swagger and a brooding, hard rock aggression. The band recorded seventeen songs with production by Danny Lohner (Nine Inch Nails), Don Gilmore (Linkin Park) and Deuce. J-Dog describes the sound best. “It’s different genres mixed together with no holds barred. The rap songs are straight-up club songs. The rock songs are in your face and industrial. It’s a collaboration of six people with different thoughts, coming together and not holding back.” Charlie Scene elaborates further, “It’s the truth about what average, suburban teens are thinking. No one else is rapping about how those kids party and what they go through in life, but we are.”
Everything was born from a collaboration by Deuce and J-Dog in 2005. They posted a couple of their songs on the internet, and within a day, they had a slew of friends and plays.They inked a deal with A&M/Octone in 2008, and they’re ready to unleash their manifesto. Johnny 3 Tears delves deeper into the band’s message. “Our music and lyrics are just a communication of our lives. That’s the best way to define it. It’s all extremely and explicitly honest about stuff we go through–love, hate and pain. People see that honesty, and they respond to it. I want it to last forever for them. It’s not fleeting.”
The masks contribute to the band’s mystique. Charlie explains, “In order to keep everything a mystery, we didn’t want people to know what we look like.” That mystery is just as important to the band’s identity as the city is. J-Dog continues, “I’ve seen too many people who just couldn’t cut it out here. This city literally chews people up and spits them out. In Hollywood, there are aspiring actors, artists, crack heads, gang bangers, taggers, and homeless people. They all add to the culture. Growing up around so many different people made us who we are. Hollywood was always known for its rawness, and we have that.” The world will soon see that Hollywood Undead is as raw as it gets.
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jagged little pill | Oct 14, 2008 | Reply
HU SUCK
glowing_kitty22 | Oct 17, 2008 | Reply
hollywood undead is the best… I first heard their music almost two years ago and I love them! (Deuce has such a sexy voice!!)
cheergirl_22 | Oct 25, 2008 | Reply
hollywood undead is the best band out there.. they say what they want and thats cool!! keep going no matter what happends love you!!
Jasmin | Oct 29, 2008 | Reply
But have you seen them live?
It’s to die for. ^_^
Anonymous | Nov 3, 2008 | Reply
And all the kids in the hood come and wave your hands,
Hollywood we`re never goin down.
When your drunk shake that ass like you know how to dance,
Hollywood we`re never goin down.
Start getting loud i want to party now,
If you hit an Undead thats a party foul.
- No. 5. !
nick | Nov 16, 2008 | Reply
wow h.u. does not suk if u said that to them in person they would kill u
bigazfan | Dec 2, 2008 | Reply
i cant belive how good u guys are. ur the fukin bomb!!!!!!
bigazfan | Dec 2, 2008 | Reply
wow u guys rule!!!!!!! how can u guys be so damn good??? u my favorite band/group ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous | Dec 3, 2008 | Reply
as this last breath leaves me
I am trying to be
what you’re dying to see
I feel like “F**k man,
can’t take this, anymore,
this heart, break this.”
This is life that’s so thankless,
How could he just forsake us?
racist he makes us
hate us he gave us
nothing but no trust
and I am so f**ked up
So let this gun bind us
Lets hide by this lust
and once we are just dust
he’ll know that he loved us
Anonymous | Dec 3, 2008 | Reply
as this last breath leaves me
I am trying to be
what you’re dying to see
I feel like “F**k man,
can’t take this, anymore,
this heart, break this.”
This is life that’s so thankless,
How could he just forsake us?
racist he makes us
hate us he gave us
nothing but no trust
and I am so f**ked up
So let this gun bind us
Lets hide by this lust
and once we are just dust
he’ll know that he loved us
Momo | Dec 3, 2008 | Reply
You guys kick everyother band’s ass!Keep rockin!:
I am trying to be
what you’re dying to see
I feel like “F**k man,
can’t take this, anymore,
this heart, break this.”
This is life that’s so thankless,
How could he just forsake us?
racist he makes us
hate us he gave us
nothing but no trust
and I am so f**ked up
So let this gun bind us
Lets hide by this lust
and once we are just dust
he’ll know that he loved us
John | Dec 5, 2008 | Reply
Almost every werson that posted a comment about HU was a girl.
No wonder they all said HU was like amazing.
Why dont you go listen to actual music like Atmosphere and Immortal Technique.
People that will drop mad rhymes and keep dropping them.
Hu is a hype that will be done with in a matter of time.
Hollywood is not that raw…
I have been there.
Go to Los Angeles.
Real rawness happens there.
jordan-ariel | Dec 8, 2008 | Reply
i just started listening to hu , and i love how they can be seriuos and funny too. their music is loved by the masses. ‘if your from orange county ill fuck you rite’ lmao i really like them. they curse as much as i do.
Amber | Dec 14, 2008 | Reply
OMG O_O im in love with charliescene<333 Lovehim.
and the rest of the groups good to. Favorite band ever mannn
Anonymous | Dec 15, 2008 | Reply
Yeah lol i love HollyWood Undead.
Deuce is amazingg. I love him.
THey are amazing.
Mybest band everr.
Anonymous | Dec 15, 2008 | Reply
Im in love with Deucee.
Jessica Lancaster | Dec 20, 2008 | Reply
Everyone is always going ot have their opinion…everyone is not going to agree. I think Hollywood Undead is awesome! but u have to understand that there are going to be ppl that are going to say you suck! But who the fuck cares about them? lol you guys are awesome Deuce ur voie is so sexy but theres something about Johnny 3 tears that draws me in! Ur amazing dont every stop!
Helen | Dec 31, 2008 | Reply
Urm… Hollywood Undead is awesome… but seriously people text talk on the computer D< Anyways, they’re unique and everybody loves them, if you don’t… you can go die…. No, not kidding D.< -)
JJ | Dec 31, 2008 | Reply
“Go to Los Angeles.
Real rawness happens there.”
…that’s where they’re from.
julia | Jan 14, 2009 | Reply
tall are the most coolest people ever love your music!!!
D | Jan 14, 2009 | Reply
charlie scene has such a sexy voice
D | Jan 14, 2009 | Reply
charlie scene has such a sexy voice..it always makes me smile
ballin1477 | Jan 16, 2009 | Reply
i love this band
megan sly | Jan 17, 2009 | Reply
omg i love hollywood undead there the best
Anonymous | Jan 25, 2009 | Reply
jagged little pill is a dumbass and they dont give a fuck if u like them or not its bout livin a life
HU SUCKS | Jan 27, 2009 | Reply
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD HAS NO MUSICAL TALENT IT TAKES NO SKILL TO DO WHTAT THEY DO IF YOU WANT REAL MUSIC LISTEN TO KADISFLY….
Anonymous | Feb 11, 2009 | Reply
U suck
Kia | Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
DUECE HAS SUCH A SEXY VOICE!!!!!!
charlie | Feb 28, 2009 | Reply
jagged you suck its all bout hu…dnt hate
scenebaby | Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD* IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous | Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD* IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Keep rockin, guys.
HATERS; YOU MAKE THEM FAMoUS!!
“we will fight or we will fall, til the angels save us all”
fu | Mar 15, 2009 | Reply
u suck
Bored | Mar 18, 2009 | Reply
This shit is real funny to read.
claire | Mar 30, 2009 | Reply
have you seen them without there masks there ugly , i waqs so upset =(
CoryBlink | Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
and you’re commenting on a page about them why??? if the suck so much why are you looking them up?
jade | Apr 12, 2009 | Reply
hollywoodundead’s best song is young!!!! they r the best… well almost!!!! but anyway these guys rock!!!!! my parects hate them but thats whats so good bout them….. and mixin rap and rock together!!! genius!!!!!!! i listen to these guys all the f###in time!!!!!!
john wagner | Apr 21, 2009 | Reply
when was johnny 3 tears born??
im writting a report in school about him.
Poneyxmauve | Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
VOS GUEULES CALISS.
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD ÇA ROCK.
JL’AI EST VUE HIER EN SHOW ET C’EST D’LA PURE BOMBE (L)
LÂCHEZ PAS LES GARS !
hu fan | Apr 23, 2009 | Reply
i love them im going to marry j-dog dont hate.and also those who hate them need to recognize! you jsut wish u had the talent like they do!
PEACE!
famousss | Apr 23, 2009 | Reply
i know everything there is to know about them! theyre awesome! and they are not one bit ugly their as tight as all their songs!
hu fan | Apr 23, 2009 | Reply
i love hollywood undead! theyre too awesome! and yeah if u hate on them theyll mess you up!
PEACE!
rose | Apr 23, 2009 | Reply
not really
rose | Apr 23, 2009 | Reply
ha ha theyre great
rose | Apr 23, 2009 | Reply
you dont know me!
Jake | Apr 24, 2009 | Reply
Hey dude they rock dumbass
RiiKO | May 2, 2009 | Reply
Out of all the members of the band, I think Johnny 3 Tears or J-Dog is the best looking. To be honest Charlie Scene is kinda ugly. Don’t get me wrong I love Hollywood Undead, and I roll with the undead army.
Rachh | May 2, 2009 | Reply
they do sing about Los Angeles
Sabrina | May 6, 2009 | Reply
HU is the best and they rock in concert. I love deuce and funny man!!!!
tg | May 6, 2009 | Reply
yo moma
Anonymous | May 8, 2009 | Reply
what are their real names
Amber | May 13, 2009 | Reply
J3T is sexy with a sexy voice to match
Allison | May 13, 2009 | Reply
your dumb.
Allison | May 13, 2009 | Reply
They’re amazing.
Allison | May 13, 2009 | Reply
HU SUCKS | Jan 27, 2009 | Reply
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD HAS NO MUSICAL TALENT IT TAKES NO SKILL TO DO WHTAT THEY DO IF YOU WANT REAL MUSIC LISTEN TO KADISFLY….
You’re a retard. (:
defender | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
i doin the samething there doin grupin people and fightin against war they mess wit uss we fuck them up
defender | Jun 8, 2009 | Reply
we are young we have heart born in this world as it all fals apart we dont belong in a world as it all falls apart i see the children in the rain like parade before the pain i see the life i see the smile give it all 2 c u fly we wave dis flag of hatred because ur the ones who made it
Naomi | Jun 26, 2009 | Reply
I am madly in love with HU lol. I love Charlie Scene and Deuce (his voice is SO sexy ;3 )
des | Jul 16, 2009 | Reply
hi im a huge fan of hu u have no idea i love j3t and deuce they r very talented and r both very hotttt
jake | Jul 19, 2009 | Reply
hollywood undead im 13 and wow they say what i feel black dhalia brake up no.5 a good happy song and what im listening to undead a fuking straight up bad ass song thnx guys keep on going you guys are going to be legends!!!
Julia 3 Tears | Jul 20, 2009 | Reply
The city looks so pretty, do you wanna burn it with me?
ur mom | Jul 24, 2009 | Reply
u suck
infinety tears | Aug 3, 2009 | Reply
you guys rock especialy J-3T
Anonymous | Aug 29, 2009 | Reply
fag
future ms duece | Sep 13, 2009 | Reply
i luv deuce he is so cute when he has the mask one and when he dont love you deuce
Larry | Sep 24, 2009 | Reply
Hollywood Undead is one of the best bands because they DO sing about what’s going on in the world and what kids actually do and go through. Don’t talk shit; you actually SHOULD listen to the goddamn lyrics(: