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New York City, New York (1985 – 1998)

White Zombie was a band from New York City, New York who were active between 1985 and 1998. In their most popular lineup, they consisted of Rob Zombie (vocals, guitar), Jay Yuenger (guitar), Sean Yseult (bass), and John Tempesta (drums). After they disbanded, Rob Zombie would go on to a wildly successful career as a solo artist, film director and screenwriter.

Named after the 1932 Bela Lugosi film, White Zombie’s musical style was sample-heavy, based around groovy riffs and Rob Zombie’s snarling vocals. The samples that filled their records were mostly from obscure horror films, but used creatively to create a kind of carnival freak-show vibe.

Rob Zombie, still known at this time as Rob Cummings, supported himself through multiple jobs, including working as a cycle courier. Most famously, he was a production assistant on Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, but he also worked as a designer on pornographic magazines. At this time, he became involved with Shauna Reynolds, another up-and-coming designer. Together they shared a love of classic horror and sci-fi, heavy music, and the weirder corners of American underground culture. They decided to form a band that would draw upon all these influences and White Zombie was formed. Rob took vocals and the name Rob Straker (later changed to Rob Zombie), while Reynolds became the bassist and assumed the name of Sean Yseult. They became the only constants in the often-fluctuating band line-up.
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  • A-lexandre

    White Zombie > Rob Zombie [2]

    11 days ago
  • 666SixNine

    Electric heads are not in the top because people can't tag them properly. White Zombie was a great band, his solo stuff I don't dig. Wish there was a reunion. WZ were really original imo.

    21 days ago
  • Rubberbandman16

    I'd actualy take his solo stuff any day, but like them both

    23 days ago
  • tripodthunder

    I do like Rob's solo work but this kicks his later stuff's ass. [2]

    28 days ago
  • ToliFlesh

    Pantera is fucking terrible. White Zombie is not.

    last month
  • epickisms

    Good Band But,Pantera>>>White Zombie [2]

    last month
  • EduRocker12

    Good Band But,Pantera>>>White Zombie

    last month
  • isaaccobainer

    I just realized that John Tempesta was in this band. : O

    March 2012
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