Goons of Doom
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Goons of Doom is a band often described as surf rock, rock
, and horror punk
. Formed in 2004 in Narrabeen, New South Wales
, the group consists of members Ozzy Wrong (the stage name of professional surfer, Ozzie Wright
a.k.a. Oscar Wright), "Cutthroat Cowboy" (Ryan Cowell), "Killa Whale" (Timothy Cooney), "Ray of Sunshine" (Tuifao Lalotoa) and "Vaughn Dead" (Adam Blakey).
Formed without any of its members mastering their instruments prior to their first show, Goons of Doom recorded a rudimentary debut album, Bikey Zomby (EP, 2005). This first official release from their record label Volcom Entertainment
, was met with humble praise and mixed enthusiam. The following album, "The Story of Dead Barbie And Ghost" (LP, 2006) was met with higher acclaim (Hybrid Magazine). Goons of Doom is known for delivering high energy live performances and has since maintained a passionate fan base. The band is set to release a new album in 2012.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
, and horror punk
Horror punk
Horror punk is a music genre that mixes Gothic and punk rock sounds with morbid imagery and lyrics, which are often influenced by horror films...
. Formed in 2004 in Narrabeen, New South Wales
Narrabeen, New South Wales
Narrabeen is a beachside suburb in northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Narrabeen is located 23 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Warringah Council and is part of the Northern Beaches region.-History:There are a...
, the group consists of members Ozzy Wrong (the stage name of professional surfer, Ozzie Wright
Ozzie Wright
Ozzie Wright is an Australian professional surfer, artist, filmmaker and musician, known for his surfing innovation and punk rock style.He is sponsored by Volcom and Santa Cruz surfboards...
a.k.a. Oscar Wright), "Cutthroat Cowboy" (Ryan Cowell), "Killa Whale" (Timothy Cooney), "Ray of Sunshine" (Tuifao Lalotoa) and "Vaughn Dead" (Adam Blakey).
Formed without any of its members mastering their instruments prior to their first show, Goons of Doom recorded a rudimentary debut album, Bikey Zomby (EP, 2005). This first official release from their record label Volcom Entertainment
Volcom Entertainment
Volcom Entertainment, officially founded in 1995, in Newport Beach, California, and currently based in Costa Mesa, CA is the brainchild of Volcom founder Richard Woolcott and theLINE's singer/guitarist Ryan Immegart. Ryan being Volcom's first sponsored snowboarder and having a love for music...
, was met with humble praise and mixed enthusiam. The following album, "The Story of Dead Barbie And Ghost" (LP, 2006) was met with higher acclaim (Hybrid Magazine). Goons of Doom is known for delivering high energy live performances and has since maintained a passionate fan base. The band is set to release a new album in 2012.
Discography
- Bikey Zomby" EP (Volcom EntertainmentVolcom EntertainmentVolcom Entertainment, officially founded in 1995, in Newport Beach, California, and currently based in Costa Mesa, CA is the brainchild of Volcom founder Richard Woolcott and theLINE's singer/guitarist Ryan Immegart. Ryan being Volcom's first sponsored snowboarder and having a love for music...
, 2005) - The Story of Dead Barbie And Ghost (Volcom Entertainnment 2006)
- I Hate My Hair And I Want To Die (Volcom EntertainmentVolcom EntertainmentVolcom Entertainment, officially founded in 1995, in Newport Beach, California, and currently based in Costa Mesa, CA is the brainchild of Volcom founder Richard Woolcott and theLINE's singer/guitarist Ryan Immegart. Ryan being Volcom's first sponsored snowboarder and having a love for music...
, 2009) - Revenge of the Goons (Volcom EntertainmentVolcom EntertainmentVolcom Entertainment, officially founded in 1995, in Newport Beach, California, and currently based in Costa Mesa, CA is the brainchild of Volcom founder Richard Woolcott and theLINE's singer/guitarist Ryan Immegart. Ryan being Volcom's first sponsored snowboarder and having a love for music...
, 2012)