Horror Scene: Industrial Chaos, Hardcore Roots, and the Stories Behind âYeah Youâ
If you thought the underground metal scene was just riffs and growls, think again. Horror Scene is here to prove itâs more than musicâitâs a movement. I caught up...
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Horror Scene: Industrial Chaos, Hardcore Roots, and the Stories Behind âYeah Youâ
If you thought the underground metal scene was just riffs and growls, think again. Horror Scene is here to prove itâs more than musicâitâs a movement. I caught up with the band on The Zach Moonshine Show, and what started as a casual conversation quickly became an unfiltered deep dive into the chaos, creativity, and sheer ferocity that fuels these industrial-metal provocateurs.
From Suicide Puppets to Horror Scene: A Name That Opens Doors
The story begins with a simple, yet pivotal change. Originally called Suicide Puppets, the band found themselves hitting a wall online: algorithms buried them, Google blocked ads, and social media wouldnât play nice. âSuicide Puppets was a tricky name, man. Every time I posted about it, itâd throw up these âdo you need help?â screens,â one member laughs.
Enter the new name: Horror Scene. Clean, concise, and terrifyingly effective. The change was more than cosmeticâit unlocked doors in the underground and legitimized their presence in the modern metal ecosystem.
âWe all sat down, looked at names that would look good on a poster, and Horror Scene just stuck. Surprisingly, no one had picked it before.â
Itâs a perfect fit for a band thatâs unapologetically theatrical, from corpse paint to industrial chaos.
Crafting âYeah Youâ: Hooks, Chaos, and a Middle Finger to Safety
Horror Scene isnât here to play it safe, and their new single âYeah Youâ proves it. Produced by Dan Mauch (Ghost, Gojira), the track blends industrial aggression, crushing grooves, and hooks that punch you square in the face.
âDan really wanted to work on it, but we had to start with Welcome to Your Hell. It was all about timing and making sure it hit just right.â
The band describes their music as a melting pot of influences: punk, industrial, hair metal, and pure modern metal brutality. Each member brings a different background to the mix, creating a sound thatâs hard to categorize but impossible to ignore.
âWe all come from different backgroundsâpunk, hair metal, industrialâŠmix it together, and thatâs what it is.â
Itâs this diverse approach that makes their tracks radio-ready yet still dangerously underground.
Touring, Collaborations, and the Metal Family
Horror Scene has rubbed shoulders with some of metalâs finest. Touring with Soulfly in 2021 brought them into the tribe immediately, with tour mom duties handled by Gloria, Max Cavaleraâs wife, who made sure the band stayed safe and sane.
âEvery person who came to our merch booth said the same thing: âI donât know where to put you guys.â Itâs industrial, itâs metal, itâs punkâit doesnât fit neatly anywhere. And thatâs exactly the point.â
Theyâve also crossed paths with legends like Dino from Fear Factory and John Bechtel from Ministry, building connections that have expanded their reach both on the stage and in the studio.
Horror Scene on Film: The Soundtrack of Fear
Beyond albums and live shows, Horror Sceneâs music has found its way into the horror world. Tracks have been featured in films like The Boy From Below and the action thriller The Desperate. The journey started with a simple collaboration: a composer friend doing orchestral work introduced their music to directors, and the rest, as they say, is history.
âItâs literally dumb luck. But youâve got to keep grinding and be ready when it hits.â
For fans of horror and industrial metal, this synergy makes perfect sense. The bandâs cinematic soundscapes and thematic aggression translate naturally to the screen.
Influences, Gear, and the Hunt for the Perfect Sound
Horror Sceneâs influences read like a metal fanâs dream playlist: Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Ministry, 9 Inch Nails, Slipknot, and more. Each member brings something unique to the table, from industrial grit to punk fire.
Studio-wise, they rely heavily on Kemper amps, with virtually no pedalsâjust pure tonal flexibility. âWeâve spent months tweaking sounds. The Kemper lets you dial in any amp you want,â one member explains. The pursuit of the perfect sound is painstaking, obsessive, and totally worth itâbecause when Horror Scene hits your ears, you feel every note.
Community, Chaos, and Metal Devastation
Outside the studio and stage, the bandâs heart is in the community. Theyâve built Metal Devastation Festival in Tennessee, growing a local metal scene where once there was none. Itâs a testament to their belief that metal isnât just musicâitâs a lifestyle, a statement, and a family.
âPut your speakers in your windows, drag them to your neighborâs house, and crank it loud. Let them hear what metal is supposed to sound like.â
Whatâs Next for Horror Scene?
The band isnât slowing down. A new single and music video are on the horizon for early 2026, along with more studio sessions, festival appearances, and horror-con performances. Awards season is approaching too, with nominations at the Central Pennsylvania Music Awardsâproof that the underground is paying attention.
Horror Scene proves that industrial metal isnât just a soundâitâs an experience. A mixture of chaos, creativity, and unapologetic energy that refuses to be categorized, tamed, or ignored.
Horror Scene is a band that thrives on unpredictability, blends multiple genres into devastating industrial metal, and knows how to make chaos work in their favorâon stage, in the studio, and even on the big screen. Donât sleep on these guys. Crank it loud and get ready to experience metal the way itâs meant to be.
Stream the full show on Mixcloud now:
Track List:Â
Battle of The bands Top Six:
1 - Mistress - Terrified eyes2 - Bound To Prevail - Consecrated Perdition3 - Eden On Fire - Brigade4 - MOTORGOD - Fire in the Sky5 - Krushor - Shockwave6 - Adeline Gray - Cold Void
The Zach Moonshine Show Intro
7 - Ozzy Osbourne - Gets Me Through/Dreamer8 - Body Count - Civil War9 - Distant - Nothing Left To Hate
Horror Scene - Interview featuring Yeah You/Welcome To Your Hell/Devil You Don't Know
10 - Sylosis - Erased11 - Beltfed Weapon - Digital Genesis12 - Faith in Vain - SOULâTIED13 - Tentaclaus - Get Fucked14 - Infestation - Rapid Fire!15 - Sorrowseed - Incinerate16 - Phenomy - Shellshock Paradise17 - Terror Garden - Piss Drunk18 - Balistic - Angel of Light19 - NINE RED MOONS - Sumerian Songs For The Dead20 - Lightlorn - Emergent Chaos21 - Concrete - Midnight Demigod22 - EverFelt - Sludge23 - Hellrazor - Sands of Time
Also check out the interview segment on YouTube, Spotify etc.Â
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Friday night was chaos unleashed on The Zach Moonshine Show as we hosted Horror Scene LIVEâand damn, you showed up in force. 118,053 metal maniacs tuned in from all over the world to blast âYeah Youâ and get the full industrial-metal experience. đ€đ„
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