The Hookers are an American hardcore punk band based in Louisville , Kentucky. After , The Hookers were considered to be inactive as their heretofore intensive touring and release schedule was curtailed. In , the band put out an ersatz greatest hits record of live and unreleased tracks titled Ripped From The Crypt and once again became active with multiple EP and split EP releases. The Hookers are currently touring in support of their fourth independent full length release, 's Horror Rises from the Tombs.
Lead vocalist Adam Neal aka Rock n' Roll Outlaw credits having watched the film Werewolf vs The Vampire Women 27 times in a row as being influential in creating the image and lyrics of the band. The Hookers make extensive use of Satanic , sexual, fantastic and mythological imagery in their lyrics, as well as frequently referencing horror films, Vikings and biker culture. The Murder City Devils are another hardcore punk band formed in Seattle , Washington in the early s and were also briefly known as "The Hookers" before changing to their current name.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Hookers. LA Weekly. Retrieved February 16, Authority control MusicBrainz : f6bfcaee-adac88af Categories : Hardcore punk groups from Kentucky Heavy metal musical groups from Kentucky Musical groups from Louisville, Kentucky Musicians from Lexington, Kentucky Musical groups established in establishments in Kentucky.
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