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The Creepshow is a band from Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The band formed in 2005 when the four original members got together with the purpose of starting a psychobilly band. The Creepshow writes the majority of their songs about horror films.
Former bands
The band has its roots in the 905 music scene with most members having been in various garage bands before The Creepshow. McNab was the singer/guitarist for local legends Outspan and Jersey. McGinty was the songwriter and trombonist for 905 ska band two-face and played trombone in Outspan as well. Matt "Pomade" Gee splits his time between The Creepshow and punk band Rehab for Quitters for which he also plays drums.
The Creepshow is known for their fast-paced songs filled with lots of backup vocals from McNab and McGinty and sing-alongs that the whole crowd can participate in. The band is also known for their live shows.
Labels
After initially recording two songs for the Zombie Night in Canada Vol. 2, Stereo Dymamite founder Adam (DOOM) Sewell signed the band after hearing the band's demo in 2005. The band released their first album Sell Your Soul on Stereo Dynamite shortly after on May 2, 2006.
On Monday, March 27, 2006, Stereo Dynamite signed an exclusive distribution deal with EMI Music Canada, increasing the label and band's distriubtion.
In August, 2009 Hellcat Records announced they had signed The Creepshow and would be re-releasing their second album Run for Your Life in October. This signing was the first time a Canadian band had been signed to the California based label. The Creepshow maintained their relationship with Stomp Records in Canada.
Hellcat's departure
After Hellcat became pregnant, the vocals and guitar duties were taken over by Hellcat's younger sister, Sarah "Sin" on a temporary basis, and then permanently. Hellcat made her final appearance with the band in their video for "The Garden". In the summer of 2009, Hellcat began producing an album with her band Hellcat and the Prowl.
Run For Your Life
On October 27, 2008, the band released their second album, Run for Your Life. The band once again recorded with Sell Your Soul recorder/producer Steve Rizun. The album was released by Stomp Records and was re-released in the US on Hellcat Records in October, 2009.
Touring
The band has completed several tours across Canada, as well as many European tours. The band continues to tour with Blackwood as the lead vocalist. The band recently finished a tour with The Unseen and Tiger Army the last show taking place May 11 in Ottawa, Ontario. The Creepshow puts touring on the same level of enjoyment as recording. In an interview with Exclaim! magazine, Blackwood said that "Downtime has been good, but it's always the same. After about two weeks we all get that itch. And after three weeks our pockets are empty and we're like 'Okay, we need to go back on tour, I am going crazy!"
On August 23, 2008, the band joined Anti Flag on a Canadian Tour after which they made their way back to Europe in October in support of their new album.
The Creepshow played the Warped Tour in 2008 on the D-Tox/Union stage in Montreal. They performed too in 2009.
The band toured North America and Europe in early 2009. On August, 2009, the band had two successful gigs in Russia. In September, 2009 the band announced a U.S. tour through October.
On February 26, 2010, the band performed in the Australian alternative festival, Soundwave, on one of two main stages. On July 17, 2010, the band performed at the Hot Rod Hootenanny in Niagara Falls, Ontario. On October 25, the band performed in Prague, Czech Republic at the club Cross. On December 12, 2010, the band played alongside Random Hand, The Skints, The Hydropaths, Acid Drop and Mouthwash for the Slam Dunk punk/ska all dayer at the Cockpit in Leeds, England.
