Hollywood Undead

American rap rock band known for mask-wearing members and genre-blending music combining rap, rock, electronic, and metal elements.Formed in Los Angeles in 2005, the band gained fame through MySpace, releasing debut album 'Swan Songs' in 2008. Known for rotating masks, theatrical performances, and lineup changes including Deuce's controversial departure.
  • Original member Deuce (Aron Erlichman) was fired in 2010 after violent backstage altercations and disputes over creative control, leading to lawsuits and diss tracks from both sides.
  • Band members perform under stage names (J-Dog, Johnny 3 Tears, Charlie Scene, Funny Man, Danny) and conceal identities with unique masks redesigned for each album cycle.
  • Early demos like 'No. 5' and 'Undead' went viral on MySpace, amassing millions of plays before the band had a record deal.
  • Their music frequently addresses dark themes including addiction, suicide, and social decay, contrasting with party anthems like 'Everywhere I Go'.
  • Drummer Matthew 'Da Kurlzz' Busek left in 2017 citing personal reasons, reducing the lineup from six to five members.