Sgt. Stirling. - Hitting Things With Sticks, Dictating, Warmonger.
Mr. Strange. - Ranting, Synthetic Sounds, Cult Leader.
Nick "Jesus" Painless. - Shouting, Decadence, Causing Offense, Music.
The Clown. - Playing With His Staff, Chucking Balls, General Merryment.
Additional members:
Kwerky. - Fire, Circus Tricks, Scaring Little Kids.
Stagg. - Catching Balls, Swinging Weapons.
Influences
Rob Zombie, Insane Clown Posse, Dr. Steel, Marilyn Manson, Vaudeville, Nine Inch Nails, Cabaret, Gary Numan, Danny Elfman, Music From The 1930's - 1940's, Murderdolls, Soulwax, Mindless Self Indulgence, Steampunk, Goldfrapp, White Zombie, Rusty Metal, The Beatles, The Prodigy, Mushroomhead, Face-Paints, Antiproduct, David Bowie, Broken Musical Instruments, Alice Cooper, Madness, The Circus, ICP, Rocky Horror, Old Vinyl, Creature Feature, Korn, Strangeness, Wednesday 13, Carter USM, Ministry, Evil Clowns, Muse, Babylon Zoo, NIN, White Stripes, and the bizarre list goes on...
Sounds Like
"Circus Steampunk from outer-space ...on acid"
"The wicked tones of insanity in a raging circus of surrealism and madness!"
"Like the apocalypse in colour!"
BANDS SUPPORTED / PLAYED WITH:
Hanzel Und Gretyl - Attrition - Joe Black - Elbow - Greenhaus - Lene Lovich - Global Citizen - Doves -
Deviant UK - Fleet Foxes - Valhalla - Leechwoman - Bjorn Again - The Cassandra Complex
- Kruzedammer - Finger Monster - In The Nursery - Fabio Lendrum - Caffeine Kill - Texas Drag Queen Massacre - Feeling Gloomy - Rue The Day - Michael Nyman - Deadcell - The Low Anthem - Ally Rats - Kitty Daisy & Lewis - Acid Tounge - and many, many more.
VENUES / EVENTS PLAYED:
*Bestival 2009. (main stage) *Ryde Theatre. (Isle Of Wight) *The Joiners. (Southampton) *Festival Of Sins. (London) *The Electrowerkz. (London) *Devolution Xmas Party 2008. (Reading) *Isle Of Wight Festival 2008. *Club Colosseum. (London)
*Camden Underworld. (London) *Fab'n'Kinky (Newport, Wales) *The Railway. (Winchester) *TJ's. (Newport) *Purple Turtle. (London) *Gotham 8. (London) *The Face Bar. (Reading) *Pitch Black. (Whitby Goth Weekend 2009) *Seven. (Nottingham) *Liverpool Tattoo Convention. (Liverpool University Guild Hall) *Club AntiChrist. (London) *Redeemer. (Leicester) *Roxy's Rendezvous. (Southampton)
'I say, fellow space cadet. Quickly, tell the captain there appears to be some STEAM in our PUNK!'
DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW!
The Shanklin Freak Show are a theatrical electro-circus-steampunk band from outer-space. However, they currently reside on the Isle Of Wight - England.
Starting merely as a concept in 2003 by central member and cult leader 'Mr. Strange' The Shanklin Freak Show has slowly evolved into something more real, and indeed, surreal! With it’s musical roots tapping into many different genres - such as Vaudeville, Rock, Steampunk, Hip-Hop, Circus, Glam, Electro, Metal and Cabaret - The Shanklin Freak Show are one of those bands that are a little difficult to catagorize, and all the better for it! But what would you expect from a band from outer-space?
The Shanklin Freak Show played their first live show at the beginning of 2007. Since then, they have played as regularly as possible in many different cities, towns and even villages around the United Kingdom.
The Shanklin Freak Show are now planning to take over the world. They will not rest until planet Earth is under their control, and the first phase of their attack has already begun! The freaks are distributing songs that contain subliminal messages in a devious plot to subvert the worlds youth! Their music will turn our innocent youth into a mutant freak army! Their funky-ass circus-space-steampunk is already infecting the world-wide-web, forget your peers, save yourself from this unspeakable horror! There is no escape! The Shanklin Freak Show plans to take over the world!!!
Strangest of strangers, weirdest of weirdos, queerest of queers...
You're more than welcome here!
Dear friends! We are happy to see a good year go towards a good end. Again we will be playing our Christmas Show in the Moscow Megasphere - and that really makes us happy. The Moscow crowd is one of the best in the world and we would love to have you all with is. It's gonna be one hell of a rock party! Our website is undergoing major updates at the moment, but as soon as it's back we highly recomment that you pick up your free Single and DVD "Chase the Dragon" and tell us what you think. In the meantime Rozencrantz is back in the studio, working on brand new material. As always, we will keep you updated. Best regards, Horatio
I' ve listend to your music, and I find it great, it' s very personnal! You' re right, it sometimes makes me think of Dr.Steel..
I also like your universe, the idea of mixing circus, trash and cabaret :D (It makes me think of bands like the Murderdolls and Wednesday 13, which I adore <3)
"The secret of living in peace with all people lies in the art of understanding each one by his own individuality." Friedrich Ludwig Jahn
I like it because whether we are talking about our domestic situations, community, country or world; the key is acceptance of that which makes us individuals.
I find these days I am looking for what makes us different. With all the paper-doll cut-outs, it's refreshing to meet unique people.I mean, I know it's nice to find like-minded spirits, but the goal shouldn't be to try to make others like ourselves.
Peace is out there...hope you are finding it! Karen :)
Had a great time on Sunday. Whaddya mean you are not gigging for a while after Kent!!!!!?????? Just have to make do with the CD till I can get to see you guys again *pouts*.
Yeah, I might get a chance of seeing you guys again sometime.... Maybe even say hi to you lot after the show... LOL oh wow! lol Good luck there my freaks! lol
Aw, that's so sad. I love drummers, they are my favorite, but vocalists tend to be the most attractive.
Anyway~ I should thank you for replying, most people don't, specially bands -.- England is lucky to have you. I shall await that day with high hopes and expectations.
Eh, pretty shitty for Halloween x3 How was your day, Mr. Strange?
I've had "Stomp" stuck in my head all day, I was happy when I finally arrived home and listened to it. And you're very welcome for the picture comments, I find that nice picture comments makes everyone feel better. ^^
It's too bad that I can't see you guys live, I bet your live shows are the best.
I hope you don't mind if we cease talking through messages, I strongly dislike messages for some reason~
---As of right now, "Stomp" is my favorite song from you guys. It's so catchy and wonderful. I thank you for the friend request, it's the highlight of my day - haha.
Wow, thanks for the introduction into your world of strange and ill features. I'll be sure to welcome my friends into this Carnival Bizarre as well. :3!
"Lizard Man" sounds so familiar for some reason. I like it and have added it. Also, thanks for replying, your not like most bands that are too busy to reply. =)
I absolutely do! Your music is wonderful Cant wait to see what you lovelies continue to put up! Thanks for adding me I'm glad I got to hear your stuff! Cheers darling ♥
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