Hellbilly Deluxe (sometimes referred to by its full title Hellbilly Deluxe: 13 Tales Of Cadaverous Cavorting Inside The Spookshow International) is the debut solo album by the former White Zombie singer Rob Zombie, released on Geffen Records August 25, 1998. It was recorded at the Chop Shop in Hollywood, California and was produced by both Rob Zombie and Scott Humphrey. The album's title is a play on the Dwight Yoakam album Hillbilly Deluxe. Zombie's debut effort met with considerable success, peaking at #5 on the Billboard 200 album chart, and featured songs that would go on to become fan favorites, in particular, "Dragula" and "Living Dead Girl."
The album's song titles and the art of the label and lyric book bespeak Zombie's fascination with classic horror films and tropes. The album was re-released in 2005 with a DVD
containing a music video for every song as well as brand-new artwork.
While Zombie directed the music videos, some fans showed disliking for
the artwork by Austrian chef Jörg Fercher, in which Zombie took no part.
The album features the heavy guitar/bass and twisted, often violent horror themes of White Zombie,
but it also reveals elements unique to Rob Zombie's solo career. For
example, songs often feature a more danceable groove and electronic
sounds/vocal overdubbing. In October 1999, Rob Zombie released a Hellbilly Deluxe remix album, American Made Music to Strip By.
On September 14, 2009 it was announced that Rob Zombie would embark
on the Hellbilly Deluxe 2 Tour, which is in support of his 2010 album "Hellbilly Deluxe 2: Noble Jackals, Penny Dreadfuls and the Systematic Dehumanization of Cool" which is stated to be a companion to the original album as per his website.
"Living Dead Girl" is named after a film by Jean Rollin titled "La
Morte vivante" (or "The Living Dead Girl" in english) from 1982. The
opening line "Who is this irresistible creature who has an insatiable
love for the dead?" is taken from the trailer to "La Figlia di
Frankenstein" (or "Lady Frankenstein" in english) from 1971. The
musicvideo for the song (directed by Rob Zombie) is based on the 1920
silent film "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" and had Rob Zombie playing
the role of Caligari and Sheri Moon as the living dead girl.
Artwork:
The album's song titles and the art of the label and lyric book bespeak Zombie's fascination with classic horror films and tropes.
The album was re-released in 2005, with a DVD
containing a music video for every song as well as brand-new artwork.
While Zombie directed the music videos, some fans showed disliking for
the artwork by Austrian chef Jörg Fercher, in which Zombie took no part.
Other media:
A remix of the song (Hot Rod Herman remix) "Dragula" was included on the soundtrack to the 1999 film The Matrix and the 2000 film Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2.
A remix (Hot Rod Herman remix) of "Dragula" was used in the video game Twisted Metal 4 and featured Rob Zombie as a playable character.
The song was used in American version of Gran Turismo 2
The PlayStation game Sled Storm used the Hot Rod Herman remix of "Dragula" during the intro, it was also part of the game soundtrack.
"Superbeast", "Dragula" and "Meet the Creeper" are featured in the video game Twisted Metal 3.
"Living Dead Girl" was used in the opening credits for 1998's Bride of Chucky.
"Spookshow Baby" was featured in the 1998 horror movie Urban Legend.
"Demonoid Phenomenon" and several other tracks from the album were used in the videogame Nightmare Creatures II in 2000, "Demonoid Phenomenon" being used for the game's opening cinematic.
In the Malcolm In The Middle episode "Home Alone 4", Richie is seen wearing a Hellbilly Deluxe T-shirt.
"Superbeast" is part of the soundtrack in the game Brütal Legend.
"Dragula" and "Superbeast" were released as downloadable content on October 27, 2009 for the Rock Band series.
"Dragula" was played in the background of a spring break scene in the show King of the Hill.
Critical Reception:
Rolling Stone
(9/3/98, p. 102) - 3 Stars (out of 5) - "...pulverizing hard-rock riffs
propelled by drums and electronic percussion, a sonic assault that,
under all the bombast, is as meticulously arranged as any Whitney Houston track..."
Allmusic - 4 Stars (out of 5) - "...it delivers the goods, arguably even better than Astro-Creep: 2000.
To outsiders, the entire schlock enterprise may seem ridiculous or
sound monotonous, but even the weak cuts here hit hard and give fans
exactly what they want."
Entertainment Weekly
- C+ - "It's all a little creepy, to be sure, but Zombie's cartoonish
antics are too over-the-top to really get under your skin."
"Dragula" (1998) - Billboard (North America) Modern Rock Tracks: 27, Billboard (North America) Mainstream Rock Tracks: 6, Billboard (North America) Hot 100: 116, U.K. Singles chart: 44
"Living Deal Girl" (1999) - Billboard (North America) Modern Rock Tracks: 22, Billboard (North America) Mainstream Rock Tracks: 7
"Superbeast" (1999) - Billboard (North America) Mainstream Rock Tracks: 26
Artwork By [1313 Painting By] – Dan "The Man" Brereton
Artwork By [All Other Art By] – Rob Zombie
Artwork By [Art Direction] – Rob Zombie & Nika / Lucky Ninja House Of Graphics
Artwork By [Comic Pages By] – Gene "The Mean Machine" Colan
Artwork By [Cover Art By] – Great Basil Gogos, The
Bass – Blasko (2)
Drums – Tempesta
Drums [Additional] – Tommy Lee (9)
Engineer [Additional Engineering] – Frank Gryner
Engineer, Programmed By – Scott Humphrey
Guitar – Riggs (2)
Guitar [Additional], Bass [Additional] – Danny Lohner (9), Mark Matcho
Lyrics By – Rob Zombie
Mastered By – Tom Baker (3)
Mixed By – Scott Humphrey
Mixed By [Additional Mixing] – Chris Lord-Alge
Music By – Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey
Other [A & R] – Ray Farrell
Other [Booking] – John Dittmar For Pinnacle Entertainment
Other [Business Affairs] – Scott Adair
Other [Legal Affairs] – Jeffrey Light
Other [Living Dead Girl] – Kitty Moon
Other [Management] – Andy Gould / Jodie Wilson For AGM Worldwide
Other [Monster Manipulations] – Norman Cabrera
Photography [Additional Photos By] – Chapman Baehler & Rob Zombie
Photography [Photos By] – Myriam Santos-Kayda
Producer – Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey
Programmed By [Additional Programming] – Paul DeCarli
Vocals – Zombie
1) Hellbilly Deluxe (CD, Album) Geffen Records GED 25212 Europe 1998
Notes:
13 Tales Of Cadaverous Cavorting Inside The Spookshow International.
Recorded at The Chop Shop, Hollywood, CA.
Mastered at Future Disc.
Special thanks to: Howard Stern and Alice Cooper.
Barcode: 7 20642 52122 9
F: UN540
LC 7266
Made in the EU
2) Hellbilly Deluxe (CD, Album) Geffen Records, Universal Music Australia GEFD-25212 Australia 1998
Notes:
Marketed and Manufactured by Universal Music Australia Limited. Distributed by BMG Music Australia Limited.
Barcode: 720642521229
Matrix / Runout: 0111549-GEFD25212 01
3) Hellbilly Deluxe (CD, Album) Geffen Records, Geffen Records GED 25212, GEFD 25212 Europe 1998
Notes:
Recorded at The Chop Shop, Hollywood, CA.
Mastered at Future Disc.
Mfd. for BMG Direct
6550 East 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219
under license.
Satan-O-Phonic
Dynamic High Fidelity
Subtitle: 13 Tales Of Cadaverous Cavorting Inside The Spookshow International
Recorded at THE CHOP SHOP, Hollywood, CA.
Mastered at FUTURE DISC.
All
songs Published by WB Music Corp./Demonoid Deluxe Music/Gimme Back My
Publishing Co. Publishing (ASCAP). Except "SUPERBEAST"
Zombie/Humphrey/Clouser, published by WB Music Corp./Demonoid Deluxe
Music/Gimme Back My Publishing Co. Publishing (ASCAP)/Warner-Tamberlane
Publishing Corp./Control Music (BMI), and "CREATURE CORE"
Zombie/Humphrey/Lohner, published by WB Music Corp./Demonoid Deluxe
Music/Gimme Back My Publishing Co. Publishing/Wish It Away (ASCAP).
Lyrics reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
Zombie World
Enterprises would like to thank: Geffen Records, AGM, Mom, Dad, Spider,
and everyone else in the ever expanding Zombie Universe, Eveanna Manley
at Manley Laboratories, Uwe Salwender and Diezel, Billy Howerdel, Rob
Hofkamp, Jake Cavaliere, Bob Chiappardi, and Ted Keedick.
Special thanks to: Howard Stern and Alice Cooper
Super Deluxe Demonoid thanks to the girls at Zombie HQ: Kitty, Lily, and Spooky
Inner Ring: L385 1088 D125717 C80923-09 A / IFPI6100
Total Running Time: 38 minutes, 31 seconds
No Barcode Number
5) Hellbilly Deluxe (CD, Album) Universal Music (Japan), Geffen Records MVCF-24039, GEFD-25212 Japan 1998
Notes:
13 Tales Of Cadaverous Cavorting Inside The Spookshow International.
Recorded at The Chop Shop, Hollywood, CA.
Mastered at Future Disc.
Credits:
Bass – Blasko (2)
Drums – Tempesta
Guitar – Riggs (2)
Lyrics By – Rob Zombie
Mixed By – Scott Humphrey
Music By – Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey
Producer – Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey
Vocals – Rob Zombie
Notes:
Manufactured and distributed in Canada by Universal Music.
7) Hellbilly Deluxe (CD, Album) Geffen Records GEFD-25305 US 1998
8) Hellbilly Deluxe (CD, Album) Geffen Records GEFD-25212 US 1998
Notes:
Recorded at The Chop Shop, Hollywood, CA.
Mastered at Future Disc.
Barcode: 7 2064-25212-2 9
Other (Label Code): LC 07266
9) Hellbilly Deluxe (LP, Album, Pic, Ltd) Geffen Records GEF-25212 US 1998
Zombie Side:
A1. Call Of The Zombie
A2. Superbeast
A3. Dragula
A4. Living Dead Girl
A5. Perversion 99
A6. Demonoid Phenomenon Monster Side:
B1. Spookshow Baby
B2. How To Make A Monster
B3. Meet The Creeper
B4. The Ballad Of Resurrection Joe And Rosa Whore
B5. What Lurks On Channel X?
B6. Return Of The Phantom Stranger
B7. The Beginning Of The End
Notes:
Comes in stickered PVC envelope.
10) Hellbilly Deluxe (Deluxe Edition) (CD, Album + DVD, NTSC) Geffen Records B0005377-00 US 2005
Tracklist:
CD.1. Call Of The Zombie 0:31
CD.2. Superbeast 3:39
CD.3. Dragula 3:42
CD.4. Living Dead Girl 3:21
CD.5. Perversion 99 1:42
CD.6. Demonoid Phenomenon 4:12
CD.7. Spookshow Baby 3:38
CD.8. How To Make A Monster 1:38
CD.9. Meet The Creeper 3:13
CD.10. The Ballad Of Resurrection Joe And Rosa Whore 3:55
CD.11. What Lurks On Channel X? 2:29
CD.12. Return Of The Phantom Stranger 4:31
CD.13. The Beginning Of The End 1:52
DVD.1. Call Of The Zombie 0:30
DVD.2. Superbeast 3:40
DVD.3. Dragula 3:44
DVD.4. Living Dead Girl 3:22
DVD.5. Perversion 99 1:42
DVD.6. Demonoid Phenomenon 4:02
DVD.7. Spookshow Baby 3:39
DVD.8. How To Make A Monster 1:38
DVD.9. Meet The Creeper 3:13
DVD.10. The Ballad Of Resurrection Joe And Rosa Whore 4:15
DVD.11. What Lurks On Channel X? 2:28
DVD.12. Return Of The Phantom Stranger 4:28
DVD.13. The Beginning Of The End 1:53
DVD.14. Living Dead Girl (Remix) 4:11
DVD.15. Return Of The Phantom Stranger (Remix) 3:32
Notes:
The DVD contains the entire Hellbilly Deluxe album in video form with 9
of the 15 videos (DVD tracks 1,5,8,9,10,11,13,14,15) being previously
unreleased until now. The CD case has CD.6 and DVD.6 misspelled as
"Demonoid Phenomenom".
11) Hellbilly Deluxe (UMD, Album, Vid) Geffen Records 0602498879078 US 2005
Notes
The 1998 album on UMD format.
2005 Release, DVD Quality Video
The Sinister Urge is the second solo studio album (excluding the remix album American Made Music to Strip By) by the former White Zombie singer Rob Zombie, released by Geffen Records on November 13, 2001. It was recorded at the Chop Shop in Hollywood, California and was produced by both Rob Zombie and Scott Humphrey. The album was named after the 1961 Ed Wood film The Sinister Urge.
The Sinister Urge debuted at #8 on the Billboard 200 album chart, becoming Zombie's second of four Top 10 albums.
The album features a more experimental air than Zombie's intense debut, Hellbilly Deluxe.
While it didn't take Zombie in a completely different direction, it
incorporated various elements not previously used in his music, such as
the horns on "(Go to) California" and turntables
used on almost half the album. Various songs, such as the
aforementioned track, favor calmer melodies over the brutal guitars
heard on his previous album, although they are still evident in songs
like "Feel So Numb" and "Scum of the Earth." This experimental trend would continue on Zombie's 2006 follow-up, Educated Horses.
"Iron Head" features a guest vocal from Ozzy Osbourne; "Dead Girl Superstar" contains an additional guitar solo played by Kerry King of the thrash metal band Slayer. All lyrics written by Rob Zombie, all music composed by Rob Zombie and Scott Humphrey, except "Iron Head" by Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey and Mike Riggs. Rob Zombie's guitarist Riggs and drummer John Tempesta
later formed a new band with the same name as the song: "Scum Of The
Earth".
Other media:
WWE superstar Edge used "Never Gonna Stop (The Red Red Kroovy)",as his entrance theme from 2001-2003. The Black Cat Crossing Mix appeared on WWE Forcable Entry, but was never used on television.
"Feel So Numb" was used as the theme song for WWE's No Way Out pay-per-view and WWE diva Linda Miles in 2002.
"Bring Her Down (To Crippletown)" appears in the movie Dark World: Duel of the Assassins.
"Feel So Numb" and "Demon Speeding" both appear in the Bugbear racing game Flatout 2.
"Iron Head" appeared on the soundtrack to "The Scorpion King".
Before the release of The Sinister Urge,"Scum of the Earth" was
released on the soundtrack for "MI-2" (Mission Impossible II) and as a
promo single. The song can also be heard in the movie.
Arranged By [Strings] – Bennett Salvay
Artwork By [Design] – Rob Zombie
Artwork By [Direction] – Nika / Lucky Ninja House Of Graphics, Rob Zombie
Bass – Blasko (2)
Bass [Additional] – Chris Chaney
Drums – Tempesta
Drums [Additional] – Gary Novak, Josh Freese, Tommy Lee
Engineer [Assisted By] – Dan Burns
Executive Producer – Jordan Schur
Guitar – Riggs (2)
Guitar [Additional] – Danny Lohner, Kerry King, Phil X
Horns – Bill Reichenbach (2), Daniel Wiggins, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey
Mastered By – Tom Baker (3)
Mixed By, Engineer, Guitar [Additional] – Frank Gryner
Music By – Rob Zombie (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 11), Scott Humphrey (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 11)
Photography – Marina Chavez, Rob Zombie, Sunshine Campbell
Photography [666 Girl] – Sheri Moon
Producer, Lyrics By – Rob Zombie
Producer, Mixed By, Programmed By, Guitar [Additional] – Scott Humphrey
Turntables – DJ Lethal, Mix Master Mike
Vocals – Zombie
Vocals [Female] – Emm Gryner, Evelyne Bennu
1) The Sinister Urge (CD, Album) Geffen Records 069493147-2 US 2001
Notes:
11b is a hidden track, and does not appear on the CD track list.
2) The Sinister Sampler (CD, Smplr, Promo, Mixed) Geffen Records INTR-10574-2 US 2001
Tracklist:
1A. Demon Speeding
1B. Dead Girl Superstar
1C. Iron Head (Vocals – Ozzy Osbourne)
Notes:
Excerpts mixed together into one 3:49 track with small segues in between
3) The Sinister Urge Album Sampler (CD, Promo, Smplr) Geffen Records none UK & Europe 2001
Tracklist:
1. Feel So Numb
2. Demon Speeding
3. Ironhead (Vocals – Ozzy Osbourne)
4. Dead Girl Superstar
Notes:
CD is housed in a jewel-case with front and back artwork.
4) The Sinister Urge (CD, Album) Geffen Records 0694931472 Canada 2001
Notes:
#12 is a hidden track, and does not appear on the CD track list.
Parental Advisory on front of cover.
(P)(C) 2001 Geffen Recordings. Manufactured and distributed in Canada by Universal Music.
barcode: 6 06949 31472 9
5) The Sinister Urge (CD, Album) Geffen Records 493 147-2 UK & Europe 2001
Notes:
Recorded at The Chop Shop, Hollywood, CA.
(C)2001 Geffen Records. All rights reserved.
Made in the EU
Barcode: 6 06949 31472 9
Other (Label Code): LC 07266
Other (Rights Societies): BIEM/MCPS
6) The Sinister Urge (CD, Album) Geffen Records 493 147-2 Australia 2001
Notes:
Recorded at The Chop Shop, Hollywood, CA.
(C)2001 Geffen Records. All rights reserved.
Marketed in Australasia by Universal Music Australia.
7) The Sinister Urge (LP, Album) Geffen Records 069493147 1 US 2001
Tracklist:
A1. Sinners Inc. 1:17
A2. Demon Speeding 3:44
A3. Dead Girl Superstar 2:28
A4. Never Gonna Stop (The Red, Red Kroovy) 3:09
A5. Iron Head (Featuring – Ozzy Osbourne) 4:11
A6. (Go To) California 3:24
B1. Feel So Numb 3:53
B2. Transylvanian Transmissions Pt. 1 1:09
B3. Bring Her Down (To Crippletown) 3:59
B4. Scum Of The Earth 2:55
B5. House Of 1000 Corpses 9:26
Credits:
Executive Producer – Jordan Schur
Producer – Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey
Educated Horses is the third album by Rob Zombie, released by Geffen Records on March 28, 2006. A streaming "listening party" was held on MP3.com starting March 22, 2006, which caused advance copies to spread throughout P2P software programs.It was recorded at the Chop Shop in Hollywood, California.
In response to questions about what the album's title means, Rob Zombie said: "It was a weird kind of phrase, like, that I remembered as something
as a kid. You know, my parents, my grandparents, my aunts and uncles,
the whole family, were involved in carnival business and, like, circus
business, so as a kid, we would get dragged to these things, and we'd
have to spend all this time there. And that was just one of the
attractions I remember, what they would call the trained animals, you
know, educated horses."
Educated Horses can be described as Zombie's most experimental album to date. Writing for Rob Zombie for the first time, John 5
experimented with a number of acoustics, which can be heard on tracks
such as "Sawdust in the Blood" and "Death of It All". Rob's vocals are
less gruff on this album; instead he sings in a more sensual manner. "Foxy Foxy"
is the most mainstream and "party-going" song that he has written yet,
and its music video shows many attractive girls, including his wife Sheri Moon,
dancing to the song. Yet the album still contains his signature horror
tastes. "17 Year Locust" and "The Scorpion Sleeps" were both written
about creepy-crawlies. The introductory track "Sawdust In The Blood" is a recreation (and modification) of Brad Fiedel's instrumental piece "'Trust Me'", featured in the film Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
Rob Zombie has stated that the album had influences from glam rock artists like Slade, T. Rex, and Gary Glitter.
Zombie directed music videos for "Foxy Foxy" and "American Witch". Artist and animator David Hartman created two animated music videos, for "American Witch" and "The Lords of Salem".
Other media:
"Let It All Bleed Out" was used on the game Scarface: The World is Yours by Radical Entertainment.
"Foxy Foxy" was featured on the April 13, 2006, episode of The O.C., "The Dawn Patrol".
"Foxy Foxy" was also used for Candice Michelle's Playboy cover Unveiling on an episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.
"Let it all Bleed Out" was used on the game "Scarface: The World is Yours"
"Sawdust in the Blood" appears on the 2007 Halloween Soundtrack.
"Foxy Foxy" was on the April 13, 2006 episode of The OC.
"Sawdust in the Blood" is a recreation of Brad Fiedel's piece "Trust Me", features in the Terminator 2 film.
"American Witch" has been featured twice on NCIS.
"Lords of Salem" appears in the movie "The Covenant"
Reception:
The album debuted at number five on the U.S. Billboard 200, Zombie's highest chart position since Hellbilly Deluxe, selling about 120,000 copies in its first week. It also debuted at number one on Billboard's Top Rock Albums chart. In its second week it dropped to number fourteen, selling a further 46,720 copies.
The song "The Lords of Salem" was nominated for the Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance of 2008.
Christian Hoard of Rolling Stone magazine had this to say:"A handful of cuts are too long on sludgy instrumental grooves, but whether Zombie is out-Trent Reznoring Trent Reznor on the sitar-laden
grindfest "17 Year Locust" or spitting fire amid the apocalyptic blues
riffs of "The Devil's Rejects," he sounds like a gifted schlockmeister
that Strokes fans can enjoy. Or at least tolerate."
Allmusic rated this album 3.5 stars (out of 5). Entertainment Weekly gave it a C+ grade. Rolling Stone magazine gave it 3 stars (out of 5).
Artwork By [Art Direction] – Drew Fitgerald Artwork By [Package Design / Art Direction], Photography [Additional] – Rob Zombie Backing Vocals – Audrey Wiechman Bass, Backing Vocals – Blasko (2) Drums [Additional] – Josh Freese, Tommy Lee Drums, Backing Vocals – Tommy Clufetos Engineer – Chris Baseford Engineer [Assistant] – Todd Harapiak, Will Thompson Guitar, Bass [Additional], Backing Vocals – John 5 Mastered By – Tom Baker (3) Music By – John Five* (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 to 11) Other [Assistant] – Jodie Wilson Other [Booking] – John Dittmar Other [Business] – Scott Adair Other [Legal] – Jeff Light Other [Management] – Andy Gould Photography – Kristin Burns Producer, Mixed By, Music By, Bass [Additional], Guitar [Additional], Keyboards, Backing Vocals – Scott Humphrey Vocals, Lyrics By, Music By, Producer – Rob Zombie
Hellbilly Deluxe 2: Noble Jackals, Penny Dreadfuls and the Systematic Dehumanization of Cool (shortened to Hellbilly Deluxe 2) is the fourth solo studio album by former White Zombie frontman Rob Zombie. The album is a companion to Rob Zombie's debut album Hellbilly Deluxe. It was released on February 2, 2010, through Roadrunner Records.It debuted at # 8 on the Billboard Top 100. The album was produced by Rob Zombie, all music by Rob Zombie and John 5.
Rob Zombie had finished recording the album before the end of 2008,
but the release had been delayed until November 2009 due to his
commitments with Halloween II,
and again until February 2010 due to a lack of promotion. According to
Rob Zombie, there was not enough time to release advance copies to the
press or create a music video for the first single, "What?," before
their tour. Though originally intended to be released through Geffen Records, Zombie's record label of 18 years starting with White Zombie, the album was released through Roadrunner Records/Loud & Proud Records.
Hellbilly Deluxe 2 is also the first release where Rob Zombie
worked with his full touring band. Previous albums were written and
recorded by Rob Zombie himself and a rotating set of musicians. Commenting on the change, Zombie stated, "I've always had a revolving
roster of studio and touring musicians, but the three guys in my band
now have been on tour with me for years. So we're making it as a band.
It's called Rob Zombie, but we're treating it like a band."
Due to the recent decline in physical CD sales and increase in digital downloads, Hellbilly Deluxe 2
may be the last CD released by Rob Zombie. Zombie called the CD format
"dead" and stated "all you will have left is digital downloads." As a
result of this belief, the artwork featured on the CD release of Hellbilly Deluxe 2 is said to be "the best yet." Rob Zombie has enlisted the help of artists Dan Brereton (creator of Nocturnals), Alex Horley (of Image Comics and DC Comics) and David Hartman (storyboard artist) to create the album artwork.British dark/steampunk artist Sam Shearon (artwork for Godhead's At the Edge of the World and tour merchandise for Iron Maiden and HIM) will also contribute to the artwork of Hellbilly Deluxe 2.
Rob Zombie began touring in support of the new album shortly before its release date. The first leg of the Hellbilly Deluxe 2 World Tour featured Nekromantix and Captain Clegg & The Night Creatures, the fictional band from Halloween II.Uncle Seymour Coffins, also from Halloween II, hosted the Los Angeles show on Halloween night.
The song, "What?", the first single from the album, starting playing on radio stations October 6 and was released on iTunes October 13.Another new song, "Burn", was released on Rock Band on October 27 as part of a triple pack which also includes the hits "Dragula" and "Superbeast". They were released for Xbox Live. "Burn" was later released as a free download on December 17, 2009 via the band's website.Remixes of Jesus Frankenstein, Werewolf, baby!, What?, and Sick Bubblegum were available as iTunes downloads.
Critical reception:
The album debuted at #8 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 49,000 copies in its first week of release.
Hellbilly Deluxe 2 received average or mixed reviews from critics.
On Metacritic, the album earned a score of 63/100 based on ten reviews. AbsolutePunk scored it at 62%. Allmusic gave it 3/5 stars. Alternative Press gave it 2.5/5 stars. The Los Angeles Times gave it 3.5/4 stars. Kerrang! magazine gave it 4/5 stars. Metal Assault magazine gave it 7/10 stars.
Rob Zombie – Vocals & Lyrics
John 5 – Guitars
Piggy D. – Bass
Tommy Clufetos – Drums
Tyler Bates - String Arrangements
Chris Baseford - Keyboards and Programming
Produced by Rob Zombie
Recorded & Mixed by Chris Baseford
Recorded & Mixed at The Chop Shop, Hollywood CA
Mastered by Tom Baker
Managed by Andy Gould (for Spectacle Ent. Group)
Booking - John Dittmar
Legal - Jeffery Light (for Myman, Abell, Fineman, Fox, Greenspan & Light)
Business - Scott Adair (London & Co.)
Dan Brereton – artwork
Alex Horley – artwork
David Hartman – artwork
Sam Shearon – artwork
Piggy D. – Photography (Including Cover)
Rob Zombie – Photography, Art Direction, Package Design
Wayne Toth - Makeup & Photography
Bart Mixon - Makeup
2) Hellbilly Deluxe 2 (CD, Album) Roadrunner Records RR 7792-2 Europe 2010
Barcode: 0 16861 77922 1
3) Hellbilly Deluxe 2 (CD, Album) Roadrunner Records 1686-177928 US 2010
Barcode: 0 16861 77928 3
4) Hellbilly Deluxe 2 (CD, Album) Roadrunner Records, Warner Music Argentina 1686-17792-2 Argentina 2010
Notes:
Industria Argentina.
Barcode and Other Identifiers:
Barcode: 0 16861 77922 1
Other (Rights Societies): SADAIC-BIEM
Other (Rights Societies): AADI-CAPIF
5) Hellbilly Deluxe 2 (CD, Album) Roadrunner Records 1686-177922 US 2010
Barcode: 0 16861 77922 1
6) Hellbilly Deluxe 2 (CD, Album) Roadrunner Records RR 7792-2 Australia 2010
Manufactured and distributed by Warner Music Australia
Barcode and Other Identifiers:
Barcode: 016861779221
7) Hellbilly Deluxe 2 (LP, Album) Roadrunner Records 1686-177921 US 2010
Tracklist:
A1. Jesus Frankenstein 5:22
A2. Sick Bubble Gum 3:44
A3. What? 2:48
A4. Mars Needs Women 4:59
A5. Werewolf, Baby! 4:00
A6. Virgin Witch 3:39
B1. Dream Factory 2:19
B2. Burn 3:04
B3. Cease To Exist 3:39
B4. Werewolf Women Of The SS 3:01
B5. The Man Who Laughs 9:44
Tommy Clufetos, the drummer on the studio recordings for Hellbilly Deluxe 2, left the band in early 2010 to play drums for Ozzy Osbourne on the album Scream. Clufetos was replaced by Murderdolls guitarist and Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison initially as a touring member. Before joining the 2010 Mayhem Festival,
Jordison joined Zombie, John 5 and Piggy D. to record some new songs.
These tracks were described by Zombie as "some of the fastest and
heaviest tracks we have recorded in a long, long time."John Tempesta, former member of White Zombie
and drummer on Zombie's early solo albums, was going to be featured on a
song called "Loving the Freaks" during these sessions, and Rob Zombie confirmed that working with Tempesta was planned but never took place due to schedule conflicts.
The three new tracks recorded with this lineup, "Devil's Hole Girls
and the Big Revolution," "Michael" and "Everything Is Boring," were
released as bonus tracks on the reissue of Hellbilly Deluxe 2. The updated version was released on September 28, 2010 through Roadrunner Records.
Along with new artwork, the reissue also contains a new version of "The
Man Who Laughs", most notably replacing the original drum solo with
guitars. The intro to "Mars Needs Women" has been separated into the
track "Theme for an Angry Red Planet". Also included is bonus DVD
containing a 30 minute tour documentary titled "Transylvanian
Transmissions."
Rob Zombie – Vocals & Lyrics
John 5 – Guitars
Piggy D. – Bass
Tommy Clufetos – Drums (Tommy Clufetos played drums on the other tracks - which were on
original release - but his name was deleted from the credits entirely on
this release due to his departure from the band!)
Joey Jordison - Drums on Tracks 1, 8, 14, 15 (for Reissue)
Tyler Bates - String Arrangements
Chris Baseford - Keyboards and Programming
Produced by Rob Zombie
Recorded & Mixed by Chris Baseford
Recorded & Mixed at The Chop Shop, Hollywood CA
Mastered by Tom Baker
Managed by Andy Gould (for Spectacle Ent. Group)
Booking - John Dittmar
Legal - Jeffery Light (for Myman, Abell, Fineman, Fox, Greenspan & Light)
Business - Scott Adair (London & Co.)
Dan Brereton – artwork
Alex Horley – artwork
David Hartman – artwork
Sam Shearon – artwork
Piggy D. – Photography (Including Cover)
Rob Zombie – Photography, Art Direction, Package Design
Wayne Toth - Makeup & Photography
Bart Mixon - Makeup
Zombie Live is the first live album from heavy metal artist Rob Zombie. It was released by Geffen Records on October 23, 2007.
The CD was recorded over several nights during the band's "Educated Horses"
tour and was said to include a 36-page super-deluxe book of
never-before-seen live pictures and a DVD of live footage and animated
videos. After the release of the album no artbook or DVD were included
with the release of the album. Blabbermouth.net confirmed that the DVD
companion would be available in spring 2008. This album was also the
first album to be released in the new Recyclable CD cases. A streaming "listening party" was held on MP3.com on March 22, 2006. As a result, copies leaked to P2P servers.
Reception:
The album debuted at #57 on the Billboard 200, selling 15,000 copies its first week. The song "The Lords of Salem" was nominated the Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2008 for the version appearing here. Allmusic rated Zombie Live 3 stars (out of 5).
1) Zombie Live (CD) Geffen Records 1741137 Australasia 2007
Notes:
The album debuted at #57 on the Billboard 200, selling 15,000
copies its first week.[2] The song "The Lords of Salem (Live)" was
nominated the Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2008.
Marketed in Australasia by Universal Music Australia under exclusive license.
2) Zombie Live (CD, Album) Geffen Records B0009501-02 US 2007
Notes:
Insert CD in your PC to access exclusive free bonus material at: bonus.robzomie.com
Released by Geffen Records on October 26, 1999, American Made Music To Strip By is Rob Zombie's first compilation album of his solo career. The album features remixes off the Hellbilly Deluxe album.
"Meet The Creeper" (Brute Man & Wonder Girl Mix), remixed by
DJ Lethal, can also be found on the album for MTV's "Celebrity
Deathmatch".
Past, Present & Future is a retrospective collection of the music of Rob Zombie. It was released by Geffen Records on September 23, 2003. It features songs from all full length White Zombie and solo albums from
La Sexorcisto to The Sinister Urge along with soundtracks and other
various albums
, as well as two previously unreleased tracks.
"I'm Your Boogieman" is a cover of a KC and the Sunshine Band Song, "Brick House 2003" is a cover of the Commodores song and "Bitzkrieg Bop" is a cover of the Ramones song.
The verses heard in "Girl on Fire" are simply a regurgitation of the verses of the White Zombie hit "More Human than Human", albeit with different lyrics. The song was also later released on the Resident Evil: Apocalypse soundtrack.
The explicit version includes a bonus DVD with ten of Rob Zombie's/White Zombie's music videos; all are edited versions.
Released by Geffen Records on October 10, 2006, this album features songs from all full length White Zombie and solo albums from La Sexorcisto to Educated Horses.
The Best Buy version includes a Bonus DVD with 3 bonus videos.
Artwork By [Art Direction] – Vartan
Artwork By [Design] – Drew Fitzgerald, Rob Zombie
Compilation Producer, Lyrics By – Rob Zombie
Engineer – Scott Humphrey (tracks: CD.5 to CD.7)
Engineer [Additional] – Frank Gryner (tracks: CD.5 to CD.7)
Engineer [Assistant] – Dan Burns (tracks: CD.8 to CD.10)
Engineer, Mixed By – Frank Gryner (tracks: CD.8 to CD.10)
Executive Producer – Pat Lawrence
Mastered By – Dana Smart*, Gavin Lurssen
Mixed By [Additional] – Chris Lord-Alge (tracks: CD.5 to CD.7)
Music By – White Zombie (tracks: CD.1 to CD.4)
Other [Legal Clearances] – Karyn Friedland
Other [Liner Notes] – Dr. Eric Von Wolfenstein
Other [Marketing] – Ashley Culp
Other [Production Manager] – Adam Abrams
Producer, Mixed By, Music By – Scott Humphrey (tracks: CD.5 to CD.12)
Producer, Music By – Rob Zombie (tracks: CD.5 to CD.12)
Programmed By – Scott Humphrey (tracks: CD.5 to CD.10)
Programmed By [Additional] – Paul DeCarli (tracks: CD.5 to CD.7)
1) The Best Of Rob Zombie:
20th Century Masters The Millenium Collection (CD, Comp) Geffen
Records B000787002 Canada 2006
Tracklist:
1. Thunder Kiss'65
2. Black Sunshine
3. More Human Than Human
4. Super-Charger Heaven
5. Dragula
6. Superbast
7. Living Dead Girl
8. Never Gonna Stop (The Red Red Kroovy)
9. House Of 1000 Corpses
10. Feel So Numb
11. The Devil's Rejects
12. The Lords Of Salem
Notes:
This release is a CD only, no DVD
Barcode: 6 02517 09268 6
2) The Best Of Rob Zombie: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium
Collection (CD, Comp, Bes + DVD, NTSC) Geffen Records, Geffen
Records B0007870-02, B0007917-10 US 2006
Tracklist:
CD.1 White Zombie – Thunder Kiss '65 3:55
Engineer [Assistant] – David Carpenter
Producer, Engineer, Mixed By – Andy Wallace
CD.2 White Zombie – Black Sunshine 4:50
Voice – Iggy Pop
Engineer [Assistant] – David Carpenter
Producer, Engineer, Mixed By – Andy Wallace
CD.3 White Zombie – More Human Than Human 4:29
Recorded By – Ulrich Wild
Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By – Terry Date
Producer – White Zombie
Mixed By [Assistant] – Lamont Hyde
CD.4 White Zombie – Super-Charger Heaven 3:38
Recorded By – Ulrich Wild
Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By – Terry Date
Producer – White Zombie
Mixed By [Assistant] – Lamont Hyde
CD.5 Rob Zombie – Dragula 3:44
CD.6 Rob Zombie – Superbeast 3:41
Music By – Charlie Clouser
CD.7 Rob Zombie – Living Dead Girl 3:23
CD.8 Rob Zombie – Never Gonna Stop (The Red Red Kroovy) 3:11
CD.9 Rob Zombie – House Of 1000 Corpses 9:27
CD.10 Rob Zombie – Feel So Numb 3:55
CD.11 Rob Zombie – The Devil's Rejects 3:52
Music By – John 5
Engineer [Assistant] – Todd Harapiak, Will Thompson
Engineer – Chris Baseford
CD.12 Rob Zombie – The Lords Of Salem 4:15
Music By – John 5
Engineer [Assistant] – Todd Harapiak, Will Thompson
Engineer – Chris Baseford
Bonus DVD:
DVD.1 Rob Zombie – Foxy, Foxy 3:35
Directed By – Rob Zombie
DVD.2 Rob Zombie – American Witch 3:26
Directed By – Rob Zombie
DVD.3 Rob Zombie – American Witch (animated version) 3:46
Illustrated And Directed By – David Hartman
Notes:
- Initial pressings at Best Buy stores came with a bonus DVD
containing 3 previously unreleased music videos from Educated Horses.
The Bonus DVD comes in a cardboard slipcover and was shrink-wrapped to
the jewell case.
- This release has two unique catalogue numbers:
B0007917-10 - printed on the spine of the jewell case, the sticker
from the outside, the bonus DVD packaging & the bonus DVD.
B0007870-02 - printed on the CD & inside the front cover.
- Iggy Pop is not credited on this release, but this can be verified in the credits of La Sexorcisto: Devil Music Vol. 1.
1. Superbeast
2. Dragula
3. Living Dead Girl
4. Feel So Numb
5. Never Gonna Stop (The Red Red Kroovy)
6. Scum of the Earth
7. House of 1000 Corpses
8. Foxy Foxy
9. American Witch
10. The Devil's Rejects
11. What?
12. Mars Needs Women
- Released October 5, 2010 by Geffen Records in Canada, this two disc compilationis a collection of songs from Rob Zombie's entire career - featuring his greatest Whte Zombie tracks as well as his solo work all the way through his recent Hellbilly Deluxe 2 release
CD1-1 Thunder Kiss '65
CD1-2 Black Sunshine
CD1-3 Super-Charger Heaven
CD1-4 More Human Than Human
CD1-5 Feed The Gods
CD1-6 The One
CD1-7 The Great American Nightmare
CD1-8 Superbeast
CD1-9 Dragula
CD1-10 Living Dead Girl
CD1-11 Demonoid Phenomenon
CD1-12 Meet The Creeper
Disc 2:
CD2-1 Feel So Numb
CD2-2 Never Gonna Stop (The Red Red Kroovy)
CD2-3 Scum Of The Earth
CD2-4 House Of 1000 Corpses
CD2-5 Foxy Foxy
CD2-6 American Witch
CD2-7 The Lords Of Salem
CD2-8 Let It All Bleed Out
CD2-0 The Devil's Rejects
CD2-10 What?
CD2-11 Sick Bubblegum
CD2-12 Mars Needs Women
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