News!
10/29/11
Wow, I don't think a band could have asked for a better last show. We can't thank everyone enough for the amazing time we had last night. We truly love you ghouls and it's bittersweet to say the least. If you have photos, please post them on our Facebook page! Well...this is it. Stay spooky kiddies, much love to all, and we'll see ya on the dark side. xoxo. We are dead! We are dead! We are dead! ---Lexi
8/9/11
RIP THE RABIES
Okay kiddies, we have some big Rabies news...after about 10 years of scaring the bejesus out of the normal folk, we've decided that the time has come for us to throw in the towel and to retire to our crypts. It's been one hell of a ride and we've enjoyed every minute of it! We've accomplished more than we ever imagined, shared the stage with some amazing bands, and met some incredible people along the way.
We want to send out a huge THANK YOU to all of you rabid fans out there and also to everyone who's helped us throughout the years. We truly are eternally grateful for all of you.
With that said, there's only two more chances to catch our live show, both are (fittingly) in October. Please check our Upcoming Shows page for more info and don't forget to RSVP on Facebook.
See ya on the dark side kiddies ---Lexi
3/19/11
We are very proud to announce the new member to our undead clan: please welcome DEL MUERTO on keyboard/rhythm guitar!!!
2/14/11
We are beginning to arise from our coffins again...new shows, new press photos, and even a new band member will be announced soon!
9/25/10
Gearing up for HALLOWEEN!!!
2/19/10
Despite the recent heartbreaking events, we will continue. We will be playing as a four-piece for now and turning it up to 11 for Edie!
1/29/10
It is with the heaviest of hearts, we are saddened to announce that Will Hall (aka Edie Decay; rhythm guitarist of The Rabies) suddenly passed away from heart failure this week. He joined the band in the Spring of 2009, and though his time playing with us may have been short lived, he offered nothing less than the greatest of enthusiasm, hard work, and most of all, immeasurable talent. He will greatly be missed and will always be remembered not only as a gifted musician, but also as an extraordinary friend. Will lived for music; it was his greatest passion in life and his memory will forever live on in the music he created. RIP Edie Decay 1972-2010
10/23/09
The Rabies have been nominated for the Buffalo Music Awards! You can vote online for The Rabies in the best "Original Alternative" category (category #38) and also for Lexi Lawsuit in the best "Original Female Vocalist" category (category #40.) One vote per IP. Voting ends November 7th! Vote here: 2009 Buffalo Music Awards
10/2/09
We'll be going back into the studio after Halloween so we won't be booking many (if any) shows while we're recording this winter. BUT before we do, we're brewing up some "killer" fun this Halloween weekend! Be sure to join us on 10/30 and 10/31 before we retire to our crypts, errrr I mean the studio. Dare you join us?
8/12/09
You asked for it and you got it! Our popular "Vampyre's Kiss" t-shirt design is now available in Mens sizes too! ALSO, we've added a brand new sticker! Check out the new "Night Terror" sticker (and all of the other Rabies swag) on our Merchandise page!
7/19/09
Chat with us on our brand new Facebook page! Find us HERE or just search for The Rabies in the Facebook search box...that is, if you dare mwahahaha!!!
6/4/09
Check out Bobbi Hatchet on Horrormerch.com! Find her photo as the top banner for their site, or you can even download her photos for free. Just go to Horrormerch.com and click on "Models" to download her wallpaper for free!
5/30/09
Gothic Beauty Magazine took the time to give our album 'Night Terror' an awesome review! Find it in the latest issue: Gothic Beauty issue 28.
5/12/09
The Rabies infect Fangoria Magazine! The fiendishly fab folks at Fangoria Magazine are celebrating 30 years of gore! To toast this special occasion of being the longest-running horror mag ever, they just released their 30th anniversary collector's issue.
You'd think that a 30 year anniversary would be enough of a reason to celebrate, but no! There's more! Not only is Fangoria Magazine having an anniversary, but Fangoria Radio is also celebrating three years of "Sirius screams" on the airwaves! To mark this special occasion, the radio show is featured in the new issue...
The ravishing co-host Debbie Rochon and exec producer Mike Kostel share some of their favorite memories of the show with stories and photos, including host Dee Snider's Hasidic birthday episode, an unprecedented Mel Brooks interview, fun with Bruce Campbell, and you guessed it, THE RABIES playing live-to-air in the Sirius studio (check out the photo of Bobbi Hatchet on page 49!) Happy birthday Fango!
5/7/09
Ladies and gentlemen, we are very pleased to announce the inception of our new member...EDIE DECAY has joined The Rabies and will be playing 2nd guitar. Please welcome him to the ranks of the infected!
4/15/09
Ever wonder what's behind some of the most twisted and forbidding Rabies songs? Well read all about our perverse dealings as Mick Mercer interviews Lexi Lawsuit in the newest issue of THE MICK online now! Also, check out The Rabies in Mick's brand new book entitled "Music To Die For." It's available right now through Cherry Red, Amazon, and eventually at Barnes & Noble and Borders.
2/3/09
Lexi Lawsuit contributes to the new issue of AUXILIARY MAGAZINE. You can find her guest review of The Damned's newest album 'So, Who's Paranoid?' in the "music" section of the February '09 issue.
12/20/08
Read all about Dr. Sik's holiday screams in the newest issue of THE MICK (Mick Mercer's online magazine.) It includes various bands describing some of their most treasured and bitter memories of the holidays, as well as their spookiest experiences!
12/17/08
Fashion tips from The Rabies??? Yep, that's right! Drummer Jimmy Fiction is featured in the premier issue of Auxiliary Magazine, a magazine dedicated to fashion, music, and lifestyle with a darker aesthetic. Check out the photos and article here: Auxiliary Magazine. You can find him in the "Fashion" section in the "Men with Style" article!
12/1/08
Looking for 'Night Terror' mp3s? Well now you can download them at these sites: Apple iTunes, Napster, Amazon, Lala, PayPlay, Inprodicon, GreatIndieMusic, Tradebit, and GroupieTunes. Or for you old-schoolers, you can still get the full album "in the flesh" (non-digital) on our Merchandise page or on Interpunk
11/3/08
Hope that everyone had a ghastly gruesome Halloween! Just because it's over doesn't mean that we'll stop terrorizing the neigbhorhood...we're going to be writing some new material over the next few months! Stay tuned...
Also, you can find some Rabies pictures from our performance on WBFO 88.7 on Buffalo.com and also on WBFO's picture page!
9/22/08
We have infected the airwaves of RUE MORGUE this week! Check out RUE MORGUE RADIO to hear the show!
In other news, check out the Black Angel Promotions blog to read a ghoulishly great review of our new album "Night Terror."
Also, want to win yourself a copy of "Night Terror" along with goodies from other fiendishly fierce horror bands? Well then check out World Horror Network and enter their Super Duper Spooktacular Halloween giveaway!
8/27/08
Dont miss this one kiddies...The Rabies live to air on FANGORIA RADIO! Friday September 19th on Sirius Satellite radio channel 102. 10pm - 1am. Hosted by the notorious DEE SNIDER (lead singer of the acclaimed rock band Twisted Sister, radio personality, television host, author, screenplay writer, actor, etc. etc.) and DEBBIE ROCHON (horror actress who has appeared in over 130 films to date.) Check out Fangoria Radio and subscribe now!
8/12/08
We are pleased to have our song "Ghost in the Graveyard" featured in the upcoming GMD Films horror movie "House of Bedlam." World premier October 11th!
8/9/08
Our new CD "Night Terror" is now available! Get it now on our Merchandise page!
6/27/08
Ladies and gentlemen, we are pleased to announce the new incarnation of Jezebella...let us now introduce you to the ghoulishly gruesome, gravely growlin, bass thumpin sounds of Bobbi Hatchet! Don't worry my dears, this is NOT a new member of The Rabies. It's a transformation...a Jekyll and Hyde if you will. Jez is Bobbi; Bobbi is Jez. However, Bobbi has been known to claw and bite whoever just happens to cross her path at any given time, so only get close if you dare! Mwahahahaha
5/12/08
RABIES TOUR DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! We're going to be going back on the road for some shows in August, September, and October to promote our new CD "Night Terror" (which will be released this August!)
We'll be announcing which US cities and the dates soon. Keep checking back for updates...perhaps we'll be infecting -your- city!
3/25/08
New merchandise just added! Look for the new "Vampyre's Kiss" t-shirt and pin design on our Merchandise page!
2/8/08
While we're in the studio recording for our next album, you can preview two of our new songs "Ghost In The Graveyard" and "Vampyre's Kiss" on our Myspace page!
12/20/07
We've just confirmed a whole bunch of Rabies dates around our hectic recording schedule (including one with Rob Zombie!) Check out our Shows page to see them all!
11/19/07
Have you seen our video for 1-800-Suicide yet? If not, check it out on our Music page! It's also on YouTube and our Myspace page!
Also, we'll be returning to the studio in December to record more tracks...stay tuned!
10/30/07
We've had a blast this month! A gracious thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate October and all of its spooky charm. Perhaps you can find a picture of yourself from our big Halloween show at Diablo on the Club Diablo website, or at Buffalo Bar Fly
You can also find pictures from September's ROTTEN JACK'S CREEP SHOW at Buffalo.com
10/8/07
We will be shooting 2 music videos in Allentown PA for "1-800-Suicide" (upcoming Radical Records) and "Vampyre's Kiss" (just recorded!)
Join us at our show at the Sterling Rock Room (343 W. Hamilton St., Allentown PA) on Oct. 18th for the taping of some of the live footage!
6/25/07
Well here it is the new home of The Rabies!!! Please feel free to explore the new site. We'll be adding more within the next few days so keep checking back.
In recording news The Chiodos have just finished adding horns to our song "Eleanor." So now the mixing ritual begins. Enjoy---Jim
3/17/07
Hello there dearies! We are currently back in the studio, constructing and recording a few new deliciously evil songs! Mwahahaha!
We will also soon have a brand new (and greatly improved) website for your viewing pleasure around mid-spring . . . perhaps a brand new t-shirt design as well. Please check back! ---Lexi
11/23/06
The Crimson Torch Tour was a blast . . . even though we had somewhat of a natural disaster here in Buffalo days before we left for our first show, we still managed to get on the road and have some fun with 45 Grave!
Also, our Halloween show with The Irving Klaws and the Strip Teasers was fantastic as well. Pics from both the tour and the Halloween show will be up soon.
In other news, the compilation "Innocence is Bliss" featuring The Rabies song "Formalde Heidi" is now available from Dionysus Records. Pick up your copy of the limited edition release before they are sold out. Also, in January look for our cover of "1-800-Suicide"(Grave Diggaz) on "2 Legit for the Pit 2" released by Radical Records!
Currently, we are writing some new material and will not be booking any shows for November and the beginning of December. Keep checking back for future show dates and more news on the epidemic.-Jim
8/28/06
We had so much fun on the road with 45 Grave in March that we're doing it again!
The Crimson Torch Tour: 45 Grave, Trashlight Vision, and The Rabies
We'll be touring with these ghoulishly great bands from October 16th-22nd...stay tuned for confirmed dates and check out 45 Grave's page for the complete tour schedule!
7/17/06
Hello kiddies! What are The Rabies up to you say? Well we are currently in the studio recording a track for an upcoming tribute compilation from Radical Records entitled "Too Legit for the Pit Vol. II." It features some of your favorite punk and industrial bands covering rap songs.
What? The Rabies covering a rap song? Oh yes my dears, it's true. But we're not going to tell you which song we're butchering yet . . . you'll just have to wait and see . . .
Confirmed bands for Too Legit for the Pit Vol. II:
- Murder 1
- Radiate
- Assert
- Murphy's Law
- Freya (Earth Crisis)
- Swear Bears
- Agnostic Front
- Man With Out Plan
- I-Defy
- ICU
- Vision
- En-Esch (KMFDM)
- Cory (Candiria)
- Blanks 77
- Sex Slaves
- The Rabies
- Coffin Sauce
- Omen (Bile)