EST. 2017 INDUSTRIAL / PUNK / NOISE
Haunted Horses is an industrial-punk trio hailing from Seattle, WA. The band has a reputation for a relentless and chaotic sound that pushes the boundaries of post-punk and noise rock. Their music is characterized by it’s dissonant, heavy textures and ominous vocals, drawing comparisons to influential acts like Swans, Bauhaus, and Killing Joke. Their 2022 release, The Worst Has Finally Happened, continued to explore dark and experimental themes, solidifying their reputation in the industrial rock scene. These albums were noted for their complex soundscapes and thematic depth.
FEATURED MUSIC
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
NOV 2024 w/ The Blood Brothers
FEB 2023 w/ BOTCH
FEB 2023 w/ UNSANE
NOV 2022 w/ Sandrider
JUL 2022 w/ These Arms Are Snakes
JUL 2022 w/ Stabbing Westward
FEB 2021 w/ Filth Is Eternal (Tour)
JAN 2021 w/ Portrayal of Guilt
JAN 2021 w/ STREET SECTS
DEC 2020 w/ Lingua Ignota
DEC 2020 w/ DAUGHTERS
DISCOGRAPHY
“Continuing to push genre boundaries and delve into themes of existential dread, Dweller presents what the band calls a spiritual successor to the previous album; through powerful live performances and a meditative songwriting and production process, Colin Dawson, Myke Pelly, and Brian McClelland vigorously examine the anxieties and fears one experiences in the midst of the dissolution of the self, resulting in a transformation of one’s identity toward… what? Album track “Grey Eminence” serves as the introductory single, a prime example of Haunted Horses’ chaotic but controlled fusion of post-punk, industrial, and noise rock." - RegenMag
“Haunted Horses have frequency shaking all around The Worst Has Finally Happened. The punches keep coming, but it is somehow soothing. “Pig” has what seems like a running vacuum underneath; “Thorns” is a structure of falling bricks; and six-minute closer “Severed Circle” is quivering electro with a veil of light and a delicate ride cymbal.” - Post-Trash
"It sounds as though they are all being routed through a stack of distortion pedals, with the final mix abraded by sandpaper. It’s dense, punchy, jagged and blown out in all the best ways. The track has the creepy desperation of Big Black and the gothic pulse and vibe of vintage Bauhaus, with a little Swans lunacy thrown in for extra aggravation." - Decibel Magazine
“Haunted Horses deliver an industrial hell-ride to remember, armed with disemboweling dissonance and frenetic noise-rock guitar lines. A nonstop horror atmosphere encircles the record from start to finish, lingering between intense feelings of doom and atonal bursts that leave you hanging for more. The duo’s live performance also ushers in the interactive night terror one would hope for. If you’re in the Pacific Northwest to catch their upcoming mini-tour with Daughters and Lingua Ignota, expect nothing short of an aural exorcism.” - Post-Punk
“Imagine if Birthday Party were cross-mutated with Suicide, and they made love to the Gun Club, 9 month later giving birth inside of a Haunted House – the outcome would almost sound as rad as Haunted Horses. This band unleashes chaotic, pulsating rhythms that will leave you in a trance and force you to confront your demons.” - CVLT Nation
VIDEOS
"DWELLER ON THE THRESHOLD"
2025, Dweller
Directed & Produced by Myke Pelly
"THE GARDEN"
2022, The Worst Has Finally Happened
Directed & Produced by Brandon Pierce
