Calabrese is a horror punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, heavily influenced by The Misfits, AFI, Rob Zombie, Danzig, Samhain, horror film and Halloween. Calabrese was formed 2003 in Phoenix. Calabrese is not only the band name but the last name of brothers Davey (Drums), Bobby (Guitar/Vocals) and Jimmy (Bass/Vocals).
Calabrese combines Gothabilly looks, B-movie drive-in lyrics and a Death Rock sound. Calabrese has been described as "melodic, hook-laden, catchy, fun, horror-themed Rock with a Punk attitude." Blasko of The Death Riders and Rob Zombie states, "I think Calabrese is one of the top Horror Rock bands I have heard." The band's first full-length album, 13 Halloweens, was released on Spookshow Records in 2005. Their second album, The Traveling Vampire Show, was released in 2007.
Distributed in the U.S., Japan, and through the Internet, Calabrese are quickly gaining an international audience.