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The Gorehounds emerged from Dublin in 1984, carving a raw, Cramps-inspired trash/garage sound built around their distinctive twin-drummer lineup. Known for high-energy live performances and a fiercely DIY ethos, they became a notable chapter in Ireland's post-punk underground. This page offers a detailed look at their formation, releases, and the legacy they left on the European underground scene.

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While the band dissolved around 1990, their recordings continue to surface in discussions of 1980s underground rock. For fans and new listeners, The Gorehounds provide a snapshot of a specific era in Dublin’s music scene—an example of how fierce tempo and relentless rhythm can define a movement. We’ve gathered a concise biography, discography highlights, and context for their most important releases, along with notes on past live appearances. If more material or official channels surface, we’ll update this page with current details and any future performances.

The essentials

Quick Facts About The Gorehounds

  • Formed in Dublin in 1984; notable for twin drummers and Cramps-inspired trash/garage sound.
  • Released Big Spud EP (12ID1, Idol Records) in April 1987 and Cargo Cult EP (12ID4, Idol Records) in November 1987.
  • Semtex, their 1989 LP on Big Chief Records, compiles Idol tracks with four new recordings.
  • Recorded a Gore/Henry Rollins split LP in 1987 following European shows with Rollins; documented by Maximum Rocknroll.
  • RTÉ TV debut noted in Irish discography; band dissolved circa 1990; last dated gig in 1990 according to gigography.

The records

The Gorehounds Discography

  • Semtex
    1989 · Big Chief Records
  • Cargo Cult
    1987 · Idol Records
  • Big Spud EP
    1987 · Idol Records

The hits

Top The Gorehounds Songs

  • Ruby
    1987 · N/A
  • Cargo Cult
    1987 · N/A

While the band dissolved around 1990, their recordings continue to surface in discussions of 1980s underground rock. For fans and new listeners, The Gorehounds provide a snapshot of a specific era in Dublin’s music scene—an example of how fierce tempo and relentless rhythm can define a movement. We’ve gathered a concise biography, discography highlights, and context for their most important releases, along with notes on past live appearances. If more material or official channels surface, we’ll update this page with current details and any future performances.

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