Raging Speedhorn

Raging Speedhorn

Raging Speedhorn are a British hardcore punk, sludge metal and stoner metal group from Corby in Northamptonshire, England. The band forms in 1998 from the merger of two local groups, Soulcellar and Box, and remains active.

The group develops a reputation for a heavy sound and an intense stage presence, with riffs often compared to the style associated with Iron Monkey. Original vocalist Frank Regan returns when the band reforms in 2014. Dan Cook is also listed as a member.

The band’s first single, “Thumper”, is produced by industrial musician Marc Heal and appears in 2000. In 2001, Raging Speedhorn enter the UK singles chart with “The Gush”.

Raging Speedhorn release four studio albums and play numerous tours and festivals. They also perform with acts including Biohazard, Ministry, Slipknot and Motörhead. The group ends its first run in 2008 after announcing its split and plays farewell shows in the UK and Japan, including a final UK tour with The Mirimar Disaster and Take A Worm For A Walk Week before the last Japan dates.