Gorgeous Frankenstein
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 in New Jersey, United States |
| Founder | Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, Stephanie Bellars |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Music albums |
Gorgeous Frankenstein was a horror punk and heavy metal ensemble from the United States, established in 2005 in New Jersey by guitarist Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein alongside former professional wrestler Stephanie Bellars, also known as Gorgeous George. The band's title was a fusion of the founders' stage personas.
History
After moving to Las Vegas in 2005, Doyle began forming Gorgeous Frankenstein. That same year, he performed with Danzig, whose frontman Glenn Danzig offered to produce the band's first album through his Evilive label.
By 2006, bassist Argyle Goolsby from Blitzkid had joined the group, while British comic artist Simon Bisley was commissioned to design the album artwork. The lineup for recording was completed with vocalist Landon Blood and former Blitzkid drummer Jesco Devilanse. Their eponymous debut album was released in 2007.
Later in 2007, Gorgeous Frankenstein supported Danzig on tour, featuring Argyle Goolsby handling both vocals and bass alongside ex-Misfits drummer Dr. Chud. Stephanie Bellars contributed as a dancer during performances. Following auditions, Alex Story of Cancerslug was brought on as the lead vocalist.
In 2012, prompted by Story's recommendation to select a more marketable band name, Doyle dissolved Gorgeous Frankenstein and launched Doyle with the same members. Doyle's first album, Abominator, was released in 2013.
Members
- Final lineup
- Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein – guitar (2005–2012) (formerly of Misfits, ex-Kryst the Conqueror)
- "Left Hand" Graham – bass (2008–2012) (ex-Graves, ex-Doyle)
- Dr. Chud – drums (2008–2012) (ex-Kryst the Conqueror, Dr. Chud's X-Ward, ex-Graves, ex-Misfits)
- Alex Story – vocals (2009–2012) (Cancerslug, Doyle)
- Gorgeous George – dancer
- Former members
- Argyle Goolsby – bass and vocals (2007)
- Landon Blood – vocals (2007)
- Jesco Devilsanse – drums (2007) (ex-Blitzkid)
- Michale Graves – guest vocals
Studio albums
- Gorgeous Frankenstein (2007)