Formed in Hamilton, Ontario, and battle-tested on the stages of the UK rock circuit, The Deadly Romantics deliver unapologetic, sleaze-drenched rock and roll with punk grit and ’80s metal swagger. Described as “one part Ramones, one part AC/DC, with a shot of Guns N’ Roses and a dash of Steel Panther,” their sound is built for chaos, excess, and the eternal spirit of the party.
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Fronted by the larger-than-life Thunderfuck, The Deadly Romantics are notorious for their high-energy, no-filter live shows—the kind where sweat, laughter, and pure rock attitude blur the line between stage and crowd. Their music is dirty, brash, and honest, echoing the glory days of rock while refusing to play it safe.
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With a discography that includes the full-length album Dirty, Sleazy Rock ’n’ Roll (2019), the Another Night in Hollywood EP (2022), and their ambitious 2024 release Some Things Never Die—paired with a 500-page book chronicling their wild history—the band has carved a reputation for both musical intensity and sheer storytelling power.
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Having toured the UK in 2022 and again in 2024, The Deadly Romantics continue to expand their cult following across Canada and overseas. In 2025, they celebrate their 20th anniversary, proving that sleazy rock is alive, well, and louder than ever.
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Raw, defiant, and proudly outrageous, The Deadly Romantics aren’t here to be polite. They’re here to remind the world what rock and roll was always meant to be: dangerous, dirty, and a damn good time.
Loud-Stuff states "Any band who have got the guts to call themselves The Deadly Romantics are ok in my books! What you’ve got here is a band who can play, understand their songs, but have set out with a mission to bring old school, dirty, sleazy rock and roll back to the forefront of things – and it’s worked.”
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“Real sleaze rock with punk attitude and 80s metal guitars ; The Deadly Romantics sound like they have been on a Jack Daniel’s diet for a few years!” states Veglam, “A bit of WRATHCHILD (UK), ROGUE MALE & MENTORS, these guys seem to know a lot about dirty, debauchery rock’n’roll/punk metal. Bikers, punks and bad girls can party together again!”
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All About The Rock says; “Sonically this band will knock your socks off. Thunderfuck himself, who is an absolute minotaur of a man, has a stage persona that reminds me of GG ALLIN. Albeit without the nakedness, shitting on stage or punching the audience but he does have that air of danger which has been missing from Rock n Roll since the Sex Pistols. The Deadly Romantics are a highly polished set of musicians. A lot more Paul Di’Anno fronted IRON MAIDEN punk style crossed with the chops of ZODIAC MINDWARP. Thunderfuck is a master of his craft. Engaging with the audience whenever the opportunity arises. You get a very special live experience with this band. This band thrives in a live environment. The sing/shout along choruses coupled with the natural call & response are a great blend. The diehard fans love it & the new discoverers in the audience certainly get into the spirit of things too. Overall this band are fantastic. One hell of a live act who make absolutely no apologies & take no prisoners with their lyrical content, stage persona’s or the total onslaught of in your face Rock n Roll. Although Thunderfuck & The Deadly Romantics proclaim not to take themselves seriously they are master craftsman at what they do & that’s all that matters.”
