The Wildhearts
Ginger Wildheart's chaotic marriage of Beatles melody and Metallica volume — a genuinely beloved British institution, survived against all odds.
The Wildhearts formed in Newcastle in 1989 around singer, guitarist and songwriter Ginger, who has led the band through numerous line-up changes and several breakups and reunions. Their debut album Earth vs the Wildhearts appeared in 1993, followed by P.H.U.Q. and a string of records and EPs across the following decades.
The band's music combines pop and power-pop melody with the volume and density of hard rock and metal, often shifting between the two within a single song, alongside a strain of dark humour in the lyrics. They became a fixture of the British rock scene of the 1990s and retained a devoted following through long periods of label trouble and internal upheaval.
The Wildhearts at a glance
Where is The Wildhearts from?
The Wildhearts is from Newcastle, UK.
What kind of music does The Wildhearts play?
The Wildhearts is tagged hard rock and punk rock.
What festivals has The Wildhearts played before?
The Wildhearts has played Download 2026.
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