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Dark Humor

Put me together with pieces of leather...

About Me

NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD!!!
Click on the album covers to go to the download pages
The new self-titled album from Dark Humor. This is our first studio album as a trio!
Featuring "Dead Things"
and "Bastard"
Our first remix album, featuring remixes by System Syn, Artoxicated, Ahab Rex, Releveler, plus more! A must-have for DJs and ravers. ;-)

Tasty, indeed.
Click On The Banner Above To Read An Online Interview With Dark Humor, Courtesy Of Antidote Records And Black Angel Promotions . Head On Over To The Interviews Section And Look For Dark Humor.
Special Thanks To Sin (Owner, Antidote Records) For Providing Us With This Great Opportunity!!! :-) B I O G R A P H Y
An interestingly weird band mixing influences and sounds from all ends of the musical spectrum but, unlike many avant-garde and artsy bands, this WORKS to their advantage.
-- Black Angel Promotions
With its members hailing from different sections of the United States, Dark Humor is gradually building a fan base as diverse as their music. Since late 2003, the new lineup -- consisting of founding members Terry Rice and Noah joined by newbie Joseph Y. Kamiya -- have been working tirelessly on original material for a new studio album. Instead of following the crunchy punk-rock riffs and shouted expletives of their first album, they began to haunt more diverse regions of sonic soundscape. This resulted in acoustic ballads, gothic-romance rockers, and even some folk/country tunes. [Its] charming, says Chicago rocker Ahab Rex . Lots of lo-fi charm and pop sense bleeding through.
Mainstream critics criticize Dark Humors experimentalism, branding it inconsistent and/or overtly strange. For the underground audience, Dark Humor is one of the risk-takers who have abandoned interest in everything acceptable to the average listener. Their courage to push traditional song structures and to break the boundaries of genres is attracting indie bands, listeners, and promoters alike. Sin, owner of @ntidote Records , describes them as a weird mix of [Frank] Zappa, Janes Addiction, R.E.M., and the Dead Milkmen. You cant go wrong with catchyness, says U.K.s alternative rock threesome, Porcelain Mary , Aint that what they say?!
Although the band is currently unable to bring Dark Humor to life through live performances, Terry, Noah, and Joseph shall continue to sow musical chaos that will spread through stereo and computer speakers all over the multiverse and beyond...
Q U O T A T I O N S
"Some whacky crap! It made me smile... Bravo!"
--Stu Charno ("Ted" from Friday The 13th Part Two)
"You never cease to amaze me. If I could describe you guys in two words it would be 'musical geniuses.' And with songs like From My Little Black Heart To Yours, Dream Me Awake, A Sad Song, and Scarred, you prove it... I'm nothing but impressed."
--Andres Muerte (of Skin 30 )
"I think y'all would be an asset to any label, indie or national. It's always great to hear something new, and even better, innovative. I think it takes balls to try and excel as a band that really can't be put into a specific genre. You have something for everyone, it's just a matter of getting people -- namely mainstream only fans -- to hear the tunes."
--Luke
"The only bad thing about your music is that it's making me rethink my decision to give up hallucinogens a couple of years ago."
--Sin (of Antidote Records )
"Some of the new material is positively beautiful. A Sad Song in particular; it sent a shiver down my spine..."
--Owen Plohr
"YUMZ!!! Love you guys. Your tunage makes me very happy (Oh, is that bad?)."
--Deva (of DEVAMACHINE )
"Beautiful... Hands down refreshing... Good to know good tunes are around... Real music for sure!"
--D.W. Larson (of Light Comedy )
"Nevermore Radio is proud to soon be presenting Dark Humor for their, well, dark humour. While mainly a gothic radio show, since I'm the creative control nazi, Dead Things and other selections go on. However, I disagree: children SHOULD play with dead things."
--William Thorn (of Nevermore Radio )
D I S C O G R A P H Y
Albums available to download are linked
    ...And The Rabbits Danced!
    (LP CD, 1997, self-released)
    Radio Friendly 3197 A.D.
    (Compilation CD, 1997, Record Grafix)
    The Christmas Sessions
    (Demo CD, 1998, self-released) 12 Dead Poodles
    (Demo CD, 1998, self-released)
    You Only Live Twice
    (Demo CD, 1999, self-released)
    eP
    (EP CD, 2000, self-released)
    ...And The Rabbits Danced Again!
    (Special 2001 Edition)
    (LP CD, 2001, Dead Puppy Records)
    Loved Like A Milk Shake: A Tribute To Wesley Willis
    (Compilation CD, 2003, unknown)
    2 Idiots And A Case Of Beer
    (LP CD, 2003, Dead Puppy Records)
    Rabbit's Five Song Demo
    (Demo CD, 2003, Dead Puppy Records)
    Official 5-Song Sampler CD
    (EP CD, 2004, self-released)
    He Who Walks Behind The Rows
    (Halloween Special 2004)
    (EP CD, 2004, self-released)
    It's A Dark Humor Christmas!
    (Christmas Special 2004)
    (EP CD, 2005, self-released)
    Torrance High School Battle of the Bands 2005
    (Compilation CD, 2005, self-released) Misery Loves Company: A Tribute To Hank Williams
    (Compilation CD, 2005, Dead Puppy Records) Dark Humor
    (LP CD, 2005, Dead Puppy Records) Who Really Cares?
    (The Remix Album: Volume One)
    (LP CD, 2005, Dead Puppy Records) Under The Radar: Volume One
    (Compilation CD, 2006, Antidote Records)
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Member Since: 9/6/2004
Band Website: darkhumor.deadpuppyrecords.com
Band Members:
Terry Rice (Columbia, KY)
lead vocals, acoustic guitar, programming, sampling, lyricist, songwriter
Click here to visit Terry's Solo Music MySpace page

NOAH (Standford, CA)
lead, rhythm, and acoustic guitars, backing vocals, programming, violin, final production and mixing, songwriter

Joseph Y. Kamiya (Gardena, CA)
rhythm guitars, bass guitar, drum programming, keyboards, backing vocals, songwriter
Click here to visit Joseph's Solo Music MySpace page
Click here to visit Joey's online portfolio

We've had the honor of collaborating with the following vocalists and musicians:
Bastard, Kristen Croll , Crosby (of Call Me Alice ), Amanda Davis, Epiphany (of Call Me Alice ), Amy Glass, Kenny Pyles, Jessi Roberts, The Sleepwalker (of The Motion Sick ), Sean Spada , System Syn
Influences: Terry: Alkaline Trio, Sheryl Crow, Hank Williams, classic horror movies, the world and life in general, Noah: Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Joseph: rock n' roll with a dark edge, ambient and eerie soundscapes, all things horror and Halloween
Sounds Like: "I think I finally figured out who you remind me of. Ready? A weird mix of Zappa, Jane's Addiction, R.E.M., and the Dead Milkmen."
--Sin (of Antidote Records )

"An interestingly weird band mixing influences and sounds from all ends of the musical spectrum but, unlike many avant-garde and artsy bands, this WORKS to their advantage."
-- Black Angel Promotions

"Dark Humor is a genre crossing hayride with fangs. Truly a break from the norm and a lot of fun to listen to. These guys are talented AND weird. A combination that can definitely be appreciated these days in the face of so much musical dreck..."
--William Thorn (of Nevermore Radio )

"Quality!! I really like your style -- you can't go wrong with catchyness -- ain't that what they say?!"
-- Porcelain Mary

"You guys got a great sound, very Melvinesque!! I love it!!"
-- Test Pilot

"Terry's voice is fantastic and the guitar play is heavy and crunchy sometimes and the acoustic thingy is a perfect contrast to it."
--Patrick Pickel

Record Label: Dead Puppy Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

IT'S ALIVE!

After being dead for quite some time DARK HUMOR twitches a bit, with two new PARTIAL demos the dead body started to breathe once again. the two new songs are posted together as ONE demo titled simply ...
Posted by Dark Humor on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:14:00 PST

FREE MUSIC ALA DARK HUMOR!

Hey kids... Terry Rice here.. I've been listening to the BACK CAT. of DARK HUMOR cd's and had forgotten about so many of these songs..   SOOOOOO just thought I'd remind you that at http://darkhum...
Posted by Dark Humor on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 03:07:00 PST

IS DARK HUMOR TRUELY DEAD?

Don't know if it's dead once again or what but it surely feels that way boys and girls..   TERRY RICE here.. I've been working harder on my side project THE HONKY PUNKS which is turning into my M...
Posted by Dark Humor on Tue, 05 Dec 2006 03:55:00 PST

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH DARK HUMOR?

So what has been going on with DARK HUMOR? Terry Rice here to shed a bit of light on the subject.. I have been working with my own solo music and solo project THE HONKY PUNKS.. we can be found on...
Posted by Dark Humor on Thu, 24 Aug 2006 08:49:00 PST

MR TERRY RICE SPEAKS ONCE AGAIN!

ok Let me start off by saying that I am VERY unhappy with the weird little PAUSE in progress DARK HUMOR is going through.. I don't know if any of you fans even notice or care but I do.. we've got a ch...
Posted by Dark Humor on Fri, 28 Apr 2006 09:24:00 PST

Southern California Bands + Venues: Read For Exposure

My friend and collaborator, Joey Kolber, and I are working out ideas for a new show to be pitched and streamed on the Internet.The show focuses on exposing and promoting independent / underground band...
Posted by Dark Humor on Tue, 04 Apr 2006 08:40:00 PST

Terry Rice speaks!!!

Hey Kids.. just wanted to post a blog letting you all know how much I appreciate your fanship, friendship and whatevership.... this world is so dark and cold and unkind it does my heart good to know t...
Posted by Dark Humor on Mon, 28 Nov 2005 07:10:00 PST

Want Two Free Pins Courtesy of Dark Humor?!

DARK HUMOR PINS HAVE ARRIVED!!!!! Please email me your mailing address if you would like two free pins courtesy of Dark Humor! [email protected] Also, our self-titled album is no...
Posted by Dark Humor on Thu, 03 Nov 2005 12:10:00 PST

NEW DARK HUMOR SONGS available to download on our website!!!

Greetings, all, Terry uploaded three new exclusive online Dark Humor tunes for interested ears: An incomplete version of Handsome Devil... A version of Shine featuring Justin Hancock on backi...
Posted by Dark Humor on Mon, 17 Oct 2005 02:36:00 PST

DARK HUMOR PIN DESIGN POLL - PLEASE VOTE!!!!!!!!!!

It's all up to you! Before spending our money on Dark Humor pins, we want to know which designs you prefer! Please take the time to check out the designs below and vote for your two (2) favorite desi...
Posted by Dark Humor on Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:48:00 PST