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Founded in 2002 by Rhythm Guitarist Leigh Van Hell and Vocalist Julian Mephisto, after Van Hell's previous rock outfit the infamous Voodoo Lovecats (Horror Show Records) had disbanded. Completing the line up is Trixxi Trash on Bass, Nikk Murder on Drums (Ex Flesh Hounds/ Boy Dot Com) and Dave Scythe on Lead Guitar. Drawing influence from their Glam Metal idols such as Twisted Sister, Quiet Riot, Ratt, Poison, Pretty Boy Floyd and Kiss and taking horror style themes similar to Alice Cooper and The Misfits, The Deadthings created their very own style of a darker and more aggressive Glam Metal. With their no holds barred Hairspray and Make Up appearance The Deadthings unleash their Blood, Guts Hooks and Looks upon their audience with a non-stop high energy live show that features all the frills of a Stadium Glam Metal Concert. In 2004 The Deadthings released their debut EP When Hell Sleazes Over through Automatic distribution to critical acclaim from Rock journalists world wide