Hollywood Undead

Hollywood Undead could be the new face of rap-rock. Only no one knows what they look like.

Formed in 2005, Hollywood Undead was one of the first bands to build its fan base primarily through its MySpace. Comprised of Charlie Scene, Da Kurlzz, Deuce, J-Dog, Johnny 3 Tears and Funny Man Kurlzz, the band's Linkin Park-meets-screamo track No 5 was included in the MySpace Records Vol.1 compilation featuring fellow MySpace favorites like Weezer, Fall Out Boy and Tila Tequila. But Hollywood Undead didn't play a live show until this year, when it won Virgin Mobile USA's "Book The Band" contest and opened for artists like Foo Fighters, Kanye West and Nine Inch Nails.

Known for its crude sense of humor and for wearing eerie masks, Hollywood Undead's politically incorrect approach appears to have as many haters as it does fans. Some praise the band's ability to tell stories about Hollywood's ugly side while others argue the sextet's over-the-top lyrics about sex and partying make it difficult to take them seriously. Hollywood Undead insists its music is no laughing matter: "Elton John was considered a joke. Eminem was considered a joke. The people who are known for something different take a lot of criticism early on."

Hollywood Undead's long-awaited debut, Swan Songs, was released in last September. Its current single, City, is streaming on MySpace.