The Wildhearts
Ginger Wildheart's chaotic marriage of Beatles melody and Metallica volume, a genuinely beloved British institution that survived against all odds.
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About The Wildhearts
The Wildhearts is a hard rock band from Newcastle, UK, formed in 1989.
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.
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Questions about The Wildhearts
Where is The Wildhearts from?
The Wildhearts is from Newcastle, UK.
Who is in The Wildhearts?
The Wildhearts is Ben Marsden, Pontus Snibb, Jon Poole, CJ Wildheart (guitar, lead vocals) and Ginger Wildheart (lead vocals). Former members include Willie Dowling, Devin Townsend, Mark Keds and Jef Streatfield.
When did The Wildhearts form?
The Wildhearts formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1989.
What was The Wildhearts's first album?
The Wildhearts's first album was Earth vs. The Wildhearts (1993). The latest is Satanic Rites of the Wildhearts (2025).
Is The Wildhearts on tour?
Yes. The Wildhearts has 5 shows listed, from Norwich , UK on Dec 3, 2026 to Leeds, UK on Dec 13, 2026.
What kind of music does The Wildhearts play?
The Wildhearts plays hard rock and punk rock.
What festivals has The Wildhearts played before?
The Wildhearts has played Download 2026.