Dr. Chud

Dr. Chud
Birth name	David Calabrese
Also known as	The Abominable Dr. Chud
Genres	Horror punk,heavy metal
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instrument	Drums
Years active	1980–present
Member of	Dr. Chud's X-Ward
Formerly of	Misfits,Graves,Kryst the Conqueror,Gorgeous Frankenstein,Doyle,Sacred Trash

David Calabrese,known professionally asDr. Chud,is an Americanhorror punkdrummer best known for his work with theMisfits.

Life and career

Dr. Chud attendedLodi High School.His career began playing with Dan Kidney and the Pulsations for seven years (1987–1994). He also recorded an album with Sacred Trash just before joining Kryst the Conqueror, which transformed itself into the newest incarnation of theMisfits Dr. Chud recorded three studio albums, a live album, and a few singles with the Misfits and is also credited as a songwriter and producer for the band.

In addition to his work with the Misfits, Dr. Chud also played drums forJoey Ramoneon theWe Will Fall: A Tribute to Iggy Popalbum, and Joey Ramone's only solo recordDon't Worry About Meand also produced a recent Sardonica releaseFlip the Grill.After leaving the Misfits in 2000, Dr. Chud formedGraves.

In 2003, Dr. Chud formed a new band namedDr. Chud's X-Wardwhich released their debut multimedia albumDiagnosis for Deathin 2004 on the drummer's own record label Bloodwork Records.

In 2008, Dr. Chud joined up with Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein once again with his bandGorgeous Frankensteinon their second tour. The band was signed toGlenn Danzig's record label Evilive.

In 2010, he appeared on the television seriesLA Ink,starringKat Von D.He received a tattoo of his famous stitches that he usually draws on his chest and back, circling his neck, by tattoo artistAmy Nicoletto.

Discography

Misfits

• American Psycho(1997) – LP
• "Dig Up Her Bones"(1997) – single
• Evillive II(1998) – fan club LP
• Scream!(1999) – single
• Famous Monsters(1999) – LP
• "Monster Mash"(1999) – Single
• Cuts from the Crypt(2001) – LP

With Graves

• Web of Dharma(2001) – LP

With Joey Ramone

• Don't Worry About Me(2002) – LP

With Dr. Chud's X-Ward

• Diagnosis for Death(2004) – LP

External links

• The Abominable Dr. Chud, official website