Santa Hates You

Santa Hates You
Santa Hates You at the Amphi Festival 2013, Cologne, Germany
Background information
Origin	German/Italian
Genres	Metal, rock, aggrotech, EBM, electropunk
Years active	2007–2016
Labels	Candyland Entertainment (2007), Trisol Music Group (2009 - 2016)
Members	Jinxy Peter Spilles

Santa Hates You was a German/Italian band formed in 2007. The two band members were Italian vocalist Jinxy and the frontman of Project Pitchfork, Peter Spilles, credited as PS. Both Jinxy and Spilles shared a passion for dark music, rebellious humour and macabre arts. ^{[1] [2]}

History

One of the stranger aspects of the band was their habit to exclusively work at night. ^{[3] [4] [5]} The band was influenced by late 19th century and early 20th century art and literature as well as movements such as Symbolism, Surrealism and the Decadent Movement. ^{[6] [7]} This passion for different perspectives and psychological approaches became a foundational element in their creative process. ^{[8] [9] [10]}

Band members

• Jinxy: lyricist, vocalist, growler/singer, creative concept ideator (2007–2016)
• Peter "PS" Spilles: composer, producer, arranger, synths, vocals (2007–2016) ^[11]

Discography

Santahatesyou discography
Studio albums	4
EPs	2
Music videos	5

Studio albums

Title	Album details
It's ALIVE!	Released: September 28, 2012 Formats: CD, digital download Label: Trisol Music Group
Jolly Roger [12]	Released: August 12, 2011 Format: CD, digital download Label: Trisol Music Group
Post Apocalyptic Nude Industrial Corps	Released: November 26, 2010 Format: CD, digital download Label: Trisol Music Group
Crucifix Powerbomb	Released: February 19, 2010 Format: CD, digital download Label: Trisol Music Group
Rocket Heart	Released: December 4, 2009 Format: CD, digital download Label: Trisol Music Group
You're On The Naughty List	Released: October 31, 2007 Format: CD, digital download Label: Candyland Entertainment

Collaborations

Title	Album details
2011 - "Du Stirbst Aus! Feat. PS + Jinxy From Santa Hates You)" on the Album "Mainstream Sellout Overground" by the band Straftanz	Released: 15 May 2009 Formats: CD, digital download Label: Scanner (Broken Silence)
2011 - "Conquer" on the Album "Journey" by the band IMATEM	Released: 15 May 2009 Formats: CD, digital download Label: Prussia Records (rough trade)

Music videos

Official YouTube channel

Year	Title
2009	Rocket Heart
2010	Hexenpolizei
2011	Raise the Devil
2012	Nothing's Gonna Be Alright
2012	Scum

References

1. "There are no limits for us, everything is possible and we are not going to warn the people". Dark Entries, Didier Becu, retrieved September 5, 2010
2. "Weird Band of the Week". Weirdest Band in the World, Puddles Pity Party, December 25, 2014
3. Sonic Seducer Magazine / Winter Issue: Dec-2010/Jan-2011 / Page 18 / Author: Daniela Florek
4. "Raise the Devil". Orkus Magazine, July/August 2014
5. Gothic Magazine / Issue: 67 - 2010 / Pages 46-47 / Author: Jörg Lütkemeier
6. Sonic Seducer Magazine/ Issue: „Sonderausgabe Jahresrückblick 2012“ -01-2013 / Page: 44/ Author: Kym Gnuch
7. Pläkk Magazine (Estonia) / Issue: number 10 December 2012 / Author: Lennart Mad
8. Orkus Magazine / Issue: 11-2012 / Pages 104-105 / Author: Kerstin Müller
9. "Santa Hates You". Songkick, Past Concerts
10. "Onslaught Magazine". December 2014
11. "Santa Hates You Alternative / Industrial / Gothic". Reverbnation
12. "CD Review: Santa Hates You - Jolly Roger". Reflections of Darkness music magazine, retrieved November 21, 2011