Bio
More than a mere performance, Isaac Rother & The Phantoms will deliver an electrifying spectacle. Since their inception in 2012, Isaac Rother and his Phantoms, with his distinctive cape and afro, have pioneered a unique musical genre known as Ghoulish Rock N' Roll. Seamlessly blending Surf, Garage, and Rockabilly elements with a nostalgic, retro horror movie charm, they've captivated audiences worldwide.
Their journey has taken them to Europe multiple times and seen them tour with revered icons like Guitar Wolf and King Khan & BBQ Show, while also opening for legends including Dick Dale and Wanda Jackson. With the release of two albums, they’ve cemented their musical prowess, and with their latest single Like A Wolfman, on Outro Records they have further enthralled fans old and new. Leaving an indelible mark everywhere they go Isaac Rother & The Phantoms continue to ensure their legacy as pioneers of the thrilling Ghoulish Rock N' Roll!
Mission
My name is Harley Isaac Rother, known to many as The Phantom. The day I was born, the hospital echoed with the defiant sound of Rock N’ Roll, - It’s been obsession ever since.
When I was in Kindergarten, every kid in the class was assigned to bring in a song to share. Drawn by the sinister laugh that starts the tune and the good time surf rock beat, I brought in Wipe Out by The Safaris. I assumed every kid would bring in something rockin’ and it would be a wild party. I was shocked when I was the only kid who brought in a Rock N’ Roll song tune. It was at the moment that I knew I was different.
Around this time I also became obsessed with the TV show The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo. In addition to Scooby and the gang, it also starred horror icon Vincent Price! My fate was sealed as Rock N’ Roll Horror kid.
I started Isaac Rother & The Phantoms to create the Rock N’ Roll party that I’ve known should exist my whole life but have seldom been able to find. My mission: to unleash the wild, raw energy of early Rock N’ Roll with the charm and sensibilities of a campy horror movie. If you share my passion for strange tales, high energy music, and creating the best times ever, consider this your exclusive invitation to join the party!
Phantom Phans and Ghoul Friends
I’m honored to have the incredible support from my fans, or as I call them Phans. To me, you're more than just fans, you're Ghoul Friends. We are united in our love of things that are different because we are different.
We don’t care about the Oscars - we care about Bela Lugosi, Vincent Price and Vampira. We don’t care about the Grammys - we care about Little Richard and The Cramps. We care about the fringes, the outsiders, the forgotten and the strange. In this realm of the macabre, we are Ghoul Friends. Whether we've met or not, if you're reading this, you're not just a Phan, but a cherished member of this Ghoulish Rock N’ Roll family.
