Though based in Italy, The Mugshots were born in New York City in 2001 when lead singer, Mickey E. Vil, visiting the United States, chose the band’s name after listening to an Alice Cooper record ("DaDa", 1983).

As their name would suggest, dark crime stories have infused the band’s lyrics from the very beginning.

As the Mugshots’ line-up was developing over the next few years, the band released two full-length albums, “House Of The Weirdos” and “Weird Theater” plus an EP, titled “Doctor Is Out”. Then in 2009, the band’s present line up was consolidated.

In 2010, The Mugshots released a limited edition EP titled “In Disguise” through an independent Italian record label. This EP was
made available on both red vinyl and CD and garnered enthusiastic reviews around the world.

In 2012, The Mugshots teamed up with the legendary Dick Wagner, producer and performer for such great rock icons as Alice Cooper, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Ray Manzarek, Kiss, Aerosmith and many others. This collaboration resulted in another EP on which Wagner arranged,
co-wrote and played lead Guitars.

Throughout their career, The Mugshots have shared the stage with The Stranglers, The Damned, UK Subs, Brian James, Tv Smith, Baz Warne, The Lords Of Altamont, Demented Are Go, Koffin Kats, Zombina & The Skeletones, among many others.

It is my honor to be good friends with The Mugshots. I like their music, their lyrics and their attitude. I highly recommend them!

-- Mack Maloney, author (4.5 million copies sold)