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United States Nerf Herder is an American rock band best known for their 'geek rock' style and for composing the theme music for the television series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'.
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Request A ShowNerf Herder signed a major record deal with Arista Records after their single 'Van Halen' garnered significant radio airplay.
Nerf Herder released their album 'How to Meet Girls' with Honest Don's Records after being released from their contract with Arista.
A special EP titled 'My EP' was released on My Records, a label run by Joey Cape from Lagwagon.
Nerf Herder released their fourth album, 'Nerf Herder IV', through Oglio Records.
Nerf Herder's fifth album, 'Rockingham', was released on Golfshirt Records.
Nerf Herder began working on their album 'Rockingham' through PledgeMusic.
Nerf Herder's song 'Doin' Laundry' was featured on the compilation 'Short Music For Short People' released by Fat Wreck Chords.
Nerf Herder's song 'Don't Hate Me (Because I'm Beautiful)' was included on the soundtrack for 'BASEketball' released by Mojo / Universal.
The 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer Theme' by Nerf Herder was featured on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Album' released by TVT Records.
Nerf Herder's song 'Siegfried and Roy' appeared on 'That Darn Punk Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' released by Kung Fu Records.
Nerf Herder contributed a cover of 'Chesterfield King' to the 'Bad Scene, Everyone's Fault: Jawbreaker Tribute' album from Dying Wish Records.
Nerf Herder's song 'I'm the Droid You're Looking For' was featured on the 'Have a Crappy Summer' compilation by Crappy Records.
Nerf Herder's music is available on Spotify, allowing listeners to stream their top tracks.
Nerf Herder was established in Santa Barbara, California, in 1994. The founding members included Parry Gripp on vocals and guitar, Charlie Dennis on bass, and Steve Sherlock on drums. The band quickly gained recognition for their punk-style songs, which often incorporated humor and pop-culture references. Their distinctive sound resonated with a niche audience and allowed them to secure early opportunities in the music industry. The band’s initial success was marked by their single “Van Halen,” released in 1997, which received airplay and led to a major record deal.
Following their debut album, the band experienced some lineup changes. Charlie Dennis departed and was replaced by Pete Newbury, with Dave Ehrlich also joining on guitar. Later, Justin Fisher took over as bassist and contributed to two albums, “How to Meet Girls” and “American Cheese.” A notable career achievement for Nerf Herder was composing and performing the theme song for the popular television series *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*, which ran from 1997. Their connection to the show was further highlighted by an appearance as the musical guest in the final season episode “Empty Places” in 2003.
After a period of hiatus and individual projects, Nerf Herder regrouped in late 2006 with the original lineup for a series of live performances. They later released their fourth album, “Nerf Herder IV,” in 2008 through Oglio Records. The band continued to evolve, with Ben Pringle returning on bass and Linus of Hollywood joining on guitar and keyboards in 2008. In 2014, work began on their fifth album, “Rockingham,” which was released in 2016. The band maintains an active presence, with touring activities continuing into 2025.
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