There are multiple artists named The House of Usher: 1) The House of Usher is a German gothic rock band formed in 1990 by Jorg Kleuden (vocals), Markus Pick (guitar), Ray Nottinger (bass), and Victor Constrictor (guitar, keyboards) as Tales of Despair 1919-1925. The group changed their name to The House of Usher as a tribute to horror author Edgar Allan Poe. The band's literary appetite doesn't end with their name: Kleuden likes to write short stories for each album.