It all started as a raunchy L.A. party, and it’s since become a full-on pop culture phenomenon. The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula began as a party-cum-pageant in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, where performers of all types — drag queens, kings, AFAB (assigned female at birth) queens and everything in between — competed for the title of Dragula, “drag supermonster.”

The next incarnation of Dragula was as a full-fledged web series, where contestants competed in a reality TV format audiences knew and loved. Now it’s transforming once again, making the jump to one of the world’s largest streaming platforms, Amazon Prime Video, for Dragula Season 3. (In Canada it will also air on cable network OutTV, and in New Zealand on TVNZ.)

Despite Dragula‘s transformation over the years, the same spirit of inclusion that colored those early club days is still apparent in its present-day format as a polished reality TV competition. Dragula Season 3 made headlines as the first televised drag competition to feature both a drag king and a female drag artist competing alongside drag queens for a crown and cash prize.

“It was commonplace at our event to feature queer performers from all walks of life,” the Boulet Brothers tell Hornet. “We’ve always wanted the show to match that diversity — it’s our ultimate vision for the show’s future. It’s a little uncomfortable to have people praising us for including drag kings, AFAB queens and nonbinary performers on the show, because the show is a reflection of our community, and the fact is, these people are as much a part of our community as cisgender gay men are.”

Launching Tuesday, Aug. 27, in the United States and 63 countries around the world, the Boulet Brothers are excited to unveil a brand-new season of jaw-dropping drag, fear-based challenges and celebrity cameos. Appearing on Dragula Season 3 are none other than Henry Rollins, The Craft star Rachel True, NYC nightlife legend Amanda Lepore and more.

Asked what we can expect from the brand-new season, the Boulets say fans will be pleasantly surprised: “I think people are going to be shocked at how much the show has grown, as far as the production and the level of talent and guest judges that have gotten involved. The whole thing is just getting so much bigger, and we can’t wait for people to see it. At heart we are artists and producers, so seeing our life’s work become more fully realized and being able to share that with so many misfits across the world is what makes us get up and keep going everyday.”

And a show like this would be nothing without its contestants, so with that in mind, in advance of the Aug. 27 premiere of Dragula Season 3, Hornet wants to introduce fans to the 11 contestants who will be proving their skills at costume design, special effects makeup, acting and performance art.

Meet the 11 contestants of Dragula Season 3:

1. Priscilla Chambers

What is your hometown? Asheville, North Carolina is home!

How do you describe your personal aesthetic? Who is Priscilla Chambers? My personal aesthetic could be described as an even more trashy Tonya Harding with a mix of Priscilla Presley. Very ’70s, very trailer and a very perty mouth. Priscilla is just your average Miss American Scream.

What are you most excited for us to see on Dragula Season 3? I’m most excited for the world to see the drag that I brought (it’s all red, white & blue), and how yellow my teeth actually are!

2. Maddelynn Hatter

What is your hometown? NYC

How do you describe your personal aesthetic? Who is Maddelynn Hatter? A psychotic sex clown.

What are you most excited for us to see on Dragula Season 3? All of it!

3. Maxi Glamour

What is your hometown? Taint Louis! It’s in the middle of the country right next to America’s asshole.

How do you describe your personal aesthetic? Who is Maxi Glamour? Maxi Glamour themself is a whimsical creature that relies on the attraction of tomfoolery and comedic relief. The infamous Demon Queen of Polka and Baklava, creating whirlpools of mischief and fabulousness.

What are you most excited for us to see on Dragula Season 3? Myself! Honestly, I wanna know what I look like on TV. Probably going to have moments of disassociation where I can’t really believe that’s me on TV and what that means to viewers at home. But I’m excited to get to be seen by so many more humans watching my every move!

4. Hollow Eve

What is your hometown? San Francisco

How do you describe your personal aesthetic? Who is Hollow Eve? My aesthetic is revolution and destruction in the name of creation. Think black hole. I like simple garments wrapped in complex layers of ideas, which are often communicated through elastic and body modification but not limited to them. Hollow Eve is a post-binary drag socialist with a penchant for anarchy. I challenge every fear I encounter in order to find freedom and empower others to do the same. I am Hollow, a space to be filled with whatever idea has possessed me. I am a filthy, boundary breaking punk who is outspoken, loud, passionate and really INTENSE.

What are you most excited for us to see on Dragula Season 3? I’m most excited for the world to experience the diversity of this cast and the phenomenal art that each of us brings to the Boulets’ table … and my blood. I can’t wait to see myself bleed.

5. Louisianna Purchase

What is your hometown? Austin, Texas

How do you describe your personal aesthetic? Who is Louisianna Purchase? Louisianna Purchase is a macabre femme fatale. Legs, ass and black magic.

What are you most excited for us to see on Dragula Season 3? How fucking amazing this cast is, and the LOOKS we serve you!

6. Yovska

What is your hometown? A dark lone alley in the city streets of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

How do you describe your personal aesthetic? Who is Yovska? Yovska’s aesthetic is a nightmarish amalgamation of dreams, fantasy and nostalgia. Something you might find tucked away in the back corner of your attic. Perhaps the creature you wake up to see during a sleep paralysis episode. Your childhood imaginary friend turned evil after you abandoned it.

What are you most excited for us to see on Dragula Season 3? I’m excited for people to see the misfits of drag battle it out for the title of the ultimate monster. The outfits! I can’t wait for viewers to see all the insane outfits from both the contestants and the Boulets.

7. Evah Destruction

What is your hometown? Dallas, Texas

How do you describe your personal aesthetic? Who is Evah Destruction? My personal aesthetic? Vers. It’s more fun that way.

What are you most excited for us to see on Dragula Season 3? The looks everyone will be wearing, the Boulets included! Y’all aren’t ready.

8. St. Lucia

What is your hometown? Lansing, Michigan

How do you describe your personal aesthetic? Who is St. Lucia? St. Lucia is beautiful, dark and she loves to be worshipped like any good deity.

What are you most excited for us to see on Dragula Season 3? I’m most excited for the world to see the cast this season! It’s an insane group of drag monsters, and I’m so excited to be one of them.

9. Violencia Exclamation Point

What is your hometown? Boston, Massachusetts

How do you describe your personal aesthetic? Who is Violencia Exclamation Point? Violencia is kooky spooky bubbley bulbus and beautiful, and she is always hungry!

What are you most excited for us to see on Dragula Season 3? I’m most excited for the world to meet my amazing new family. This cast is insanely talented. Oh, and I’m there, so I can’t wait for the world to see ME! 🖤

10. Dollya Black

What is your hometown? I’m originally from a small town called Lake Panasoffkee, but I’ve been living in Orlando for over three years.

How do you describe your personal aesthetic? Who is Dollya Black? Dollya Black is a Spooky Sparkly Sexy Witch Bitch Stripper and Mason is a stoner with dryyyyyyy humor.

What are you most excited for us to see on Dragula Season 3? I’m excited for everyone to see the costumes and pieces I designed and made by hand.

11. Landon Cider

What is your hometown? Los Angeles

How do you describe your personal aesthetic? Who is Landon Cider? Shape Shifting Glamdrogynous King

What are you most excited for us to see on Dragula Season 3? Me! Duh! But honestly, every artist on this show has an interesting perspective and unbelievable talent. I can’t wait for the world to see how amazing we all are.

Dragula Season 3 launches on Amazon Prime on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Head here for more info.