Start here! A roundup of classic and signature songs of overseas psychobilly
Have you heard of a music genre called “psychobilly,” born from the collision of rockabilly and punk? Flourishing across Europe and the U.S.
from the late 1970s into the ’80s, this music has captivated many fans with its thunderous double bass and a distinctive aesthetic infused with horror elements.
Psychobilly is characterized by a refined musicality beneath its raw edge, along with lyrics that sometimes carry a sense of humor.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of standout tracks that will draw in any music lover, while exploring the genre’s origins and its unique appeal.
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Start here! A roundup of classic and iconic psychobilly songs from overseas (21–30)
Maniac Rockers From HellThe Meteors
Formed in 1980, The Meteors are a British band.
While the genre of psychobilly was being debated, they are said to have been the first band to self-identify as a psychobilly band.
As a result, the band’s fans are known for using the slogan OTMAPP (Only The Meteors is a Pure Psychobilly).
Prisoner Of SocietyThe Living end
The Living End is a band formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 1994.
Prisoner Of Society, along with Second Solution, was released as a double A-side single in 1997.
It was the hit that brought them to international attention.
Start here! A roundup of classic and signature songs of overseas psychobilly (31–40)
We Are RockersGodless Wicked Creeps
Godless Wicked Creeps is a band formed in Denmark in 1993.
They have toured in Europe, the United States, and elsewhere.
They have produced many anthems for psychobilly, such as We Are Rockers.
I’m On FireThe Guana Batz
Formed in 1982, The Guana Batz are said to be one of the bands with a major influence on the psychobilly music scene.
They are also well known for their frequent appearances at Klub Foot, a famous psychobilly club in the UK.
Bus StopKrewmen
Starting as a rockabilly cover band in 1982, the Krewmen evolved into one of the most influential psychobilly bands.
They are characterized by their speedy playing and the unique voice of vocalist Mark Cole.
This track, Bus Stop, features a fantastic guitar solo by Tony McMillan.
Crazy HorsesDemented Are Go
Demented Are Go is a band formed around 1982 in Wales.
They are known as a highly influential band in the psychobilly music scene.
Many bands have covered The Osmonds’ 1972 hit song “Crazy Horses,” but Demented Are Go make it their own with vocalist Mark “Sparky” Phillips’s fierce, devilish howling.
The Devil’s SonThe Creepshow
The Creepshow is a psychobilly band formed in Ontario, Canada, in 2005.
Many of their songs are about horror films.
“The Devil’s Son” is included on their fourth album, Life After Death.