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Psychobilly is often characterized by lyrical references to science fiction, horror (leading to lyrical similarities to horror punk) and exploitation films, violence, lurid sexuality, and other topics generally considered taboo, though often presented in a comedic or tongue-in-cheek fashion.
10 essential psychobilly bands you need to know. |. June 28, 2016. With Tiger Army releasing their long-awaited album, V •••– (Luna Tone/Rise), in May, it’s time to re-educate yourself on the...
Psychobilly is a fusion genre of rock music that mixes elements of punk rock, rockabilly, and other genres. It is one of several subgenres of rockabilly which also include thrashabilly, punkabilly, surfabilly and gothabilly.
Join us as we explore one of the most explosive and far-reaching subcultures of the 1980s, Psychobilly, through 25 classic tracks, including The Cramps and more.
The Grims present their song "Ride to Solitude" in this YouTube video, showcasing their signature Psychobilly style.
Mixing elements of rock, punk and rockabilly, psychobilly bands are known not so much for the frantic pace of its music, but instead for its vibrant lyrics that have references to science fiction, horror, violence and sexuality.
The Rip-Roaring Sound of Psychobilly Around the World. Illustration by Thomas Slater. The world of psychobilly is as macabre as it is over-the-top. The genre—although it’s probably more accurate to call it a subculture—fuses rockabilly, surf, early rock ’n’ roll, punk, and hardcore. The lyrics, as well as the general aesthetics, draw ...
Called psychobilly, the greasy mutant lovechild and its birth were both figuratively incestuous and totally inevitable. According to most rock ’n’ roll histories, Eisenhower-era hillbilly...
Psychobilly, a rock fusion genre blending elements of rockabilly with punk rock, often with a horror-themed twist, is largely attributed to The Cramps.
Whilst mainly attributing themselves as a blend of ‘rockabilly voodoo’ and ‘psychobilly’, they never were exactly an established true psychobilly band. Although the term itself was coined by none other than Johnny Cash (although written by Wayne Kemp respectively), in his song ‘One Piece At A Time’.