psychobilly
what it is
psychobilly is a genre of rock that mixes elements of gothic, rockabilly and punk. it's often characterized by lyrical references to sci-fi, violence, pornography and other topics generally considered taboo. it was born in 1980 in UK and classic bands could be: The Meteors, Demented Are Go, Mad Sin, Nekromantix, Tiger Army or Batmobile.
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✦ who's making it, level by level
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is psychobilly?
psychobilly is a genre of rock that mixes elements of gothic, rockabilly and punk. it's often characterized by lyrical references to sci-fi, violence, pornography and other topics generally considered taboo. it was born in 1980 in UK and classic bands could be: The Meteors, Demented Are Go, Mad Sin, Nekromantix, Tiger Army or Batmobile.
What are good psychobilly albums to start with?
Try Songs The Lord Taught Us by The Cramps, Fire of Love by The Gun Club, Return of the Loving Dead by Nekromantix, and Bring It On! by HorrorPops.
Who are some women making psychobilly?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/psychobilly/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making psychobilly, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20