The Brains - Satana Tarantula 2020

  Back in 2015 The Brains released the kool "Out In The Dark".Since then a lot has happened with frontman Rene D La Muerte forming Batcave Records and the band Bat! as well as a few other projects.Then bassman Collin the Dead joined up with The Hypnohonics.For many fans of The Brains it looked like the band was dead in the water. Well have no fear,they're back with  the release of their 8th album " Satana Tarantula" and they aren't pulling any punches.This is a kinetic strike with 11 originals and 1 cover (Electric Avenue) of psychobilly mayhem .Hell they even throw in some horn and piano action for your pleasure.Arguably it's their most diverse release ranging from a 50's inspired rocker to all out psychobilly.There is also guest appearances from Danny B Harvey, Patrica Day (The Horrorpops) and a few others.Highlights include: "C'Mon Lets Do It All Night"  "Fire", "Hellhounds", 'Swing It" and "Satana Tarantula".

    
           With  "Satana Tarantula" ,The Brains show no signs of slowing down.It hits hard and fast.They mix it up a bit and deliver the goods.This is another killer release by a band that is still on top of their game.Highly recommended!!!
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The Psychonauts - Go Rockabella Go 2019

It's been around 5 years since the kings of "Hoochie Coochie Trash'a'billy" , aka The Psychonauts released their stellar debut album ,"Do The Hoochie Coochie Trash'a'billy Stomp" .For fans it's been a long time but the wait for a new album is now  over with the release of "Go Rockabella Go" .If your looking for a sweet ,fun and killer ride this puppy is for you .We get  11 originals and 1 cover of kool rockin' here that will have you up  movin' and groovin' . The Psychonauts don't stray off their  path here.That means we get an infectious and refreshing mix of rockabilly,hillbilly,punk and old school psychobilly.Also they  throw in a whack of humour,some sexual innuendo on top of a real kool vibe and the result is a flat out winner.Highlights  include: Hot Girls and Cadillacs" , Let Me Be Your Underwear", " Bad Girl", "Rockabella" and  and the straight up rocker  "The Vampire Is Back In Town".

       
  The Psychonauts are a very likeable band ,they're fun, damn good and don't take themselves too seriously . With "Go Rockabella Go" they have delivered their best effort yet and one you should pick up.Do yourself as favour !   Highly recommended !!!
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The Minestompers - Porno Mags & Body Bags 2019

  Back in 2015 The Minestompers  released their self titled album.Its's a fast, loose and action pack affair that put these Cologne cats on the map and rightfully so. Playing a brand of psychobilly that's infused with sleazy punk, surf to  trash,rockabilly and straight up  rock n roll.Now they are back with their sophomore  release "Porno Mags & Body Bags" and this is one fun and trashy dark  ride.Punching in with 12 originals and 1 cover of mayhem that kicks you in the butt and it's all good.This time they stay the course, throw in a little harp action   and ratchet up their game.It's a vigorous effort that doesn't take itself too seriously and has a kool vibe through out. Highlights include: "Shellack Smile", "Bone Breaking Beat", "Unleashed", " Vinyl Wonderland" and  a kool cover of "Cop Killer".

     
   Overall " Porno Mags & Body Bags"  is a pretty stout outing and one you should take a chance on.It's a blast of fresh air  that's a whack of fun.
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The Raygun Cowboys - "Bloodied But Unbroken" 2019

One always gets the feeling that with every release The Raygun Cowboys are about to, as they say "break out". You would be hard press not to like them after hearing them.This is flat out fun ,infectious rockabilly/ psychobilly that at the end of the day is freakin' sweet  rock n roll .Even if horn sections with rock  aren't your thing, these cats will still slay you.With a killer rap sheet of 5 albums .it's just a matter of time before one of Canada's best kept rock n roll  secrets gets their due. Well time may just be now with their latest release: "Bloodied But Unbroken", been released by Stomp here in North America and by Diablo Records in Europe.  Once again The Rayguns up the anti  and unleash a damn  kool slab that will have you up and shaking.This time out we get 9 originals and 1 cover than truly deliver the goods. They stay the course here, as a result we get a simmering stew of rockabilly,psychobilly,punk and rock.Highlights include: "Jonesin' ", "YEG", "Fast Machine", "Live My Life For Rock n Roll" and "Limbo".

         
        If   anything "Bloodied But Unbroken" is a straight up winner and also a must have.It's that damn good.Hell if your not a fan you will be if you give it a shot. The Raygun Cowboys are one of the best bands out there and they are on top of their game here.
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Night Nurse - The Antidote 2019

   Love them or not, psychobilly cats Night Nurse are a band that has constantly gotten better with every release .Their S/T debut back in 2014  put them on the map and they followed it up with the stout ep  "First Aid"in 2015.Then they really step it up with the kool "Nurse U 2 Death " ep in 2017. Not  standing still they put themselves out there with a  smokin' cover of "Hot  Stuff" late last year.Don't kid yourself ,that was a pretty ballsy move.Disco infused psychobilly is a  risky venture and only  confident and damn good bands  can pull it off. That said one may be hard pressed to guess what  musical direction  Night Nurse is headed .Well their latest offering "The Antidote" lays down the cards hard and is easily their best release so far.This puppy smashes in with 11 original tracks and is damn killer.From straight up psychobilly to punk, hardrock, a little ska and some more  disco infusion .Hell they also throw in a slow burner and all 3 tracks  from the "Nurse U 2 Death " ep.In other words they really mix it up big.Highlights include: "Tell Me How", "Ding A Ling", "Self Esteem" and "Baby Blue".

     
Night Nurse is flexing their muscles with " The Antidote" and as a result this is a flat out winner.It may not be everyone's cup of tea but it's one you should take a shot of. Highly recommended!
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Johnny Rocket - Come A Little Closer 2019

Nine  years ago,(back in 2010) punkabilly cats;Johnny Rocket released their second album "Dance Embargo".Since then ,over the years they have split up then reformed, shifted the gears and changed up the musical direction. Now the band's long awaited third album; "Come A Little Closer" has dropped and the results are,you could say are surprisingly damn good. First up this isn't a straight up punkabilly outfit that keeps it revved up like a rocket sled, instead they have developed and matured into more of a damn stout rock n roll band.This time out we get 11 originals and 2 covers that range from punkabilly,hard driving rock to the blues and a little shade of country.They ease the pedal up and down here and as result this is one refreshing and fun ride. In many ways it's a daring album and a kool change up that probably will piss off a few longtime  fans. Saying that, this arguably be their best album.Highlights include : "Yeah Yeah Yeah", "Save My Soul", "Boobs  N Beer", I Like You Baby" and "Beggin' For More".

             
  Straight up, "Come A Little Closer" is a winner and is worth snagging up.It may have taken  Johnny Rocket   nine years to put this puppy out but it was and is well worth it. Highly recommended.
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BAT! - Bat Music For Bat People 2019

Right from their start,back in the spring of 2018,BAT! have been big news.It's not everyday a so called  superband forms.In this case the band's line up is damn stacked: Rene De La Muerte Garcia (The Brains,Nekromantix),Dusty Graves(Stellar Corpses) and Daniel De Leon(Rezurex).Hell even if you know just a little bit about psychobilly, this is pretty impressive.As a result there has been a whack of interest and some major hype about the band's debut album, "Bat Music For Bat People". This puppy blows the doors off all the hype and will color you impressed.It punches in hard with 15 originals and 5 covers and it's not all psychobilly.This is one mean and fun slab that throws in straight up rock n roll,punk, surf  to rockabilly and garage.If that wasn't enough for you, they also add a little 50's inspired rock n roll and even a dash of poppiness.In other words there is something for everyone here and it works.Highlights include: "We Fight", "Devil Woman From Outer Space", "Getaway Car","Graveyard Girl", "Monster Party" and "Villain".

     
   These cats could have played it save but they didn't.Instead they released a surprisingly fun and killer album that's one of the years best.  Bat Music For Bat People is a refreshing blast that you gotta grab.Highly recommended!!!
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Washington Dead Cats - Attack Of The Giant Purple Lobsters

 No one can even accuse the Washington Dead Cats  of been boring.They have been one of the most entertaining and exciting bands out there for years now.Their brand of punkabilly/ wild rock n roll may have one shaking their head but there is no denying it's a blast of fresh air and fun.Also they have never been afraid to change it up ,you just have to check out the band's rap sheet of 12 albums and a whack of singles to see that. With their new and 13th album, " Attack Of The Giant Purple Lobsters" the band makes a return to their early wild side and it's damn good. This puppy smashes in 15 tracks of action packed wild rock n roll/ punkabilly .Once again these cats bring on the horns and  don't stay in the box .They throw in  garage,surf ,country and even some beatnik into the mix.It's an exciting affair that is tied together by 3 tracks about the giant purple lobsters.Highlights include: "Give Me The Fire", "Tiger In My Pants", "I Can't Stop Loving You ", "Hellhound On My Trail"and " Attack Of The Giant Purple Lobsters"

 

     The Washington Dead Cats have scored a  direct hit with " Attack Of The Giant Purple Lobsters". This is a flat out killer album by a band that knows how to deliver the goods and still has a lot of gas in the tank.Highly recommended!! 
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The Ripkatz - From The Outside 2019

 

  You gotta give it to The Ripkatz (formerly The Galactic Polecats), somehow they have managed to create a kool signature sound despite the fact that they are all over the map, genre wise.From straight up modern rockabilly to punk, outlaw country to Americana and straight up rock n roll. One thing for sure is that they are a damn good band and are not afraid to really mix it up . The band's sophomore album  "From The Outside" bears that out. Clocking in with 13 tracks that are diverse, refreshing and flat out  impressive.Hell this puppy roars in  with some surfbilly action and then proceeds to run the genre gamut. As a result this is a sweet  ride that keeps you on toes and guarantees some hip shakin' action.There isn't a week track to be found.Highlights include: "Whiskey Queen", "Taste Like Chicken", "Underneath", and "Sugar Shake"

   
  The Ripkatz have throwin' down a tour de force with "From The Outside".This is one rock n roll album that takes off in different directions and is still  freakin' sweet. That's hard to beat,so you should  throw some hard earned  money down on this one.Highly recommended!!
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Gutter Demons - No God, No Ghost, No Saints 2018

    They're is no doubt that The Gutter Demons are a top shelf outfit.Hell they have managed to carve out their own niche in the psychobilly world and are one of Canada's best bands,period. With a stout rap sheet of 4 studio albums and one live ,this is a band that's open for business and killing it.Now the band is offering up their latest release," No God, No Ghost, No Saints " and it's another sonic winner.This puppy is pretty much an all out attack that will colour you impressed.We get 10 tracks of hellbound psychobilly and one ballad .As a bonus there is also a hidden track at the end of the album. It's pretty much what one would expect ,however there is at times a more rock n roll feel here.That may be because the band worked with Frank Seguin (Matchless) .As a result this is of the band's better albums and that's saying something.Highlight include: Damage Case", "Ravenous", "D.O.A." ,"Roadkills" and "Cold Call"
       The Gutter Demons nail it here with " No God, No Ghost, No Saints "   but then again that should surprise no one.Some will argue that it's  their best yet and it's definitely one of the years best albums.You need to get this puppy and crank it so the neighbours will think your the koolest cat on the block.Highly recommended!!! 

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The Black Frame Spectacle - Kick It Around 2018

   The Black Frame Spectacle always give it their all.Hell they make killer records and when it comes to playing live,lets just say very few bands want to go on after them. Funny thing thou they sure take their time when it comes to releasing new music but boy it's always worth the wait.It's been three years since  their last release, a self titled ep. Now they are back and better than ever. Their latest  effort, " Kick It Around" cranks it up and brings on enough intensity to fuel a city. This puppy smashes the clock  with 11 original tracks that mix punkabilly ,hard rock,rocknroll  and shades of rockabilly into a  kool thrill ride.For the most part this has the pedal to the metal but they ease it back on a couple of tracks.Highlights include "The Legend Of Big Dumb Steve","Hard To Believe", "There Be Trolls","Back To The Blues" and "Kick It Around"
         

   
 The Black Frame Spectacle are a band you should definitely get familiar with and " Kick It Around" is a good starting point. This is one damn stout outfit that rocks!  Highly recommended!!
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Henry & The Bleeders - Looking Backwards 2018

   The one thing you can guarantee about Henry & The Bleeders  is that you don't really  know what to expect from them and that makes them an exciting act. With couple of pretty kool albums on their rap sheet this  unique billy based outfit has  put  their boot print all over the rockin' musical map  and their damn good at it. Now they are  back with " Looking Backwards"(their third album and second on Western Star) and this time out they up the voltage. Strutting  in with 14 tracks that will light a fire under your butt .This is a wild,intense and kinetic ride that doesn't hold back. It's a flat out winner that has something  for pretty much everyone.Some will say this is  modern psychobilly and I ain't going to argue that. Like in the past the band draws on everything from rockabilly,punk,hillbilly to r&b and more.There is a sense of urgency here and that adds a big punch to the affair. Highlights include: "H.A.T.B", "This Town", "Padrone", "Letter To Moseley" and " I Gotta Rock On"psychobilly, old school psychobilly

 
      Simply put " Looking Backwards" is one mighty fine and killer rock n roll album.It's also their best yet .Yeah these cats just keep getting better.If you aren't familiar with   Henry & The Bleeders,you should be. This is your wake up call! Highly recommended!!
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The House Of Haunt - Habeas Corpses 2017

Over the last few years Toronto's psychos,House Of Haunt have earned a rep as a fun and very entertaining  live act.They also have upped their game with each release.This past year saw the band lose their keyboard player.Not standing still they went out and got themselves a guitar slinger. As a result, the band has a more beefier and rockin' attack. Their latest offering "Habeas Corpses"  backs that up.Clocking in with an opening statement followed by 8 tracks of psychobilly, then a closing sentencing (there is also 5 bonus live tracks too boot).Four of the tracks are older but have been rerecorded here and the other 4 are new . There is still some keyboard action but it no longer drives their sound.With the addition of the second guitar the band comes off tougher and better.  Overall it's a stout outing that has the band sounding better than ever. Highlights include:"Congo Cannibals", "Undead Man Walking", "The Hanged Man" and the kool  poppy inspired "Rum From The Black Lagoon".
   The House of Haunt are in transition on " Habeas Corpse.It's well balanced with the new tracks  highlighting the album.These cats  are open for business and they just got a little meaner. Recommended!
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The Creepshow - Death At My Door 2017

 It's been 4 years since The Creepshow released their last album,"Life After Death".
A very stout effort that was also a watershed moment for the band.Since then these cats have been constantly touring  and fans have been wondering when the next album will come.Well the wait is over as the band has just dropped their latest and 5th album,"Death At My Door".This puppy comes running in with 10 tracks of basically what you expect and a little bit more. From their signature sound to an all out rocker with horns to a slow haunting ballad it delivers .The Creepshow have never been afraid to stray a little from psychobilly  and do it successfully again here .Hell this is easily their best album yet and probably their most diverse when push comes to shove.Highlights include: "Death At My Door", "A.O.T.B.H.", "Sticks and Stones" and the kool "New Kings"

  
      With "Death At My Door" The Creepshow have nailed down another winner and one you should check out. Recommended!!
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The Lucitones - The Lucitones 2017

The Lucitones hail from the not so hotbed of psychobilly Flathead Valley,Montana.However for the last couple of years they have laided  down  a pile driver mix of psychobilly,rocknroll and punkabilly that has managed to net them a solid and growing  following.As a result they ran a successful  kickstarter campaign and signed a record deal with HairBall8 Records.Now the band's self titled debut has dropped and this puppy hits hard and delivers the goods.Coming in with 13 stout tracks that sit at the corner of psychobilly and punkabilly with a whack of rocknroll hanging around.It's all good and has a kool refreshing vibe. Highlights include: " Dark As Day", "Scurvy",  the instrumental "Bad Luck", "TV Guide For Life" and "Stalker In The Sky"

    The Lucitones are a damn strong outfit that aren't your typical psychobilly/punkabilly band and this  self titled debut album proves that.You gotta check these cats out. Highly recommended.
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The Highliners - Action Man 2017

The Highliners have been at it off and on now for almost 33 years .In that time they achieved some major success and have developed a loyal and constantly growing fan base. With a few  line up changes and other hiccups they have always been a pretty good rock n roll/psychobilly band  .Hell just look at the current line up ,it's stacked with some serious pedigree : original member Luke Morgan, long time member Ginger Meadham  and new comers Andy Kandil and Lilit Clockwork .The Highliners have always been  stacked  but the key to band's success is that they are and remain a fun band at heart with a great sense of humor .The term "funobilly"probably started with them.Their latest release "Action Man " bares that out in spades.This puppy is a blast of fresh air that clocks in at under 25 minutes of kool action.As usual it's a great mix of rock n roll, psychobilly, and punk.We get 10 tracks here, some of which are on the band's 2014 live recording "The Diablo Sessions" and 2013's "Gravedigger Stomp" ep( both on Diablo Records). Highlights include: "Baby Is A Psycho", "Minicab Minicab","Frank The Quiff" and "Cheapsuit Boogie"

 

  
    Overall " Action Man " this is just what one would expect from The Highliners and that's a good thing.This is a  pretty sweet  refreshingly fun ride that packs punch.Your gonna want to grab this puppy.Highly recommended !!
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Klax - Last Zyborg 2017

It's been around 5 years now since the Texan Psycho's Klax released their fine debut album "Recycle-Billy". A more than solid slab of old school inspired psychobilly that put them on the map.Over the past few years they have kept pretty busy and have managed to garner a strong following.Now Klax is back with their sophomore album " Last Zyborg" and this time out the game has changed in a big and ballsy way.Instead of staying the course they have slammed on the breaks and veered into  meaner,darker and more aggressive psychobilly. Add into the mix cyber punk and some shades of thrash and the result is one powerful and impressive album.But here's the real kicker : this is a sci-fi themed concept album about  lazy humans,androids and cyborgs in a bleak,corrupt future.You got to give it to Klax not just for trying this but also for pulling it off. The story is told in 10 chapters that move at a kinetic pace and hold your attention from start to finish. Also pretty much each track(chapter) can stand on it's own and that makes the album even stronger.

 
      Klax have really put themselves out there with "Last Zyborg" and the result is pretty damn kool .One can argue that  in someways this is a groundbreaking album for psychobilly.Some will debut that but no matter how you cut it this is a killer album with a story to tell. Highly Recommended!
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Knuckles - Fist Fury 2016

Once in a while a new band comes along and just nails it.Case in point, the Knuckles out of Finland and man these cats really rock.They may be new but there is a whack of pedigree here and it shows  This is high octane speed rock meets psychobilly and it's done very well. The band's debut album "Fist Fury" delivers on it's title in more ways than one. We get an intro,10 full throttle tracks and one kool acoustic track that come at you hard and fast .Yeah it's speed rock with a whack of punk and it's more psychobilly than punkabilly. It's also well written and executed and that makes for one hell of a ride.Highlights include: "Mouth Wide Slut", "Dust & Bones", "Psychopath" and "Drunken Fury"

    It maybe a debut album but " Fist Fury" is flat out killer.It takes no prisoners and you may want to buckle up for this one.Highly recommended!!
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Koffin Kats - Party Time In The End Times 2017

It's been over 13 years now since the Koffin Kats crawled out of the underbelly of Detroit .In that time they have released  7 damn good albums and arguably have become one of  America's most influential and important psychobilly bands.They  have a very distinct style/sound  and that's what has always separated them from other psychobilly bands Hell their influence can be heard in a whack of bands and not just young ones.That said it's been 3 years since the stout "Born Of The Motor" was released and now the band has released the long awaited follow up "Party Time In The End Times". No surprise here as this puppy comes out of the gate damn strong and hits hard.We get 12 tracks of kool madness but this time out the band leans back  to their (horror) roots.As a result it it's not as in your face as the last couple of albums and it's actually better.Also the band are back to the original lineup and that helps make this a strong and refreshing release.Highlights include: " Witch In The Woods", " Party Time in the End Times", "Dark World" and "Radiator Chains"

   After all this time The Koffin Kats sound like a young hungry band on " Party Time In The End Times" and that's kool .This is another killer album from a top shelf outfit. Highly recommended.
https://www.facebook.com/koffinkats/    https://www.koffinkatsrock.com/ 

Whiskey Daredevils - The Good Fight 2016

The Whiskey Daredevils are flat out good and if you don't know that you should.Over the years and 9 albums in , these cats have always delivered the goods .Playing a mix bag of cowpunk,rockabilly,garage,punkabilly and rock n roll ,they have managed to stay vital and  refreshing. Saying that,the band's 10th and latest record "The Good Fight" is one hell of a ride that you gotta like.This time out we get 12 tracks that really mix it up and it just may be their most diverse album yet.This isn't as hard hitting as 2015's "Nashville Surprise " but it is  better.We get more twang ,more country,a little blues and it as a whack of speed and power too boot.This is roots rock that really rips it up and isn't for the faint of heart .Highlights include: "3 O’Clock In The Morning", "It’s Just Jail ", " I Don’t Love Your Sister", "Sunshine Girls" and "Mojo Twist "

           Put it simply "The Good Fight" is another stellar effort by a band that still sounds refreshing and fun. If your looking for something that pushed the fold this puppy is for you and even if your not you should take a chance here.It's a pretty kool album. Recommended!!!   https://www.facebook.com/Whiskey-Daredevils-48998473360/     http://www.whiskeydaredevils.com