Genre Lens

What is Psychobilly?

Rockabilly played with punk speed and horror-film imagery. Furious slapped upright bass, twangy guitar, fast punk drums and snarling vocals.

Rock160–220 BPM typical
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Listen for
  • furiously slapped upright bass
  • twangy rockabilly guitar
  • fast punk drumming
  • snarling horror-themed vocals
Reference artists
The CrampsThe MeteorsTiger Army

Anchors rather than an exhaustive canon — if your track sits near these, this is probably the right label.

Usual tempo 160–220 BPM. Sitting outside that range does not disqualify a track; it just makes the tells matter more.

Easy to confuse with

The nearest neighbours in Rock, by tempo. If Psychobilly does not quite fit, one of these usually does.

  • Punk150–200 BPM

    Fast, short, raw and direct. Three chords, shouted vocals, no solos, minimal production polish.

  • Rockabilly140–200 BPM

    1950s rock ’n’ roll crossed with country. Slapped upright bass, twangy echoed guitar, a bouncing shuffle beat and hiccuping vocals.

  • Alternative Rock90–140 BPM

    Melodic guitar rock outside the mainstream template — moody, dynamic, often quiet verses into loud choruses.

  • Indie Rock100–150 BPM

    Guitar rock with a scrappy, independent feel. Jangly or fuzzy tones, conversational vocals, modest production.