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Fiend Without a Face

High-octane surf rock meets the grit of psychobilly. It is the sound of a 1950s horror flick played at double speed in a crowded dive bar.

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Imagine a beach party hosted by a group of masked bank robbers who happen to be virtuoso musicians. The sound is a frantic, high-speed collision of classic surf rock twang and the aggressive, thumping energy of psychobilly. It is music that feels both vintage and dangerously modern, stripping away the polish of mainstream rock to reveal a raw, vibrating core of electric guitar and upright bass.

What truly sets them apart is the technical pedigree hiding behind the masks. While the aesthetic is pure B-movie camp, the musicianship is precise and punishing, featuring a 'country-fried' shredding style that incorporates elements of bluegrass and calypso into a punk rock framework. It is the sound of artists taking a vacation from their day jobs to play the music that makes them sweat.

Start with their self-titled debut for a masterclass in instrumental storytelling. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who loves the reverb-heavy melodies of Dick Dale but wishes they were played with the reckless abandon of a midnight drag race.

Our Catalog3 Albums · 2000 · 2016
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