
High-octane groove metal paired with absurdist observational comedy. It is technically proficient, aggressively heavy, and deeply, intentionally stupid.
Psychostick is what happens when world-class metal musicians decide that being serious is boring. Their sound is rooted in the chunky, rhythmic foundations of nu-metal and groove metal, featuring razor-sharp guitar riffs, thunderous drumming, and a bass presence that frequently leans into funk-inspired slap techniques. It is heavy enough to satisfy any metalhead, yet the aggression is always channeled into something hilarious rather than hateful.
What truly sets them apart is their 'humorcore' philosophy. While many comedy acts rely on novelty, Psychostick treats their jokes like a craft. The lyrics tackle the mundane with epic intensity: songs about sandwiches, the struggle of 'adulting,' or the simple joy of beer are delivered with the same conviction as a death metal anthem. They frequently break the fourth wall, using skits and mid-song commentary to keep the listener off-balance.
If you want to dive in, start with 'IV: Revenge of the Vengeance.' It captures their peak production value and showcases their ability to parody almost any genre while maintaining a crushing sonic weight. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who loves the technicality of metal but wishes it had a better sense of humor.
Psychostick is an American comedic metalcore band from Tempe, Arizona, known for their comical image and usage of humor in their songs and lyrics. Their style is referred to by themselves and some online album review sites as "humorcore". To date they have released six albums nationally. Their debut album, We Couldn't Think of a Title, was released on May 16, 2003. Their second album, Sandwich, was released on May 5, 2009, and their third album, titled Space Vampires vs Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D, was released August 16, 2011. Their fourth album was released on the fourth of November in 2014 titled IV: Revenge of the Vengeance. Their latest album was released on July 24, 2018 during a webcast Do. They began touring nationally in July 2006, and have toured with Mushroomhead, Look What I Did, Powerglove, Bobaflex, and have played with many national bands, including Three Days Grace, Army of Anyone, Sick Puppies, Anew Revolution, The Exies, Smile Empty Soul, as well as many others.
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