Horror Klub Récords is a collective dedicated to the diffusion of alternative art within the framework of psychobilly, rockabilly, surf, garage, punk and related genres. Located in the city of Bogota (Colombia) they are dedicated to the production of events, entrepreneurship fairs and spaces for coexistence and artistic broadcasting. Created in the year 2021 by the members of Fantasmatic and Coyote Calavera, they propose a new post-apocalyptic wave of propagation of the psychobilly movement, through a project based on union and self-management, thus generating an exercise of musical exposure and other related disciplines. Horror Klub insists on an ethical work that promotes the sustainability of artistic expressions, the integration of different sectors and musical scenarios, and the insertion of psychobilly in the musical ecosystem of the city.
Psycho-Zine is a space for independent divulgation formulated for the graphic, communicative and literary exercise, open to bands, entrepreneurs and people who have contributed to the construction of the psychobilly scene in Colombia. The fanzine has periodic deliveries divided into volumes, in which topics of interest around psychobilly and related genres are developed, being exposed in digital media. The objective is established, the inclusion of new audiences to the genre, through content of interest and that can guide the reader to know the movement. The transversal axis of the project is the preservation of the historical memory of the genre in Colombia, to understand its development, relevant events and its inclusion within the musical ecosystem at the national level. To this end, it seeks to highlight the importance of the bands of the first wave (including groups that are currently inactive), relevant figures, development and evolution of the scene, festivals held and the impact of Colombian psychobilly in the international context. We invite you to be part of this space! As a reader, content promoter, illustrator, photographer, promoting your business or sharing your musical proposal on the Horror Klub Records networks or at horrorklubrecords@gmail.com
Psychobilly is a musical genre that mixes elements of punk rock and rockabilly from the late 1970s and early 1980s; in addition to other genres such as Country and Surf. It is characterized by having apolitical content and focused on science fiction, horror, horror movies and other topics considered taboo, in a comic tone. Psychobilly is often based on three essential instruments: the double bass (it takes the place of the electric bass, more common in modern rock), the electric guitar and the drums. Psychobilly gained some popularity in Europe from the 1980s and in the United States this did not happen until the late 1990s.
In Colombia, the genre appeared in the early 2000s, thus consolidating audiences and bands. The first generation of psychobilly groups took place in Bogotá between 2006 and 2007 with Helldogs, Salidos de la Cripta and Rockin Vampiros among others (For more information, do not miss our next broadcasts). It would quickly spread to other areas of the country such as Medellín and Valle del Cauca.
Currently, it continues to be a growing subculture in Colombia, presenting new proposals with unique sounds and alternative spaces for dissemination. In addition to festivals such as Hot Rock Fest and Zombie Fest, which have allowed the scene to grow and position the country as an attraction for bands from abroad, new venues such as the Horror Klub Festival have appeared.
The Cowboys From Hell consolidated in mid-2010 proposing a new sound in a western style characterized by unbridled demonic energy. The sound of Cowboys is the result of the powerful Psychobilly, with influences from 80s Punk, Rockabilly, Blues and the most extreme sounds of the underworld. Among its line-ups have been musicians such as David Felipe Vargas (Double Bass) (Prepuxio) David Rivera Saints (Guitar) - (Bëstiärio, Encarta 98), Camilo Lozano (Drums) - (Prepuxio/After The War) and Checho Cajiao (Drums) It is currently made up of Marck Vargas Kolesnikov (Vocal) - (O.M.S, Rays of Death, Kavak), Miguel Ángel Vanegas (Guitar) -(Excommunicated), Jairo Gil (Double Bass) (Salidos de la Crypt / Utgard and Rat Demons) and Robinson Muñoz (Drums) - (Falange / Bass Man).
Throughout their 12-year career they have shared the stage with bands such as: Michale Graves (Misfits), Tiger Army (US), Antibanda (URU), Gatos Zombies (ECU), Rockin Crueles (ECU), Voodoo Zombie (CHI), Nobody, Triple X, among others. @Thecowboysfromhell
@Thecowboysfromhell
In 2019 they release their first full-length album called "Everything is better down in hell" 10 wild soundtracks available on all digital platforms! His most recent release is the video clip for "Everything is better down in hell" released in June of this year (2022)
The Los Ghoul Espantos pandemic squad started operations in 2009 from the city of Duitama (Boyacá), their music is the result of an ectoplasmic reaction between genres such as punk, rockabilly, psychobilly, surf and metal. The band's lyrics cover themes such as conspiracies, monsters, B-series, serial killers, apocalyptic worlds, and paranormal experiences. The band is made up of five mutant prophets of armageddon: Reverend Raw J (Vocal), Zorch (Guitar), Colonel Dan (Bass), Mirl (Drums) and Sairlencer (Controllers). They have been present at festivals such as the International Fantastic Film Festival (Bogotá), Wild Rock n Roll National Festival (Medellín), Hot Rock Fest Festival (Bogotá), Bogotrax Festival (Bogotá) among others.
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Their discography is composed of 2 EPs and an album, in 2015 they would release "Necroplasmasis Radioactiva" an EP composed of 5 tracks, for 2019 their album "From a strange hell ... Mission: Infecting Brains composed of 7 tracks and finally their Most recent EP "Münchausen By Proxy" composed of 5 tracks and released in 2021
Psychopath Billy is a band formed in the city of Palmira in November of the year 2008, they would have their public debut the following year and would begin to sound fiercely throughout the Valle del Cauca of the country and internationally since then. Psychopath's proposal integrates Psychobilly and NeoRockabilly, a sadistic and lustful Rock & Roll sound that raises the dead from their graves, lighting up the party and the wreck in each of their concerts. The band is made up of: Ruderocker (lead vocals and guitar), GG “El Gallo Gutierrez” (Drummer and backing vocals) and Mizo “El Slap Cat” (double bass and backing vocals) In 14 years of experience they have been present at national and international festivals such as: Hot Rock Fest (Bogotá-Colombia), Unirock International Festival (CaliColombia), Quindío Rock al Aire Libre Festival (Calarcá-Colombia), Rock Week Festival ( Quito-Ecuador), Manizales Grita Rock Festival (Manizales-Colombia), Comuna Seis Rock Festival (Medellin-Colombia), Thunder Festival (Quito-Ecuador), Psycho Carnival (Curitiba-Brazil) among others.
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His discography consists of 2 EPs and an Album, the tour begins with his Ep "Psychopath billy" from 2010 composed of 4 songs, in May 2011 they would release "Sentimientos Exhumados" composed of 3 songs. Finally, in 2021, the album "Hell is empty, the demons are here" is released together with the American label Lycans Den Records, consisting of 14 ultra grave tracks available on all digital platforms.
Salidos de la Cripta is one of the first bands of the genre formed in the country, they were consolidated in 2007 along with bands like Helldogs. The first line-up would be made up of Mauricio "Mortis" Vela (Guitarist and lead vocals), Sergio Urrutia "Zergio Cervezas" (Drummer) and Jairo Gil (Double Bass), later Jeison Ramírez would come in to play the double bass. In 2015, Zergio Cervezas unfortunately passed away. Finally Nicolas Pardo would enter to play the drums and this line-up (Mortis, Jeison and Nicolas) would be the one that would be active at the moment. In their fifteen-year career we have been able to see them at festivals such as Rock al Parque, Manizales Grita Rock, Ibagué city Rock Mexico Psychobilly (Mexico) and Psycho Carnival (Brazil)
His discography consists of 2 albums. "Como Alma Que Lleva el Diablo" would be released in 2012 consisting of 13 songs. His second full-length production is "Enemies of Humanity" released in 2017, pressed by the German label Crazy Love Records, one of the largest psychobily labels in the world. Among other releases we have the single "Mala Compañia" from 2019 and "Iceman" released in 2020