MindFucks Tales Of Love And Murder Review
MindFucks
Tales Of Love And Murder
Bad Billy Records
2025
I’m constantly digging for new Psychobilly bands and records to sink my fangs into, and every so often one jumps out of the shadows and grabs me by the collar. My latest obsession is the Dutch maniacs in MindFucks, who are gearing up to unleash their debut album “Tales Of Love And Murder” via Bad Billy Records.
The band’s been stalking stages since 2019, honing their sound the old-fashioned way, by sweating it out in packed clubs, and that mileage is stamped all over the album. Their influences don’t just peek through; they blast the doors off. If you worship at the altar of The Meteors, MindFucks will twist that sacred knife with a grin. There’s a heavy dose of The Cramps creeping through the cracks too, but MF cranks the feral energy up a notch. They’re wilder, brasher, and at times flirt with a Punk-leaning chaos that gives the songs an unhinged edge. And of course, the Horror vibe is baked into their DNA.
Production-wise, the record leans rough, maybe rougher than I normally prefer, but this is Psychobilly, where reverb, grit, and a little sonic grime are part of the meal. The guitar twang pops right through the mix, slicing and dancing exactly where it should. My only gripe is the upright bass: it dips out of focus more often than I’d like. A warmer, more present low end would’ve let those slaps and thumps rattle your ribcage a bit more.
The album clocks in at a hefty 16 tracks, and it’s getting both vinyl and CD treatment, like it should. If Psychobilly or Horrorbilly runs in your veins, this record belongs on your playlist and, frankly, on your shelf. I don’t get excited about newer Psychobilly bands often, but MindFucks is a need in the scene – we need them to keep slaughtering the crowds and releasing albums for a few decades!
Standout Tracks – “Midnight Stalker”, “Zombie Killer”, “The Butcher”, “Voodoo Curse”, “Friends With Benefits” and a scorching take on “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”.