Demented Are Go!

Demented Are Go! sounds like a haunted carnival ride that’s been sped up to dangerous levels. It is the sonic equivalent of a B-movie creature feature where the monster is wearing a leather jacket and playing a battered upright bass. The music is defined by 'Sparky' Phillips' unmistakable voice, which sounds less like singing and more like someone gargling broken glass and whiskey, providing a terrifying but strangely charismatic focal point for their frantic rhythms.

What truly sets them apart is the sheer filth of their sound. While many psychobilly bands lean into a polished, retro-kitsch aesthetic, DAG embraces the grime. Their production is often raw and biting, emphasizing the percussive 'slap' of the bass and the jagged, distorted edges of the guitar. It’s a sound that feels dangerous and unpredictable, capturing the lawless energy of the early 80s UK punk scene while maintaining the structural swing of classic rock and roll.

For the uninitiated, the 1986 debut 'In Sickness & In Health' is the essential starting point. It captures the band at their most feral and influential, laying the groundwork for decades of horror-obsessed punk. If you want to hear how they evolved into a more muscular, heavy-hitting unit, 'Hellbilly Storm' offers a modern take on their signature brand of sonic depravity.