Member Since: 9/1/2004
Band Website: concombrezombi.com
Band Members: Mark Canepa--Guitars/Vocals......
Destin--Drums/Back Vocals......
Ralphy Boy--BASS/Back Vocalswe drink beer!
Influences: EVERYTHING!!!.............RAWK N ROLL!!!!!!........... ***AND***If you must call our music psychobilly, do it loosely and keep an open mind about other genres, there are other genres besides psychobilly, ya know. And drink beer!
Sounds Like: A ROCK N ROLL ASS KICKIN'....A bitch slap, knock you back, ROOM FULL OF NOISE!!!!!....A butt stank, volume crank, GETTIN' FUCKED UP WITH THE BOYS!!!!!............. And drink beer!
HERE's THE MOST RECENT REVIEWS...
.......... ""Let the record reflect: psychobilly has never been one of my favorite genres. But Concombre Zombi's strong debut, Daylight Comes, has led me to a greater appreciation of hellhound rock 'n' roll music. This trio based in Austin and Round Rock, TX unabashedly plays with a scary slasher mentality. The title track announces the dawning of an often overlooked musical niche that has been carved by a steadily growing fanbase of horror flick junkies. This is rock by rabid madmen - and it has razor sharp teeth.
With a Dia De Los Muertos flair, "The Ripper" had my undivided attention. Some notable moments are the howling good time of "Hellhounds", the in-your-face verbal assault of "It's Killin' Me", and "Honeymoon in Hell", which conjures up images of a devilish bridal suite. Guitarist Mark Canepa's vocals recall a young Hetfield of Metallica fame, and delight in the macabre, while Ralphy on bass and Destin Pledger on drums contribute eerie, unsettling back-up vocals throughout the lucky 13 tracks. Toward the end of the album, the horror theme seemed almost out of musical fuel for the fire, but wait a minute... Other tracks that bring the psychobilly madness are "Purgatory Souls†with its taunting bass and vocals, and the fear-inspiring dead end, "Buried Alive".
Concombre Zombi's psychobilly pride shines throughout. This album and band will be a welcome addition to the horror music family. And a few tracks would be perfect for a good slice 'em & dice 'em flick. Perhaps this hot young band will one day contribute to a future "From Dusk Till Dawn" movie soundtrack? Let's hope Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez read this. For purchase information go to www.concombrezombi.com or check your local record store.""
- Danna Williams..Whoopsy Magazine Nov 2005...........................""Concombre Zombi: “You are a back-seat passenger riding through Texas. The acid is starting to take over. As you cross into Mexico, the sun is disappearing. You notice that the car is being driven by wild-eyed, criminal strangers looking for trouble. Concombre Zombi’s DAYLIGHT COMES would be the perfect psychobilly disc, pure and cohesive. Some of the best of the best are “Honyemoon in Hell,†“Evil Machine,†and “The Ripper.†Concombre Zombi is waiting for you to get in the back seat. Do it.â€"" - H. Barry Zimmerma SKRATCH MAGAZINE Nov 2005..........""....their full-length debut takes psychobilly for a dark and interesting spin. Opening track The Ripper is adrenaline-fuelled, recalling early hardcore punk, then tracks like Haunted Heart cool things down with a quiet (for psychobilly) gothic effect."" -AL..RUE MORGUE ..51 Nov 2005
Record Label: PSYCHOBILLY*US/HairBall8 www.Psychobilly.US
Type of Label: Indie