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On tour
Yes
Followers
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Category
Australian, International, Punk, Rock, Garage
About Cosmic Psychos
The Cosmic Psychos are a rock band based in Melbourne and rural Victoria in Australia. An underground band that has only ever achieved limited recognition, they were cited as a significant influence on the Seattle grunge scene of 90s. In particular they have been referenced by members of Mudhoney and Pearl Jam and have supported both bands. Known for their droning, fuzzed-out bass and wah-wah guitar with repetitive lyrics, the Cosmic Psychos have a simple sound that works well in context and remained largely untouched since they formed in 1982 when they evolved from the short lived Bum Steers and first achieved notoriety for their demo ‘Custom Credit’ which received enormous airplay on Melbourne public radio station 3PBS.
It was later released on the Down on the Farm mini LP for Mr Spaceman Records which also released their debut LP. The band later moved to Survival Records releasing Go The Hack which was later licensed to Sub Pop Records. They eventually signed to Amphetamine Reptile Records for the American market for the release of their 1991 album, Blokes You Can Trust. That album was produced by then little-known producer, Butch Vig and it produced a song that became an enduring fan favourite, "Dead Roo". A song about perils of Australian highway hazards.
The band went on to release Self Totalled and Oh What A Lovely Pie. In 2006, after a lengthy quiet period, the Psychos issued Off Ya Cruet on Sydney’s Timberyard Records. Notable for being recorded with a new drummer, the title track on album is Kill Bill, a bitter song for ex-drummer, Bill Walsh.
The band was also covered by UK band The Prodigy who released a version of "Feel My Fire" co written with L7 which was largely based on a previous Cosmic Psychos tune "Lost Cause".
Known for their hard drinking behaviour and vulgar lyrics, the Cosmic Psychos are one of the defining bands of the yob rock genre, a movement that celebrates the Australian male lifestyle. Other bands include The Onyas and The Vee Bees.
Robbie "Rocket" Watts
Robbie Watts, joined the band in 1990 until his death on July 1st 2006 following a show in Bendigo. His first album with the psychos, Blokes You Can Trust, was produced by Butch Vig, fresh from completing Nevermind.
Post Rocket Period
The band did not perform live for some time after Robbie Watts' death. In June 2007, the band went on an Australian tour with Sydney's legendary punk band, The Celibate Rifles. Playing guitar in place of Watts, is John McKeering from The Onyas.
Discography
* Down on the Farm (1985)
* Cosmic Psychos (1987)
* Go the Hack (1989)
* Slave to the Crave, Live at the Palace, Melbourne (1990)
* Blokes you can trust (1991)
* Down on the Farm & Cosmic Psychos (1991)
* Palomino Pizza (1993)
* Self totalled (1995)
* Oh what a lovely Pie (1997)
* 15 Years, a Million Beers (2001)
* Off Ya Cruet (2006)
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Genres
Australian, International, Punk, Rock, Garage
Band members
John Onya - Guitar, Ross Knight - Bass Vocals, Dean Muller - Drums
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What fans are saying
Scott
Brilliant as ever.. worth an early start for Lucy and the rats, great band
Night People
Manchester, United Kingdom
Apr 04, 2019
Paul
The blokes were at the top of their game.
Great night.
Great venue.
Pier Bandroom
Frankston, Australia
Nov 04, 2018
Ciaran
Best gig I’ve been to in a long time - blew me away!
Freo.Social
Fremantle, Australia
Dec 10, 2023
Niek
Great to see Cosmic Psychos back.
Last time was 1988, in Hengelo, Metropool.
dB's
Utrecht, Netherlands
Nov 14, 2024
Luke
Classic night from the boys. Macka in good form on the vodkas too!
Theatre Royal
Castlemaine, Australia
Feb 20, 2023
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Cosmic Psychos Tour Cities
Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmic Psychos
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Cosmic Psychos on tour?
Yes, Cosmic Psychos is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Cosmic Psychos concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Cosmic Psychos tour
is scheduled for 3 dates across 1 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Cosmic Psychos scheduled to play?
Cosmic Psychos is scheduled to play 3 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Cosmic Psychos tour start?
Cosmic Psychos’s tour starts Dec 08, 2024 and ends on Dec 14, 2024.
They will play 1 cities; their most recent concert was held in
St Kilda at The Espy and their next upcoming concert
will be in St Kilda at The Espy.
What venues is Cosmic Psychos performing at?
As part of the Cosmic Psychos tour, Cosmic Psychos is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2024 Tour Dates:
Dec 08 - St Kilda,
VIC @ The Espy
Dec 13 - Fortitude Valley,
QLD @ Crowbar Brisbane
Dec 14 - Burleigh Heads,
QLD @ Mo's Desert Clubhouse