Frenzy (psychobilly band)

Frenzy
Background information
Origin	Bristol, England
Genres	Psychobilly
Years active	1983–present
Labels	Cat Machine, Nervous Records, ID Records
Members	Steve Whitehouse Kev Saunders Adam Seviour Steve Eaton

Frenzy are a British psychobilly band formed in 1983 in Bristol by bassist and vocalist Steve Whitehouse and guitarist/vocalist Simon Brand. The band is considered one of the pioneering acts of the UK psychobilly scene and remains active in live performance and recording.

History

Frenzy started in 1983 as a trio with Steve Whitehouse, Simon Brand, and drummer Merv Pepler. Their debut single, Robot Riot, was released in 1984 on Cat Machine Records, limited to 500 copies. ^[1] Shortly thereafter, they released the Frenzy EP and signed with Nervous Records.

Their first full-length album, Hall of Mirrors, was released in 1985, during which guitarist Simon Brand was replaced by Kev Saunders over internal creative differences. ^[2]

In 1986 the band issued Clockwork Toy on ID Records, featuring the single "I See Red", which reached number 3 in the UK Independent Charts and stayed there for 27 weeks. ^[3] Their subsequent albums included Sally’s Pink Bedroom (1987), Live at the 100 Club (1988), and This Is the Fire (1990).

Following a period of reduced activity, Frenzy resumed releasing music in the 2000s with albums such as Dirty Little Devils (2002) and Nitro Boy (2007), continuing into the 2010s with In the Blood (2010). ^[4]

Live performances

Frenzy was a staple of London's Klub Foot during the 1980s, helping to shape the UK psychobilly scene. The band has toured regularly across Europe and Japan. ^[5]

In July 2024, Frenzy headlined the Psychobilly Meeting festival in Santa Susanna, Spain. ^{[6] [7]}

Style and influence

Frenzy are known for fast tempos, aggressive slap bass, and a mix of rockabilly and punk energy. Steve Whitehouse's slap-bass style has influenced generations of psychobilly musicians. ^[8] Alongside acts like The Meteors, Demented Are Go, Batmobile, and Guana Batz, Frenzy helped establish the UK's second wave psychobilly movement.

Members

• Steve Whitehouse – bass, vocals (1983–present)
• Kev Saunders – guitar, vocals (mid‑1980s–present)
• Adam Seviour – drums (late 1980s–present)
• Steve Eaton – guitar (joined during 2007 reformation)

Discography

Studio albums

• Hall of Mirrors (1985)
• Clockwork Toy (1986)
• Sally’s Pink Bedroom (1987)
• This Is the Fire (1990)
• Dirty Little Devils (2002)
• Nitro Boy (2007)
• In the Blood (2010)

EPs and singles

• Robot Riot (1984)
• Frenzy (EP, 1984)
• I See Red (single, 1986)
• Nobody’s Business (EP, 1986)

Live albums

• Live at the 100 Club (1988)

See also

• Psychobilly
• List of psychobilly bands

References

1. "Frenzy – Robot Riot EP". Oldschool Psychobilly. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
2. "Hill of Mirrors and lineup changes". Oldschool Psychobilly. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
3. "Clockwork Toy and chart success". Oldschool Psychobilly. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
4. "Frenzy discography". Oldschool Psychobilly. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
5. "Frenzy live history". Oldschool Psychobilly. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
6. "Frenzy at Psychobilly Meeting 2024". Psychobilly Meeting. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
7. "Psychobilly Meeting 2024 program" (PDF). Psychobilly Meeting. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
8. "Frenzy style and influence". Oldschool Psychobilly. Retrieved 17 July 2025.

External links

• Frenzy biography and discography at Oldschool Psychobilly
• Frenzy at Discogs