If you’re into Psychobilly served with a hefty dose of punk attitude, hillbilly madness, and raw rock ’n’ roll, then Rat Hot, the new 12-track (2025) album from Germany’s Raw King Rats, deserves a spot on your turntable.
Hailing from Immenstadt in the Allgäu region, this three-piece outfit wears its influences proudly. You can hear the spirit of punk and Oi! legends like Peter & The Test Tube Babies and Cock Sparrer running through these songs, but the band adds its own wild Psychobilly twist to the mix.
Musically, Rat Hot hits hard from start to finish. The guitars are loud and energetic, the drumming keeps everything moving at full throttle, and the expertly played slapbass gives the record the solid backbone every great Psychobilly release needs. The result is a collection of songs built for packed clubs, sweaty dance floors, and endless rounds of beer-fueled singalongs.
What makes this album work so well is its honest, no-frills approach. Raw King Rats aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel—they’re here to deliver fast, catchy, and infectious rock ’n’ roll with enough grit and attitude to keep your feet moving and your fists in the air.
So if you’re ready to dance, stomp, and get completely hooked on their sound, give Rat Hot a chance. Chances are, you won’t regret it.
Raw King Rats members:
Martin (Guitar – Lead vox) – Cornelius (Drums – vox) – Alfons (Slapbass – vox)
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