Finnish Horror, Punk, and Surf Rock Collide on an Electrifying Album

Finnish Horror, Punk, and Surf Rock Collide on an Electrifying Debut Album

Panu De La Rocka is making waves with his solo project De La Rocka, a genre-bending blend of punk rock, psychobilly, and surf rock, woven together with themes of horror and science fiction. The project, fronted by the guitarist and singer-songwriter from Tampere, Finland combines high-energy riffs with haunting, theatrical storytelling, drawing listeners into a vivid world of dark fantasies and relentless rhythms. On October 18, De La Rocka unveiled his debut album, Nightmare Reborn, to enthusiastic

critical acclaim.

Nightmare Reborn is a carefully crafted opus featuring collaborations with notable talents in the punk and psychobilly scenes. Highlights of the album include contributions from Peter Sandorff (Hola Ghost, Nekromantix), Vic Victor (Koffin Kats), Dax Dragster (Godless Wicked Creeps, Johnny Nightmare), Titch (The Klingonz), Vlad Urban (Sick Sick Sinners, Os Catalepticos), and Finnish vocalist Hanna Hush. These seasoned artists bring their unique sounds to the record, amplifying its raw energy and transforming each track into a cinematic journey.

The album’s standout single, “Voodoo Queen,” pairs De La Rocka’s gritty, expressive storytelling with Hanna Hush’s powerful vocals. The song follows the tale of a heartbroken man who seeks relief from his pain through supernatural means, ultimately turning to the enigmatic Voodoo Queen for help when all else fails. This darkly captivating track reflects De La Rocka’s signature blend of intensity and vulnerability, wrapped in a spellbinding arrangement.

De La Rocka’s live performances have drawn attention across Finland, with the Nummirock Metal Festival standing out as a major highlight of his 2024 tour. Energized by the success of Nightmare Reborn, De La Rocka and his band are preparing to take their act abroad, hitting stages in Germany, the UK, and beyond in 2025.

With Nightmare Reborn, De La Rocka redefines punk rock by injecting it with eerie themes, surfy guitar lines, and explosive rhythms. Fans of punk, psychobilly, and horror alike will find something uniquely thrilling in De La Rocka’s world—a blend of music and storytelling that transforms each listen into an unforgettable, supernatural experience.