"Astro Zombies" is a high-energy punk rock track by the Misfits that stands as one of the definitive early examples of the horror punk genre. Released on their 1982 album Walk Among Us, the song was written by vocalist Glenn Danzig and is a direct musical tribute to the 1968 B-movie science fiction horror film of the same name. Musically, the song is relentless, driven by a blazing fast tempo and a raw, garage-like sound. It features a simple but memorable, aggressive guitar riff and the signature, prominent galloping bass lines of Jerry Only. Danzig's vocals are delivered with his unmistakable dark crooning style, which adds an element of theatrical, melodic flair to the otherwise ferocious punk foundation. Lyrically, the track is a graphic, apocalyptic narrative about a horde of re-animated, flesh-eating ghouls unleashed on the world to commit total destruction. The lyrics vividly describe the rampaging creatures and their murderous intent, memorably featuring the line, "I'll skin you, I'll skin you alive!" The song captures the band's core aesthetic perfectly, blending aggressive punk rock with sensational, over-the-top imagery lifted directly from classic B-grade horror and sci-fi films.