Crymwav – ‘Sense Of Adventure’ Video

Crymwav – ‘Sense Of Adventure’ Video

West coast rockers Crymwav (Pronounced ‘Crimewave’) release new single ‘Sense Of Adventure’, a blend of the energetic punk sound of Angel City with the gothic rock flair of The Damned. Itfollows the late 2024 release ‘Contagious’. Both singles produced by JJ Blair (Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck, Weezer) are a taste of what’s to come from the forthcoming album, slated for a summer 2025 release. The LA rockers are crossing the pond to play a show at the famous Iron Maiden pub the Cart & Horses in London England on 28th March, also on the bill Syteria, who feature Girlschool lead guitarist Jackie Chambers, and Star Circus.

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Split Dogs – ‘Here To Destroy’ (Venn Records)

Split Dogs – ‘Here To Destroy’ (Venn Records)

We’re just heading into March, and already I’m reviewing my second potential album of the year. And both albums are virtually EP length, which may raise some eyebrows. The (slim) link to prog is that ‘Here To Destroy’ is the same length as ‘Supper’s Ready’ and they’re both fantastic, in very different ways.

The Dogs’ second album literally kicks off with ‘Stay Tuned’ and doesn’t let up for a moment of its 22 minutes, their intention is clear from the start. You should be familiar already with the likes of ‘Monster Truck’, which, on listening today, reminds me of the mighty Sick Livers. Now that would have been a great double headliner! ‘Lafayette’ has been on repeat chez moi since release, showing the band have range and a love of Northern Soul. What’s not to like? Similarly, ‘And What?’ and ‘Precious Stones’ are pleasingly familiar by now, the latter a ferocious tune and hypnotic video.

‘Animal’ is two minutes of focussed fury, “I’ll hunt you down and bite it off”, but what I love is that the band never lose sight of the tunes. Noise has to have great tunes to keep you hooked, and they’re all over ‘Here To Destroy’. ‘Be A Sport’ is like a rabid Giuda, while ‘Meg’ is one and a half minutes of pure adrenaline. ‘All In’, complete with cowbell, is even danceable, should you have the level of energy required. I’m there in spirit! You should have ordered this already, it’s vital, raging, inspiring and a lot of fun. Catch them on tour.

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Author: Martin Chamarette

Supersonic Deuces – ‘Deuces On The Loose’ (Screaming Crow Records)

Supersonic Deuces – ‘Deuces On The Loose’ (Screaming Crow Records)

Rome Italy’s Supersonic Deuces is the brain child of Andy Angelini (Stormlord) and Dave Scala (Enemynside). Formed in 2005 Andy and Dave started the sleazy rock band, Stick It Out (Sliptrick Records). Wanting to push further into the realms of Action and Garage Rock and drawing inspiration from the punk and Scandi Rock N Roll scenes, the band recruited Dave’s brother, Dan Scala, as well as Francesco “Franzi” Bucci and Supersonic Deuces were born.

After a debut EP, ‘Hey Now!’, released in 2022, My first introduction to the band was via a split 7” with Swedish action rock comrades Scumbag Millionaire.

Drawing influences from Action Rock legends like Backyard Babies, The Hellacopters and parts of Turbonegro, Supersonic Deuces highly anticipated debut album, “Deuce On The Loose” is set for a worldwide release on March 21, 2025. The album is exactly what you would imagine from four heavily tattooed, Trucker cap-wearing facial hair-sporting rockers with Orange amps turned up to the max and a penchant for Wah pedals there’s no escaping the Rock. From the off its full tilt Rockin as ‘Haze The Hides’ nails their colours to the mast with a bullet. Rapid rockin’ par excellence, they’ve obviously been paying attention and the songs come thick and fast. I particularly enjoyed the fucked up fuzzed-out ‘Hole Shot’.

It’s not until the mid-tempo of ‘Twenty-Four Seven’ that they ease up but it’s still every corner is filled with guitars and clocking in at over five minutes the band isn’t afraid to take you on a trip.

Keeping the tunes around the perfect three-minute single mark they ignite again for ‘Bored Stroked’ and the punchy Stooges-infused piano tonk that is ‘Hey Now’. ‘I’m Alright’ is a foot in Hellacopters land and the other splayed on the monitor drenched in beer and axel grease if only Backyard Babies still rocked this hard eh.

The ten-song salvo cuts and runs with ‘Knocks Off’ and leaving on a high is always good. I’ve not really played a tonne of Action Rock for a while and these guys box themselves in the category with a swagger and their heads held high – Supersonic Deuces rock like fuck and I’m sure if they were to turn up in a bar and plug in I’d thoroughly appreciate the cut of their jib and these Italians pass the test with flying colours and ‘Deuce On The Lose’ walks the walk. Check em out baby it’s only Rock n Roll and I like it!

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Author: Dom Daley

‘Status Quo – Live!’ – Super Deluxe Edition

‘Status Quo – Live!’ – Super Deluxe Edition

Across 8CDs, for the first time ever, the full live sets from the 3 legendary nights in 1976

Status Quo release ‘Status Quo – Live!’ on 16 May 2025 on Edsel Records as a super deluxe 8CD edition [Cat No EDSL0234] that has been described by Classic Rock as “The holy grail for fans of the ‘Frantic Four’ line-up”. This collection offers up – for the first time ever – the full live sets from each of those legendary nights at the Glasgow Apollo Theatre in 1976. The set is delivered in a deluxe 7” box format, with the 8CDs, fold out wallets, and a 24 page illustrated booklet. This edition contains the original ‘Live!’ album itself, newly mastered – plus the original mixes – as well as the full concert recordings from the 27th, 28th and 29th October 1976, which have never before been released in their entirety.
 
Additionally, for Record Store Day 2025, there will be 2LP coloured vinyl exclusive release of the full newly mixed and mastered concert audio from night one – 27th October 1976 – of the Glasgow Apollo Theatre run . This will be available on both ticket stub mint, and blue 140g vinyl, coming with a single sleeve, printed inners, and 5mm spine,


The first live album that they released commercially, the original ‘Live!’ album is an amalgam of those three performances: ‘Status Quo – Live!’ the Super Deluxe Edition offers up each of the concerts in full.
 
The audio for this release has been mixed and mastered from newly-discovered multi-track tapes (one was in a mislabelled box marked Peters and Lee!) that came to light after some forensic tape library work by Andy Gamble. Francis Rossi, who wasn’t fully happy with the audio quality of the original album, has since given this project his personal seal of approval. Originally recorded using the Rolling Stones’ Mobile Studio (also known as the RSM), a studio that was built inside a DAF F1600 turbo truck, the audio has been newly mixed from the source 24 tracks and remastered at AVP Productions Ltd.
 
The 7” boxset also contains new sleeve notes by Classic Rock’s Dave Ling, chronicling the making of the record, and the impact that it had upon release. The booklet is crammed with biographical information, photography and memorabilia relating to the shows, and is rounded off with a bonus article from Andy Gamble (AVP Studios) about the mastering processes and sound engineering behind the release.
 
‘Live!’ has long been regarded as the pinnacle of live rock albums of the seventies, and beyond. It was a Top 3 UK Chart hit for the band. This is Quo at their loudest; noisiest; and at their peak. The ‘Status Quo – Live!’ Super Deluxe Edition offers the full story, and the full experience, of a seminal moment in Rock history.

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The Wildhearts – ‘The Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts’ (Snakefarm Records)

The Wildhearts – ‘The Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts’ (Snakefarm Records)

The ongoing saga of The Wildhearts: round 2025. Love him or loathe him, you’ve got to admire Ginger Wildheart for keepin’ on keepin’ on and delivering the goods. Whether it be under the guise of The Wildhearts or any of the solo/side projects, over the years he has united, divided and sometimes ostracised his fan base. But one thing we can all agree on is that life as a Wildhearts fan has never been boring!

I thought The Wildhearts were over (again) after the messy ‘21st Century Love Songs’ tour was done and dusted. By all accounts the other band members were done and not interested in doing another Wildhearts album. So, what does the main man do? He gets Jon Poole back on bass, former Main Grains/Spangles man Ben Marsden on guitar and Bonafide singer Pontus Snibb on drums to make the best sounding Wildhearts album since, well since at least ‘Chutzpah!’ in my humble opinion. 

I must admit, I didn’t get the last Wildhearts album ‘21st Century Love Songs’ at all. To me it sounds unfocused, a mash of second-hand ideas and ultimately the sound of a man going through the motions. The antithesis of a Wildhearts album for me. Maybe all his best moments HAD finally been used? I was expecting ’The Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts’ to follow suit, and I am glad to report I was wrong…very wrong.

Billed as spiritually and sonically a throwback to the 1993 debut album ‘Earth Vs..’ (check out the cover art), ‘The Satanic Rites..’ has all the hallmarks you want from a Wildhearts record, but in all honesty, it doesn’t sound anything like that debut. 

With Ginger going through a transitional period from negative to positive mindset, and the sonic influence of Jon Poole’s bass playing, it sounds more like The Wildhearts circa 2003 or even the sprawling ‘555%’ triple solo album to these ears.

For all the purists saying it’s not a Wildhearts album without CJ, Rich or Danny, check out the history books, dudes! Drummers, bass players and guitarists have come and gone, all great and all bring their own thing to The Wildhearts, but the catalyst has always been Ginger, and if he says it’s a Wildhearts record then you best believe it is.

‘Eventually’ opens proceedings with a wall of jarring, regimental riffs and acerbic, guttural vocals that build to a killer, instant chorus. Upbeat and euphoric, with proggy bass leanings and more twists and turns than a Tarantino movie, it comes on like a ‘555%’ lost outtake, in a good way. The crisp production from Jim Pinder just seems to accentuate the mash of melody and crunching guitars. Fabulous stuff indeed.

The ‘Earth Vs’ influence rears its head on next track ‘Scared Of Glass’, a sure-fire future live favourite. That riff and the ensuing instrumental madness brings to mind ‘Everlone’ and the euphoric “woah-woah” build will lift your mood better than any drug could (maybe). Now that, my friends, is a bonafide Wildhearts song.  

‘Troubadour Moon’ is classic Wildhearts single fodder. Lyrically, it explores the dying breed of songwriters and travelling musicians we all fell in love with back in the day. Musically, it has one of those catchy, instant hooks that Ginger just seems to have in abundance, and leaves you wondering how you survived without it in your life. On first listen it sounded great to these ears. Now, in the context of the album it feels like revisiting an old friend. 

The snotty and defiant ‘Kunce’ (read it again and laugh) is a middle finger to all naysayers. A 3-minute stab of punky, pop music to round off side 1 nicely. Just what the doctor ordered.

Dropping the virtual needle on side 2 and ‘Maintain Radio Silence’ is far from silent and not really radio friendly at all! A bile-spitting fest of a verse builds to a sonically seductive hook. There’s plenty of tasty guitar work going on and it all sounds exciting and thoroughly exhilarating on the first few runs through. It’s sure to be a grower.

The urgent beats of ‘Blue Moon Over Brinkburn’ introduce another banger that harks back to the early solo albums in feel. With a chorus that will bury deep and all sorts of musical craziness going off on tangents, it’s an album highlight for me.

This album is not all perfect though, several songs, while I certainly wouldn’t call fillers, scream ‘album track’ if you know what I mean. ‘Hurt People Hurt People’ is the introspective and heartfelt curveball on the album that just seems to miss the mark, ‘Fire in The Cheap Seats’ sounds magnificent for the first minute but lacks that killer chorus, and ‘I’ll Be Your Monster’ doesn’t scare like its title suggests, although that crazy sax break was unexpected! Now, this could all change once the album beds in. Sometimes, my least favourite album tracks become winners in the end, that is the beauty of Ginger’s songwriting. 

Then we come to the epic album closer ‘Failure Is The Mother Of Success’. One of those Ginger compositions that grows with each play. A brave choice for a first single, it gets better with each listen, and you notice more with each listen. The killer hook, the proggy breakdown and the euphoric time changes. A mash of song ideas that give that experimental juxtaposition we have come to love and expect. It comes on like a ‘…Destroyed’ era b-side (and we all know how good they are!). The “you took a lot of knocks to get where you are today” refrain leaves a lasting impression long after it has faded out.

With ‘The Satanic Rites…’ my faith in The Wildhearts has been restored. For me, it’s a stronger and more focused album than the previous 2 releases. 

A new Wildhearts album needs time to bed itself in, and while it’s early days, I feel given time it’s going to be up there in the discography with the best of ‘em.

The moral of the story? Never give up on your heroes, as they need you as much as you need them and one day they may just surprise you when you least expect it. 

An (in)glorious return to form, buy or die. 

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Author: Ben Hughes

Bob Mould – ‘Here We Go Crazy’ (Rise Records)

Bob Mould – ‘Here We Go Crazy’ (Rise Records)

Album number bazillion from alt-rock noisemaker and all-round legend Bob Mould. Often his records are slow brain bombs that burrow in, hunker down then one by one they explode into technicolour and can’t be cured by conventional remedies or medical help you just have to live with them and enjoy them a little more every play. ‘Here We Go Crazy’ has sort of dropped from out of nowhere. His last album ‘Blue Hearts’ was released in 2020 I’m finding that hard to believe to be honest because I’ve played it consistently since its release and his box sets ‘Distortion’ isn’t far from my record player either.

For the uninitiated Mould came out of the Hardcore scene with Husker Du and became a firm favourite in the counter-culture music scene often sighted as a big influence on many bands that followed. Mould has carried that burning Hardcore soul inside throughout his career but has settled into the elder statesman of the alt scene with his strong melodies tied to some very loud guitars and his music is a feast when you latch on and drink it all in. From Husker Du to Sugar to his solo work the guy has high standards and is showing no sign of slowing down or losing the passion that drives his music.

‘Here We Go Crazy’ on the first play sounded raging and bursting with highlights, there is an energy that hasn’t been so instant. You wouldn’t say Mould has ever been a “singles” artist but boy this record has plenty jumping out of the speakers. The second track ‘Neanderthal’ is epic in the best possible way it rolls in like a streamlined jet fighter on one of Mould’s huge riffs as the snare snaps and snarls like a rabid dog, Bloody fantastic and almost breathtaking as it swoops down and fills your ears with the sharpest riffs.

It’s full of comforting familiarities and envelopes the listener with a warm wholesome feeling that no matter if the world is on fire and turning into a despotic shit show some things can ground you and one of those is the sound of a warm melody courtesy of Bob Mould. ‘Breathing Room’ is majestic its like a proud Dad giving a child a warm embrace – Mid tempo, big guitar, even bigger floor tom thump and a wall of harmony that’s simply awesome.

I often try and temper my excitement when listening to albums I’ve been anticipating just incase my first reaction is not one of gratifying enjoyment or a few plays in I still wrestle with the album and the flow but this is none of that it’s reaching every preconceived high bar and continuing to get better the more I live with it. Hell, ‘Hard To Get’ is my go-to cooking song and the louder the better singing the chorus is life-affirming.

There’s no lull at all the chaff isn’t here and considering the career and output Mould has delivered it’s remarkable that in 2025 he just gets better and exceeds expectations all over the shop. I always think an acoustic song would be nice here after he’s been raging for a few songs just to get my breathing back down so it was most welcome when ‘Lost Or Stolen’ took me on a detour of epic acoustic proportions and the acoustic bass is the clincher really setting the mood and as the song reaches its peak the tambourine is as aggressive as it gets. To bring it back into the electric sphere ‘Sharp Little Pieces’ snarls and snaps. As usual, the record is splattered with great lyrics and verses that hang on some wicked melodies sometimes I feel there’s some Bowie being channelled on ‘Thread So Thin’ and the high and low vocals crossover works wonders drawing you in and demanding your attention.

To take this one home the atmospheric ‘Your Side’ is Mould dealing with some deep feelings and philosophical outlook. A dreamy first ninety seconds before kicking in a huge wall of found and the album is done. Another fantastic offering from Bob Mould and continuing to amaze and surprise me with his twisting and turning throughout his albums that always turn in some of the finest songs and as he gets older he defies logic by getting better and refining his already amazing songwriting skills. Longtime fans will absolutely fall in love with ‘Here We Go Crazy’ and new fans will wonder how on earth they managed this far without this guy’s songs filling up their head. Buy it!

Dead Mint – ‘Dead Mint’ (Self Release)

Dead Mint – ‘Dead Mint’ (Self Release)

In early 2023, due to not being in active bands at the time, 4 likeminded friends got together to form DEAD MINT (featuring members of Grey Hairs, Bus Stop Madonna’s, Witches Mark and many more Nottingham bands over the years) Playing a self-styled brand of Garage / Psych / Grunge hybrid and turning up the fuzz is about the right sweet spot to aim for and by the sounds of it they fucking well nailed it.

The debut album is due for release on February 28th 2025 on vinyl and via the usual streaming sites so they really do mean business and aren’t fuckin about. If you mix in a bit of shoegazing with stoner and throw in a healthy (or unhealthy amount of Garage Rock) then you’re just about in that sweet spot and oh, don’t forget to turn it up then turn it up some more. For maximum effect the instrumental ‘FNUB’ is an unholy racket that will shiver yer core in the best/worst possible way and then ‘Rewind The Tape’ is like being lynched in a dark alley and thoroughly enjoying the experience of a good kicking.  

It is indeed a strange brew of musical genres melted together in one molten steaming pot of filthy howling feedback drenched Rock ‘n’ Roll. Hell ‘Dreamers’ is thunderous and could wake Lemmy from his tomb.

They’ve recently had the pleasure of Playing live with Kid Congo Powers, Swami John Reis and Death Valley Girls so you know the company they keep just to help put you in the picture of where these noisy fuckers come from. There might only be nine songs in attendance but when you start windmilling to this you’ll appreciate it’s about the perfect length to stick in your ears. To much of a good thing is often harmful and the headfuck that is the rapid ‘Ride It Out’ with the swirling synths droning in the background as Skintight Tim shovels along the backbeat at a frantic pace it’s like they’re in a rush before the world ends.

It doesn’t end there as ‘The Gift’ is indeed the gift from the volume Gods as you pant for breath before the album finishes the huge echo chamber drone guitar of ‘The Weir’ pours over you its at least respite from the aggressive attack of the previous bunch of songs. there are echos of John Squires if he consumed different drugs and had a cooler record collection. It’s not long before the song speeds up into a canter and then gallops to its conclusion and again another thoroughly enjoyable song pours over me consuming my ears with a wall of sound that I like a lot.

To put the full stop on this fine collection of tunes ‘Bulwell Bogs’ is like a dirtier cousin of Longpigs with the atmosphere and darkness I’ve not heard in a while and having a two-minute instrumental to close off this first chapter is right on point. Pray for me I’m putting on my gum shield and elbow pads and going back in for some more. Lets ave it!

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Author: Dom Daley

Death By Unga Bunga – ‘Raw Muscular Power’ (Jensen Records)

Death By Unga Bunga – ‘Raw Muscular Power’ (Jensen Records)

Oh boy, it’s been a while but DBUB fell off the radar and feared missing forever until recently when we got a whisper that they were back and beefier than before and had bought new louder amps and had been working out (probably listening to Manowar and the Priest) because Raw Muscular Power is ROCKIN! that R-OC-K-I-N-! Baby with melodies galore wrapped up in a leather glove with spandex a plenty. Fellow Northern Europeans like Razorbats do this kinda crossover as well and there must be something in the frozen lakes because this shit is contagious and banging with hooks n melodies and Rock and Roll music to make you fall in love with the biz.

The title track kicks things off and boy their stall is set out early doors with a massive hook and all Amps set to 11. The new sound is dumber and rawer by their own admission, and the result is ten excellent radio-friendly rock songs, Mullets, Fascial hair, testosterone and hooks that will have you reaching for the battle jackets and leg warmers before lacing up your high tops. Haley Shae of Sløtface guests on the Paul Stanley-tribute ‘Starchild’ (der) of course this record was going to contain a Paul Stanley tribute song. which sounds like Blondie kicking ass in the modern world before the synth-punk of ‘Therapy’ featuring Mike Krol shows the boys have pulled a few celebrity favours in and expanded the sound and delivery and it’s only enhanced the record further adding different flavours. The song is dirty synth-punk with a rapid pace and melodies coming out of every pour.

‘Dogs Of Hell’ sounds like it’s been here before but is a real highlight as it races along giving your speakers a cheeky caress as it fills the ether with a floor tom rattle that’s just bloody epic. Hell, we’re only halfway through this epic journey and it’s head and shoulders the most fun the band has ever offered up and it’s a party we’re all invited to. ‘Camouflage’ has even got dive bombs on the guitar licks or should that be the Axe Attax?

To close this album off Death By Unga Bunga rage like a beast with their first native language song ‘Ring meg hvis du trenger en venn’ (“Call me if you need a friend” – an appeal to take care of the people around you. Do you need a friend? Or five friends, even? Death By Unga Bunga is there for you, and everyone’s invited now I’m getting the beers in and ringing round for the ladies we’ll pick you up in the fun bus in 15 minutes be there or be square this party will be the thing of legend. Death By Unga Bunga kick ass in 2025 and this is the ten-track proof simply epic now go buy it and join the party. Arena Rock meets dirty punk rock and chugs a beer before diving in the gene pool to fuck with us all. Top Notch as Lemmy would say.

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Author: Dom Daley

The Courettes are set to hit the UK again in November

The Courettes are set to hit the UK again in November

The Courettes have announced some new UK shows supporting Hugh Cornwell. They’ll be heading out with Hugh in November. 

Norwich – Epic Thurs 6 Nov

Sales link https://thegigcartel.seetickets.com/event/hugh-cornwell-special-guests-the-courettes/epic-studios/3294045

Doors 7.30pm

Courettes 8pm to 8.45pm

Hugh 9.15pm to 11pm

Age 14+, under 14’s can come accompanied with an adult

Holmfirth – Picturedrome Fri 7 Nov

Sales link https://thegigcartel.seetickets.com/event/hugh-cornwell/picturedrome/3294036

Doors 7.30pm

Courettes 8pm to 8.45pm

Hugh 9.15pm to 11pm

Age 14+ with 18+

Liverpool – Hangar 34 Sat 8 Nov

Sales Link https://thegigcartel.seetickets.com/event/hugh-cornwell-special-guests-the-courettes/hangar-34/3294042

Doors 7pm

Courettes 7.30pm to 8.15pm

Hugh 8.45pm to 10.30pm

Age 18+

Islington – Assembly Hall Thurs 13 Nov

Sales link https://thegigcartel.seetickets.com/event/hugh-cornwell-special-guests-the-courettes/islington-assembly-hall/3294062

Doors 7.00pm

Courettes 7.45pm to 8.30pm

Hugh 9.00pm to 10.45pm

Age 16+

Coventry – Warwick Arts Centre Fri 14 Nov

Sales link https://thegigcartel.seetickets.com/event/hugh-cornwell-special-guests-the-courettes/warwick-arts-centre-theatre/3294608

Doors 7pm

Courettes 7.30pm to 8.15pm

Hugh 8.45pm to 10.30pm

Age Alls ages with U16’s with adult

Frome – Cheese & Grain Sat 15 Nov

Sales link https://thegigcartel.seetickets.com/event/hugh-cornwell-special-guests-the-courettes/cheese-and-grain/3294458

Doors 7.00pm

Courettes 7.50pm to 8.40pm

Hugh 9.10pm to 10.55pm

Age 10+ with under 16s with adult 18+

Brighton – Concorde 2 Sun 16 Nov

Sales link https://thegigcartel.seetickets.com/event/hugh-cornwell-special-guests-the-courettes/concorde-2/3294472

Doors 7.30pm

Courettes 8pm to 8.45pm

Hugh 9.15pm to 11pm

Age 14+ with under 16s accompanied by an adult

Glasgow – St Lukes Thurs 20 Nov

Sales link https://thegigcartel.seetickets.com/event/hugh-cornwell-special-guests-the-courettes/st-luke-s/3294481

Doors 7pm

Courettes 7.30pm to 8.15pm

Hugh 8.45pm to 10.30pm

Age 18+

Glenrothes – Rothes Hall Fri 21 Nov

Sales link https://thegigcartel.seetickets.com/event/hugh-cornwell-special-guests-the-courettes/rothes-hall/3294484

Doors 7pm

Courettes 7.30pm to 8.15pm

Hugh 8.45pm to 10.30pm

Age 16+

Newcastle – Digital Sat 22 Nov

Sales link https://thegigcartel.seetickets.com/event/hugh-cornwell-special-guests-the-courettes/digital/3294503

Doors 6.30pm

Courettes 6.55pm to 7.45pm

Hugh 8.15pm to 10.00pm

Age 14+

The Cheats – Set For Summer Release.

The Cheats – Set For Summer Release.

Pittsburgh Action Rock heroes, The Cheats, return with their long awaited 6th studio album, “Old Rats On A New Ship.” 

After departure of guitarist Rob Senomar in 2023, the band decided to scrap most of the songs they had written with Rob and start fresh with new guitarist/producer, Johnny Razorblade. Johnny produced The Cheats’ 5th album, “Cussin, Crying N Carrying On” (2020) as well as their Action Rock Jukebox single, “Rock N Roll Love Letter.” (2021) and the cover album “XXI” (2022). Johnny also remastered and recorded the live tracks on the “Cheap Pills” 20th Anniversary reissue (2023) The band continued to play live and work on new music. Finally ready, the band entered the studio in 2024 and began recording their strongest material in years, “Old Rats On A New Ship.” 

Tracklisting…

Side 1
1. Blood From A Stone
2. I Wanna…
3. The Only Thing I’m Fucking… Is Up
4. I Want You
5. Time To Leave
6. For You (Anti-Nowhere League)

Side 2
7. Control
8. Stuck On You
9. Lie To Me
10. Everything You Love Will Die
11. The Price I Pay

The first single will be the over the top, alcohol infused, rager, “Fucking Up.” Also, the band is currently recording acoustic versions of “No Time” and “Day After Day” off their 2006 “Life’s Short” album. These two tracks will only be available on the CD version.

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