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(news)Orange County Punks WANK Debut “Shut You Down” Video; First Album in 20 Years Out Soon

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Orange County’s own WANK has debuted a new music video for their latest single “Shut You Down.”

Check it out here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMjJB8DCBBE&feature=youtu.be.

Video shot and edited by Frontman Media
https://frontmanmedia.com

Featuring founding members Bobby Amodeo, Spider, Danny Walker, and the new addition of Higgins X-13 (formerly of The Offspring). WANK plans to release their new album ‘White Knuckle Ride’ later this year.

WANK formed in 1995 in Huntington Beach, CA. Mixing pop sensibility, rock chops, and punk energy, WANK (influenced by the Beatles and the Clash, among others) quickly gained momentum and garnered a reputation for themselves with melodic songs and highly entertaining live shows. In 1996, WANK self-released their debut, Get a Grip on Yourself. Their continuing success as a live act brought them to the attention of producer Mike Ness of Social Distortion, who oversaw the recording of “Larry Brown” for a split 7″ on Time Bomb Records (1997.) Ness also produced WANK on their version of “Auld Lang Syne,” their contribution to the comp, Christmas Gone Wrong (1997.)

In late 1997, “Forgiven” was added to rotation at the World Famous KROQ 106.7 in Los Angeles, and WANK was still unsigned. An industry bidding war ensued, and WANK signed an historic record deal with Maverick Records. In 1998, following an expedited major label re-release of Get a Grip on Yourself, WANK took their show on the road, touring with The Specials, Goldfinger, Social Distortion, and Warped Tour ’98. The band parted ways with Maverick Records in 1999 and focused on other projects.

In 2000, Amodeo was diagnosed with cancer, and after years of treatment, he’s back and rock ready. Walker formed and fronted Handsome Devil and was signed to RCA in 2001. Handsome Devil released three albums – Love and Kisses (2001), Knock Yourself Out (2004), and Fully Automatic (2007), and toured with The Used, Lit, Zebrahead, and Warped. In 2007, Walker and friends (from Lit, Adolescents, and Cadillac Tramps) formed Rockers in the Round – an acoustic showcase series. Walker released two singer-songwriter albums – Mumble & Strum (2011) and Salvation (2012). Spider focused on session work and artist management, and he’s still the hardest hitting drummer around.

WANK reunited in 2016, self-releasing their 5 song EP – On with the Show and, in 2017, added guitarist Higgins X-13, formerly of the Offspring. In 2018, WANK is in the studio finishing a new full length album for release. Enjoy – WANK is back.

 

(record review)Bleach Party, USA-Nose Beers and Road Soda

Bleach Party, USA are having a bit unusual name but believe me, when you listen to their music you will love them. I listened and reviewed their new release for this webzine.

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According to their page, the guys play surf punk and they are somewhere from Arizona area. This release is a single serving as an announcement to the upcoming full length record. There are three songs on this single. I would describe the music as angry and a bit raw punkrock with a lot of melody underneath it all in the song structures. Nose Beers is a classic punkrock song that reminds me a bit of early 80-ies punk bands like Black Flag and early Adolescents and Verbal Abuse. Voices is also straightforward in your face, no holds barred punkrock song. The demo version of Turbulent Juice somehow invokes all the rawness and punk energy of this band. I love this stuff. I can´t wait for the full length record. Go get this single and write a line or two to the guys from the band I know they will appreciate the support.

7,5/10

https://www.facebook.com/Bleachpartyusa/

https://bleachpartyusa.bandcamp.com/album/nose-beers-and-road-soda