It took a long time to be released, but it is finally here. The debut Mental Strike record!
This band comes from Laško area, Slovenia. They play old school skatepunk with a lot of old school hardcore influences. When I saw them play live in Lendava, Slovenia couple of years ago, the reminded me a lot of Gorilla Biscuits not so musically but they somehow have the same energy as GB have. This album contains 9 songs with all of the lyrics in English language. The themes are some great mix of personal and political issues. The song structures, especially guitars also have some metallic influences and this album is the lesson how to play modern but old school hardcore punk, not to sound to mellow or like a clone. In my opinion the absolute highlights of this album are “Start Today” and “My Final Resolution”.
For everyone who likes their punk rock fast, catchy and sunny, look no further! Sun-0-Bathers got you covered with their first EP aptly titled “Local Warming”. Inspired by searing beaches, punk rock / baseball legend Scott Radinsky (Ten Foot Pole / Pulley) and 80’s and 90’s punk rock waves, Sun-0-Bathers are here to make some heads nod.
Sun-0-Bathers hail from Leeuwarden, The Netherlands and was founded in the summer of 2017. High speed melodic 90’s punk rock, lightning fast solo’s, and a modern approach of old-school slightly distorted vocals mixed with the occasional catchy “ooh’s and aah’s”. As if Zeke, Pennywise and Night Birds had an romantic affair with a quite pleasant lovechild as a result.
In support of the release, Sun-0-Bathers released two music videos for the tracks “Sunspray” and “The Legend Of Scott Radinsky“. The latter being an ode to the previously mentioned punk rock and baseball superhero.
Phoenix, Arizona based punk rock label No Affiliation Records will be taking care of an exclusive CD and 7″ vinyl release in the USA this summer. Get your copy while they’re hot!