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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 24, 2024
Out Now! THE MISFIRES New Album “are Dead, long Live The Misfires” Is The Last of Their Legacy!
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L-R – Kevin Burgess, Guitar (original member) – Ryan Biggs, Drums – Barrett Klesko, Vocals – Colton Taylor, Guitar – Justin Cruse, Bass – Not Pictured, Seedy Mitchell, Guitar
The Misfires are a high-energy skate-punk band from Edmonton, Alberta, known for their dynamic stage shows that actively involve the audience. The band quickly gained a following and performed numerous high-profile shows, including opening acts for Face to Face and Authority Zero. Their debut album, “Songs about Stuff,” is highly regarded in the punk community.
Despite their success, the band disbanded in 2016 due to internal strife. However, before their breakup, they had completed tracks on a full-length album “are Dead, long Live The Misfires”, which is now out on May 24th, 2024. The album serves as a final testament to their legacy.
“I didn’t want this to sit unfinished on a hard drive forever,” says Barrett Klesko, the driving force behind The Misfires. “Though the band didn’t survive, we made an incredible album that is both a love letter to the skatepunk sound of the 90s and a step forward in modern punk. Our specific style of satirical social and political commentary continues to be loved by our fans. Throughout the years, we’ve received a steady stream of messages and fan mail urging our comeback. While I can’t guarantee it, a reunion is never out of the question. After all, aging punks are still punks, and we definitely still have shit to say.”
The band consisted of notable Edmonton metal scene veterans: Barrett Klesko of All Else Fails, Degenerator, The Secret Places of the Earth, ex. The Order of Chaos (vocals), Seedy Mitchell Sleepwraith, ex. All Else Fails (guitar), Justin Cruse, King Theory, ex Naked Beauty (bass), Ryan Biggs Sleepwraith, ex. All Else Fails(drums), and Colton Taylor Violet Riot (guitar).
The Misfires‘ music was characterized by a potent blend of scathing social and political commentary, sardonic self-analysis, and an explosive musical sound that paid homage to 90’s skatepunk while injecting a fresh perspective into the Canadian punk scene. Their songs resonated with a generation disillusioned with the status quo, making them a band to remember in the punk rock landscape.
Music Video – Poultry in Motion – https://youtu.be/IiKJEqz9JYk
The album “are Dead, long Live The Misfires” is available on the following platforms:
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Np6kZZMUbvSd7ZGnRQrKZ?si=lueOhtAvSf2BSfIzRnAOQQ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-misfires/1743126204
Youtube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCWHPhb7tW2sTmNCu95zvGxw
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Track Listing:
1. Poultry in Motion
2. She was only a Whiskey Maker
3. Non-Prophet Organization
4. Nightfall
5. No More Words
6. 21 Years Later
7. High School Love Song
8. Interlude
9. Turning Lepers into Lemonade
10. Crystal Methodist
11. Us vs Them
More info: https://www.facebook.com/Themisfiresband
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RIYL = Bad Religion, Pennywise, Authority Zero, Lagwagon, No Use For A Name
Blank TV Premiere THE MISFIRES Music Video “Macro Cunt” (side project from All Else Fails vocalist and drummer)
L-R: Kevin Burgess: Guitar – Ryan Biggs: Drums – Barrett Klesko: Vocals – Colton Taylor: Guitar- Justin Cruse: Bass, Vocals (Photo Credit – Fadeback Studios – Barrett Klesko)
Blank TV has teamed up with Edmonton based punk band The Misfires, the new side project from All Else Fails vocalist / guitarist Barrett Klesko and drummer Ryan Biggs, along with members of Naked Beauty and Mervin Albyn to premiere the band’s new music video ‘Macro Cunt’ off the band’s debut six song EP ‘Songs About Stuff’ released October 2013.
Video – http://www.blanktv.com/
Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSq2lwB5F9w
1. Ours Is The Fury – Music Video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoonZ0CnDJY
2. Statues In The Sand
3. The Sultans of Skank
4. One More For The Grave
5. This Next Song Is Called Stephen Harper Is A Fuckin’ Fuck
6. Macro-Cunt
Upcoming Show Dates:
For more info on The Misfires, please visit the following link:
http://www.facebook.com/Themisfiresband
For more info on All Else Fails, please visit the following links:
Music Video – Better Left Undead – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Msj1GgtJNbg
EP Stream – http://allelsefails.bandcamp.com/album/fucktropolis
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