Lagwagon to release first album in nine years
It’s not often that a work of art or a performance embodies the true culmination of a career, life of experience, or body of work. Lagwagon’s latest offering Hang achieves just that.
While most veteran bands coast into the finish line echoing a familiar cadence, hemmed in by the parameters of the sound they've defined, Lagwagon are just now realizing their full potential and picking up speed at the end of the race. As a band that has been heavily influential on modern punk, Lagwagon’s existing resume is beyond reproach, yet Hang outshines all past exploits by utilising every bit of their hard-earned experience, musicianship, and song writing savvy.
Musically it’s a concoction of Hoss, Trashed, and Blaze, seasoned with Duh’s metallic overtones and the strong sense of melody in Let’s Talk About Feelings, and finished off with a progressive character as yet unseen on any previous release. Lyrically it's a stunningly substantive commentary on the modern world, written through the lens of a lifetime of visceral experience. Hang is the perfect balance of music and meaning; massive riffs playing off of unforgettable hooks and classic melody, all bound by a stirring tone and message.
Casual and dedicated Lagwagon fans will be blown away by what Hang accomplishes, but it transcends merely appealing to existing devotees. Hang will be reflected on as a quintessential and genre-defining opus.
Hang will be released Tue 28th Oct. Album pre-orders are available now from Fat Wreck Chords. Various bundles are available.
Lagwagon will also be appearing at Soundwave 2015. One- and Two-Day tickets on sale now from the Soundwave festival website.
Soundwave dates and cities:
Sat 21st and Sun 22nd Feb - Adelaide, Bonython Park
Sat 21st and Sun 22nd Feb - Melbourne, Flemington Racecourse
Sat 28th Feb and Sun 1st March - Sydney, Olympic Park
Sat 28th Feb and Sun 1st March - Brisbane, RNA Showgrounds
While most veteran bands coast into the finish line echoing a familiar cadence, hemmed in by the parameters of the sound they've defined, Lagwagon are just now realizing their full potential and picking up speed at the end of the race. As a band that has been heavily influential on modern punk, Lagwagon’s existing resume is beyond reproach, yet Hang outshines all past exploits by utilising every bit of their hard-earned experience, musicianship, and song writing savvy.
Musically it’s a concoction of Hoss, Trashed, and Blaze, seasoned with Duh’s metallic overtones and the strong sense of melody in Let’s Talk About Feelings, and finished off with a progressive character as yet unseen on any previous release. Lyrically it's a stunningly substantive commentary on the modern world, written through the lens of a lifetime of visceral experience. Hang is the perfect balance of music and meaning; massive riffs playing off of unforgettable hooks and classic melody, all bound by a stirring tone and message.
Casual and dedicated Lagwagon fans will be blown away by what Hang accomplishes, but it transcends merely appealing to existing devotees. Hang will be reflected on as a quintessential and genre-defining opus.
Hang will be released Tue 28th Oct. Album pre-orders are available now from Fat Wreck Chords. Various bundles are available.
Lagwagon will also be appearing at Soundwave 2015. One- and Two-Day tickets on sale now from the Soundwave festival website.
Soundwave dates and cities:
Sat 21st and Sun 22nd Feb - Adelaide, Bonython Park
Sat 21st and Sun 22nd Feb - Melbourne, Flemington Racecourse
Sat 28th Feb and Sun 1st March - Sydney, Olympic Park
Sat 28th Feb and Sun 1st March - Brisbane, RNA Showgrounds