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Below is our complete The Meatmen news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
The Meatmen Post New Song
The Meatmen are getting ready to drop their first album of new material in 19 years, titled "Savage Sagas," and Decibel magazine has an exclusive stream of one of the new songs. The track, "Dinosaur," is playing at this location. This track had been conceived by Tesco Vee back in 1996 with an older line-up, and he finally got around to recording it.
"Savage Sagas" will be unveiled on Self Destructo Records on May 27th. Craig Horky from Lansing, MI - a big EC Comics fan - did the artwork for the release. The Meatmen will hit the road after the release, embarking on Punk Rock Bowling, a two week west coast tour in May/June, and shows with Antiseen, Black Fag and Gang Green. Check out the dates below.
Friday May 23 Denver CO @ the Marquis Theatre
Sunday May 25 Las Vegas @ Country Saloon/Punk Rock Bowling
Tuesday May 27 Phoenix AZ @ the Yucca Tap Room
Wednesday May 28 TBA
Thursday May 29 San Diego CA @ Soda Bar w/Black Fag
Friday May 30 Los Angeles CA @ Baldwin Park Vets Hall w/Black Fag
Saturday May 31 Long Beach CA @ Alex’s Bar w/Black Fag
Sunday June 1 Ventura CA The Garage w/Black Fag
Monday June 2 Santa Cruz TBA
Tuesday June 3 Sacramento CA @ The Press Club
Wednesday June 4 Oakland CA TBA
Thursday June 5 Portland OR @ Branx w/SNFU
Friday June 6 Seattle WA @ El Corazon w/ SNFU
Saturday June 7 Spokane WA @ The Hop
Friday June 27 Chicago @ Reggies w/ Antiseen
Saturday June 28 St Louis TBA
Saturday July 26 Indianapolis Punks Dont Give A Fest Festival
The Meatmen Reveals Album Title And Artwork
Legendary punk/metal band The Meatmen just revealed that the title of the long-awaited album they will be releasing is "Savage Sagas" via Self Destructo records. Look for it to drop in the spring of 2014. Below is the album artwork, along with a message from the band:
"Many thanks to our loyal legions of Meatheads for 35 years of unflagging devotion to our brand of mayhem. At long last, we proudly present for your listening enjoyment, our brand new record... 'Savage Sagas.' Information on Special Edition Vinyls /CD/ and Digital Pre-orders coming soon!"
Check out live renditions of two of the upcoming album tracks, "Kill Kunt Koulter" and "Piss Hot for Weed" at this location.
The Meatmen Recording New Album
Mr. Dutch Hercules himself, Tesco Vee, has a new Meatmen lineup and a kickstarter campaign to launch the first Meatmen release and North American tour in eighteen years. Below is a video from Tesco himself, along with some of the song titles the band has recorded. The new album will be the first platter of original material since the "Pope on a Rope" release.
Dinosaur
I'm Gonna Fuck You Up
Kill Kunt Koulter
The Dwarves are the 2nd Greatest Band in the World... after the Meatmen.
12 Soft
Anna-Moose
Pork Chop and a .22
Wizards of the Oblivion