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NEW ALBUM • IDES OF MARS
NEW ALBUM • IDES OF MARS
The punk-rockers Fast Food Society release a new album after 4 years of hiding in the shadows.
Ides of Mars constantly hints that the time to collect what is owed from tyrants is nigh. Be these North American presidents (addressed in the intro of the album), cops who believe they are above the law (as they shoot in Copaganda), violent disinformation mobs (of which they inform in Conspiranoid), or even tourist hooligans on their native island (beat down in Nazis Unter Malle, song half in catalan and half in german).
7 tracks at full throttle, recorded live at Diorama Sound to give it that raw but polished edge, moving away from the poppy skate-punk that floods this scene, and getting ever closer to their hardcore goals (although never letting go of the melodic crutch).
Combative guitars shredding in unison with the double pedal, covered in gregorian choirs and guided by an impossible bass… both in 30-second hymns and nearly 6-minute epics, pushing the limits of all of previous material.
On May 15th we will be able to listen to it in the usual places, and in the near future buy it on 10" vinyl with two bonus tracks.
But for now they only give us this teaser which, by the way, is very much in their line of attacking everything, but without ever losing humor:
Los punk-rockers Fast Food Society lanzan nuevo disco tras 4 años escondidos en la sombra.
Ides of Mars alude constantemente a que se acerca la hora de cobrarles a los tiranos lo que nos deben. Sean estos presidentes norteamericanos (discursado en la intro del disco), agentes de la ley que se creen por encima de esta (disparado en Copaganda), colectivos violentos de la desinformación (contrastado en Conspiranoid), o incluso hooligans turísticos en su isla natal (enterrado en Nazis Unter Malle, canción medio en mallorquín, medio en alemán).
7 temas a todo pistón, grabados en directo en Diorama Sound para darle ese toque crudo, pero pulido, alejándose del skate-punk poppy que inunda esta escena, y acercándoles cada vez más al hardcore (aunque nunca soltando la muleta melódica).
Combativas guitarras rasgando al unísono del doble pedal, ambientadas por coros gregorianos y guiadas por un bajo imposible... tanto en himnos de 30 segundos, como en épicas de casi 6 minutos. Vuelven a empujar un poquito más los límites de toda su música anterior.
El 15 de mayo podremos escucharlo en los sitios de siempre, y en un futuro próximo comprarlo en vinilo de 10" con dos bonus tracks.
Pero por ahora sólo nos dan este teaser el cual, por cierto, está muy en su línea de atacarlo todo, pero sin nunca perder el humor:
THE BAND
ENGLISH
Fast Food Society is a Spanish punk rock band formed in Mallorca in 2010 to honor a fallen comrade. The band consists of members Andreu Garcia (bass), Tete Sans (guitar), Toni Salvà (drums), Joan Pascual (guitar), and Sebas Verdikt (vocals).
The band's music is characterized by fast-paced guitar riffs, elaborate bass lines, pounding drums, and catchy hooks. Their lyrics often deal with social issues such as politics, inequality, and consumer culture.
Fast Food Society has released several albums and EPs, including their debut album “...After the Worst” (2012), “Nuking Candyland” (2017), and “FFS I” (2019), and most recently “Ides of Mars” (2023).
While they never achieved mainstream success (which they say is “on purpose”), due to their extensive playing in Europe, they've managed to build a strong following among punk rock fans who repeat because of their energetic live performances.
The band continues to perform and release music to this day.
CASTELLANO
Fast Food Society es una banda española de punk rock formada en Mallorca en 2010 para honrar a un compañero caído. La componen Andreu Garcia (bajo), Tete Sans (guitarra), Toni Salvà (batería), Joan Pascual (guitarra), y Sebas Verdikt (voz).
Su música se caracteriza por riffs de guitarra rápidos, líneas de bajo elaboradas, percusión contundente, y ganchos pegadizos. Sus letras a menudo tratan temas sociales como la política, la desigualdad y la cultura del consumo.
Fast Food Society ha lanzado varios álbumes y EPs, incluido su álbum debut “...After the Worst” (2012), “Nuking Candyland” (2017) y “FFS I” (2019), y más recientemente “Ides of Mars” (2023).
Aunque no hayan logrado éxito mainstream (que dicen que es “a propósito”), debido a tocar extensamente por Europa, han consolidando un gran número de seguidores entre los fieles de la escena, los cuales repiten por sus enérgicos directos.
La banda actualmente continúa tocando y publicando música.
“A band with potential to become a serious force in the European punk rock scene.”
“Hard hitting skate punk that will inspire and educate you in equal measure.”
“They totally fucking defy you not to blow your speakers and bang your head.”
“Passion, technique, and commitment. A perfect triangle.”
fastfoodsociety@live.com