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THUG The interview

Having just released their debut full length album, I got Simon to answer a few questions about the band, the new release and what else the future holds for THUG

Describe your sound for a non THUG fan
Aussie Rock n Roll with an Oi / Old school Punk edge to it.
Quick history on how and when the band began
We got the band together early 2007. Chumley and I had been talking about getting a band together again since around 2005, we just couldn’t find the right people. We had been in a number of bands together back in the ‘80’s and figured it was time to get back into it.
The new album has just been released through Randale Records, how did all that come about?
We recorded the album over a year ago and it has taken this long to get it out. We had a few offers from various different places and Randale came through with the best deal so they got it.
Have you had much feedback yet on the new album?
We have had a bit which has been very positive, it’s early days though so we’ll just have to wait and see.
Do you or Chumly write most of the songs or is it a group effort
Chumley writes all the lyrics and the whole band collaborates on the music.
For those who haven't got the new one yet, what can they expect?
Aussie, tough, in your face, rough and real, rock n roll.
What's one of your most memorable shows you've played?
Playing with Sham the first time they came out was great and also The Business this time was a good laugh. It was great to meet Tosh and Mickey Fitz, two Oi stalwarts from when it all started. Really enjoyed sharing the stage with those guys.
What are the future plans for the band, or will you just take it as it comes?
We are going to record another album within the next six months or so. We’ve got heaps of new material ready to go. Aussie as fuck, Hard as nails. It will be different but I reckon people are gonna love it.
How is the Skinhead/punk scene these days compared to when you started out
All those years ago?
Way different that’s for sure. Hardly any agro these days. Everyone is so “nice”. All the sub groups seem to mix really well now which wasn’t the case when we started. Back in the early 80’s when we got into it, having a short haircut made a lot of people want to fight you. I don’t know what it was but we would get into scraps basically every time we went out. We were always willing to oblige though and won more than we lost I can tell ya. We weren’t backward in coming forward if you know what I mean. Ha Ha.
There was also more bands back then and in every major city in the country. Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane all had thriving Skinhead scenes.
Did you notice a big difference from the crowds these days to the crowds you used to play to?
Yeah. There is a real mix in the crowds these days which is great. The more people that come along to our shows and have a good time the better.
And finally,hat do you think of the punk/ skin / streetrock scene' in Australia or whatever you wish to call it
Good and getting better. A number of really good bands getting around at the moment, releasing records and getting international gig experience. So the future is looking bright.
Any thing else you would like to add mate
Do yourself a favour. Buy the new Album

Cheers Pat

THUG self titled

If you are a fan of classic Aussie rock with a more modern streetpunk influence chucked in then you'll definitly like these guys.

Produced by Steve "kingy" King of Rose Tattoo and with guest vocals from Angry Anderson that should give you an idea of the quality of this album.



11 Tracks of pure Rock 'n OI!

Track Listing



The way it is

69

Rabbit on

Gunning' 4 U (Feat Angry Anderson)

Forever Forward

One mans war

We made it

Going Down(Feat Lucy De Soto)

R.I.P

Fishy's

We rule OK

Please note this release is for Australian and NZ customers only , Any one else from anywhere else please contact http://www.randale-records.de/ or www.myspace.com/randale_records



regards

Pat

Pugpost for July

July news time,
Another month full of news and new stuff , First off good luck to RUST on the overseas tour , if any one is going to Rebellion they are playing THE ARENA on Friday the 7th August ,they are the 4th band to play , for a list of RUST's overseas show check out myspace.com/rustpunk for more details,Mouthguard are also outta here for the band's annual beer drinking invasion of Europe shortly see the itinerary here
On the shop front we have got the THUG album due to be released any day now thru Randall Records in Germany and yes I will have it in stock very shortly , having had the demo and played it many times over the last 9mths or however long I have had it , Its a fucking ripper of an album . I am expecting to release a full length C.d (my first on Pug) from ACT legends Bladder Spasms soon hopefully early August.

UK label Vile records will be distroing their stuff thru me and it should be arriving any day now . Vile is run by Rat from the Varukers / Discharge there is a compliation lp/cd some Varukers and Discharge with more to come

The Rumjacks ep's and stickers are in stock , Slick 46 have stocked me up recently , The Bludgers (NZ) is still in stock
The new Last Resort and the Warriors are on the way as well as a new Funeral Dress Cd.

The Big gig for me this month is the Specials in Sydney,its been a long wait well for me anyway haha
Also I'll be up for a bit of Psychobilly on my Birthday at the Arthouse in Melbourne on the 17th with the Vaudevillians , Manic Pistoleros , Charlie Greaser and others , drop in to the Arthouse on the 17th and have a beer with me .

The Specials- Enmore Theatre 28/07/09

Well after a long long wait it was here , The Specials with a 99% original line up for a 30th Anniversary tour , I couldn't help but wonder why Australia ? I mean America would have been closer and more profitable for the band , I reckon but I 'll leave it at that and get on with the show , It was at the good 'ol Enmore theatre in Newtown the spiritual home to medium to large shows in Sydney kind of like to big for the Coogee bay hotel and not quite big enough for the Horden pavilion a fine venue non the less .



After a slap up Viking meal at the Gourmet Viking just down the road and discovering that one of our "Crew" had left his ticket in his car at Gosford (nice one Adz lol) ,it was off to the gig , there were not support acts as such but 2 different DJ sets playing Rocksteady Ska & Roots and Rocker style Reggae which always puts you in the mood for a rockin gig , We had tickets for the front stage section so were absolute front right in front of band a great spot to be but which i was dreading filling to the brim once the band came on , but to the venues credit there was still plenty of room so much in fact we were able to enjoy the gig up front from the right hand side , Despite all the camera men on their mobile phones taking photos (any good photo's please send them here..)

The band were polished and played well , A great selection of songs which most people will remember , Terry hall was charming and seemed a little well Terry like at first but soon warmed up , Roddy and Lynvil on guitars put on a great show and Neville Staples well he is a dancing machine and always a joy to watch (It was my 3rd time seeing him this year alone ! ) The rest of the band provided a solid backing track to the songs of my youth , As you may already know there was no Jerry Dammers but that in know way detracted from the show the new keyboard player was young and full of energy as were the horn section

The selection of songs was a pretty good cross section of the bands works like 'Concrete Jungle' , 'Dawning of a new era' , 'Rudy....' , 'Too much too young' , 'Little bitch' , 'Do nothing' , 'Ghost town' A great version of Friday night/Saturday morning' and lots more in fact all most all of the bands songs , I was expecting the bands cover of "Guns of Navarone" but no luck but was sated when they played the "Longshot/Liquidator/Skinhead Moonstomp " medely which topped the night really before 'Enjoy yourself' which really sums it up and then they were gone leaving even the most hard core fan satisfied.

So a good night was had by all the only gripe as usual was the lines for the bar a couple of extra can bars/cart would have been a good idea but Its had to hold too many cans and dance so I can live with that and my liver thanks you today.

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