On-and-off again metal-punk trio American Sharks are back once again with another slew of tracks that might be considered abrasive if they weren’t also so darn catchy. They’re about to embark on a full US tour with Austin power group Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol in support of the Sharks’ new album Not Dead Yet, their first in six years. On the upcoming album, they’ve brought in a slew of guest soloists to augment and punctuate their raw power and scuzz-leaden bite including GWAR’s Mike Derks, Kyle Shutt of the Sword, and Zach Blair of Rise Against, the first two being groups American Sharks have toured with in the past. The album’s title track packs a helluva wallop in under two minutes, giving you that midday bump you need without the 4PM crashout.

Not Dead Yet is out April 17th.

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