Cheersquad Records & Tapes are excited to announce a special Australian tour LP, "HELL OH! OZ," from Japan’s legendary blues punk band, KING BROTHERS, as they return to Australia for the first time since 2016! Known for their high-octane performances and a unique blend of gritty blues and punk rock, KING BROTHERS promise a tour that will leave you breathless.
Formed in 1998 and celebrating their 26th anniversary this year, KING BROTHERS have taken their powerful sound to stages around the world, including Fuji Rock Festival (Japan), Goner Fest (USA), and Meredith Music Festival (Australia). Their dynamic lineup features Keizo on vocals and guitar, Marya on guitar and scream, and their new drummer Genki.
"HELL OH! OZ," is available in a limited edition of 300 copies (150 green and white marble & 150 fluro green). All copies come with a free download card.
released August 23, 2024
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The band is Keizo Matsuo on guitar, harp and vocals, Masafumi “Marya” Koyama on guitar and Zony on drums. The band came together in 1997 and has proved one of Japan’s most durable rock outfits, backing the likes of Jon Spencer, the White Stripes and Strokes in their tours of the country. The NYC connection goes further as it was Jon Spencer who produced earlier albums and Matt Verta-Ray who recorded those same albums. Their self-titled debut album hit the streets in 1998. The band made its major label debut in Japan on Toshiba EMI in 2001 before they sign to “In The Red” the same year. This two guitar and drums trio cramps toxic punk rock, barbed-wire blues and wrestled with fuzzed-out noise.
It’s no surprise that the King Brothers live shows get attention. Taking to the stage dressed in what have become their trade mark black and white suits, the three piece who hails from Nishinomiya City, Japan appear amaze audiences with their insanely energetic stage act. Within a matter of seconds all hell breaks loose as they burst into life; a cacophony of guitars, vocals and drums smashing into the fans at full tilt. The King Brothers are known as the most dangerous act in Japan, having had themselves banned from nearly every club in Osaka for destroying property.
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King Brothers - HELL OH! OZ
King Brothers - HELL OH! OZ
