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| The West Coast’s contribution to hardcore punk is undeniable. That tradition of aggression, passion, and scrappy melodicism continues with THE BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA, an engaging new manifestation of iconoclastic spirit and true bombast. Featuring Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION and Eric Stenman of Tinfed, as well as being a noted producer, TBOC are equal opportunity iconoclasts, gleefully thrashing the left and the right in the hardcore-punk tradition of nonconformity and raw fury. The band isn’t “political,” because they aren’t advocating for anyone’s platform. The central message is defiance. Fresh off a tour supporting Deftones and an appearance at Riot Fest, THE BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA have unleashed ANOTHER new single. They’ve shared the video for ‘PSEUDO INTELLECTUALS ARE HATING ON MY BAND!!! (pure power)‘, featuring Keith Buckley. The track is as angular as it is angry. Watch the video here or by clicking the thumbnail below. “We’re super excited about ‘PSEUDO INTELLECTUALS… ‘ for many reasons,” says the band. “It probably covers more ground than we ever have in one, single song. Also, getting to have the legendary presence of Keith Buckley from Many Eyes and Every Time I Die on the song crosses off a big box on our bucket list.” |
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‘PSEUDO INTELLECTUALS ARE HATING ON MY BAND!!! (pure power)’ |
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| The new song follows the video for the also-ripping single ‘MODERN FASHION‘ released earlier this this summer. Watch it here. The band’s debut album And Now I’m Just Gnashing My Teeth arrived last year. Get it here. |
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ABOUT THE BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA:
So, who, exactly, are THE BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA? Here’s a refresher.Eric Stenman and Aaron Bruno first collided in the California hardcore scene of the early ’90s. Stenman cut his teeth in the same Sacramento community that eventually launched diverse and disparate acts like Deftones, Far, Will Haven, Team Sleep, Hella, Death Grips, and Trash Talk. Bruno was born and raised just north of L.A. and nicknamed “AWOL” by his high school friends. Eric played guitar for cutting-edge, electro-infused rockers Tinfed. Commercial success eluded them despite a cult following, a deal with a major label, and an appearance on the M:I 2 soundtrack. Bruno co-founded the hardcore band Insurgence as a teenager. His next band, Home Town Hero, toured with Weezer and Stone Temple Pilots and released a major label album, but combusted in 2004. Next came Under The Influence Of Giants, who, despite critical acclaim, disbanded in 2008. Stenman became one of the most sought-after producers of alternative rock. His discography as a producer, mixer, and engineer includes important releases from 7 Seconds, Senses Fail, ††† (Crosses), and AWOLNATION. AWOLNATION, of course, is the multi-platinum act Bruno formed in 2009.The spirit of the underground and the personal catharsis delivered through metallic hardcore never left either of them. So, when Aaron learned that Eric crafted a batch of throwback bangers combining impassioned angst with modern sensibilities, he wanted in immediately. THE BARBARIANS were born. The apparent “full circle” moment isn’t lost on either of them. “It’s a funny time in our lives to go back and make the most aggressive music we’ve ever created,” Stenman laughs. “Both of us have always had a love for this world. If given the opportunity, why not try to give back to it?” |
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