The Casualties

In the organizer's words:

With their new album "Detonate", The Casualties are reacting to a world characterized by political division, wars and media overstimulation. According to drummer Marc "Meggers" Eggers, the title reflects the feeling of being on the verge of exploding in the face of constant negative headlines. After the isolation of the pandemic, the band now wants to use their music to make a statement against social division and call for unity. "Detonate" also marks a new era for the New York punk veterans: it is the second work with singer David Rodriguez and the debut on the Hellcat Records label. Rodriguez emphasizes that the band members have now grown together perfectly, which gives the album a special musical unity. Despite the pressure of expectations from the scene, the band remained true to their style while integrating new influences. In terms of content, the album takes up the usual combative themes. The single "People Over Power" calls for systemic change, while "Brick by Brick" honors the band's New York roots with a guest appearance by hardcore legend Vinnie Stigma (Agnostic Front). In "Ashes of War", they give the indigenous punk band 1876 a stage, and the trilingual song "Pigs on Fire" is directed against global fascism. Ultimately, "Detonate" remains true to the core of The Casualties: it is a raised fist against oppression, designed to give fans the feeling of being part of a strong, like-minded community.