Handheld Share “No Footsteps To Follow” From Upcoming 25th Anniversary “Live At 25” Album

In a landmark celebration of their 25th anniversary, Ontario’s Handheld, the dynamic fast melodic punk band that might have escaped your radar, have just announced an extraordinary live album. Captured in a jam packed small sold-out club, the album is a journey through their discography that is brimming with energy. Celebrating a quarter-century, Handheld‘s performance showcases their passion and evolution, delivering an unforgettable experience for fans and new listeners alike. Live At 25 is due out on May 10th via Thousand Islands Records and Pink Lemonade Records, the album was recorded by Pat Dietrich on October 8th 2023 at The Revive in Waterloo, Ontario. Ahead of the release Handheld have shared the first taste of the album, No Footsteps To Follow.

“Sure, it’s been an incredible 25 years of Handheld, playing fast, melodic punk rock (some even call it skatepunk). Surprisingly, half of the band members don’t seem to have aged a day since they first formed in 1998. As for the other half? Well, let’s just say they’re living the good life. From 1998 to 2008, Handheld tore up stages all across North America. Then, they took a 14-year hiatus, only to return with their most powerful album to date, “A Canadian Tragedy.” The boys are back to their old tricks again, this time recording a high-production, top-notch full-length live record during a sold-out, intimate club show for all of us to enjoy. Now that they’re back, there’s no stopping them at this point; they might as well play until they’re dead. Expect more new records and more shows on the horizon. Keep it fast, play power chords with your pinky, and unleash forbidden beats with a single kick pedal. Love, HH”