The Misfires Long Lost Album “The Misfires Are Dead, Long Live The Misfires” Released

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The Misfires were a high-energy skate-punk band from Edmonton, Alberta, known for their dynamic stage shows that actively involved the audience. The band quickly gained a following and performed numerous high-profile shows, including opening for Face to Face and Authority Zero, and released a debut EP, Songs About Stuff. Despite their success, the band disbanded in 2016 due to internal strife. However, before their breakup, they had completed tracks on their debut full-length, The Misfires Are Dead, Long Live The Misfires, which has received a posthumous release via streaming platforms and serves as a final testament to their legacy.

“I didn’t want this to sit unfinished on a hard drive forever. Though the band didn’t survive, we made an incredible album that is both a love letter to the skatepunk sound of the 90s and a step forward in modern punk. Our specific style of satirical social and political commentary continues to be loved by our fans. Throughout the years, we’ve received a steady stream of messages and fan mail urging our comeback. While I can’t guarantee it, a reunion is never out of the question. After all, aging punks are still punks, and we definitely still have shit to say.” (vocalist Barrett Klesko)

The Misfires

The Misfires‘ music was characterized by a potent blend of scathing social and political commentary, sardonic self-analysis, and an explosive musical sound that paid homage to 90’s skatepunk while injecting a fresh perspective into the Canadian punk scene. Their songs resonated with a generation disillusioned with the status quo, making them a band to remember in the punk rock landscape. The Misfires Are Dead, Long Live The Misfires is now available via streaming platforms including YouTube Music, Apple Music and Spotify.