Dark alternative/post-punk project …And We All Die, based between Texas and D.C., returns to celebrate Halloween with their new 4-track single/EP, Static Age. The release is a heavy blend of hardcore, post-punk, noise-rock and industrial influences, centred around covers of the Misfits’ Static Age and TV Casualty; alongside two industrial-infused reworkings of the tracks, featuring Metal Blade synthwave artist Gost.
Founder, Raymond Burton Estes, says: “We chose these Misfits covers because they’re great songs from the band’s early era that lend themselves to interpretation. We leaned into their heavier elements but chose a more post-punk or noise-rock approach, rather than a straightforward punk or metal one. Our releases usually come out in the Spring, but Halloween is a more appropriate time to share these songs and celebrate the Misfits.”
With a rotating cast of contributors, this release features Raymond Burton Estes on vocals and bass; joined by long-time friends and fellow East Texans, Walter Lee (Rockett Queen) on drums, and guitarist Guillermo Murillo (The Half Guided Hearts). Adding extra spice to the title track, the core trio is augmented by Shelby Cinca (catbeats) on additional guitar. Both Estes and Lee play in Texas hardcore band Eleventh Hour together, while Estes has also been a touring bassist for Pop Unknown and Total Chaos. Cinca, now based in Sweden, previously played with D.C. post-hardcore outfit Frodus.
Static Age is the first new release from …And We All Die since 2018’s Modern Day Privateers (Remixes), which featured such luminaries as Daniel Ash (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets, Tones On Tail), Assemblage 23, Gost, Ego Likeness, The Gothsicles, and others. Asked what …And We All Die has been up to since 2018, Estes says: “We have been busy recording songs and have several releases in the works, including a dark industrial rock album; an EP of Cure covers; a rock record; and at least one new punk rock song. Our next release will be this dark album with a broad range of influences – post-punk, industrial, and noise rock. John Gable of post-punk revival band Knifight did the bulk of the production, and it’s headed to William Faith for post-production and mixing. We hope to get this record finished and released in 2025.”
Static Age by …And We All Die is available from 31 October 2024 via download from Bandcamp, and streaming from Spotify and all the usual digital music platforms.
