Newcastle punks Dead Mall have returned with their latest single GASOLINE; a fiery, 2-minute belter that lyrically draws from a classic 20-year-old comedy skit.
Dead Mall have been working away at a fresh batch of songs since the release of their previous single back in 2023, and it’s immediately obvious on GASOLINE that the band have evolved ten-fold during the process. Not straying too far from their hardcore influences, GASOLINE is still full to the brim with breakneck riffage – but the production and songwriting as a whole is a significant step up from the raw, chaotic sound found in the band’s earlier output.
“We spent the majority of the last 12 months working on new material, and this was the first song I wanted to work on vocally. We generally divide up the lyrical duties in the band, but originally, this song had no vocals, just riffs. But every time I heard it, I could imagine the melodies really naturally, so I pushed for words.
I’m a huge Rival Schools fan and I remember trying to dial in a similar flow to Walter Schriefels. As soon as I had his voice in my head, the song came together really quickly. “ RUAIRI BURNS, DEAD MALL
