So it's been, what, like 8 months or something since their last album 'DEAD ROCK' came out? I was beginning to wonder why Guitar Wolf didn't have a new album. What a bunch of slackers!
Yeah, well apparently
Guitar Wolf thought they were slacking too and so for the second time in one year they have a new album out!
On sale today in Japan (November 22nd) and called 火星ツイスト(or MARS TWIST in English) the album is being released on the eve of their 20th anniversary! (Congrats guys!) The concept behind this album appears to be 'self covers' (セルフカバーアルバム-- their words, not mine...) of various songs and CD comes with a bonus live DVD and a special booklet.
Additionally, and very cooly, bitchin' retro drag-race inspired artist (Coop look-alike)
ROCKIN' JELLY BEAN was commissioned to make a limited edition silk screen poster. (See top.) All in all, it makes me want a sequel to WILD ZERO.
In other news, according to Guitar Wolf's
homepage, lead singer Seiji (aka. Guitarwolf) has undergone some surgery for a hip ailment "
...due to his intense performance history over the years." (And that is approximately how much they
rock: they cripple themselves with their intensity!)
Here's hoping that he has a speedy recovery and they can get back and at 'em putting out 3 albums in 2008. I'll be waiting!
You can listen to sound samples
here.
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