With titles by the likes of Helmet, Melvins, and Neurosis, Amphetamine Reptile Records and Alternative Tentacles were two of the most important labels in the '90s heavy music scene. At different points in the decade, Kalamazoo, Michigan's God Bullies were on the rosters of both labels, so suffice to say, they were in the mix!
Specializing in a menacing sound that found them attracting listeners from the noise rock and punk scenes, God Bullies released several LPs and EPs on before splitting up in the mid-'90s.
Fronted by OG vocalist "Father" Mike Hard, God Bullies are back for the attack with a lineup rounded out by guitarist Scott Kodrik, bassist Pat O’Harris, and drummer Cliff Carinci. The band headed to Steve Albini's Electrical Audio Studios in Chicago to work with producer Sanford Parker (YOB, Tombs) to record As Above, So Below, their first LP in 30 years
No Echo is hosting an exclusive premiere for the music video of “Nice Place To Visit,” a track from the new album. The clip was directed by God Bullies' own Scott Kodrik/Creature Division FX:
With the video's debut, vocalist Father Hard proclaims:
“We all work hard and as we toil away it is easy to get distracted or bored with the ritual life can become. We live in the past, we dream of a future, we look for an escape route. With temptation always around the corner, some vacations are cheaper than others. Pick your poison.”
With the new album out now, God Bullies will be out on tour starting tomorrow in Detroit, Michigan. All of the dates are listed below.
As Above, So Below is available via Reptilian Records.
God Bullies tour dates:
10/11/2024 Smalls – Detroit, MI
10/12/2024 Liars Club – Chicago, IL
10/18/2024 The Lift – Dubuque, IA
10/19/2024 TBA – Madison, WI
10/24/2024 Westside Bowl – Youngstown, OH
11/09/2024 Planet Of The Tapes – Louisville, KY w/ Monsoon, Conan Neutron And The Secret Friends
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