{"id":3352,"date":"2020-05-07T16:57:43","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T15:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ipamusic.co.uk\/?p=3352"},"modified":"2020-05-07T16:58:32","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T15:58:32","slug":"celtic-punk-survivors-the-real-mckenzies-announce-new-album-and-release-title-track-as-the-lead-single","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipamusic.co.uk\/?p=3352","title":{"rendered":"Celtic punk survivors The Real McKenzies announce new album and release title track as the lead single"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the longest-established Celtic punk bands around, <strong>The Real McKenzies<\/strong>, have announced the release date for a new album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies-live1.jpg?resize=640%2C427\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies-live1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies-live1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies-live1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies-live1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies-live1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies-live1.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies-live1.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption><strong>The Real McKenzies performing at Rebellion Festival in Blackpool. Pic: Gary Welford.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Beer And Loathing<\/strong>, the band&#8217;s 11th studio album, will be released on <strong>Fat Wreck Chords<\/strong> on July 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first taste of it was shared this week when the band released the video for the title track as the lead single.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Real McKenzies - Beer and Loathing (Official Audio)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JyA2GD-07VA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in Vancouver, Canada, in 1992 by larger than life punk-rock poet laureate <strong>Paul McKenzie<\/strong>, they have been spreading their message to an ever-growing throng ever since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And while the genre can be a little overcrowded, you&#8217;d be wrong to write off the McKenzies as just another Celtic punk band.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are an unstoppable force who meld driving punk rhythms with traditional Scottish melodies to create a sound like no other.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies.jpg?resize=640%2C446\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies.jpg?resize=1024%2C714&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies.jpg?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies.jpg?resize=768%2C535&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies.jpg?resize=1536%2C1070&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies.jpg?w=1722&amp;ssl=1 1722w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies.jpg?w=1280 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption><strong>The Real McKenzies were formed in 1992 in Vancouver.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From sharing the stage with the likes of&nbsp;<strong>NOFX<\/strong>,<strong> Rancid<\/strong>, <strong>Flogging Molly<\/strong>, <strong>Metallica <\/strong>and <strong>Shane McGowan<\/strong>, to appearing in film, books and video games, and signing with the legendary<strong> Fat Wreck Chords<\/strong>, their story continues to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their latest album blends guitars and bagpipes, with frontman McKenzie \u2013 the only constant member &#8211;  spinning yarns of times long past and recounting drunken revelries.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies-live.jpg?resize=640%2C427\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies-live.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies-live.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies-live.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies-live.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies-live.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies-live.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ipamusic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-real-mckenzies-live.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Singer Paul McKenzie is The Real McKenzies&#8217; only constant member. Pic: Gary Welford.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\nsongs are rebellious, poignant and achingly heartfelt, with\nextra-large helpings of Scottish charm and wit to boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether\nyou&#8217;re a&nbsp;long-time fan or new to their music, the anthemic songs\nare sure to get your blood flowing, your heart pumping, and your\nglass raised. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beer And Loathing is available to pre-order now direct <a href=\"https:\/\/fatwreck.com\/products\/beer-and-loathing?mc_cid=51d7770358&amp;mc_eid=b81d8fba13\"><strong>from Fat Wreck<\/strong><\/a> in the US and elsewhere, from <a href=\"https:\/\/stomprecords.com\/shop\/beer-and-loathing-real-mckenzies\/\"><strong>Stomp Records<\/strong><\/a> in Canada, the FAT Webstore hosted by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eu.kingsroadmerch.com\/fat-wreck-chords\/view\/?id=17859&amp;cid=3133\"><strong>Kingsroad<\/strong><\/a> in 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