The Chisel are back! The punk rabble-rousers have returned with the announcement of their highly anticipated new album, ‘What A F*cking Nightmare,’ due out February 9th from Pure Noise Records. Recorded by John Atkinson and produced by Jonah Falco (Chubby & The Gang, High Vis, Home Front) the album is a high-energy blend of Oi! hooks and hardcore stomp that’s sure to please fans of all things loud and catchy.
To celebrate the announcement of ‘What A F*cking Nightmare,’ The Chisel have shared its lead single, ‘F*ck ‘Em.’ The livewire track follows the previous single ‘Cry Your Eyes Out,’ and highlights the band’s ability to channel catchiness and ferocity in equal measure. Vocalist Cal Graham discussed the new song saying: “The song’s about people who talk but don’t have much to say: gobshites and over-opinionated knobheads.”
‘What A F*cking Nightmare’ tracklist:
01. What A F*cking Nightmare
02. No Gimmicks
03. Cry Your Eyes Out
04. Nice To Meet You
05. Living For Myself
06. F*ck ‘Em
07. Lying Little Rat (Propaganda)
08. Bloodsucker
09. Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet
10. Those Days
11. Evil by Evil
12. Tomorrow
13. Vengeance Is For Me
14. What Do You Mean
15. Cuts Like A Knife
16. What I See
Emerging from the London punk scene, The Chisel have gained worldwide recognition as one of the most exciting new bands in the genre today. While their sound is rooted in aggression, it’s their ability to pack a melodic punch that’s allowed them to stand out from the pack. Across a whopping 16 tracks, ‘What A F*cking Nightmare’ hones The Chisel into the keenest and most effective version of themselves. Graham’s biting-yet-tuneful delivery allows the band to swing from eye-bulging ragers to triumphant singalongs that even the most faint-of-heart rock and roll fan couldn’t help but enjoy, and his bluntly powerful lyrics paint vignettes of everyday frustrations, class divisions, exploitive authority figures, and the camaraderie of finding like-minded people in a tumultuous world. The result is a truly essential punk album that grabs the listeners by the head and never lets go.
The Chisel have also announced worldwide tour dates, including select dates and festivals in the US, lengthy runs in the UK and EU, and a special London record announcement show set for December 7th. See the full list of dates below.
December 7th – The George Tavern – London, UK
*album announce show
January 26th – Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY
*with Home Front, Abism, Beton Arme
January 27-28th – Disturbin’ The Peace – Baltimore, MD
January 27th – Metro Baltimore – Baltimore, MD
*Disturbin’ The Peace aftershow
UK tour with Rifle:
February 1st – Key Club – Leeds, UK
February 2nd- The Cluny 2 – Newcastle, UK
February 3rd – The Wee Red – Edinburgh, UK
February 4th – Star & Garter – Manchester, UK
February 5th – The Flapper – Birmingham, UK
February 9th – Portland Arms – Cambridge, UK
February 10th – The Horn – St Albans, UK
February 11th – Green Door Store – Brighton, UK
February 16th – The Joiners – Southhampton, UK
February 17th – Exchange – Bristol, UK
February 18th – The Globe – Cardiff, UK
February 23rd – Forum – Turnbridge Wells, UK
February 24th – 100 Club – London, UK
February 25th – The Bodega – Nottingham, UK
European tour with Madball, Scowl, Sunami, and Mindwar:
February 29th – Iduna – Drachten, Netherlands
March 1st – Westadthalle – Essen, Germany
March 2nd – SalleGermanys Nympheas – Valenciennes, France
March 3rd – Muziekgieterij – Maastricht, Netherlands
March 4th – La Laiterie – Strasbourgh, France
March 5th – Karlstorbahnhof – Heidelberg, Germany
March 6th – Backstage – Munchen, Germany
March 7th – Barrak Music Club – Ostrava, Czechia
March 8th – Proxima – Warzawa, Poland
March 9th – Tante Ju – Dresden, Germany
March 10th – Astra Kulturhaus – Berlin, Germany
May 11th – Welcome To Rockville – Daytona Beach, FL