NEWS 2023/04/19
Japanese punk veterans Hi-Standard announced the passing of founding member, drummer Akira Tsuneoka, in February. Today, the band released “I’m A Rat”, the final song they recorded with Tsuneoka on drums. They have also been announced as the headlining act for Japanese music festival Satanic Carnival 2023. They won’t have a new drummer manning the throne, but will instead “have friends fill in and have them play a few songs each” on drums for this show. Check out Hi-Standard’s absolutely killer new song “I’m A Rat” below, alongside a statement from the band on the track and their future plans. “Hi Everyone This may come as a surprise, but we are releasing a new song. It’s only one song, but we will be releasing it....