mclusky, masters of razor-sharp wit, jagged riffs and unrelenting energy, return with their first new album in 20 years: the world is still here and so are we (9th may via ipecac recordings).

Today, mclusky previews the 13-song album with a two-song digital single: “way of the exploding dickhead” and “unpopular parts of a pig.” a cheeky video for “way of the exploding dickhead” directed by remy lamont, was released simultaneously. with a blistering mix of tightly wound aggression and wry humour, mclusky’s edge is as sharp as ever.

“with a title modelled on/ripped off a formative video game (‘the way of the exploding fist’ on the zx spectrum), and lyrics inspired by the huge excitement caused by the surge pricing on tickets to see a band play well in the distance, ‘way of the exploding dickhead’ is a modern parable, without the parable bit.”

album pre-orders are available now (https://mclusky.lnk.to/world) with the world is still here and so are we available on multiple limited-edition vinyl variants (marble vinyl and 180 gram black vinyl), an indie store exclusive clear vinyl, as well as a standard blue vinyl. the release is also available on CD and digital formats.

mclusky tour dates:

may 8  –  wrexham, uk – the rockin’ chair
may 18  –  brussels, be – les nuits botaniques (w/the jesus lizard)
may 23   –  manchester, uk – gorilla
may 24  –  leeds, uk – brudenell
may 29  –  london, uk – electric ballroom
may 31  –  bristol, uk – swx

tickets for all shows are on-sale now with links available via ipecac.com/tours.