British punk band Rifle have released their long-anticipated, self-titled debut album via Year0001, delivering a blistering statement of intent that fuses gut-punch proto-punk with anarcho snarl and the raw swagger of UK pub rock.

Forged in the dead-end jobs and after-hours chaos of Camden, Rifle sound like revenge shouted from the edges of London. Vocalist Max and bassist Ross first bonded over music while clocking in and out, before forming a loose, unruly collective that grew louder and more volatile with each rehearsal. Drummer Flynn and guitarists Albert and Louis completed the lineup, transforming Rifle into a demented social club built on fury, volume, and camaraderie.

Early demos quickly propelled the band onto bigger stages, supporting The Chisel and The Chats, where their ferocious live presence proved their bite far exceeds their bark. From there, Rifle tore through major European festivals including Reading and Leeds, Venezia Hardcore Fest, Rebellion, and Sjock, sharpening their sound with every outing.

At its core, RIFLE is an album rooted in the working-class experience. Football-terrace chants inform its anthemic hooks, while its identity is unmistakably London. Drawing inspiration from bands like Cockney Rejects and Cock Sparrer, Rifle channel not just a sound but an ethos: songs grounded in place, community, and defiance.

Recorded with producer Jonah, the album marked the band’s first time tracking parts separately, encouraging close collaboration, constant feedback, and a relentless exchange of ideas. The result is a record that feels tightly wound yet explosive.

Rifle’s political charge cuts just as deep. Tracks like “No King,” “Protest,” and “United State” harness the band’s anarchic drive to confront and dismantle the institutions they rage against, cementing RIFLE as both a visceral debut and a rallying cry.