Drug Church - Demolition Man

 

1. Who are Drug Church? 

Drug Church are a post-hardcore punk band from Albany, New York. They formed in 2011 and Demolition Man (July, 2024) is the first single from their fifth album PRUDE (October, 2024). They are known for having a unique sound combining hardcore with 90's alternative rock. 

2. What kind of tune is Demolition Man? 

Demolition Man has the same kind of instantly lovable Green Day riffs that made them the kings of pop punk and a 90's alternative rock vibe but running roughshod over top are vocals channeling some biblical righteous anger about their perception of directionlessness in modern man. And that's the definition of a first world problem princess. 

3. Who do Drug Church sound similar to? 

Militarie Gun, Self Defense Family, early Goo Goo Dolls, Turnstile, and High Vis. 

4. Which bands have influenced Drug Church? 

Black Flag, Green Day, and Dinosaur Jr.  

5. What have people said about Demolition Man?

"Hooky, aggressive, big-guitar quasi-hardcore" - Stereogum. 

"Nineties alterna-hooks with a hardcore finesse" - Revolver Magazine. 

"A towering cut of furiously catchy melodies" - Punk Rock Theory.

"Picture being built for one thing,

And when that thing is done you feel free"