After a decade long absence, Zoobombs make their return to Australia. Combining elements of powerpop and funk rock, Zoobombs mainstay Don Matsuo will return with a new lineup to play old and new Zoobombs tracks. After a long hiatus, Matsuo has reformed the Bombs for the odd shows, as well as playing with his Solo band and the 9Oz. With a knack for improvisation on stage, Don says its rare you’ll see the same Zoobombs show twice. Munster: So, is it right in sayings it’s been ten years since the last Zoobombs tour of Australia? Don: yes. Munster: What lead to the Zoobombs finally coming back to Australia? Don: I got a friend in Melbourne, Toshi. He came with Rocket Science and Meanies to tour in Japan, he asked me to play with them as a support for the one show in Tokyo. And then he asked me to do this tour. Munster: Seems like the last few years you’ve been more busy with other projects then the Zoobombs, is that fair to say? Don: yes. the Zoobombs kind of sto...

  One of the most seminal bands to come out of Melbourne’s underground scene of the 80s saddle up for another ride. 2024 sees Garry Gray and Mark Ferrie reunite, along with Anthony Paine Tim Dean and Damian Fitzgerald as the Sacred Cowboys. The Sacred Cowboys played there first gig in over a decade at Shotkickers back in October, and also sees the release of a new anthology, Cowboy Logic. Disc 1 starts at 1988, picking up where the previous collection, Nailed at the Cross ended. Disc 2 is a live compilation spanning 1994-2006, showcasing all the amazing talent that called themselves Cowboys. Garry Gray answered a few questions re the recent formation and new release. Munster: You have reformed the Sacred Cowboys, playing two shows already, one being a secret show, and have a CD anthology out now. Why was now the time to get the band back together? Garry: two things really, independent of each other. I had been looking at doing an anthology, not a best of. In an ideal world,...

    Spanish punk/garage legends Los Chicos have been playing their brand of high energy rock and roll for a quarter of a century now, and their eight LP, Never is Too Much is possibly the best recording yet. Produced by Mike Mariconda (Raunch Hands), Never is Too Much is a is real balls to the wall rock n roll that should be the soundtrack to any decent party. On the ever of the bands seventh Australian tour, we spoke with lead singer Rafa, from his home, with his amazing record collection is the background, making me cry by telling me he recently culled 500. Munster: was 2018 your last tour of Australia? Rafa: that was our sixth tour, which is crazy, I’ve lost count of the times we’ve come to Australia, never thought I would say that (laughs). That tour was awesome, we got to support Radio Birdman, that was the second time we toured with them. It was fucking amazing. It was great as we got a chance to play six-seven dates, we’ve all been big fans since we were teena...

    From Nishinomiya   City, Japan, King Brothers return to Australian shores for the first time since 2016, this September. A mix of blues and outta control 90s garage, King Brothers are an example of a band that take two genres that already have deep roots, yet manager to make a sound that sounds original. With a reputation for loose and rowdy shows, it’s a must see gig for rock pigs.   Keizo (Lead Singer / Guitarist) spoke to us via email on the eve of there Oz tour.   Munster: Tell us about the New LP Hell OH Oz, that you’ve put out for the upcoming tour? How did you choose the tracks to put on it?   Keizo: The first King Brothers album was released in 1998 on an American indie label called 'BLUB' Records.From then until now, in 2024, we’ve been performing these 12 tracks live for years, and we’ve released them as a greeting to everyone in Australia. That’s why the title is a play on the greeting 'Hello! OZ.'   This album was creat...

Redd Kross 2024 is the year of Redd Kross. This year see’s the release of the bands eighth studio LP, a double record no less, plus the release of a full-length doco and book, celebrating 45 years of being together. Brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald got there start playing LA clubs before they could get their learners permit, or in Steve’s case before he was even a teenager. Despite taking almost a decade off, Redd Korss today are regarded by many of producing some of the finest powerpop/ punk pop put to tape. The new double LP is for this writer possibly their best work to date. Bass player Steve McDonald caught up with me from his LA home to celebrate a milestone anniversary of one of LAs best bands. Munster: congratulations on the release of the self-titled double LP. Why a double LP? Steve: Why double? I guess because we wrote these songs, and we went into the studio, and it just flowed and when we got to 14 songs- for our 12 song record- we said you know, we got six songs we’re was...