DEAD PIONEERS summon the ‘Mods on latest single ‘Worst Among Us’

DENVER’s Indigenous punks DEAD PIONEERS today showcase latest song and video ‘Worst Among Us’ featuring Jason Williamson (Sleaford Mods) on guest vocals.

The song forms part of next month’s Wagon Burner album (Hassle Records), co-produced by Dead Pioneers and Chris Beeble, recorded at The Blasting Room in Fort Collins, Colorado.

“While it’s easy for me to say I’m proud of every song on ‘Wagon Burner,’ I’d be remiss by not admitting this one is one of my favourites,” said frontman Gregg Deal. “The way it came together with bassist Lee Tesche at the helm of this one, this song feels like a level up for us, a piece that brings together elements that are one-hundred-precent Dead Pioneers with some other elements that are new.

I’ve said before, and I’ll say it again, but we really are about the art of this work. ‘The Worst Among Us’ is in this camp, recognizing that we sometimes will find lightening in a bottle more than once while on the Dead Pioneers path.”

“Colonialism, imperialism, theft, murdering, oppressing and death? All the things a song needs, capped off by the unmistakable cadence and voice of Jason Williamson. This song was an important one lyrically, in presenting some personal experiences while acknowledging the more general grievances of colonialism and imperialism. This moment in the world’s history is more poignant than most for a song like this. Saying the things that need to be said on a political, social and cultural level is wildly important right now.”

And speaking of today’s release, Williamson added, “‘Nabbing lands, traditions or symbols with cunning chicanery or beady eyed brute force,’” how could I not be on a tune with lyrics like these? ‘The Worst Among Us’ is the kind of song that revitalises the idea of punk within the listener. Wrapped up in some weird Cure/Sisters Of Mercy vibe to boot. Very honoured to be included.”

Following the release of ‘Wagon Burner,’ Dead Pioneers return in July for Irish/EU/UK dates including 2000 Trees and co-headline gigs with Petrol Girls:

08: Galway, Róisín Dubh * 09: Dublin, The Workman’s Club * 11: 2000 Trees Festival * 12: Liverpool Rough Trade (w/Petrol Girls) * 13: Nottingham Rescue Rooms (w/Petrol Girls) * 14: Brighton Green Door Store (w/Petrol Girls) * 16: Glaubitz, Back To The Future Festival * 17: Adieu Tristesse Festival * 18: Seepogo Festival * 19: Essen, Don’t Panic *

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