Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol is back with their latest offering, Big Dumb Riffs, following the success of their breakout album, Doom Wop. This new release is a wild ride of fuzzed-out, overdriven melodies that’ll get your head banging. Think more aggression, more rhythm, and yes, plenty of that signature melodic charm they’re known for. Just take a peek at the song titles like “1-800-EAT-SHIT” and “Body Bag” to get a taste of the fiery vocals from Leo Lydon.
Metzdorf’s quirky writing approach will have you thinking, “What if we just played two notes the whole song?” It’s all about embracing the absurd while delivering a groove that’s downright infectious.
“Our catalog has never been short on big dumb riffs, but the idea on this record was to really turn the screw,” says RBBP bassist Aaron Metzdorf. On Big Dumb Riffs, that screw is cranked incredibly tight.
“We just wanted ‘the part’: The opening of Pantera’s ‘Primal Concrete Sledge’, the breakdown in Primus’ ‘Pudding Time’ — the shit that makes you move and lose your mind. Just that part the whole time.”
Across 11 concise, taut songs — most clocking in around 2 minutes or less — Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol demonstrates their skillful ability to blend the merciless low end of Leo Lydon’s 8-string guitar, Aaron Metzdorf’s masterful chordwork on the bass, and Sean St. Germain’s driving drumming.
Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol is back with their latest offering, Big Dumb Riffs, following the success of their breakout album, Doom Wop. This new release is a wild ride of fuzzed-out, overdriven melodies that’ll get your head banging. Think more aggression, more rhythm, and yes, plenty of that signature melodic charm they’re known for. Just take a peek at the song titles like “1-800-EAT-SHIT” and “Body Bag” to get a taste of the fiery vocals from Leo Lydon.
Bassist Aaron Metzdorf says their quirky writing approach on this album was, “What if we just played two notes the whole song?” It’s all about embracing the absurd while delivering a groove that’s downright infectious. “‘What if we tuned down to almost unusable string tension?’, ‘what if we write a record that will make everyone say ‘wow that is dumb’? Leo and I really move around on stage a lot. Being a dingus is crucial to the groove. All these riffs were designed to allow us to act bigger and dumber on stage.”
Big Dumb Riffs will be available for streaming and download on March 22, 2024. LP to follow in late Spring.
RICKSHAW BILLIE’S BURGER PATROL EU/UK LIVE 2025:
15/05 Brussels, BE – Obsidian Dust Festival
16/05 Nijmegen, NL – Sonic Whip Festival
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