23. Spring Heeled Jack (w/ Hans Gruber and the Die Hards)
Yipee Ki-yay Mother Skanker! Checkered Past welcomes Austin-based Skacore band Hans Gruber and the Die Hards on to discuss the pride of Connecticut Ska, Spring Heeled Jack USA! First, Rosie, Kurt and Chris discuss their Christian upbringings, the music scene of Connecticut and the origin of their song No No Bronto. Then they dive into SHJ USA from beginning to end and finish the episode with a game of Where in the World is Skarmen Skandiego and answer some listener questions!
Hans Gruber's new album With A Vengeance will be released May 3rd, 2022 through Ska Punk International!
Hans Gruber and the Die Hards
Hans Gruber and the Die Hards are back With A Vengeance!
The latest album from Hans Gruber and the Die Hards is coming to SPI on May 3. I'm so excited for the world to hear this album. It's a ride from start to finish. It's heavy and politically charged but also sarcastically funny in the way that only Hans Gruber and the Die Hards can be. This album has a little of everything too from cumbia to ska to hardcore. I've been listening to it on loop ever since they shared it me. I can't wait for all of you to hear it!
You can see the video for the first single 'Nothing Like a Good Old Fashioned Witch Hunt' on BrooklynVegan.com. You can see the video for the second single 'No No Bronto' on NewNoiseMagazine.com. You can see the video for the third single 'My Friend Chuck' on Bearded Gentlemen Music.com. You can also stream the singles on all streaming platforms!
The band and SPI have teamed up to put together a limited release of the album on cassette and CD. We've also put together a bundle with an album art shirt. Shirts are available from S-2XL, please list your shirt size in the order notes.
