44. The Suicide Machines - Part 2 (w/ Dissidente)
It's the end of this pod series and I feel fine! Checkered Past welcomes back Chris Ruckus of Skacore band Dissidente to finish their discussion on The Suicide Machines! First, Rob, Celine and Chris discuss Chris' harder side, Shonen Jump manga and what's on the map for Dissidente. Then, the trio dig in on the final 4 albums of The Suicide Machines from the contentiously recorded Steal This Record to the one-two political punch of the Side One Dummy years to the most post-break up album on Fat Wreck Chords. Then its all capped off with a game of Did You Ever Have A Scalpful Of Dreads?
Dissidente
WHO is Dissidente you ask? Dissidente represents the next generation of American Ska-Core. Finding themselves somewhere between the politically charged skate-punk riffs of Propaghandi and the grimey crust-ska of Leftover Crack, Dissidente throws everything you think you know about ska-punk into the fire... only to pull it out again completely remade
Dissidente is a leftist political hardcore ska band comprised of two Russian immigrants and a life-long Pittsburgher. Our homes in Northside, Mt. Oliver and Swissvale frequently host touring bands in need of a place to stay and do laundry.
When you think of heavier ska bands, groups like Leftover Crack, early efforts from The Suicide Machines, and Against All Authority are sure to come to mind. Dissidente follow in those footsteps but with a healthy appetite for metal influences, songs in Russian, and a socio-political consciousness. The War on Two Fronts is easily the heaviest release of the Bad Time Records discography surpassing the likes of Grey Matter and The Best of The Worst.
