Dave Grohl fans are in for a treat. Way before the Foo Fighters, Grohl was in a punk rock band named Scream. They released their debut album NMC17 (No More Censorship) in 1988 and is being reissued. According to Consequence of Sound, it was originally set to be Record Store Day Black Friday Exclusive last year, but will not get the proper treatment, being released store wide on April 27. Photographer Naomi Peterson was able to get a hold of the original tapes and had taken and kept many pictures from that time. According to Blabbermouth, Grohl was actually a replacement for Stax at the time and continued with Scream until 1990, when the group went their separate ways.
In a press release, the vocalist of the band, Pete Stahl stated “This record was written and recorded during Reagan’s presidency. U.S. foreign policy was being disruptive in Central and Latin America, Iran-Contra… Art and music was being censored. Ed Meese, Ronald’s attorney general was appointed to do a report on the effect of pornography on society. Hearings were held in Congress about lyrics and albums, and warnings were placed on album covers. One bitter example being Dead Kennedys, who were taken to court over the ‘Frankenchirst‘ album’s Giger poster. Scream raised money to help in the Dead Kennedy’s court battle, and more widely participated in benefits to raise money to fight this oppression. So much of what was going on then is still so relevant today. History repeats.” The album will be on silver vinyl, physical or digital and will be available to purchase via Bandcamp and Southern Lord, with pre-orders available now. Listen to “God Squad” below:
NMC (No More Censorship) Tracklist:
01. Take It From The Top
02. Something In My Head
03. Binge
04. God Squad
05. Hit Me
06. Dreams
07. No More Censorship
08. It’s The Time
09. Fucked Without A Kiss
10. GLC
11. Run To The Sun
12. No Escape
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