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The Raging Nathans present Oppositional Defiance

Posted by Loren on June 24, 2020

The Raging Nathans present Oppositional Defiance
The Raging Nathans - Oppositional Defiance

The Raging Nathans, previously a three-piece punk band from Dayton, OH, have announced their third full-length and first record as a quartet. To be released on July 24 by Rad Girlfriend/Brassneck Records, the band offers up Oppositional Defiance, recorded by Matt Yonker (Less Than Jake, Teen Idols).

The record shows a band that's confident in it's fast-paced punk sound, but maturing in technique and tone. They've also shared a video for "Tragedy Ghouls: An Introduction" from the recor, embedded after the jump.

The Raging Nathans present Oppositional Defiance
The Raging Nathans - Oppositional Defiance

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