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Riverboat Gamblers vs. Ramones vs. Motorhead

Posted by Loren on May 1, 2021

Riverboat Gamblers vs. Ramones vs. Motorhead
Riverboat Gamblers vs. Ramones vs. Motorhead

Riverboat Gamblers have two pieces of exciting news. First somes a new 7" (on May 7) called Ramotorhead, with cover songs of two punk and metal classics: "Bonzo Goes To Bitburg,"  originally by the Ramones and featuring backing vocals from CJ Ramone (steam below) and "No Voices in the Sky," originally by Motorhead.

The CJ Ramone guest appearance comes serendipituously through Gamblers side project Broken Gold, who have previously toured with CJ. The 7" will release via Anxious and Angry Records.

In additional news, the band is slated for Punk Rock Bowling 2021, which takes place in Las Vegas, NV on Sept. 26.

Check the Ramones cover below.

Riverboat Gamblers vs. Ramones vs. Motorhead
Riverboat Gamblers vs. Ramones vs. Motorhead

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