Get ready for a twist! Henry Rollins, the iconic musician and frontman, recently had hardcore fans on the edge of their seats with news of a collaboration with Ian MacKaye, another legend in the hardcore scene. But here's the catch: neither Rollins nor MacKaye are actually featured on the music itself!
In an intriguing update on Rollins' website, he revealed that he and MacKaye had been working on something special at Inner Ear Studios, where they made their early records. However, the project wasn't what fans initially expected. Rollins clarified that they were mixing an unearthed demo from a legendary punk band, recorded way back in 1979.
The demo, which recently came into Rollins' possession, was baked and transferred by the talented Pete Lyman, who sent the tracks to MacKaye for mixing. The process was surprisingly smooth, with the quality of the sounds and performances being top-notch. Rollins and MacKaye were impressed, finding little need for changes.
Rollins even sought permission from the band to release the tracks, and with the green light, he's now collaborating with Larry Hardy at In The Red Records to bring this hidden gem to the public. The demo will be released as a four-song 12", and Rollins teases that they have another exciting project at the pressing plant, promising to share more soon.
While it's not the Rollins-MacKaye collaboration fans were initially hyped about, the prospect of hearing this legendary punk band's music is an enticing prospect. Stay tuned as Rollins reveals the identity of this mysterious band, and get ready for a journey into the heart of punk rock history!
