Viagra Boys Announce New Album Viagr Aboys with Chaotic Lead Single “Man Made Of Meat”
The Swedish post-punk sensation Viagra Boys is back with their latest album, Viagr Aboys, set to release on April 25 via their newly launched label, Shrimptech Enterprises.The announcement comes with the release of their lead single, “Man Made Of Meat,” a track that encapsulates the band’s signature blend of absurdity and existential musings.The chorus, “I am a man that’s made of meat/ You’re on the internet looking at feet/ I hate almost everything that I see/ And I just wanna disappear,” sets the tone for the chaotic, cinematic music video accompanying the single. The band has been performing the track live as June 2023,and fans can now experience its full,bizarre glory.
This marks the band’s first release since their 2022 album, Cave World, which solidified their reputation as one of the most unique voices in modern post-punk. With Viagr Aboys, Viagra Boys continue to push boundaries, blending dark humor with raw energy.
Tracklist and Tour Dates
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The album features 11 tracks, including standout titles like “The Bog body,” “Pyramid Of Health,” and “Best In Show Pt. IV.” Fans can pre-order the album here.To celebrate the release, Viagra Boys have announced an extensive tour, kicking off at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April and spanning across Europe and North America thru November. Highlights include stops at London’s Brixton Academy, Brooklyn’s The Brooklyn Mirage, and Chicago’s Fairgrounds at Salt Shed.| key Tour Dates | Location |
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| 04/12 – 04/19 | Indio, CA @ Coachella |
| 05/06 | London, UK @ Brixton Academy |
| 09/25 | Brooklyn, NY @ The Brooklyn Mirage |
| 11/08 | Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern |
A Cinematic Experience
The music video for “Man Made Of Meat” is a visual feast, amplifying the song’s chaotic energy. Directed with a flair for the absurd, it perfectly complements the track’s themes of disillusionment and existential dread. Watch it below:
What’s Next for Viagra Boys?
With Viagr Aboys, viagra Boys are poised to deliver another genre-defying album that cements their place in the post-punk pantheon.Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their music, this release promises to be a wild ride.Don’t miss out—pre-order Viagr Aboys here and catch them live on their upcoming tour.
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“Dissecting the Post-Punk Pivotal: Magnus Bang on the Latest from Sweden’s Sensation, Viagra Boys”
Introduction:
Since their explosive breakthrough with ‘Welding,’ Stockholm-based post-punk powerhouses Viagra Boys have been keeping the flame alive, scorching the landscape of modern rock ‘n’ roll with their provocative lyrics, raw energy, and distinctive satirical undertone. In advance of their brand new album, ‘Viagra Boys,’ released under their self-owned label, Shrimptech Enterprises, Magnus Bang—well-known Swedish record producer and member of The Solution—joined us for a candid conversation delving into the new release, their cinematic approach too music videos, and what awaits their army of ‘Dog Treats.’ Without further ado, here we go!
[World Today News Senior Editor – WTN], Magnus! Firstly, massive respect for taking time to speak to us amidst finalizing the production of Viagra Boys’ impending album, and, I trust, rehearsing for your US tour this October. I am genuinely thrilled and grateful.
[magnus Bang – MB] Thank you kindly! I always enjoy these transatlantic talks, WTN. Despite the non-stop pace at the studio,carving out space for an interchange like this remains a treat I can’t skip.
WTN: Kicking off then at the helm with ‘Viagr Aboys’ scheduled for an April 21st launch — an electrifying new album teaser, “Man Made of Meat,” and it’s that, what feels a bit, absurdist dance party. What is on your mind currently, both the collective mindset from the Viagra Boys and this single specifically? [I hear laughter on this side… apologies for all the question punches right now!]
MB: (Laughter) Well, when we were huddled brainstorming songs for the next album, my co-coven-members’ minds, namely Sebastian (vocalist, lyricist mastermind) were teeming with images – both from today’s dystopic world, along with snippets of cinematic and societal influences. It got so weird on a track one day; suddenly ‘Man Made Of Meat’ shot out as something of an anchor for these raw emotions. Really, when this song dropped for us in pre-production, even in a primordial state, everybody was moving! I supposed some would dub ‘Man made…’ an entry point for dissecting our inner conflicts and social woes – both hilariously and somberly,don’t you?
WTN: Speaking on the theme—absurdism as the bridge carrying listeners to profound revelations feels so core to your creative expression—was that more pronounced than say,the reflective,socio-probing “Dog Ends Off” on last year’s “Cave World” – and can our readers anticipate exploring similar emotional currents throughout ’Viagr aboys’ tracklist?
MB: Totally – Cave World showcased aspects of that blend,for instance,on “‘Chewumba,’ with humor as an coping mechanism deployed against personal struggle,to keep moving the story. While on ‘ViagrAboys, ‘MMOM’ starts this thread,’Chasing Moonrats’ offers you another shade within that range as well…
Yet it is, to quote seb once again, like when ‘all’s lost but yet, laughter resounds around you — laughter’s healing!’ We really had to tap that to ensure ‘VB’s an engaging record without being ‘solemn‘; instead, making you nod ’yeah man, feels bad but hilarious nonetheless!’ That vibes on a level of global pain and confusion! I couldn’t pick a ‘track of the album’, given they each deliver something singular of our mind-cosmos yet complementing.”
WTN: It absolutely resonates well. Transitionally, speaking—”MMoM” pairs a riot-ish punk number with the absurdest musical video out these days—depicts Seb ‘showered with rats while sporting, well, it’s all hilarious chaos—a true masterful cinematic complement. Couldn’t resist digging deeper; any other notable production choices made whilst recording and bringing to life our first musical bite from the looming full-ensemble feast?
MB: As is typical in Stockholm’s punk milieu, many videos start out initially as mere playtime before graduating to grand narrative arcs, adding more meat, you see — so when those rat ‘starlets’ stepped into their own, there simply wasn’t not adding a thousand extra creatures, could one? on that count, a personal highlight includes “Pyramids of Health'” — our exploration of 4/4 post-punk; we played to its disco-esque backbone! There’ll be other
