A couple of Ramones tribute albums are in the works featuring contributions from Thurston Moore, Napalm Death, Dave Lombardo, GWAR’s Blöthar the Berserker, Voivod, and more.
Magnetic Eye Records has announced the next installments of its “Redux” series, in which various artists cover entire classic albums. To honor the legendary Ramones, the label is putting together two collections, one a tribute to Ramones’ 1976 self-titled debut album and another a best of the rest of the iconic punk act’s discography.
The tracks have already been recorded and include a number of unique collaborations: Napalm Death with Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth); David J (Bauhaus) with Paul Wallfisch (Swans, Botanica); Arthur Brown with Blöthar the Berserker (GWAR); Dave & Paula Lombardo’s band Venamoris with Eicca Toppinen (Apocalytpica); Kayo Dot & Ihsahn (Emperor); Voivod with JG Thirlwell, and more.
The tribute albums — Ramones Redux and The Best of Ramones Redux — are being curated by Grammy-winning producer Marc Urselli, and funded via a Kickstarter campaign, which has already passed its goal of $6,000.
Urselli stated, “The Ramones weren’t just a band, they were a sonic revolution that challenged the established norms of popular music. Decades after their inception, the effect of their work echoes through the chords of new generations. Their music remains timeless, a testament to the enduring power of simplicity and authenticity. As the godfathers of punk, the Ramones not only shaped a genre but reshaped the essence of what rock and roll could be — a raw, unapologetic expression of rebellion and individuality.”
While no tracklist is available yet, the current list of contributors can be seen below. An exact release date is yet to be announced, but the tribute albums are expected to arrive in early June of this year.
Ramones Redux and The Best of Ramones Redux Contributors:
Arthur Brown & Blöthar the Berserker of Gwar
Daníel Hjálmtýsson & Mortiis
David J (Bauhaus) & Paul Wallfisch (Swans, Botanica)
Deathchant
Destructo Disk Feat. Timo Ellis (Netherlands)
Domkraft Feat. Ulf Cederlund (Entombed) & Justin Goins and Tommy Southard (Solace)
Duel
Glerakur Feat. Andromeda Anarchia (Folterkammer)
Impostor Cult Feat. Amy Tung Barrysmith (Year of the Cobra)
Kayo Dot & Ihsahn (Emperor)
King Potenaz & Nefariant
Mondo Generator
Napalm Death & Thurston Moore
Restless Spirit Feat. Jeff Matz (High on Fire)
So Hideous Feat. Gary Lucas (Captain Beefheart, Jeff Buckley)
Ufomammut Feat. Bent Sæther (Motorpsycho)
Venamoris Feat. Dave Lombardo & Paula Lombardo With Eicca Toppinen (Apocalytpica)
Voivod Feat. JG Thirlwell
Volume
Zapato 3 Feat. Toxic Tito & Rudy La Scala
Zeni Geva & Andreas Bajer (Besvärjelsen)
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