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Direct Hit – ‘Wasted Mind’

In its twelve tracks, ‘Wasted Mind’ – the third full-length by Milwaukee’s Direct Hit! and their first on Fat Wreck Chords – provides a tale of consistent drug use. A concept album about narcotics following the exploits of a series under the influence outcasts, the music follows suit. Neither

Direct Hit! reveal video for ‘Do The Sick’

Direct Hit! continue their brilliant video series with ‘Do The Sick’, the clip for which mirrors the record’s theme of excess. It’s a tongue-in-cheek blend of violence, drugs and paranoia. The track is taken from the band’s ‘Wasted Mind’ LP, available from today via Fat Wreck Chords. It’s also been

Tuesday 21 June 2016

Stream Direct Hit!’s ‘Wasted Mind’ ahead of release

Direct Hit! are streaming their first full-length release through the iconic Fat Wreck Chords label. ‘Wasted Mind’, their follow-up to ‘Brainless God’, will be available from the 24th June 2016. The record, vocalist and guitarist Nick Woods tells Uproxx (who premiered the stream), is build around drugs and

Thursday 02 June 2016

Direct Hit! unveil the video for ‘Paid In Brains’

Fat Wreck Chords signess Direct Hit! have unveiled the video for ‘Paid In Brains’. The song is the latest to appear from ‘Wasted Mind’, due on the 24th June. It continues their current trend of releasing slightly unsettling but entirely tongue-in-cheek videos, inspired by their love of deliberately

Thursday 05 May 2016

Direct Hit! share video for ‘Artificial Confidence’

If this is what artificial confidence looks like, we’re happy with a natural lack of it, thanks. Stuck in the back of a taxi after some questionable substances, the protagonist in the new Direct Hit! video doesn’t appear to be having a lovely time. Quite the opposite. It’s weird though,

Saturday 26 December 2015

Direct Hit! tease new album, due in 2016

Direct Hit! are teasing their new album, due in early 2016. Taking to Facebook, the band revealed what they refer to as “just the tip” of the new album, now complete and “sure to drive you insane in 2016.” We can’t wait.

Monday 09 September 2013

Direct Hit! European Tour Dates

Direct Hit! have announced the dates for their upcoming European Tour. Check them out below: 02.10.2013 Lille @ Monks Cafe, FR 03.10.2013 Paris @ Le Cafe De Paris, FR 05.10.2013 Nijlen @ Summer in October, BE 06.10.2013 Wiesbaden @ Sabot, DE 07.10.2013 Hannover @ Secret Show, DE 08.10.2013 Hamburg @ TBC, DE 09.10.2013 TBC, DE 10.10.2013

Wednesday 04 September 2013

Direct Hit! have a new album out!

Direct Hit! have released their new album ‘Brainless God’ on Red Scare Industries. Recorded by All American Rejects guitarist Mike Kennerty the 12 track album centers around a horror story about the apocalypse. We love a good concept album here at Punktastic and this one is rocking. You can

Tuesday 20 August 2013

There’s a new Direct Hit! song out. Get pumped!

Alternative Press are streaming song from the new Direct Hit! album. You can listen to the track (and try not to dance at your desk whilst doing so here: http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/song_premiere_direct_hit_buried_alive The band are on tour in the UK in October and you can pre-order the new album here:

Thursday 07 March 2013

Direct Hit @ Beat Kitchen, Chicago

Direct Hit! @ Beat Kitchen, Chicago, Illinois, 15/02/13