The Delete Bin

Here’s a clip of dual-drummered, dual bass guitared Detroit demolitionists The Dirtbombs with a live take of the song “Candy Ass”, taken from the 2005 album If You Don’t Already Have a Look.  This looks as though it was filmed at a gig at a bowling alley.  But, whatever the venue, they bash this thing to pieces and then set fire to them.

The Dirtbombs formed in Detroit, being a part of the raucous rock scene that also bred the White Stripes, and of course out of the same city that also gave birth to the MC5 and The Stooges decades before. The band punch out the type of rock you’re hearing in this clip, yet also place some emphasis on classic R&B and the blues which is also seems to be a mark of Detroit rock bands, both now and in days of yore.

I’m not sure what it is about Detroit that spawns bands like this, with a particular emphasis on bringing out the rhythm of rock, as opposed to just straight riffage.  Yet, here they are, with two basses and two drum kits, punishing their instruments for the glory of all as if on some kind of vendetta.

The Dirtbombs most recent record We Have You Surrounded is out now.

For previews of new music and old and more information, check out the Dirtbombs’ MySpace page.

Enjoy!