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The time is near for Currency//Castration

Posted by Loren on April 15, 2023

The time is near for Currency//Castration
photo by Anita Shao

On June 9, Melbourne, AU hardcore band Geld will release a new album, Currency//Castration, their debut for Relapse Records and third full-length overall. The group has also released albums on Iron Lung and Static Shock Records.

Check out new song "Fog of War" below.

Geld Live Dates: 

Apr 28: Melbourne, VIC - Howler
Jun 03: Sydney, NSW - Metro Theatre
Jun 09: Northcote, VIC - Northcote Social Club (Record Release Show)
Jul 15: Brisbane, QLD - The Triffid
Jul 21: Melbourne, VIC - Bendigo Hotel 

North American dates TBA…

Currency // Castration Track Listing:

01 - Currency
02 - Chained to a Gate
03 - Cut You Down
04 - Clock Keeps Crawling
05 - Fog of War (Official Music Video)
06 - The Fix Is In
07 - Across A Broad Plain
08 - Hanging From a Rope
09 - Gas of Corruption
10 - Success
11 - Secret Prison
12 - Castration

The time is near for Currency//Castration
photo by Anita Shao

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