Dutch punk and rock 'n' roll powerhouse John Coffey are back with a vengeance. Marking their recent signing to Long Branch Records, the band has dropped the video for the blistering new single 'Hang The Choir." Built to ignite the moshpits, the track is a heavy, relentless anthem that perfectly captures the band's signature brand of unified chaos. But beneath the roaring guitars and explosive energy lies a deeply resonant message of defiance and equality.
"The lyrics of 'Hang The Choir' were written in the wake of the story of Jacky Roozen," comment John Coffey. "An inspiring story of a woman who was prohibited from swimming topless in a public swimming pool after having her breasts removed out of precaution. Basically, a top hurts, so not wearing one makes sense. She stood her ground and spoke up for her right not to be judged, and her story reached the general public, earning her the recognition she deserves and support from countless people. Striving for change and equality can (and usually does) meet severe resistance. Being different is often seen as a threat, with exclusion as the consequence. There are no more supposed witches at the stake. Metalheads are not automatically evil anymore. But there’s always someone who's gonna be picked out as a scapegoat or refused for who they are. Just because the prevailing social norm demands it. Maybe we all know one."
Stream the single here.
Watch the video to "Hang The Choir" Below:
John Coffey built a reputation as one of the most explosive live bands in Europe — even becoming an internet sensation with the legendary "beer catch." From Graspop to Sziget, Wacken to Pinkpop, Vainstream to Jera On Air, 2000trees and Hurricane/ Southside — the Dutch group has played several of the biggest festivals, sold out the Melkweg in Amsterdam, and even launched their own punk rock festival — Coffey Fest — to celebrate community and uncompromising music.
Never shying away from the world around them, John Coffey actively uses their platform to speak out on social justice and political urgency. Armed with new music, a fierce activist ethos, and upcoming European tour dates, the band proves that engagement and heavy rock 'n' roll are a perfect match.
JOHN COFFEY LIVE:
06/18 — Dessel, BE — Graspop Metal Meeting
08/08 — Hamburg, DE — Amplifire Festival
08/13 — Budapest, HU — Sziget Festival
08/14 — Lierop, NL — Nirwana Tuinfeest
09/26 — Solothurn, CH — 25 Jahre Elevenball
10/08 — Utrecht, NL — ACU
10/09 — Utrecht, NL — De Helling
10/10 — Utrecht, NL — DB's
11/13 — Liège, BE — La Zone
11/14 — Sint-Niklaas, BE — De Casino
11/25 — Köln, DE — Luxor
11/27 — Berlin, DE — Hole 44
12/10 — Deventer, NL — Burgerweeshuis
12/11 — Groningen, NL — Vera
12/17 — Rotterdam, NL — Rotown
12/18 — Eindhoven, NL — Dynamo
JOHN COFFEY ARE:
David Achter de Molen — Vocals
Alfred van Luttikhuizen — Guitar, Vocals
Christoffer van Teijlingen — Guitar, Vocals
Richard van Luttikhuizen — Bass, Vocals
Carsten Brunsveld — Drums
