Scream is a punk band from Alexandria, Virginia that existed between 1981 to 1990, and then again from 2009 to present day. The band released five full-length albums between 1983 and 1993 (the final one being posthumous), and soon we'll be getting a reissued version of one of 'em. The band's 1986 album No More Censorship was the first to feature now-rock-star Dave Grohl on drums, and will be given back to the world via Southern Lord under the name NMC17 (No More Censorship) on April 27.
The album was given a remix at Dave Grohl's 606 Studio, and Southern Lord says the reissue is dedicated the band's photographer Naomi Petersen, who saved the master tapes. Here's how vocalist Peter Stahl described the record's place in history.
"This record was written and recorded during Reagan's presidency. US foreign policy was being disruptive in Central and Latin America, Iran-Contra… Art and music was being censored. Ed Meese, Ronald's Attorney General was appointed to do a report on the effect of pornography on society. Hearings were held in Congress about lyrics and albums, and warnings were placed on album covers. One bitter example being Dead Kennedys, who were taken to court over the Frankenchirst album's Geiger poster. Scream raised money to help in the Dead Kennedys court battle, and more widely participated in benefits to raise money to fight this oppression. So much of what was going on then is still so relevant today. History repeats."
Grab a pre-order here and listen to the remixed version of "God Squad" below.
