Hamilton, Ontario’s hard‑charging punk‑rock duo The Dirty Nil have unleashed their ripping new single, “Rock N’ Roll Band.” The track is the fourth preview from their fifth studio album, The Lash, set to drop on July 25, 2025, via Dine Alone Records .
Frontman Luke Bentham penned “Rock N’ Roll Band” in just 30 minutes, channeling frustration with the music industry into a snarling burst of cathartic energy . It’s a visceral return to the band’s roots: loud guitars, infectiously punk rhythms, and lyrics that ring with sarcastic defiance. Bentham calls the song “a gut‑check for every wide‑eyed hopeful with rockstar dreams” (he says it “makes me happy,” despite its negativity) .
The Lash promises rawer, more stripped‑down aggression, with themes of self‑reckoning, industry rage, and sharp emotional truths woven throughout the album . Produced in just over two weeks alongside engineer Vince Solveri, it captures the duo’s urgency and live‑together fire .
True to punk values, The Dirty Nil created The Lash on their own terms: no frills, no pretense—just brutal honesty wrapped in rock ’n’ roll muscle. Fans of The Bronx, Metz, and The Jesus Lizard will appreciate their stripped‑back yet explosive sound.
