Magnetic Eye Records have built up a reputation for putting out awesome full-LP tributes to classic heavy bands, like the ones they’ve done for AC/DC’s Back In Black and Black Sabbath’s Vol. 4, and now they’ve announced a tribute to the Ramones‘ 1976 self-titled album, as well as a career-spanning tribute album called Best of Ramones Redux. Both were curated by Marc Urselli, who said:
The Ramones weren’t just a band, they were a sonic revolution that challenged the established norms of popular music. Decades after their inception, the effect of their work echoes through the chords of new generations. Their music remains timeless, a testament to the enduring power of simplicity and authenticity. As the godfathers of punk, the Ramones not only shaped a genre but reshaped the essence of what rock and roll could be – a raw, unapologetic expression of rebellion and individuality.
The Ramones are also one of the most beloved bands on earth, and devotion to their music knows no boundaries of music genre, age, class, or nationality. During the making of this album, I happened to mention that I was producing a multi-artist Ramones tribute in a conversation with accomplished jazz bassist Tony Scherr after a concert at Birdland. Tony’s eyes lit up, and he gushed about how much he loves them and knows their songs intimately. One might not expect a famous jazz player to be a diehard fan of classic punk, but it’s a testament to the Ramones’ significance in the music world at large and how far-reaching it remains to this day!
The exact tracklists haven’t been announced yet, but Magnetic Eye did reveal several confirmed artists and the list is stacked with exciting names and unique collaborations, including Napalm Death & Thurston Moore, David J (Bauhaus) & Paul Wallfisch (Swans), Arthur Brown & The Berserker Blóthar (GWAR), Kayo Dot & Ihsahn (Emperor), Voivod & JG Thirlwell (Foetus), Venamoris (Dave & Paula Lombardo) & Eicca Toppinen (Apocalyptica), and more.
Magnetic Eye are expecting to release the records by early June, and you can back the project on Kickstarter now.
Here’s the full list of currently confirmed artists:
ARTHUR BROWN & The Berserker BlóthaR of GWAR
DANÍEL HJÁLMTÝSSON & Mortiis
DAVID J (BAUHAUS) & Paul Wallfisch (SWANS, BOTANICA)
DEATHCHANT
DESTRUCTO DISK feat. Timo Ellis (NETHERLANDS)
DOMKRAFT feat. Ulf Cederlund (ENTOMBED) & Justin Goins and Tommy Southard (SOLACE)
DUEL
GLERAKUR feat. Andromeda Anarchia (FOLTERKAMMER)
IMPOSTOR CULT feat. Amy Tung Barrysmith (YEAR OF THE COBRA)
KAYO DOT & Ihsahn (EMPEROR)
KING POTENAZ & Nefariant
MONDO GENERATOR
NAPALM DEATH & Thurston Moore
RESTLESS SPIRIT feat. Jeff Matz (HIGH ON FIRE)
SO HIDEOUS feat. Gary Lucas (CAPTAIN BEEFHEART, JEFF BUCKLEY)
UFOMAMMUT feat. Bent Sæther (MOTORPSYCHO)
VENAMORIS feat. Dave Lombardo & Paula Lombardo with Eicca Toppinen (APOCALYTPICA)
VOIDVOD feat. JG Thirlwell
VOLUME
ZAPATO 3 feat. Toxic Tito & Rudy La Scala
ZENI GEVA & Andreas Bajer (BESVÄRJELSEN)
