Well,  I have to admit that I was not expecting to see this song pop up in any new way as it had been a very long time since it was originally released.  This album was a regular monster of punk awesomeness back when it was originally put out on A-F Records  in 2003.  I definitely found them back at that time because of their association with Duane Peters from U.S. Bombs. He produced this album for them which was a follow-up to their 2002 debut What Are You Afraid Of? which I never found a copy of after hearing it one time at someone’s house in SoCal.  

The good people at Punkerton Records are now putting Blastin’ Away! out again both digitally and on vinyl.  That is all set to drop January 2, 2026 but you can check this great throwback (and still relevant) punk anthem on steaming here: 

https://punkertonrecords.ffm.to/virusnine_stayproudstaytruestaypunk

I had the chance to preview it thanks to Earshot Media and Punkerton and it was just as I remembered it.  Coming in on a chant of the song title over a raw drum line it quickly kicks up on ripping guitars and bass.  The vocals are raw and loud with a feisty rhythm and a call & response section worthy of Rancid.  This vintage track is still strong today and it is great to see it getting some new exposure and hopefully some new fans.  

Pre-saves help the label and the band and you can set yours up here:

https://punkertonrecords.ffm.to/virusnine_blastinaway

And also get a pre-order of that cool vinyl (with limited edition colors …of which the blue, black and white splatter is pretty sweet and what I ordered) here: 

Virus Nine "Blastin’ Away" [Vinyl] (Pre-Order)

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