“Heavy Lifting” is the new studio album by Detroit’s punk rock pioneers, MC5! Led by founding member Wayne Kramer and produced by the iconic Bob Ezrin, “Heavy Lifting” signifies a momentous occasion – the release of new MC5 music, a staggering 53 years since their last album “High Time” in 1971! The release signifies a momentous occasion – the release of new MC5 music, a staggering 53 years since their last album in 1971. The music community recently mourned the loss of MC5 founding member Wayne Kramer and Dennis ‘Machine Gun’ Thompson, the last members of the original MC5 line-up, accompanied by messages of love from the world’s greatest rock stars. MC5’s enduring influence and cultural significance are solidified by their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.
In a completely unexpected turn of events, legendary garage punk originators MC5 (Yes that MC5!?! Yes, the recently totally deceased MC5!?! Yes THAT MC5) return with a new album “Heavy Lifting”, . Expect guitar led madness and classic Detroit punk played by the last remaining (until recently) member Wayne Kramer and a cast of rock royalty.
“Heavy Lifting” features an all-star line-up of guest musicians including Slash, Tom Morello, William DuVall (Alice in Chains), Vernon Reid (Living Colour), Tim McIlrath (Rise Against), and many more!
Now available as a limited-edition bundle, including the bonus album “10xMC5 Live”, with rare, unreleased recordings from the MC50 tour celebrating 50 years of “Kick Out The Jams”!
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