After a near 10-year absence, one of the most exciting psychobilly bands on the scene, Stellar Corpses, have returned with a much-anticipated full-length album, but in an unforeseen and unfortunate turn of events, fate has decided it is to be their last. Frontman and founding member Dusty Grave announced recently that his longtime SC partner and co-founder Dan “Mothman” Lamothe passed away suddenly leaving Dusty with no choice but to make this new album the final chapter in the band’s career.
Murderville is set for release on April 28 and pays homage to Dan and Dusty’s hometown of Santa Cruz, which was frequently referred to in press stories as the “murder capital of the U.S.” following a rash of serial murders in the ‘70s & ‘80s. It was there in Santa Cruz where Stellar Corpses first formed. This week, the band has launched the album’s very first single, the high energy “Face Your Fears.” The album is also currently available for pre-order on CD and digital with the vinyl version coming later this year.