GRIMSKUNK – “UNITED & STRONG” / “NICE DICE”
INDICA RECORDS
Montreal alt-rock veterans GrimSkunk return with “United & Strong,” a high-energy, chant-driven punk anthem that puts unity, resistance, and community front and centre. Arriving as part of a double single release alongside the hard-hitting companion track “Nice Dice,” the band’s latest offering captures both the power of collective action and the consequences of losing sight of it.
“United & Strong” came together in a burst of inspiration, rooted in the spirit of classic New York hardcore.
Built around a driving rhythm and a unifying, chant-along core, the track channels an East Coast hardcore energy reminiscent of Dropkick Murphys, evolving into a rallying cry for standing shoulder to shoulder in the face of division.
Urgent and anthemic, “United & Strong” reflects GrimSkunk’s response to a world increasingly shaped by polarization and imbalance. Its message is clear: strength comes through solidarity. That spirit carries through every element of the track, from its relentless momentum to its collective, voice-driven delivery.
Alongside it, “Nice Dice” expands the conversation with a sharper, more critical edge. “It reflects on how politicians and citizens of the 21st century have abandoned the hard-learned lessons of the 20th,” explains keyboardist/vocalist Joe Evil. Framed as a high-stakes gamble, the song confronts the recklessness of modern leadership and the human cost of decisions made without accountability. Sonically, it blends classic hard rock weight with punk intensity (“Deep Purple meets Black Flag,” says Joe) to create a track that feels both volatile and deliberate.
Together, the two songs form a cohesive statement. Where “United & Strong” calls for unity and shared purpose, “Nice Dice” examines the systems and decisions that threaten it. It’s a dual perspective that underscores GrimSkunk’s enduring identity: music that not only energizes, but challenges and provokes.
Driven by raw performance and unwavering intent, the double single reinforces the band’s ability to fuse message with momentum. Decades into their career, GrimSkunk continue to evolve without losing their edge, delivering songs that feel as immediate and necessary as ever.
Formed in Montreal in 1988, GrimSkunk quickly established themselves as pioneers of Quebec’s alternative rock movement, blending punk, rock, metal, and psychedelic influences into a sound that defied easy categorization. With landmark releases like Autumn Flowers, Exotic Blend, and Meltdown, the band built a reputation for fearless experimentation and explosive live shows.
Over the years, they’ve taken that energy across Canada, the United States, and Europe, developing a global perspective that continues to shape their music. In 1997, they founded Indica Records, reinforcing their commitment to independence and supporting a wide range of artists outside traditional industry systems.
With more than 30 years of history and over 2,000 performances behind them, GrimSkunk remains a vital and uncompromising force. Now back in the studio with acclaimed producer GGGarth, the band is putting the finishing touches on a new album slated for release in 2026.
Led by the unifying force of “United & Strong” and sharpened by the critical lens of “Nice Dice,” GrimSkunk’s latest release stands as both a rallying cry and a warning; energetic, urgent, and unmistakably alive.
ARTIST QUOTE
“This song was written within 30 minutes of watching the Agnostic Front documentary,” shares guitarist/vocalist Franz Schuller. “It’s inspired by NYC hardcore, Vinnie Stigma’s life, and that connection to the streets and community.”
GrimSkunk
[Single]
(Indica Records)
Release Date: April 17, 2026
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Background Photo Credit: Carl Thériault
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