One of Germany’s biggest Oi bands Stomper 98 (featuring Lars Frederiksen of Rancid) is back with a brand new album to celebrate their 25 years!

As one of the premier Oi! bands in Germany, Stomper 98 are regarded as legends of working class punk rock. It is perhaps bitter irony that it was a workplace accident that left the band’s frontman Sebi with a crushed foot, bedridden for nearly half a year, and needing to learn to walk all over again. Such a traumatic and life-altering event might crush a person’s spirit as much as any bones, but for Sebi, it put life into perspective and fueled his desire to always rise above adversity stronger than ever. Besides, how could a band with such a rich history like Stomper 98 miss out on the chance to release a record for their 25th anniversary?

The story of the new Stomper 98 album then, is the story of conquering life’s challenges to emerge triumphant. ‘Every song tells a story. We sing about wh