Milwaukee’s own Local Legends are back, and as the title not-so-subtly suggests, they’ve cranked the profanity dial well past eleven on their latest release, “Now with more F-Bombs!” Consider it a public service announcement: if you came here looking for polite punk rock, you’ve taken a very wrong turn.

True to its name, the record is a rowdy, sweat-soaked celebration of everything Local Legends do best. Buzzsaw guitars, gang vocals, and that unmistakable mix of ska-tinged swagger and snotty punk attitude that has made the band a staple of Milwaukee’s basement shows, dive bars, and DIY venues. The songwriting leans into the band’s signature blend of barbed humor and barbed-wire hooks, with each track feeling like a pint glass raised (and possibly thrown) in the general direction of polite society.

What sets this release apart from the band’s earlier work is the confidence in the chaos. There’s a tightness to the playing that proves these aren’t just sloppy punks goofing off; they’re sharp musicians who happen to think your delicate sensibilities are hilarious. The choruses are built to be shouted back, the riffs are built to be remembered, and the F-bombs? Well, those are built to be plentiful.

In a city with no shortage of punk bands fighting for the back of the bar, Local Legends keep proving why their name is more than just a clever boast. “Now with more F-Bombs!” is loud, fast, funny, and exactly the kind of record Milwaukee’s punk scene needed this year.

Stream the new release on Bandcamp below and crank it loud enough to annoy at least one neighbor.

https://locallegendsska.bandcamp.com/album/now-with-more-f-bombs?from=discover_page