Year of the Dragon

Manic Kat Records is proud to announce the signing of YEAR OF THE DRAGON, featuring ex-members of legendary ska-punk band FISHBONE! Year of the Dragon is a powerhouse in its own right, having nationally toured and played shows with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bad Brains, Unwritten Law, Dillinger Escape Plan, Hatebreed and many others. They eschew the ska and pop of Fishbone in favor of a guitar-driven punk-metal attack with funk-edges to drive their sound.

“I can’t wait for the world to hear this,” says Jay Armant, co-lead vocalist for Year of the Dragon and former Fishbone member. Says Dirty Walt, also a former and founding member of Fishbone: “With my other band, I had to do things with Year of the Dragon based on our tour schedule while people were asking me all the time, when YOTD was going to release music or come to their city. I wish my former crew all the best in what they’re doing, but now we’re looking to take Year of the Dragon to a whole different level and we believe we’ve found with Manic Kat Records the right team to go forward with.”

With the announcement of this signing, Year of the Dragon is poised to melt faces and scorch stages nationwide. Their first single, Lucifinger, is a hint of what is to come as they prepare for an EP release in the coming months. From drummer Kerim Imes: “We’ve been working very hard on music and shows, and what you’re hearing with the release of Lucifinger is just the start. We want to show our fans that we appreciate their support as we step up to another level, and we look forward to bringing new fans along for the ride as well!”