Monty Neysmith, frontman for pioneering British ska and reggae band Symarip, brings his signature classic type again into the highlight. Teaming up as soon as extra with Dutch group The Upsessions on The Vampire Bites Again, they ship a uncooked, Halloween-themed single on Aggrobeat Information.
Increasing on their Sheriff Double Gun LP, The Vampire Bites Again captures the collective at their peak. Recent off a seven-week European tour, The Upsessions pulled two standout cuts from these studio periods. They serve up a devoted 7″ vinyl with a Lifeless Coyote dub on the B-side.
Producer Boss Capone anchors the title A-side with a nostalgic boss reggae groove. Neysmith delivers commanding vocals over clear, analogue rhythms that recall the golden period of Jackpot and New Beat Information.
WAX-READY REVIVAL POWERED BY LEGENDARY AND TIMELESS STYLE
The flipside’s Lifeless Coyote refines the album monitor Fats Coyote to a uncooked, organ-driven model. Neysmith takes the keyboard reins, delivering the identical phenomenal mastery as his iconic recordings with Trojan Information legends Symarip.
Complementing the classic analogue sound, the 7″ vinyl options hanging art work by Malwina Siedlecka (Previous College Design). The fold-out image sleeve attracts direct inventive inspiration from the uncooked, iconic cowl artwork of Slaughter And The Canines’ 1978 punk album, Do It Canine Model, merging retro horror comedian and late-70s punk aesthetics.
The Vampire Bites Again is out now on digital platforms, with the 7″ single following on 16 October 2026. It stands as a vital, wax-ready showcase of Monty Neysmith and The Upsessions’ legendary and timeless type.
TRACKLIST
A. The Vampire Bites Again
B. Lifeless Coyote
ABOUT MONTY NEYSMITH
Legendary Jamaican singer, songwriter, and keyboardist Monty Neysmith co-founded Symarip and pioneered the skinhead reggae style. He co-wrote and performed organ on Trojan Information’ iconic 1969 seminal album Skinhead Moonstomp, promoting tens of millions worldwide.
Carrying the torch previous his period with Afro-rock outfit Zubaba, Neysmith nonetheless collaborates and excursions globally at the moment.
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ABOUT THE UPSESSIONS
Shaped in 2005, Dutch outfit The Upsessions stand as Europe’s premier champions for early revival reggae. Brainchild of Boss Capone and Giel Mulder, the six-piece constructed a world title on tight riddims and dynamic dwell units.
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