The Riptide Rats – Waves of Steel (Cherry Twang Red Vinyl, Pre-Order)
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The Riptide Rats – Waves of Steel (Pre-Order)
Artist: The Riptide Rats
Album: Waves of Steel
Label: Another Wave Records
Format: 12" LP (Cherry Twang Red Vinyl)
Genre: Surf Rock / Surf Punk / Instrumental Rock
Description
Sweden's The Riptide Rats deliver twelve tracks of high-energy instrumental surf on Waves of Steel, a full-throttle collection fueled by driving rhythms, twang-heavy guitars, and a healthy dose of punk rock attitude.
From the charging title track and the desert-drenched atmosphere of "Desert Dust" to the board-breaking energy of "Coastline Chaos" and "Rat Stomp!," the album balances classic surf influences with a modern, aggressive edge. The result is a record that feels equally at home blasting through vintage tube amps, speeding down coastal highways, or rattling the walls of your favorite dive bar.
Packed with memorable riffs, relentless momentum, and enough reverb to fill the ocean, Waves of Steel showcases why The Riptide Rats have become one of the most exciting modern surf acts to emerge from Europe.
This edition marks the exclusive North American pressing, available only through Another Wave Records, due to release in late summer 2026
Why We Carry It
Modern surf music thrives when bands push the genre forward without abandoning its roots. The Riptide Rats strike that balance perfectly, combining classic instrumental surf guitar with garage rock energy and swedish punk-driven intensity. It's fast, loud, fun, and exactly the kind of record we love championing.
Features
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Exclusive North American pressing
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Available only through Another Wave Records
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Pressed on Cherry Twang Red vinyl
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First North American vinyl edition of Waves of Steel
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12 original instrumental surf tracks
For Fans Of
Los Straitjackets, Messer Chups, Satan's Pilgrims, The Undertows, Frankie & the Pool Boys, The Mermen, The Aqua Velvets, modern surf rock with a punk edge.
In case you missed it, this is a PRE-ORDER item, due to release in late summer 2026.