Rabies to release new album “High On Sugar” on 15 May 2025
Rabies - High On Sugar
The new album by Czech skate punk band
HIGH ON SUGAR This isn’t just a collection of songs – it’s a deep dive into a world obsessed with instant happiness, quick success, and easy fixes. Social media, politics, relationships, careers - everywhere we turn, we’re fed sweet promises that leave us empty and craving more.
Candy is just a metaphor. Sugar gives you a quick high, but in the long run, it destroys you. Just like catchy political slogans, endless scrolling, synthetic escapes, and the illusion of success without effort. We want everything now, but we ignore the price we pay.
Sound & MessageHIGH ON SUGAR is a high-energy record packed with fast drums, catchy riffs, and melodies that stick with you. It’s skatepunk with a pop-punk drive and lyrics with something to say. We’re not here to preach/teach - just to open your eyes. Maybe it’s time to stop looking for shortcuts and start doing things correctly.About RabiesRabies is a skatepunk band that has been shaking up the music scene since 2009. Inspired by the ‘90s skate and punk scene, we draw influence from legendary bands like No Use for a Name, Rancid, NOFX, Useless ID, Descendents, Rise Against, Millencolin, Pennywise, Good Riddance, Strung Out, The Bouncing Souls, and more.
Over the years, we’ve shared the stage with bands like Billy Talent (CAN), Anti-Flag (USA), Lagwagon (USA), Ignite (USA), Bouncing Souls (USA), The Wilhelm Scream, Dog Eat Dog (USA), Evergreen Terrace (CAN), Mute (CAN) and played at major festivals, including five appearances at Mighty Sounds, the key ska-punk-hardcore festival in Central Europe.
Our journey has taken us across the world—from our 2019 Japan tour with RNR Tourbooking to our planned 2020 South American tour, which was unfortunately postponed due to COVID. However, we made up for it with an unforgettable performance at Punk Rock Holiday 2.1 in Slovenia, where Bad Religion headlined. In 2022, we hit the road with our LP Something Tasty!, supporting it with shows in France, Austria, and Germany.
2024–2025: High on SugarIn 2024, we recorded our latest album, HIGH ON SUGAR, a hard-hitting take on society’s obsession with instant gratification, consumerism, and fake promises. The album, produced by Damian Kučera (Sound Rapids Studio) and featuring artwork by Ovcharkart, is packed with fast drums, catchy riffs, and messages that hit home. It drops May 15, 2025, on all streaming platforms, with a vinyl edition available at our album release shows. After the release shows, we go to play Mighty Sounds, where headliners include Millencolin, Hot Water Music, and Gorilla Biscuits.
