Japanese punk rockers Hi-STANDARD announced that their new single “I’M A RAT,” released digitally April 19, will drop as a 7-inch picture disc via their U.S. label, Fat Wreck Chords.
Originally slated for digital release only, the physical version is a tribute to late drummer Akira Tsuneoka, who died Feb. 14 at the age of 51. All proceeds from the disc will be donated to Tsuneoka’s family.
Fat Mike of NOFX, owner of Fat Wreck Chords, first suggested the new single be released on vinyl to the surviving band members in response to the news of the drummer’s death. “This 7 inch means more to me than…
