Bass Drum of Death is an American garage-punk band from Oxford, Mississippi, founded by John Barrett, who started the project in 2007 as a one-man operation. Known for a raw, fuzz-heavy guitar sound and high-energy live shows, the band built a devoted following with albums such as 'GB City' (2011) and 'Say I Won't' (2023), produced by Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney. Their sixth studio album, 'Six', was released in September 2025, recorded in Nashville with producer Jeremy Ferguson.
The sixth studio album 'Six' was released on September 12, 2025 via Cobraside Records, recorded in Nashville with producer Jeremy Ferguson (Cage the Elephant).
The band announced the 'SIX USA Tour 2025' with shows in Chicago, Philadelphia, Austin and San Diego, among others.
Songkick reports that Bass Drum of Death is currently touring in six countries with eighteen announced concerts, including European dates in Tourcoing and Paris.
The band's first live album, 'Live...and Let Die', was released on June 7, 2024 via Cobraside Records; it was recorded in April 2023 in Chicago.
