Impostor Cult with Amy Tung Barrysmith (Year Of The Cobra) have unveiled their cover of Ramones classic “Pet Sematary” from the forthcoming tribute album “Ramones Redux.”
“Ramones Redux” is accompanied by “Best Of Ramones Redux,” both scheduled for release on June 6th, 2025 via Magnetic Eye Records.
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“Does this work: Growing up a punk rock kid, it was impossible to not be influenced by the Ramones in some way. When I was asked to sing on one of their songs, I immediately jumped at the opportunity. It was a fun challenge to take something so iconic and make it my own, and getting to work with Imposter Cult was the cherry on top.” – Amy Tung Barrysmith (vocals)
“No matter what kind of rocker you are, punk, metalhead, indie kid, whatever, the Ramones are a part of you, like water or air they are just a critical element. So to be able to pay tribute to them, and to do so in our own voice with a producer as accomplished as Marc Urselli – who treats every artist with the same amount of care and respect regardless if you’re making your first EP like us or an absolute legend like Les Fucking Paul – was the opportunity of a lifetime.” – Impostor Cult
Enhance your Redux experience of Magnetic Eye Records and friends, who are respectfully paying homage to US-punk legends Ramones and their self-titled 1976 milestone debut album with “Ramones Redux,” by adding even more spectacular deep cuts and classics that are offered on the companion album “Best Of Ramones Redux.” A host of fascinating artists and unexpected collaborations has been gathered for this most respectful tribute.
Rock took a turn towards the bombastic, complex, and symphonic in the early 70s of the last century. YES had released the monumental “Close To The Edge” in 1972, not even a year later Genesis were “Selling England By The Pound,” and Led Zeppelin entered the “Houses Of The Holy” also in 1973.
It very much looked liked as if the greasy, long-haired kids of Rock were all becoming posh and polished. Yet in Downtown New York, a very different scene emerged that begged to differ. In a new club, a bunch of leather-clad rowdy youths that called their band Ramones gave their debut show at CBGB’s on August 16, 1974. They were loud, their hard-hitting songs needed few chords, hardly lasted longer than two minutes, and they barely gave a damn about playing perfect notes. The world of music was about to change forever.
The Ramones are unquestionably the most ubiquitous American Punk Rock band of all time, whose spirit of rebellion and music have inspired generations; and still remains alive while all original members have sadly passed far too early.
With three chords and straightforward lyrics, the Ramones embraced a stripped-down, high-energy approach that was both primal and revolutionary when it arrived in the shape of the self-titled debut album “Ramones” in 1976. They went on to influence some of the most recognizable rock, punk and metal bands of the next several decades, ranging from Black Flag, Nirvana, Metallica, Circle Jerks, White Zombie, Pearl Jam, and Guns N’ Roses, to name just a few. The mighty Motörhead even dedicated a song to them.
The Ramones perfectly represented and encapsulated the essence of the underground, holding true to their sound and style for decades, inspiring multiple generations, and establishing eternal cultural significance despite never achieving true commercial success themselves.
Magnetic Eye’s Redux Series was created to pay homage to classic albums from across music history. The label has charged themselves as chroniclers and archivists to contribute to keeping the memory of outstanding artists and records alive and transfer their music to the sound of new generations.
“Ramones Redux” re-imagines and celebrates the punk legends’ debut album from start to finish, and is accompanied by “Best Of Ramones Redux,” which includes new renditions of deep cuts and classics from across their catalog. As a first for a Magnetic Eye Redux release, this homage to the Ramones has been masterminded and curated by New York City and London-based Italian-Swiss audio engineer, sound designer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and Grammy winner Marc Urselli.
The Magnetic Eye Redux Series features hand-picked classic albums from across the history of Rock and Metal re-imagined in their entirety from start to finish. Artists we love from within and outside the heavy rock landscape choose tracks to make their own, bringing these milestone records into the new millennium with crushing heaviness and searing energy. To date, we’ve produced Redux editions of Pink Floyd’s “The Wall,” Helmet’s “Meantime,” Black Sabbath’s “Vol. 4,” Hendrix’s “Electric Ladyland,” Alice In Chains’ “Dirt,” AC/DC’s “Back In Black,” and Soundgarden’s “Superunknown,” and Jethro Tull’s “Aqualung” which have included artists like Red Fang, Matt Pike, Pallbearer, The Melvins, All Them Witches, Khemmis, ASG, Supersuckers, Zakk Wylde, Mark Lanegan, Ruby The Hatchet, and many other amazing artists.
Join us for our ninth foray into Redux territory as we pay proper respect to the US Punk legends Ramones!
Tracklist:
01. Voivod feat. JG Thirlwell – Zero Zero UFO
02. Destructo Disk feat. Timo Ellis – I Don’t Wanna Be Learned/I Don’t Wanna Be Tamed
03. Impostor Cult feat. Amy Tung Barrysmith – Pet Sematary
04. Oscar Dunbar & The Heat Inc. – You’re Gonna Kill That Girl
05. Daniele Brusaschetto & Chvad SB – I Can’t Be
06. So Hideous feat. Gary Lucas – The KKK Took My Baby Away
07. King Potenaz & Nefariant – Time Has Come Today
08. Venamoris feat. Eicca Toppinen – I Want You Around
09. Kayo Dot & Ihsahn – Teenage Lobotomy
10. Duel – Chinese Rock
11. Raw Power feat. Sergio Milani – I Don’t Care
12. Zeni Geva & Besvärjelsen – You Should Never Have Opened That Door
13. Restless Spirit feat. Jeff Matz – Poison Heart
14. David J & Paul Wallfisch – I Wanna Be Sedated
15. Vicki Peterson feat. John Cowsill & Jonny Polonsky – Sheena Is A Punk Rocker (CD bonus track)
16. Tammy Faye Starlite feat. Chris Enriquez – Danny Says (CD bonus track)
17. Aborym & Kaiten – Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue (CD bonus track)
