Kneecap have come out all guns blazing.
Yesterday, Kneecap confirmed that they will be releasing a new album in April.
The Belfast/Derry trio confirmed the hotly-anticipated news on Instagram writing: “FENIAN. NEW ALBUM. 24.04.26.”
They added: “They tried to stop us by branding Kneecap ‘terrorists’, with cancellations, with statements from the Prime Minister himself. We had all the motivation we needed…this isn’t a swift reaction, but a considered response to those that tried to silence us. And failed.
“Inspired by, and proudly named ‘Fenian’, who were warriors in Irish folklore, and later a derogatory term for the Irish. Now we’re using it to name everyone speaking truth to power.
“After 800 years of colonisation, they thought the Irish language would die, it didn’t. Thanks to Muintir na Gaeltachta, and all the Gaels who refused to let their culture and language be destroyed.
“And KNEECAP is much the same…we haven’t gone away. The Paddies are back.”
Last night, their first song from the album dropped – Liars Tale.
The song makes a number of references to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, especially with regards to his stance on Gaza. Rapping in Irish, they accused Keir of being ‘nothing but a Tory’.
The lyrics are as follows: “Nah, f*ck Keir Starmer Netanyahu’s b*tch and genocide armer. Better off as compost for farmers. Every time I watch I cringe and I’m embarrassed.”
In another verse, Mo Chara sings: “Níl ionat ach tory, gléasta in Labour clothin’ Never seen a cunt so borin’, with a restin’ face of loathin’. Personality stolen, look a constant state of condolence Your face tells a story, like there’s washing to be folded.”
Ironically, the song was played for the first time on BBC Radio 1.
The album will be released on Friday 24th April.
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