Not one, but two shiny new punk gems from Melbourne punk rockers Bitch Diesel today – a brand new single, and one hell of a live vid. Describing themselves as “four extraordinarily-intelligent Aussie sheilas shredding out intricately-composed, liquor-infused notes of genius,” we’re certainly not going to argue, especially after witnessing the wrath they’re dishing out below.

We kick things off with new single ‘Manager’, absolutely railing against everything you’d expect the four-piece to despise, from boutique stores to hot dog stands: “You’re just a fucking manager”. Meanwhile, there’s a new clip for ‘Old & Reckless’ filmed live in BD’s natural habitat of suburban Melbourne, hosted by the one and only Handsome Steve Miller – and we’re sure the neighbours were stoked.

If you’re also feeling like a bit of ball-shredding punk “to celebrate the end of a rotten old year”, you’ll be able to catch Bitch Diesel live tonight at Woody’s Bar in Collingwood for a special pre-Chrissy bash, with The Nugs, Great Outdoors, Dag and Deep Scene – all for a tenner.

Failing that, you’ll still be able to catch ’em playing the Dan Kelly Christmas Show the following night, and supporting Miss June at Mundane Monday on the 19th, so there’s no excuse not to soak up some festive punk rock.

They tell us they’re “rarely late to a live performance, and are able to play for the full 30 minutes if required,” so you know you’re in for some kind of show – get a preview below.

Bitch Diesel – Old and Reckless from Lee Gingold on Vimeo.

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