We caught up with Thomas Hazelmeyer, owner of the legendary Amphetamine Reptile Records, and as an artist himself under Haze XXL. AmRep not only put out records by Thomas’ band Halo of Flies, but also Helmet, Cows, Helios Creed, Chokebore, Servotron, and brand new album from Melvins, “Bad Mood Rising!” Check out this essential chat!
With a band name so obscure it’s like they don’t want to be found, a mocking album title and featuring a musical parody of Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Mr. Phylzzz (pronounced “Mr Flies”) demonstrate on their latest album Cancel Culture Club (Amphetamine Reptile Records), that they aren’t taking anything too seriously.
Acclaimed Chicago Noise Rock duo Mr.Phylzzz will release their new album October 1st, 2022 via Amphetamine Reptile. Mr.Phylzzz is currently on tour in support of their new record Cancel Culture Club all written and recorded by Clinton Jacob in a 10×10 room during the pandemic that features guest appearances from legends such as Haze XXL (Halo of Flies /Amphetamine Reptile), Kevin Rutmanis (Cows, Tomahawk, The Melvins) and King Buzzo (The Melvins). The band shared their new video for “Mr.Entertainer” (featuring Buzz Osborne, Kevin Rutmanis and Haze XXL is available to watch here!