Japan’s Hi-STANDARD Set to Release ‘I’M A RAT’ on Vinyl as Tribute to Late Drummer Akira Tsuneoka

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Japan’s Hi-STANDARD will release 'I’M A RAT' on vinyl as tribute to late drummer Akira Tsuneoka.

Japanese punk rockers Hi-STANDARD announced that their new single “I’M A RAT,” released digitally April 19, will drop as aOriginally slated for digital release only, the physical version is a tribute to late drummer Akira Tsuneoka, who died Feb. 14 at the age of 51. All proceeds from the disc will be donated to Tsuneoka’s family.

“This 7 inch is not about that,” the NOFX frontman continues. “This 7 inch is about the last song Hi-STANDARD ever recorded with their drummer Akira Tsuneoka. What a sweet talented man. He always had a smile on his face, and he was always the first to be in the studio. He was an amazing drummer and he will be missed by all who knew him. I hope you’re hangin out with Bohnam, Barnes, and Moon up in drummer hell! Will never forget you Tsune…. RIP.

According to the label founder, born Michael Burkett, the picture disc will be “specially designed with the cover art of ‘I’m a Rat’ on the A side and a photo of Akira Tsuneoka printed on the B side.“

 

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