The Barbarians of California are a Los Angeles hardcore/alternative metal band featuring Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION and Eric Stenman of Tinfed, joined by Zach Irons, David Amezcua, and Linden Reed. Built from the sun-soaked, teeth-gnashing heart of the Golden State, the band channels raw hardcore energy, riffs by the pound, and a sharp, tongue-in-cheek sense of humor into a sound that feels both chaotic and fully locked in.
The Barbarians of California have released “Really Really Rad,” the latest single from their forthcoming sophomore album, MEGATONS, out August 21.
Built around thick, dissonant riffs and the band’s metallic hardcore attack, the track takes an unexpected turn with a dose of disco-fueled fun in its closing stretch. The accompanying video finds the band rollerblading by the ocean, attempting one-armed push-ups and playing guitar on the beach.
“‘REALLY REALLY RAD’ was really fun to make. ‘REALLY REALLY RAD’ has really fun dynamics. ‘REALLY REALLY RAD’ is really good,” says Aaron Bruno.
MEGATONS follows the band’s 2024 debut, And Now I’m Just Gnashing My Teeth, and continues the collaboration between Bruno of AWOLNATION and Eric Stenman of Tinfed.
