Sludge/Stoner Metallers Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol Announce New Album - "Ca$h Grab" w/ title track from upcoming album now streaming.

Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol further the sarcastic tone of their previous album’s title Big Dumb Riffs to double down with Ca$h Grab. The irony here — and perhaps the point — is that Ca$h Grab is the band’s most introspective and lyrically vulnerable songwriting to date.

Of course, the band still bludgeons with thunderous 8-string guitar, growling bass chords and pummeling drums throughout. But these songs are as bassist Aaron Metzdorf explains,“more pop song forward, while still in the idiom of heavy music.”

The album finds the trio — vocalist/guitarist Leo Lydon, drummer Sean St. Germain and bassist/vocalist Metzdorf — expanding their mastery of heavy, hook-filled riffs and rhythms couched in earworm melody that would make Green Album era Weezer jealous. Following the Spartan Primus-meets-Pantera rhythmic ruction in 2 minutes or less of Big Dumb Riffs, the band lets melodies lead the battlefront this time around. In so doing, the lyrics are more personal and revealing, juxtaposed with twisting notes that nod to influences from Built To Spill and Sugar style indie pop to early 90s-era Rush.

“The heavier parts are even heavier, but more fleshed out. And the heaviness is not just in a guitar riff, but heavy lyrics, heavy melody,” Metzdorf says. “Some of the heaviest parts of the whole album are Leo's vocals. While the poppier stuff has a more prominent role on this one.”

Ca$h Grab kicks off where the last album left off: The slow burn quiet/loud dynamic of “Freakshow”, seemingly the end result of the quasi-psychotic conceit of the previous disc’s “In a Jar,” both of which are sung by Metzdorf, who sings lead on 5 of the album’s 14 tracks. Vocalist/guitarist Leo Lydon really showcases the versatility in his singing, belting out high notes like never before on songs like “Fate Is”, “Peaches” and the title track. And while his vocals soar, Lydon’s 8-string guitar rumbles with menacing low end while intertwined with Metzdorf’s thick, heavily distorted bass chords. The band’s secret weapon, St. Germain pulls it all together with his innovative beat substitutions and explosive, syncopated hooks delivered with an effortless groove and fun loving smile.

In the two years since Big Dumb Riffs, the band toured relentlessly, both as a headliner and supporting The Sword, Death From Above 1979, Pigs x9, King Buffalo and more. Their meticulously curated annual Big Dumb Fest in Austin and headlining dates continue to sell out and the band’s ever growing rabid fanbase proves that RBBP’s iconic reign has just begun.

Ca$h Grab will be available on LP, CD, cassette and download on October 23rd, 2026 via Permanent Teeth / RBBP. - https://rickshawbilliesburgerpatrol.myshopify.com/

RICKSHAW BILLIE’S BURGER PATROL - LIVE 2026:

09/05 Cookeville, TN - Muddy Roots Music Festival
10/01 Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades*
10/02 Berkeley, CA - UC Theater*
10/03 Monterey, CA - Golden State Theatre*
10/04 San Luis Obispo, CA - Fremont Theater*
10/06 Ventura, CA - Ventura Music Hall*
10/08 Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco*
10/09 Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory OC*
10/10 San Diego, CA - The Observatory San Diego*
10/11 Tempe, AZ - The Marquee*
10/13 Denver, CO - Gothic Theatre*

* w/ Death From Above 1979

Artist: Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol
Album: Ca$h Grab
Record label: RBBP / Permanent Teeth
Release Date: October 23, 2026

Tracklist

01. Freakshow
02. I Doubt It
03. Peaches
04. Fate Is
05. Punisher
06. Follow Through
07. Bury Me in Denver
08. Ca$h Grab
09. The Disappearing Man
10. No Juice
11. Bough Down
12. Talking To You
13. Couple Skate
14. Lush

Links:

www.rickshawbilliesburgerpatrol.com
https://linktr.ee/rickshawbilliesburgerpatrol

https://rickshawbilliesburgerpatrol.myshopify.com

Thanks to US/THEM PR Group for the details.

Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol drop "The Disappearing Man" single from upcoming album CA$H GRAB, tour w/ Death From Above 1979

"I guarantee you, it will be jammed firmly in your head for days on end." -- Metal Injection

“An instant earworm.” — Metal Sucks

“As ridiculously awesome as their big, dumb moniker would imply… churning out lumbering cascades of clobbering, trucker hat riffage that toe a slobbery line between Dinosaur Jr., Primus, Pantera and ZZ Top.” – Decibel Magazine

"Epically catchy... Imagine the ear-wormy fuzz-rock riffage of Dinosaur Jr. if it was played on an eight-string guitar with super heavy low-end." -- Revolver Magazine

Austin trio Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol share their latest single today, "The Disappearing Man" from their forthcoming album CA$H GRAB. The song finds the band showcasing their absolute mastery of heavy hook-filled riffs and rhythms couched in earworm melody that would make Green Album era Weezer jealous.

The band recently announced Fall 2026 tour dates supporting Death From Above 1979. Fans can get tickets HERE for all shows. Please see all dates below.

CA$H GRAB is still in production and will be announced in more detail at a later date. For now, dig in to the three bite-sized anthems from the album so far, "The Disappearing Man", "Bough Down" and "Peaches" on all DSPs HERE.

RBBP just concluded their CA$H GRAB 6-week headlining tour across North America, with multiple sold out shows. The band was joined on the entire tour by Austin punk-metal trio American Sharks (whose new album Not Dead Yet released in late April).

RICKSHAW BILLIE'S BURGER PATROL - US LIVE 2026:

09/05 Cookeville, TN - Muddy Roots Music Festival
10/01 Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades *
10/02 Berkeley, CA - UC Theater *
10/03 Monterey, CA - Golden State Theatre *
10/04 San Luis Obispo, CA - Fremont Theater *
10/06 Ventura, CA - Ventura Music Hall *
10/08 Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco *
10/09 Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory OC *
10/10 San Diego, CA - The Observatory San Diego *
10/11 Tempe, AZ - The Marquee *
10/13 Denver, CO - Gothic Theatre *

* w/ Death From Above 1979

Artist: Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol
Album: “The Disappearing Man” (single)
Record Label: RBBP
Release Date: July 8th, 2026

01. The Disappearing Man
02. Bough Down
03. Peaches

Links

www.rickshawbilliesburgerpatrol.com
linktr.ee/rickshawbilliesburgerpatrol
rickshawbilliesburgerpatrol.bandcamp.com

T

hanks to US / THEM PR for the details.

Sludge/Stoner Metallers Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol - new single PEACHES Out Now!!!

Austin trio Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol share a new single today, titled “Peaches” culled from their forthcoming album CA$H GRAB. The song finds the band showcasing their absolute mastery of heavy hook-filled riffs and rhythms couched in earworm melody that would make Green Album era Weezer jealous. CA$H GRAB, which is still in production, will be announced in more detail at a later date. For now, dig in to the bite-sized anthem that is “Peaches” on all DSPs HERE. 

Spotify pre-save link: https://linktr.ee/rickshawbilliesburgerpatrol

RBBP continue their CA$H GRAB headlining tour dates across North America, running through May. The band is joined on the entire 6 week long tour by Austin punk-metal trio American Sharks (whose new album Not Dead Yet released last week), and in the Midwest by Denver "Desertgaze" trio Pink Fuzz. 

Please see all dates below. Tickets for all shows are available HERE.

RBBP’s fourth annual festival, BIG DUMB FEST IV will take place on May 30th, 2026 in Austin, TX. Full lineup, food vendors and details follow below.

BIG DUMB FEST IV Lineup:

Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol

American Sharks * Palefade * Transit Method

Buzz Electro * Waterworld * Sodomy Cop

Food vendors:

Bad Larry's Burger Club * Epic Jerk * more TBA

Mohawk Austin - 6pm - ALL AGES - Indoor and Outdoor stages

RBBP have opened a new online store via Shopify, with new merch and restocked LPs and cassettes. Shop MERCH HERE.

BIG DUMB RIFFS is available on LP, cassette and download, released May 10th, 2024. Doom Wop is available on LP, cassette and download, released August 11, 2023. 

RICKSHAW BILLIE'S BURGER PATROL - US LIVE 2026:

04/23 Los Angeles, CA - Zebulon (LOW TICKETS)

04/25 San Diego, CA - The Casbah (LOW TICKETS)

04/26 Pioneertown, CA - Pappy & Harriet’s

04/28 Phoenix, AZ - Rebel Lounge

05/01 Oklahoma City, OK - Resonant Head *

05/02 Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck *

05/03 Omaha, NE - Reverb *

05/04 Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry * (LOW TICKETS)

05/06 Milwaukee, WI - Falcon Bowl *

05/07 St. Louis, MO - Blueberry Hill Duck Room *

05/08 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle * (LOW TICKETS)

05/09 Cleveland, OH - Mahall’s *

05/10 Toronto, ON - The Garrison

05/12 Montreal, QC - Cabaret Foufs

05/13 Boston, MA - Sonia

05/15 Brooklyn, NY - TV Eye (LOW TICKETS)

05/17 Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda’s

05/18 Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery

05/20 Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre

05/21 Atlanta, GA - The Earl

05/22 Atlanta, GA - The Earl (SOLD OUT)

05/23 Nashville, TN - The Blue Room

All shows with American Sharks 

*w/ Pink Fuzz

Links:

www.rickshawbilliesburgerpatrol.com

https://linktr.ee/rickshawbilliesburgerpatrol

Thanks to US/THEM PR for the details.

Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol - Big Dumb Riffs (Album Review)

Release Date: March 22nd 2024. Record Label: Permanent Teeth. Formats: Cassette/DD

Big Dumb Riffs - Tracklisting

1.Clowntown 01:34

2.1-800-EAT-SHIT 01:52

3.Papa Pop It 02:48

4.Peanut Butter Snack Sticks 01:58

5.Whip It Around 00:54

6.Body Bag 02:34

7.Brat 02:48

8.El Sapo 00:48

9.Bastard Initiated 01:09

10.Blue Collar Man 01:12

11.In a Jar 03:38

Members

 

Leo Lydon: lead vocals, 8-string guitar

Sean St. Germain: drums, gang vocals

Aaron Metzdorf: bass, gang vocals

Review

Doom/Groove/Stoner Rockers and Party Monsters Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol return with their new album Big Dumb Riffs and that’s what the album delivers but with a supreme silly style of frantic aggressive entertainment. Channelling the off-kilter energy of PRIMUS and Dinosaur JR and matching with the Heavy Metal energy of PANTERA and the classic grooves of ZZ Top for a record that has a buoyant Sludge Rock and Punk Rock attitude.

The majority of the tracks last around the two minutes mark with this being a very short album which is part of the course for Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol. There is a sublime 90’s Alt Rock appetite and Funk Rock energy which you can feel on the opening tracks such as Clowntown, 1-800-Eat-Shit and Papa Pop It. 

The band perhaps rely on shock value within their lyrical content but they do this with a wicked Black Comedic edge that does bring some great laughs along the way. The music is impressive with certain moments reminding me of Faith No More and The Melvins. There’s intense heavy SLUDGE METAL grooves which can be quite distorted and overpowering at times, however the music sees Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol delivering their most muscular and riff-centric album to date.

Big Dumb Riffs is right up there with DOOM-WOP being Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol best release to date. If you want a record that doesn’t give a FUCK ABOUT with Progression and gets straight down in playing straight-forward and sometimes brutal grooves then Big Dumb Riffs is the album for you.

Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol impress yet again and they’re star shines even crazier and brighter with each passing release. Long may that continue.

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to US/THEM PR Group for the promo.

Links

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