Codefendants, the punk trio consisting of Sam King (Get Dead), Julio “Ceschi” Ramos, and NOFX mastermind and producer Fat Mike, have announced their forthcoming studio album “LIFERS,” set for release April 3rd, 2026. The trio teamed up with hip hop legend The D.O.C. on their new single “Rivals,” out now. The D.O.C. is known for his frequent collaborations and songwriting for N.W.A, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre, with credits on Dre’s first album The Chronic. “Rivals” marks the second collaboration between Codefendants and The D.O.C., following their 2023 single “Fast Ones” off of the debut album, THIS IS CRIMEWAVE. Now, back behind the mic once again, D.O.C brings the heat on the opening verse of “Rivals.” Fans can stream “Rivals” below pre-order the new Codefendants album “LIFERS” and here.Continue reading →
