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Codefendants Share a New Single and Video “Rivals” (ft. The D.O.C.) – New Album “Lifers” Coming Soon

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Codefendants – [Photo Credit: Sean Carlton Jones]

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 →


ALBUM REVIEW: Codefendants – This Is Crime Wave

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Over the last few years, the likes of cybergrind and mathcore have reared their ugly heads into the musical zeitgeist, for better or worse, introducing to the world new visions when it comes to how to write and perform music. Enter Codefendants, a newly formed trio consisting of Fat Mike, Sam King, and Ceschi Ramos. The group’s debut album, This Is Crime Wave (Fat Wreck Chords, Bottles To The Ground), is their titular foray into a new world that combines hip hop, new wave, and an underlying dose of punk rock. 

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