Dig that Halloween gypsy shit and feed your sweet tooth early with THE WICKED, Salem’s prized gothic punk duo. They are exploding out of suburbia on the heels of the release of their debut full-length album, NEVER TRUST THE DEAD, on Switchbitch Records, and hooooo-whee have they expanded their sound. The trademark guitar and piano two-step jig has blossomed into a collection of hard-boiled noir nuggets set to the screech of germanium fuzz and jangly tambourine. Emerging single “Elevator” forces dancing feet into motion with a happenin’ swing feel and modern punk squeal, while deliciously haunting vocal melodies twist and soar over the top like flying snakes. Do not miss this record, and keep an eye out for locals on tour!