The Lords Of The New Church - Open Your Eyes

Formed from the ashes of The Dead Boys and The Damned, The Lords of the New Church were the ultimate "supergroup of the shadows." This release captures the band at their "unflinching and brilliant" peak, performing live in New York City in 1982. Originally a rare and "highly sought-after" bootleg, this official reissue restores the "pounding energy and dark charisma" of Stiv Bators and Brian James as they stormed the American stage with their signature blend of gothic rock, glam-punk, and "pulsating urgency."

Adding to the "cinematic depth" of this package is a truly special bonus: the never-before-reissued debut 7" single. Housed in its original picture sleeve, this 7" features unique, "raw and gritty" versions of the anthems "New Church" and "Livin' on Livin'!" that differ from the polished studio cuts. This is the definitive document of a band that bridged the gap between punk’s "clattering catharsis" and the "ethereal gloom" of the coming decade.