NEWS: CIRKUS PRUTZ Release Single “Handyman Boogie” From Upcoming Album “Manifesto”

Today, Swedish blues rockers Cirkus Prütz reveal “Handyman Boogie” the second single from the upcoming studio album “Manifesto“, to be released internationally on April 18th via Metalville Records.

The song is a tribute to the Swedish actor Peter Stormare Arbrå and his character Karl Hungus in the movie The Big Lebowski from 1998. Peter plays porn actor Karl Hungus, who seduces women as a cable expert.

Cirkus Prütz have improved from album to album in their career. In order to top their previous achievements once again, they have brought producer, multi-musician, bandleader, and songwriter Peter Tägtgren (Pain, Hypocrisy, Lindemann, Sabaton, and many more) on board for Manifesto.

“We had the feeling that we wanted to take our music further into the future. We needed a push forward and a new sound,” explains Christian Carlsson, the band’s singer and guitarist.

“I’ve known Peter for quite a long time and have been a fan of his work over the years, especially with Pain. We talked about working together a few years ago, and now it’s finally happened,” says bassist Jerry Prütz, adding that Peter has really inspired the band both musically and lyrically.

“It shouldn’t sound old school or like an old blues album” was Peter Tägtgren’s motto for the entire process.

The New Album

The ten songs on Manifesto talk about everything from drag racing to casino visits in Las Vegas, from stalking like in the Netflix series Baby Reindeer to an homage to Peter Stormare’s iconic character Karl Hungus in the film The Big Lebowski.

Sound and songwriting are right up to date. All the songs were written by the band together in the rehearsal room and were then given the necessary finishing touches by Peter Tägtgren in his studio. The mastering was in the hands of Jonas Kjellgren, who was also responsible for the production of the last Sabaton albums.

In a musical genre where most things follow tradition, Cirkus Prütz stand out and dare to challenge themselves, but also their audience. Manifesto is a blues rock album with many facets! Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Cirkus Prütz’s “Manifesto”

1. White Knuckle Blues

2. Drinking Muddy Water

3. Handyman Boogie

4. Walking In The Rain

5. The Blues Is The Cure

6. Living Like A God

7. Twenty4seven Blues

8. Pack Your Bags

9. Highroller (Try Me Out)

10. Water Into Wine

Cirkus Prütz

Christian Carlsson – lead vocals, guitar, harp | Franco Santunione – guitar, vocals | Jerry Prütz – bass, vocals | Per Kohlus – drums

DISCOGRAPHY

All For The Boogie And The Blues (Kooljink 2017)

White Jazz – Black Magic (Metalville 2019)

Bluesrevolution (Metalville 2022)

Manifesto (Metalville 2024)

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