Clobber may be a new name, but they’re already making a big impact with an extremely aggressive, no-frills reassertion of punk’s original spirit.

With a terrifying live presence, frontman Charlie Longman explodes onto the stage spitting beer over the pit whilst the band crank out short, fast, blunt-force anthems. Mixing old-school ‘77 punk attitude with modern hardcore brutality, their genuinely confrontational ethos makes Clobber feel like a blast of fresh air in today’s punk landscape.

Clobber’s new EP God Loves, Man Kills tears through three songs in just 6 minutes, trimming all the fat with sludge-thick riffs and breakneck drums taking aim at war crimes, mental health struggles, and the bleak institutions that justify mass violence in the name of faith. Clobber are here to leave you bruised, breathless, and gagging for more.

We caught up with the band to ask about the driving influences behind Clobber:

How did you lads come together, and what was the initial goal of Clobber?

Can you unpack the title of your latest EP God Loves, Man Kills?

Be Someone is very personal rather than outwardly political, and it’s extremely empowering and defiant. Can you talk about where the idea for the song came from?

What’s your totally unfettered opinion on our political ‘leaders’?

Your live shows are known for being extremely chaotic. What’s running through your mind whilst you’re playing?

Who are some of the bands or artists that are most influential to your style? Are there any key albums, time periods, or scenes that particularly inspire you guys?

What does the word ‘punk’ mean to you?

Who are some of the most punk public figures you can think of outside of music?

Are there any well-known bands or artists who you would consider the absolute antithesis of what you stand for?

What is the ultimate goal of Clobber?