After a triumphant reunion show in October last year that was soon followed by a run of live dates before Christmas, Melbourne rockers Mammal are well and truly back.
Currently on a national tour ahead of a one-off London show in October, Mammal are promoting new singles 'Community’ and 'Virtue Signalling', which where mixed/ mastered by legendary producer Machine (Lamb Of God, Clutch etc.) at the Machine Shop in the US.
When we asked the band to supply a Top 5 feature, they decided to rate films you should never, ever watch with your mother. Ever.
The list was compiled by Mammal's own frontman Ezekiel Ox, with assistance from Osaka Punch frontman Jack Muzak and bass player Reggie TugNuts, in the beer garden of The Bridge Hotel in North Tasmania.
“All movies come with ratings, that guide us in how we view and absorb our art,” Ezekiel says. “However, the time has come to acknowledge that we need a new rating letter; 'A' for 'AWKWARD IF WATCHED WITH YOUR MUM'.”
1. 'Requiem For A Dream'
Unless your Mum is a hard heroin addict or is desperate enough to take a double dildo for drugs, there's probably more than a couple of awkward moments watching this Darren Aronofsky film's descent into drugs, addiction and degradation. 1 out of 5 Mums.2. 'Behind The Candelabra'
The last film Ezekiel went to see at the movies with his mother, thinking it would be a lovely evening of reflection on the great Liberace’s glistening career. It turned very awkward with the amount of fellatio consistently on display throughout. 2 out 5 Mums.3. 'The Human Centipede'
Is your Mum the kind of person fascinated by human biology in a Frankenstein gone horribly wrong kinda way? Mine neither. Best to steer clear of this film for family movie night. 1 out 5 Mums.4. 'Don’t Tell Mum The Babysitter's Dead'
Not only does the title warn of parental secrets that must be held, this D-grade '90s 'comedy' is best left unwatched by most. 3 out of 5 Mums.5. 'Debbie Does Dallas'
If you’re watching porn with your mother, then please stop reading this article immediately and seek professional help. Also, try to avoid your family being brought back stage at one of our gigs, you weirdos. 0 out 5 Mums.Mammal + Osaka Punch Australia Tour 2018
Fri 24 Aug - The Cambridge Hotel (Newcastle)Sat 25 Aug - Long Jetty Hotel
Thu 6 Sep - The Basement (Canberra)
Fri 7 Sep - Manning Bar (Sydney)
Sat 8 Sep - Waves (Wollongong)
Sat 15 Sep - The Zoo (Brisbane)
