Straight Outta Junior High is going to unleash the “Sharknocerous.”
What is a Sharknocerous, you ask? It’s the name of the local pop-punk group’s new album.
It’s also a goofy combination between a shark and rhinoceros that lead singer Nate Olson’s friend invented.
“It was the scariest animal he could think of. There’s nothing more terrifying than that,” Olson said. “It can swim and go on land. Apparently it can fly and shoot lasers out of its eyes, too. It’s pretty much the scariest killing machine around.”
On Friday, the band will be playing all the songs from the new album as well as some old favorites. “Sharknocerous” is the fifth album from the band, which has been going strong for nine years.
Olson said the new material is a little different but still fits with the band’s usual punk-pop sound.
While band members are getting a little older, Olson said they still get into the music.
“I feel like an old man a lot of times,” Olson said. “Kids in high school are still coming out to see me. I’m 31. I own a house. And I’m up (on stage) acting like a jackass. But, it’s all right. It’s still fun.”
The CD will be available at the show for $10. It’s also for sale at Homer’s and through iTunes and www.sojh.com.
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