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Dirtbombs

Musical Group
Forfans of garage rock and detroit sounds, mick collins devotees, and curious listeners into punk-soul hybrids.
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The Profile

The Dirtbombs are a Detroit, Michigan garage rock band formed in 1992 by Mick Collins (ex-The Gories). Known for a twin-drummer, twin-bassist setup, they fuse garage rock with punk energy and R&B/soul inflections across albums like Ultraglide In Black, Dangerous Magical Noise, and We Have You Surrounded.

Led by Mick Collins (vocals, guitar); notable members include Ko Melina (bass), Ben Blackwell (drums), Pat Pantano (drums), and Troy Gregory (bass). Released music on In The Red Records. Covered Sparks’ Sherlock Holmes and recorded Leopard Man at C&A with lyrics by Alan Moore. Origin: Detroit, USA.

Three reviews capture the Dirtbombs’ Detroit-born garage roar, with praise for Mick Collins’ voice and stylistic pivots. We Have You Surrounded earns raves for gritty, raucous energy and inspired covers. A Rome live date is judged solid yet hampered by heat and poor sound. Ooey Gooey Chewy Ka-blooey! gets a thumbs-up for a cleaner, poppier turn without losing charm.

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