Ska-punk band HEY-SMITH’s latest track, Feel My Pain, has been chosen as the opening theme for the second part of Kengan Ashura Season 2, streaming exclusively on Netflix starting August 15. A preview of the song can be heard in the promotional video for the anime, viewable below.

Feel My Pain will be available on digital platforms from August 14. The cover art for the single is a collaborative effort with the anime’s production team. The track features a high-energy, fast-paced sound, fitting perfectly with the intense battle scenes of the series.

In addition to this single, HEY-SMITH is set to release the Rest In Punk -World Edition- LP on August 23 via Bad Time Records. This release will be a special edition of their sixth album, Rest In Punk, released in November 2023. The LP is available in either smooth blue vinyl, or milky clear with blue splatter.

Rest In Punk -World Edition- includes the previously unreleased track Feel My Pain, along with a remastered collection of tracks by Howie Weinberg Mastering. This exclusive release will also be available on digital platforms.

HEY-SMITH embarks on a US tour in September, sharing the stage with The Suicide Machines, Mad Caddies, Ballyhoo!, and Panteón Rococó. They will also perform at the Supernova Ska Festival in Hampton, VA. Tickets for all shows are on sale now.

Six-piece band HEY-SMITH crafts energetic ska-punk with melodic hooks and an irreverent attitude. Honoring the legacy of ’90s punk while staying true to the genre’s roots, the band has gained a global following with their unique sound. They began releasing albums in 2009 and gained new fans in 2023 with Say My Name. Known for their authentic and intense live performances, HEY-SMITH plays around 150 shows annually. They stand for expression, freedom from conformity, authenticity, and good times.