The 2017 EP "Busted Chops" offered a raw, unvarnished slice of the garage punk sound Bloodbags had been honing. It was a direct follow-up to their 2016 split with The Stains.
- "Busted Chops" was released on May 4, 2017, by the independent label Stink Magnetic. The EP features four tracks of unrepentant garage punk. It was recorded in a single day at a practice space in Portland, Oregon.
- The EP was the band's first release on Stink Magnetic, a label known for its roster of underground punk and hardcore acts. Bloodbags toured the West Coast in support of the EP throughout the summer of 2017.
- The release was met with mixed reviews, with some critics praising its raw energy and others finding it derivative of earlier punk bands. "Busted Chops" has since become a cult favorite among fans of Pacific Northwest punk.
Bloodbags are a noisy punk band from the Pacific Northwest. They are known for their raw sound and aggressive live shows.
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