Atlanta Punk Rock Trio Billy Batts & The Made Men Shares “Cory The Breadman”

Atlanta’s Billy Bats & The Made Men are here to crash the party with a blistering does of youthful energy and urgency on their new full-length, For The Surly Types, which sees release via Rad Girlfriend Records on September 5. Pre-order it here.

Rad Girlfriend Records’ Josh Goldman says this about the band:

“Barely out of their teens—with a drummer who’s still in his—this band isn’t chasing trends or scenes. What makes this album stand out is the purity of its intent: its punk rock written and performed with zero pretension, driven by instinct and honesty rather than image or expectations. It’s rare to hear something this genuine in a genre that can often fall into repetitiveness or self-parody. Billy Bats & The Made Men aren’t trying to impress anyone—they’re just being themselves, and it hits hard.

“Produced and recorded by Joe Queer of legendary punk icons The Queers, the album captures the chaos, charm and gritty intensity of a band operating with nothing to lose. The result is an explosive collection of songs that straddle the line between early 80s hardcore—think the frantic pace and aggression of Black Flag—and the more melodic but still volatile spirit of 90s punk rock a la the Vandals. The guitars slash and burn, the vocals bark with conviction, and the rhythm section drives like it’s outrunning the cops.

“There’s something both familiar and fresh here. There are no gimmicks, no calculated aesthetics—just energy, and a seemingly total commitment to doing it their own way. 

“This is the kind of record that reminds you what punk is supposed to be. Raw, fun, and honest.”

Catch them live here:

8/23 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade w/ FEAR
9/19 – Asheville, NC @ Fleetwoods for a Punk Fest
9/20 – Johnson City, TN @ Shit Fest
10/10 – Summerville, SC @ Trolley Pub w/ Mike V and The Rats
11/8 – Wilmington, NC @ Waterline Brewing Company for Port City Blitz Fest