The Dead Krazukies Release Video For “1997”

The Dead Krazukies return with new single, a powerful blend of melodic punk and metal, creadfted between rage and reflection. Mixed by Christian Carvin and mastered by Jason Livermore, Cipher stands as their most intense and introspective work to date. After sharing stages with Pennywise, NOFX, Bad Religion and performing at Hellfest, the band takes their sound to a new level – faster, darker and emotionally charged.

“1997” is a high-energy punk rock anthem from French melodic hardcore band The Dead Krazukies .A loud, heartfelt throwback to a time when life was simple, reckless and felt like it would last forever. Built around skate culture, basement shows and teenage invincibility, the track plays like a time capsule of the late ’90s.

But beneath the speed and singalong hooks lies a bittersweet realization: those days are gone. “1997” captures that exact moment when nostalgia hits, when you wish you could tell your younger self to slow down and hold on a little longer.

Fast, raw and undeniably catchy, it blends urgency with emotion in a way that feels both personal and universal. For fans of Sum 41, Rise Against and Pennywise, it’s a reminder of where it all started — and how quickly it all disappears.

The Dead Krazukies are a French melodic skate punk band formed in 2010 in Hossegor, a coastal town in southwestern France. Blending fast, catchy punk rock with influences from 1990s skate and surf culture, their sound is often compared to bands like Pennywise, Rise Against, and Anti-Flag.

Originally starting as a cover band, they quickly developed their own material and gained recognition in the European punk scene with releases like The Northern Belle and later albums such as Icarus (2020) and From the Underworld (2023).

Known for energetic live performances and a mix of melodic hooks, hardcore intensity, and occasional metal influences, The Dead Krazukies have played major festivals and shared stages with prominent punk acts, establishing themselves as a rising force in modern skate punk.