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CANADIAN rockers Crystal Pistol, whose 2006 paean to excess “Rock Star” was objectively one of the greatest songs released this century, are making a surprise comeback.

The Canucks’ failure to garner airplay became a cause celebre for many who felt the music industry had become moribund and cynical and radio dumbed down and trend-obsessed. They broke up after just one album but have occasionally reunited for one-off shows.

Now the Mik Ireland-fronted five-piece has announced on social media: “Recording new Crystal Pistol material. #You Can’t Kill Rock n Roll!”, accompanied by black and white shots of the now somewhat greying musicians in the studio.

It’s their first Facebook post in more than a year – the last was about one of those reunion shows.

We can’t wait to hear what they’re conjuring up.

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Steve Mascord

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Steve came up with the name of Hot Metal magazine in 1989 and worked for the magazine in its early years. He is HM's editor and proprietor in 2022.

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