The Bloody Beetroots and Bob Vylan Break Boundaries with 'KILLING PUNK'
Ever wondered what a full-speed collision of punk and electronic music sounds like? The Bloody Beetroots have the answer, teaming up with UK duo Bob Vylan for their furious new single, KILLING PUNK. Out now through Rifo's own label, Out Of Line Music, this track doesn’t pull any punches. It’s loud. It’s urgent. And it’s already stirring up fans on both sides of the punk-electronic divide.
Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo—better known as The Bloody Beetroots—has been blending genres since his 2006 debut. But 'KILLING PUNK' raises the stakes. You can feel Rifo grinding electronic noise into the grit of London's streets, while Bob Vylan's biting lyrics come in hot, spitting out frustration and rebellion. For longtime fans, this is signature Beetroots—pure sonic energy that pays tribute to punk’s raw roots but never sounds old-fashioned.
This latest release isn’t a random experiment. It sits right in the heart of The Bloody Beetroots Forever series, which started making noise again in 2024 with 'This is Blood' alongside N8NOFACE and Teddy Killerz. Each new track is building up a bigger, bolder vision of Rifo’s trademark rock-electronic mashup, with punk attitude at the center. 'KILLING PUNK' is the first of what’s shaping up to be a long line of genre-smashing singles in 2025.
Legacy, Rebellion, and Grit
The Bloody Beetroots aren’t strangers to big partnerships. Rifo’s past credits list reads like a who’s who of both punk and electronic worlds—he’s collaborated with Steve Aoki, Paul McCartney, and Tommy Lee, fusing harsh digital sounds with rock legend muscle. But pulling in Bob Vylan gives this new release a fresh UK punk edge. The London-based duo are known for their sharp, politically-charged lyrics and refusal to fit in. They’re exactly the kind of voices you want matched with Rifo’s aggressive beats when you’re aiming for a furious anthem.
Talking about the release, Rifo didn’t mince words: he called it “one of the grimiest tracks I’ve ever put together,” and credited Bob Vylan for bringing “insane raw energy” to the table. And it doesn’t stop with the music either—the video is a gritty mini-movie, shot in London’s underbelly and directed by JAWMIDNIGHT, making the whole experience even more immersive.
The new label, Out Of Line Music, is more than just a branding move for Rifo—it’s creative control. It’s a statement that The Bloody Beetroots isn’t hanging up its boots anytime soon. Instead, the group is steering deeper into the roots that inspired them: punk rebellion, wild storytelling, comic book drama, and the thrill of breaking every rule in the book.
So, what’s next? The Forever project is set to deliver more mashups, more unexpected collaborations, and plenty of that Beetroots energy that’s kept dance floors and festival crowds moving for nearly two decades. If 'KILLING PUNK' is any indication, fans should buckle up for a wild ride in 2025.