Cleveland punk band Violet Ray is gaining speed fast. After getting signed to Otitis Media Records, they’re now preparing to re-release their first full-length album, This is Skate Rock, this September. It’s a big win for the group, and the music itself proves they’re not just rolling: they’re charging.

The album is twelve tracks of fast tempos, sharp guitar lines, and a deep connection to skateboarding. This isn’t just punk rock with skate themes. It’s a full concept album, made by people who clearly live and breathe the scene.

It all kicks off with “Blender Knows,” a noisy and lean opener named after skater Neil Blender. The sound is raw but focused. That energy stays alive in “Phillips 66,” which keeps things short and ripping. By track three, “Master of Disaster,” the band is fully locked in, doling out tight riffs, pounding drums, and a bass groove that holds the chaos together.

“Don’t Jump Off” and “Street Survival” come next, both aggressive and tight. By the time the record hits “All Hail Cardiel,” you can feel the full picture forming: a heartfelt tribute to skating legends and the streets they ride on.

“Skate or Die” lands at track nine and might be the record’s anthem. Its loud chorus and bold lyrics show just how personal this album is to the band. “Animal Chin” and “Dogtown” continue the history lesson, with the latter delivering a chill groove that still hits hard.

The closer, “Poor Devils,” stands out. It shifts from skating to class struggle, shouting about working-class pain over thrashing drums. It’s bitter, loud, and honest.

This is Skate Rock is gritty, quick, and proud. Violet Ray has built a soundtrack for anyone who’s ever picked up a board or felt left behind.