The Lazys Unleash “Hot Under the Collar” — A Fan-Fueled Anthem Built on Riffs, Sweat, and Barbecue Mayhem

June 27, 2025 rocknews

If you thought rock was going quietly into the algorithm, think again. The Lazys are back and they’ve lit the fuse on their explosive new single, “Hot Under the Collar.” Released today, the track arrives like a shot of adrenaline straight to the heart of rock ‘n’ roll—sweaty, snarling, and loud enough to wake Bon Scott from his grave.

Straight outta Sydney and now raising hell from Toronto, The Lazys have been stoking the fires of hard rock since 2006. Their calling card? No-frills riffs, no-nonsense choruses, and no regard for eardrums. With a cult following built on relentless touring and beer-soaked mayhem, the band is known for live shows that leave fans drenched and floors sticky.

And if their 2018 album Tropical Hazards hinted at global ambition, “Hot Under the Collar” is the flame that lights the dynamite.

Sonic Dynamite: Inside “Hot Under the Collar”

This isn’t your average rock radio filler. “Hot Under the Collar” launches with a feral guitar hook and thunderous drums—the kind of rhythm that kicks down the door and demands another round. The track surges with the grit of pub-floor breakdowns and the fury of late-night, last-gasp defiance.

It’s everything The Lazys do best: loud, reckless, and blood-pumping, tailor-made for the pit or a pint. There’s no subtlety here—just a storm of overdriven guitars and anthemic choruses that refuse to let up.

Fueled by Fans: The Crowdfunding Chaos

What makes this single even louder? Fans made it happen. Through a grassroots crowdfunding campaign, The Lazys called on their global legion of diehards to bankroll the track’s recording and rollout. No label suits, no compromises—just good old DIY rock rebellion.

And the cherry on top? A BBQ with the band. That’s right—some lucky supporters will get to throw down burgers and brews with The Lazys themselves. If their London show last year is any indication, expect unfiltered, beer-fuelled carnage with a burger in one hand and a devil-horn salute in the other.

Who Are The Lazys?

Formed on the blistering bar circuit of Sydney’s underground, The Lazys carved their reputation with ferocious riffs, sledgehammer drumming, and a stage presence that makes most bands look like soundcheck. Their Canadian relocation only amped things up, with the band going toe-to-toe with the likes of Danko Jones, Airbourne, and Billy Talent’s Ian D’Sa (who co-wrote on Tropical Hazards).

Festival slots at Rock am Ring, Wacken Open Air, and multiple UK club rampages have made The Lazys a name whispered in tattoo parlours, shouted in pubs, and screamed back from festival barricades.

Hot Under the Collar Tour 2025 – Full International Dates

July 18 – Biltmore Theatre, Oshawa, ON, Canada
July 19 – Sonic Hall, Guelph, ON, Canada
July 24 – The 27 Club, Ottawa, ON, Canada
July 26 – Lee’s Palace, Toronto, ON, Canada
August 7 – Audio, Glasgow, UK
August 8 – The Key Club, Leeds, UK
August 10 – Firevolt Festival, Stockport, UK
August 14 – Café The Jack, Eindhoven, Netherlands
August 15 – Gebäude 9, Cologne, Germany
August 16 – Don’t Panic Club & Pub, Essen, Germany
August 20 – Knust, Hamburg, Germany
August 26 – Privatclub, Berlin, Germany
August 27 – Modrá Vopice, Prague, Czech Republic
August 28 – Backstage Halle, Munich, Germany
August 29 – Hellraiser, Leipzig, Germany
August 31 – Nachtleben, Frankfurt, Germany
September 3 – The Underworld, Camden, UK
September 4 – The Joiners, Southampton, UK
September 5 – The Globe, Cardiff, UK
September 6 – Rebellion, Manchester, UK

More info and tickets at thelazysband.com.

Verdict?

The Lazys haven’t just returned—they’ve detonated. “Hot Under the Collar” is pure, undiluted rock: fan-powered, riff-loaded, and born to be played too loud. For those who say rock’s dead: meet its loud-mouthed resurrection.