The Masonics are the Kings Of Medway Beat, and are known for being 'the best Rhythm and Beat combo since The Milkshakes', and there's a very good reason for that... With Mickey Hampshire (The Milkshakes, Mickey And The Salty Seadogs, Mickey And Ludella), Bruce Brand (The Pop Rivets, The Milkshakes, Auntie Vegetable, Thee Headcoats, The Kravin' As, The Clique, Dutronc, The Voo-Dooms and more) and John Gibbs (The Wildebeests, The Kaisers), this Medway-based trio have got enough rhythm 'n' beat and rock 'n' roll in their blood streams to blast any roof! Since 1991, The Masonics have been raising roofs all across the land, and disturbing audio grooves on at least ten studio albums and nine singles. There's no stopping them! Last year the group joined The 5.6.7.8's on their five-night UK tour, and have since released two 7 EPs, and a first-time-on-vinyl edition of their 'Outside Looking In' album (originally released on CD in 2004). October 2023 will see The Masonics joining The 5.6.7.8's on a ten-night tour of Japan, also releasing a split 7 EP together for it! It's been a long time coming...but Sursum Tibaim Vestram is a new studio album from The Masonics, once again featuring the heavenly backing vocals from Miss Ludella Black. Twelve new songs, recorded at Ranscombe Studios in the heart of Medway, with that sure fire energy that shows there's definitely no stopping them! Up yer pipe!
Release date:
January 12, 2024
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Denon DP-400
Featuring a high-precision, belt-driven mechanism and an adjustable tonearm that ensures optimal tracking and minimal resonance
-
HumminGuru: Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner
Advanced ultrasonic technology with customizable cleaning cycles and a large tank capacity to thoroughly remove dust, dirt, and contaminants
-
Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
-
Phono Preamps - Top Picks
A selection of the best phono preamps for your turntable setup
-
Cartridges - Top Picks
A selection of turnatble cartridges that provide great performance and sound quality
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Olga Amelchenko Howling Silence
Edition Records Ltd
July 11, 2025 -
Split Chain Motionblur
Epitaph
July 11, 2025 -
Chris Stamey Anything Is Possible
Label 51 Recordings
July 11, 2025 -
B.c.camplight Sober Conversation (Gold)
Bella Union UK
June 27, 2025 -
Bootblacks Paradise
Artoffact Records
July 11, 2025 -
Malevolence Where Only the Truth Is Spoken (Gold)
Nuclear Blast
June 20, 2025 -
The Teskey Brothers Live At The Hammersmith Apollo
Glassnote Music
July 11, 2025 -
Metallica Load (Remastered) [2xLP]
Rhino / Blackened Recordings
June 13, 2025 -
Rascal Flatts Life Is A Highway: Refueled Duets (Blue)
Big Machine
June 6, 2025 -
Chris Stapleton Traveller (Coke Bottle Clear; Amazon Exclusive) [2xLP]
Mercury Nashville
August 22, 2025 -
Helldrifter Shell of Inexsistence
Violent Creek Recs
June 13, 2025 -
Jeanines How Long Can It Last (White)
Slumberland Records
June 27, 2025 -
Ministry THE SQUIRRELY YEARS REVISITED (Blue)
Cleopatra Records
July 25, 2025 -
Lord Vigo Walk the Shadows (Swamp Green)
High Roller
June 20, 2025