In New York’s war on animal abuse, some of the worst offenders are pursued by a group of tattooed motorcycle riding tough guys on a mission to save animals in danger. They call themselves Rescue Ink, and these are their stories.

The new album is called Root For Ruin for several reasons. Heres one: it sifts through 15 years of musical experience to arrive at a diamond-edged sound thats as upfront and direct as the quintets legendary live shows. That goes for everything from the gut-punching percussion and drunken punk subtleties of Clear Spirits to the moonlit melodies and restless, groove of Sleepless in Silverlake. Poltergeist, cut in one take at the bands rehearsal space, features a downward spiral vibe thats both delirious and delightful. Root For Ruin keeps you on your toes through 11 tracks.