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Oh, so get this guys…Sum 41 is back. Remember hearing them in every single teen comedy between 2001 and 2005? Remember when the lead singer married Avril Lavigne and the band basically imploded? Well, after a nasty little punk rock divorce, Deryck Whibley has a cute little nickname for the “Sk8er Boi” singer. And yes, I will still always refer to that song when discussing her.

The track is called “Scumfuck,” and although there is no verification that Whibley is referring to her, it simply makes me feel better for believing so. In fact, here’s a lyrical sampling:

“Well, what can I say?
I guess it’s obvious you would end up this way,
When you live amongst the dead
The best of luck
As the one and only: Resident Scumfuck
A victim or just a tragedy?”

I mean, it makes sense, right? But I digress. There’s a chaotic, cluttered garage rock sound, which I’ve always been a firm supporter of. With rock, I don’t thoroughly enjoy it unless it’s grimy and dirty — and this track literally screams it. Whibley’s vocals are spot on and have actually improved since the band’s last album 2007 Underclass Hero. The obnoxious tone is gone and he seems more trained and controlled in his delivery. Sum 41, what have you done? Either way, I like it.

“Scumfuck” is the first single for the band’s upcoming release, Screaming Bloody Murder. The album is set to hit stores August 31. Like what you hear? You can download the track right now! Talk about convenience.