“Really, what is cool about this record is that basically everybody threw in a song. The latest addition to their impressive back catalogue is The Dwarves Invented Rock ’n Roll (August 2014) – a must have for any self-respecting old-skool punk. We’ll do all kinds of weird old songs and we’ll be crazy jetlagged, which will be fun,” Blag laughed. It’s going to be an acoustic Dwarves show – those are particularly good because you can show up and request songs. “We’ve added a fifth show right at the beginning of the tour, on the Wednesday. No doubt Dwarves fans around the country will attest to that – and Blag is proud to announce that they’ve had to add another show.

“Australia’s a great spot to go … admittedly, we haven’t been there for five years so I think the people are ready!” Truth be told, it’s hard to believe that Blag and his merry band of Dwarves released their first LP back when I was still watching Play School. (Those who own a Dwarves album will know that their covers and shelves are always controversial and often crude.) “We also try to deliver some hardcore punk rock for people to enjoy – that’s part of the game as well.”Īs Blag sets the scene for what we can expect for their triumphant return to our shores this month, his energy, vitality and overt cheekiness is abundantly clear. “It’s a teenage girl thing – they’re attracted to the pin-up pictures of the Dwarves,” his voice dripped with sarcasm. “I’d like to think we’re the best looking band in show business!” joked Blag Dahlia (aka Blag the Ripper), the insouciant frontman of legendary punk/thrash outfit Dwarves.

The dwarves album covers