The Papashangos

The  Papashangos are a self-proclaimed #punkrockmayhem band from Bolton, United Kingdom.

The band originally formed in the late 90s, when cousins Will and Dessie Shango decided to merge the harsh garage rock of The Hives with the kitschy groove of The Cramps. Will took up the drums, Dessie the guitar and lead vocals and they called themselves The Papa Shangos, after the famous American wrestler. They played a number of gigs as a duo, mainly around Bolton, Greater Manchester, before splitting at the millenium when Dessie decided to go travelling.

In the mid-2000s the two got back together and played with a succession of bassists and lead guitarists, mainly gigging around the North West of England.

During this time they split and reformed several times, often taking breaks of a couple of years.

In 2013, they had a period of sustained activity, gigging and even recording a few demos with a variety of local musicians. Unfortunately, most of these recordings are now lost.

In 2015, Will recruited Mickey Smokefinger and Lolly M. as lead guitarist and lead vocalist, respectively. The band developed a harder punk sound and its signature chaotic stage act.

In 2016 the band changed its name to The  Papashangos, to avoid being confused with Papa Shango, a similarly named 'circus rock' band from the south.

Live In Blackpool! EP (2017)

01 - We Are The Papashangos

02 - Bitchslap!

03 - Billy Rubin

04 - The Poncho Song

05 - Deadly Friend

06 - I Wanna Get Fucked Up!

07 - We Are Your Friends!

Just The Tip.... EP​ (2018)

01 - We Are The PapaShangos

02 - Wasting My Life Away

03 - Eating People Is Wrong

04 - The Poncho Song

05 - (I Wanna Get) Fucked Up

Living The Dream, LIVE! (2019)

01 - Who Are Ya?

02 - BitchSlap!

03 - Wasting My Life Away

04 - Keep Calm

05 - It's Over

06 - The Poncho Song

07 - P.A.Y.E.

08 - The Ballad Of Billy Rubin

09 - Deadly Friend

10 - Eating People Is Wrong

11 - U R A Lizard, Harry!

12 - I Wanna Get Fucked Up!

13 - The Outro....

Lockdown Demos 2020​-​21 (2021)

01 - The Band For You

02 - Cry On Me

03 - Butt Stuff

04 - DeAdPoOl

05 - What A Day

06 - Selfie Related Deaths

07 - Don't Get Old

08 - Shithole

09 - Live My Life

10 - They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers

11 - Glorious

12 - I'm Gonna Stay (Up All Night)

Misc Demos EP (2022)

01 - End Of The World

02 - Stick The Ball

Ain't Gonna W​*​*​k No More EP (2022)

01 - I'm An Ex-Masturbator

02 - Bitchslap!

03 - My Boss Is A Cunt

04 - Keep Calm!

05 - (I Just Wanna) Dance For Christmas (Bonus Track)

Rocket To Bolton EP (2024)

01 - Schnorkel Drank Oil

02 - YAPE

03 - Handtowels Roger

04 - Louis Gor

Merry Christmas (FU) EP (2024)

01 - Merry Christmas (FU)

02 - Dance For Christmas

TRASH EP (2026)

01 - U R A Lizard, Harry!

02 - TRASH

03 - Deadpool

04 - Up All Night

Knew Too Much EP (2026)

01 - Flying Saucers

02 - They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers

03 - Poncho Song (Petrol Bastard Synth Pop Remic)

04 - Keep Calming In The Bathtub (Big Beat Remix)

05 - Knew Too Much (Petrol Bastard Hardcore Bastard Remix)

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