Vermont Senator and Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders held a campaign rally in Queens, New York this past Saturday, October 19. During the event, he played Sheer Mag’s “Expect the Bayonet,” journalist Liz Pelly reports and Sanders’ communications director confirmed to Pitchfork.
When reached by Pitchfork, representatives for Sheer Mag shared the following statement from the band:
“Expect the Bayonet” appeared on Sheer Mag’s 2017 debut Need to Feel Your Love. The Philadelphia band released their sophomore album A Distant Call earlier this year. Revisit “Expect the Bayonet” below.