Russian Spies / Occult Enemies

"Russian Spies" / "Occult Enemies" is a single from Against Me!, released as a 7" vinyl single on June 14, 2011 on Sabot Productions. This is the last Against Me! release to feature Laura Jane Grace before her transition. "Occult Enemies" is featured on the soundtrack of NHL 12.

Background

After Against Me!'s break in late 2010, the band returned with a new drummer, Jay Weinberg. Laura Jane Grace said in early 2011 in many interviews that the band intended to release an EP or 7" before summer 2011, after "kicking around" a few songs that did not necessarily feel like tracks for a sixth studio album. Prior to their March 2011 tour with Dropkick Murphys, the band spent time off tour in Madison, Wisconsin recording at a studio owned by Butch Vig.

Personnel

Band

Laura Jane Grace – guitar, lead vocals
James Bowman – guitar, backing vocals
Andrew Seward – bass guitar, backing vocals
Jay Weinberg – drums

Production

Mike Zirkel – recording engineer and mixing
Rob Halstead – assistant engineer
Emily Lazar and Joe LaPorta – mastering

Art and design

Steak Mtn. – art direction, design, typography, and illustration
Ryan Russell – band photography