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Dexter Holland of The Offspring Talks New Album ‘Supercharged,’ 30 Years of ‘Smash’ & More

The Offspring is gearing up to release their 11th studio album, Supercharged, and Dexter Holland discussed the project with Billboard.

The Offspring is gearing up to release their 11th studio album, Supercharged, and to celebrate, frontman Dexter Holland discussed the making of the project with Billboard’s Rania Aniftos. I just wanted something that was energetic and really upbeat and just slamming in your face.” He continued, “I think the idea is that you should always think for yourself, don’t take anything at face value, don’t do something just because someone says you should do it and go out and find your own path.” The band is also celebrating 30 years since their seminal 1994 album, Smash, which featured enduring hits like “Come Out and Play,” “Gotta Get Away” and more. So when Smash came along and we did it ourselves, and it took off, it was just like, wow, what’s happening?” Watch Billboard’s full interview with The Offspring’s Dexter Holland above.

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