“Gordon Ramsay says you should always start a meal with the protein,” says Zsa, the loquacious frontman of THE COCKS. “In our world, we like to start with the BROTEIN”.
Following the glam-punk stomp of “Sugar on the Rim”, their previous single, “BROTEIN” flexes the heavier side of the band’s upcoming release Endless Hummer, turning the volume knob past ten on a slamming riff, a bone-breaking half-time chorus, and lyrics bursting with cheeky double-entendres only THE COCKS could dream up. Or as Zsa puts it: “It’s a love song, if the thing you love most in the world is chest day.”
The single arrives with a brand-new video that’s equal parts twisted carnival ride and vaudeville glitter bomb. Set in a dusty Kansas fairground circa 1900, the band unleashes “BROTEIN” to transform the drab locals into fabulous freaks guzzling their way to glory. Oh, and did we mention the whole thing is 100% AI-generated?
“BROTEIN” is out now on all streaming platforms, with another single and video set to drop later this year ahead of the release of Endless Hummer in March 2026. Stay tuned—THE COCKS are just getting warmed up, and there’s plenty more on tap.
“THE COCKS are a chaotic mix of things that shouldn’t go together—punk rock, glam, metal, and a dash of The Monkees. Oh, and were a gay punk band with only one gay member. But somehow, it all makes perfect sense.” So says frontman Zsa, the loquacious ringleader of THE COCKS, a four-piece out of Los Angeles blending Ramones-style hooks, Motörhead grit, and Turbonegro swagger—all served up with cheeky wit at maximum volume. With songs like “It’s Better Being Gay,”“Cheeseburgers & Dick,” and “Brotein,” subtlety isn’t exactly the point. THE COCKS come in loud, fast, and unapologetically gay.
“The Cocks started off as a low-key side project,” says Zsa, “but by the time we had a full set, we realized we were accidentally a really great band.”
Joining Zsa in the madness are guitarist Tchad Drats, whose stinging licks and Johnny Thunders-inspired solos come wrapped in a guitar slung so low it breaks local ordinances; drummer Mike McCormick, a hard-hitting Canadian ex-pat who felt he “could only be fulfilled by joining a punk rock band that shamelessly celebrated gay sex”; and bassist Jason Halogen, the final piece of the puzzle.
“Jason’s the guy that keeps the whole thing locked down,” says Drats. “Besides being a total rock star, he’s the only one who ever remembers how the songs go.”
And then there’s Zsa himself—part David Lee Roth, part Bugs Bunny, 100% rock and roll showman, commanding center stage with air-siren vocals and his trademark sailor hat.
Since dropping their debut album Loads of Fun in 2022 — produced by SoCal punk legend Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks)— THE COCKS have made a name for themselves with high-octane live shows and a social media presence that plays like a chaotic, punk rock version of The Monkees. Their sophomore album, Endless Hummer, due in Spring of 2026 — promises more of the cheeky, unapologetic, celebratory spirit that continues to make THE COCKS a Southern California club favorite. Their message is clear: gay or straight, it’s all about the music and the rock ‘n roll party. And everyone is invited.
Visit THE COCKS online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecocksband
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecocksband
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecocksband
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thecocksband
Bandcamp: https://thecocksband.bandcamp.com
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-cocks/1517350269
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Ta0L3saNPJ9VKhtKfvEtw?si=UnfXP-txTDWhrw0EuYN2TQ
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