A Deep Dive Into the Band, Their Wild Past, and Their Unfiltered Music
Who is Pancreatic Cancer and Why Are They Dropping an Album?
Pancreatic Cancer isn’t just a name that makes you do a double take—it’s the brainchild of punk veterans who have spent years pushing boundaries. The band, a reunion of sorts, features Sarah Herrera (formerly of Exploited Cocks) alongside Jimmy from Exploited Cocks and Sarah’s brother, Matt, on drums. With a history of playing in controversial and humorously named bands like Taking It In The Rear From John Holmes and RAPE!, Sarah’s musical career has been anything but ordinary.
Now, Pancreatic Cancer is gearing up to release Yelling “Freebird!” at Funerals, a chaotic, irreverent punk album expected sometime this month. Featuring 11 raw, unfiltered tracks, this album promises to be a wild ride through Herrera’s twisted humor, deep-cut pop culture references, and social commentary.
Inside the Madness: A Track-by-Track Breakdown
The album is a mix of satire, personal confessions, and punk absurdity. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the standout tracks:
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Aloha Spicoli – A love letter to Fast Times at Ridgemont High, with lyrics stitched together from Herrera’s favorite quotes from the movie.
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Drunk In The Studio (There May Have Been Others) – A song written while, well, drunk in the studio. With only one lyric repeated throughout, this might be a skip—or a perfect punk anthem, depending on your level of intoxication.
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Eat Your Sacred Cows – Four actual, controversial quotes from historical figures like JFK, Obama, Lincoln, and Churchill set to punk instrumentals. Expect to question everything.
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Full Disclosure (I Am A Stalker) – A disturbingly honest take on past behaviors, made all the more unsettling by the fact that some of it is autobiographical.
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I Cried When Tatum Hugged His Son – An emotional tribute to the 2024 NBA champion Boston Celtics and the moment Jayson Tatum embraced his son after their victory. Even punk rockers have soft spots.
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Love Me Anywhere (Except In An Elevator) – A takedown of Aerosmith’s career trajectory, from hard rock legends to what Herrera calls a “Celine Dion cover band.”
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Milwaukee ‘73 (Or Maybe It Was ‘74) – A track pulled straight from Chapter 12 of Herrera’s long-overdue novel.
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It’s Time To Get Serious About Drunk Driving & Let The Bad Times Roll (I Miss Her) – Songs so personal and raw, Herrera refuses to provide any commentary on them.
Growing Up Punk in a “Traditional” Hispanic Family
Despite what people might assume based on her last name, Herrera doesn’t come from a traditionally Hispanic household. Her Colombian father never spoke Spanish at home, and her grasp of the language is, by her own admission, at a preschool level. However, she has embraced her heritage in her own way—by attempting to sing in Spanish with The Tommy Lasorda Experience. Some of those efforts, including the hilariously titled Soy Mitad Latina Pero No Puedo Hablar Español Ni Salva Mi Vida (I’m Half Latin But I Can’t Speak Spanish To Save My Life), have become fan favorites, especially among the Spanish-speaking regulars at her local pool hall.
Embarrassing Moments? Take Your Pick
If you think punk rockers are immune to humiliation, think again. Herrera recalls a particularly disastrous weekend where a day of Jägermeister-fueled antics resulted in some questionable text messages. Things got worse when her (mostly ex) boyfriend Eddie hijacked her Facebook and posted her phone number and home address for the world to see. It stayed up for five days. Now, her bandmates want to use the most disgusting voicemail she received as an intro to a new track. She’s less amused.
Things You Might Not Know About Sarah Herrera
- She’s dyslexic – Which explains why Pancreatic Cancer has recorded some songs entirely backward, only for their producer to reverse them later.
- She’s obsessed with virtual reality porn – Enough said.
- She thinks Gmail users are suckers – “If you’re getting something for free, you’re the product,” she warns.
- The one insult that actually offends her? – Being called “ordinary.” Call her anything else, and she’ll laugh. Call her that, and she’ll “show you The Bronx.”
Where to Find Pancreatic Cancer
For more on Sarah Herrera, Pancreatic Cancer, and their upcoming album Yelling “Freebird!” at Funerals, visit:
🌎 www.sarahherreramusic.com
🎵 www.tommylasordaexperience.com
📧 Contact: press@sarahherreramusic.com
Punk’s not dead—it’s just drunk, dyslexic, and shouting inappropriate things at funerals. Keep an eye out for Yelling “Freebird!” at Funerals—dropping soon. 🚀