Thorp has announced the signing of The Welch Boys. The Boston-based punk oufit, which includes members of Slapshot and The Blue Bloods is described as "short, catchy, and powerful songs that emphasize sing along choruses and aggressive guitar playing [with] a sound that is firmly rooted in the punk rock legacy of their hometown."

The band will release their self-titled debut in February 2006. The album was recorded with producer Jim Siegel and you can check out a track here: "Sink or Swim."