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Hardcore Legends Gang Green Announce 40th Anniversary Tour
Hardcore Legends Gang Green Announce 40th Anniversary Tour…Legendary Boston hardcore punk icons GANG GREEN, led by founder Chris Doherty, are returning to the East Coast for a select run of live dates in July and August alongside Boston punk legends The FUs, TREE, and Worm, celebrating the 40th anniversary of their landmark release Another Wasted…
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Butthole Surfers Release Crazy Video For “Intelligent Guy”
Butthole Surfers Release Crazy Video For “Intelligent Guy”…“We are not and never were in the business of being intelligent,” laughs guitarist Paul Leary of psychedelic post-punk sonic terrorists BUTTHOLE SURFERS about their ironically named single “INTELLIGENT GUY” from their upcoming album AFTER THE ASTRONAUT, which comes out on June 26, 2026 via Sunset Blvd. The…
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Punk Legends Pansy Division Celebrate 35 Years With Tour
Punk Legends Pansy Division Celebrate 35 Years With Tour…”In 2026, our 35th year, PANSY DIVISION will be more active than any year since the aughts,” says vocalist/guitarist Jon Ginoli. “Playing shows in America as well as our first European tour since the ’90s, a new generation has discovered our band. Combined with the cult following…
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Punk Rockers Sour Tongue Deliver “Me Mania” Video
Punk Rockers Sour Tongue Deliver “Me Mania” Video…Los Angeles-based riot grrrl/punk band Sour Tongue fuse hardcore punk, country, grunge, and disco, utilizing humor and a degree of sonic absurdity to convey a deeper message of angst and desperation.Formed in 2020 by Satori Marill and John Murphy, they have issued several singles collected together on two…
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Japanese Female Punkers Shonen Knife “Riding On The Rocket” Again!
Japanese Female Punkers Shonen Knife “Riding On The Rocket” Again!…“When Robby [Takac, bassist of Goo Goo Dolls and head of Good Charamel Records] suggested that we re-record Let’s Knife with the current line-up, I was so motivated,” says lead vocalist/guitarist Naoko of Japanese punk legends SHONEN KNIFE. What started as a seed of an idea…
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50 Years Ago The Ramones Released Their Debut Album
50 Years Ago The Ramones Released Their Debut Album…and the rest, as they say, is history. Featuring just classic songs such as “Blitzkreig Bop” and “Beat On The Brat,” the album became one of punk music’s most celebrated albums. The Ramones are often considered America’s first punk band, and depending on who you ask, possibly…
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D.O.A. Announce Career-Spanning Double Album “Take on the Tyrants”
D.O.A. Announce Career-Spanning Double Album “Take on the Tyrants”…After 48 years, Vancouver punk trailblazers D.O.A. have amassed a huge catalog, and now they’re treating the world to a mega compilation of their best work.Take on the Tyrants comes out on May 21 through Sudden Death Records and will be available in two formats: a double…
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Butthole Surfers Release New Song “IMBUYA”
Butthole Surfers Release New Song “IMBUYA”…“’Imbuya’ was conceived and produced much like a fart after eating beans,” says guitarist Paul Leary of BUTTHOLE SURFERS about the textured, psych-sludge transgressive single, which is released today. “Imbuya” is the second single from their upcoming album AFTER THE ASTRONAUT, with a release date of June 26, 2026, via…
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Former Misfits Singer Announces “God Bless America” Tour
Former Misfits Singer Announces “God Bless America” Tour…Michale Graves, who recently claimed he was being canceled because of his association with The Proud Boys and January 6th, has now announced that he is joining a Christian Music label and hitting the road for dates that he calls his “God Bless America Tour”. Epochal Artists Records,…
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Public Image Ltd Announce US Tour And Live Album
Public Image Ltd Announce US Tour And Live Album…John Lydon’s iconoclastic band, Public Image Ltd (PiL), has announced an extensive tour of North America beginning this fall. Billed as ‘This Is Not…The Final PiL Tour’, the first leg begins September 3rd in Pioneertown, and includes Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Minneapolis, New York, Chicago, Detroit,…
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Butthole Surfers Announce Unreleased 1998 Album Coming Out
In 1998, when BUTTHOLE SURFERS followed up their 1996 mainstream breakthrough Electric Larryland with their next record entitled AFTER THE ASTRONAUT, the major label they were signed to at the time pulled it from their release schedule at the last minute. Their reasoning? They wanted a more “commercial” record. Had that label known Butthole Surfers’…
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Former Dead Kennedys Singer Jello Biafra Suffers Stroke
Former Dead Kennedys Singer Jello Biafra Suffers Stroke…On Saturday, March 7th, Jello Biafra suffered a hemorrhagic stroke caused by high blood pressure. As per Jello:”I hopped out of my bed because I needed to pee, and my left leg just collapsed under me and I fell to the floor. I couldn’t even break the fall…
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Punk In The Park Fest Canceled
After a huge political backlash occurred when it was revealed that the festival promoter had contributed to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, all of the 2026 Punk In The Park Festivals have been officially canceled. Headliner The Adicts dropped off the bill first, and then it began to spiral downward from there. Punk In The Park…
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Social Distortion Releases Video “Born To Kill
Social Distortion Releases Video “Born To Kill. The song is the title track from the new record “Born To Kill”, which will be released May 8, 2026, on Epitaph Records. This is the first album and a return to touring since Mike Ness was diagnosed with cancer and has successfully battled the disease. Social Distortion…
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CKY And Bassist Mike Leon Part Ways
CKY And Bassist Mike Leon Part Ways…Now, Former-CKY Bassist, Mike Leon, has posted the following statement: Hey everyone, I want to let you know that my time with CKY has come to an end. Growing up, I was a huge fan of the band, and getting the opportunity to play with them was a dream…
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Punk In The Park Road Show Features The Adicts, Dead Kennedys, Fear, Agnostic Front And More
Initial Dates Announced For Punk In The Park Road Show Punk Rock & Craft Beer Tasting Festival: April 18 – Pittsburgh, PA, May 2 – Orlando, FL, May 23 – Vallejo, CA All Three Shows Will Be Headlined By The Adicts, With Varied Lineups In Each Market Tickets On Sale Now At www.PunkInThePark.com Details have…
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Watch Green Day Perform At Super Bowl LX
Green Day Perform At Super Bowl LX. Green Day opened Super Bowl XL with a highly praised concert performance, playing several of their main hits, including “American Idiot”. The Punk pop band has maintained their popularity over the years and still delivers a political message within the context of their songs. Click the link below…
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THE ART GRAY NOIZZ QUINTET & LYDIA LUNCH LAUNCH NEW SINGLE
THE ART GRAY NOIZZ QUINTET is spearheaded by twisted Australian guitar legend STU-ART GRAY, most notoriously known as STU SPASM of LUBRICATED GOAT, CRUNT, SALAMANDER JIM, and THE BEASTS OF BOURBON. Adding another crazed chapter to an already solidly sordid musical history, THE ART GRAY NOIZZ QUINTET stars some of the finest scoundrels of the…
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D.O.A. Reissue “The Black Spot” Album
D.O.A., the godfathers of Hardcore, were getting ready to start recording a new studio album when their drummer, Ken Jensen, tragically died in a house fire. While grieving the loss of their talented young drummer, the remaining members decided to ask John Wright from No Means No if he would drum on the recording. John…
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Dropkick Murphys Announce Split LP
Dropkick Murphys have announced they’ll release a 12” vinyl split LP with recent tourmates Haywire titled New England Forever. The Boston-based bands–who got to know each other while touring Europe together last fall–each recorded three original songs as well as a cover version of one of each other’s songs for the 8-song LP. Haywire recorded Dropkick…
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The Ataris To Release New Album in 2026
The Ataris To Release New Album in 2026…The Ataris are set to release a brand new album almost 20 years after their last album. The album will feature the single “Car Song,” which the band released in 2025. The album is expected to be released in March or April, before the band makes a big…
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Punk Legends U.K. Subs Release Ultra Rare Songs
Punk Legends U.K. Subs Release Ultra Rare Songs. U.K. Subs just released Friends & Relations. “A must-have collection of SUPER rare tracks featuring UK Subs’ frontman Charlie Harper, along with four completely unreleased tracks featuring longtime UK Subs guitarist Nicky Garratt and bassist Alvin Gibbs! Also features Harper’s bold collaboration with The Vibrator’s lead guitarist/singer,…
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Bad Brains Form Partnership With Trust Records
The iconic and highly influential punk rock band Bad Brains announced today that they have partnered with Trust Records, the company formed to ensure that classic punk and hardcore music continues to endure. Under the new deal, Trust Records will continue to ensure that the band’s music is available for generations to come. Additionally, Trust…
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The Other Release “Master Of Menace”, Honoring Horror Icon Vincent Price
Horror punk institution THE OTHER return with a brand-new single, “Vincent Price – Master Of Menace”, taken from the original soundtrack of the international documentary The Vincent Price Legacy. The two-hour documentary – co-produced by daugher Victoria Price – covers the life and work of Hollywood legend Vincent Price and features interviews with colleagues such…
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Femme-Punk Rockers Downgirl Release Wild Video For “CPR”
For all their ferocity on and off stage, DOWNGIRL are not immune to the same dangers that shadow so many women in male-dominated spaces. ‘CPR’ pulls its story from a gig gone wrong, a night far from home where the air felt wrong from the start. Surrounded by drugged-up crowds and aggressive men, the band…
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Vice Squad Release New EP And Video For “Worry Doll”
Vice Squad Release New EP And Video For “Worry Doll”…Vice Squad have just released a new EP called Worry Doll, and the video for the title track is available to watch below: The lyrics carry a serious message about the overprescribing of antidepressants to numb the pain of everyday life whilst not fixing the actual…
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Punk Legends, The Damned Releasing “Not Like Everybody Else” Covers Album
Legendary Punk rockers, The Damned, are releasing a brand new album on January 23rd, 2026 entitled “Not Like Everybody Else. The Damned made the announcement today saying: The Damned would proudly like to announce the release of a new studio album titled “Not Like Everybody Else”. The LP is a tribute to the late Brian…
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Rancid Release Motorhead Cover For “Sex And Death”
KILLED BY DEAF: A PUNK TRIBUTE TO MOTÖRHEAD FEATURING THE DAMNED, RANCID, PENNYWISE, FEAR & MORE ARRIVES OCTOBER 31 A final preview of Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute to Motörhead (Oct. 31, BMG Recordings) arrives today with the release of Rancid’s “Sex and Death” cover. Across the fourteen tracks on this album, you’ll…
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Dropkick Murphys Announce In The Pit St. Patrick Day Tour
Dropkick Murphys have announced the full routing for their 2026 For The People…In The Pit St. Patrick’s Day Tour with The Aggrolites and Haywire supporting on most dates. The trek kicks off February 9 in Portland, Maine and culminates March 13, 14, 15 and 17 in Boston with the band’s annual run of hometown dates…
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Watch “Truth In Fiction” By The Offspring
Watch “Truth In Fiction” By The Offspring…The Offspring have been delivering unfiltered energy, catchy hooks, and punk attitude for over three decades. From their breakout album Smash to their latest release SUPERCHARGED, they’ve created anthems that defined a generation. New album SUPERCHARGED out now! Listen or get a copy here: https://found.ee/OffspringSUPERCHARGED Follow The Offspring Facebook:…
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Riot Grrrl Punk Returns With Sour Tongue’s New Video For “I Thought You Like Me”
The Los Angeles-based punk band Sour Tongue was formed in the early days of the 2020 pandemic by Satori Marill and John Murphy, the mission of the alternative rock, grunge and riot grrrl influenced quintet remaining the same ever since their inception: “when it stops being fun, we’ll end it.” Fusing disco with grunge, hardcore…
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Vice Squad Release “Punk Police”
Vice Squad Release “Punk Police”…Vice Squad has released a new video for their song “Punk Police,” explaining, I’m sure you’ve all heard of the Secret Police, Facebook Police, Transport Police, and maybe the Dream Police, but have you ever been nicked by the Punk Police? Punk Police is a new remix on their new album,…
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Punk Rock Singer Dies In Freak Swimming Accident
Punk Rock Singer Dies In Freak Swimming Accident…Jock McDonald, singer for the punk band The Bollock Brothers, has died from what has been described as a freak swimming accident. The incident occurred in Bundoran, Ireland. Jock McDonald was 69 years old. The Bollock Brothers are most well known for their version of the song “Harley…
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Laura Jane Grace Cancels Tour After Spousal Abuse Allegations
Laura Jane Grace Cancels Tour After Spousal Abuse Allegations…After an Instagram and Threads post by Paris Campbell Grace that alleged abusive behavior by Laura Jane Grace, which has since been deleted from both platforms…Laura Jane Grace has responded. Laura Jane Grace has posted the following message via Instagram: I would like to acknowledge my fault…
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The Best American Punk Bands
While the birthplace of Punk music is often thought to be England, the U.S. was launching its own punk scene around the same time. The Stooges and the Ramones were early American punk bands, but the American punk scene would continue to grow and evolve over the years and is still a very active scene…
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Punk Rock & Paintbrushes Partners With The Offspring To Present Art & Photo Exhibits
Punk Rock & Paintbrushes is teaming up with punk rock legends The Offspring to present curated art and photography exhibits at each North American stop on the band’s upcoming SUPERCHARGED Tour, beginning July 11 and running through September 7. The exhibits will celebrate four decades of The Offspring, allowing fans to experience the incredible accomplishments and music the band…
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Fugazi Makes More Concerts Available For Download
Fugazi Makes More Concerts Available For Download…Fugazi has been very busy lately adding even more concerts to their live series site. The band has been adding live show recordings and info to the site since 2003. Info about the site is as follows: Fugazi Live Series A-Z Update: Since the beginning of 2013 we’ve picked…
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Dropkick Murphys Release “Who’ll Stand With Us?”
Dropkick Murphys Release “Who’ll Stand With Us?”…Dropkick Murphys’new album For The People shows courage and confidence, speaking up against the injustices happening in the United States, doing so with the strength and power that harkens back to Dropkick Murphys’ earliest punk rock roots. For The People is more than a title. It’s a heartfelt stance,…
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Conflict’s Original Singer Colin Jerwood Dies
Conflict has posted the following regarding the death of original singer Colin Jerwood: Message from the band: As you can imagine we are struggling to find the words to describe how sad and upset we feel upon hearing of the loss of our band member and dear friend Colin. We extend our deepest condolences to…
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U.K. Subs Singer Charlie Harper Releasing Tell-All Book
U.K. Subs Singer Charlie Harper Releasing Tell-All Book…The long-awaited autobiography “An Anarchy Of Demons” by U.K. Subs’ legendary leader, Charlie Harper is being released. Charlie’s fascinating story is told in his own unique style, taking the reader through his early years as a ‘war baby’, his time at boarding schools for misfit boys, his adventurous…
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Black Flag Announces New Lineup
Black Flag Announces New Lineup…Greg Ginn has announced the following info regarding the new singer and other new members in Black Flag. The band parted ways with singer Mike Vallely recently: **BLACK FLAG ANNOUNCEMENT**We’re turning the page. BLACK FLAG is entering a new era — and we’re hyped to welcome three incredible new members to…
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Suicidal Tendencies Release”Adrenaline Addict”
Suicidal Tendencies Release”Adrenaline Addict”…Suicidal Tendencies are all set to support Metallica on their new tour and the current version of the band is loaded with talent. The band features Mike Muir on vocals, Tye Trujillo (Metallica’s Robert Trujillo’s son) on bass, Ben Weinman and Dean Pleasants on guitars and former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg. Check…
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Former Misfits Singer Michale Graves Says He Is Being Canceled By His Affilitation With The Proud Boys And Jan 6th
Former Misfits Singer Michale Graves has posted the following on his official website: I am no stranger to being cancelled. Since 2004 when I helped found a website called Conservative Punk, I have been one of the deranged lefts’ most favorite targets. I am one of the most banned and censored musicians in America today.…
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Al Barile From Decontrol Has Died
Al Barile’s Wife, Nancy has shared the news of his passing: Hi Everyone, I wanted to let you know that Al Barile passed away this morning. I was with him. You all know he fought a hard, hard battle. He spent his last day with Chris, Jaime, Angie, and his best, dear friend Scott, and…
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Fastway, Flogging Molly Singer Was In A Coma
Former Fastway and current Floggy Molly frontman, Dave King suffered a life-threatening brain hemorrhage. His wife has reported the news of his condition on the Flogging Molly Facebook page today: Hi everyone, I’ve wanted to reach out for some time, but it was necessary to wait until we were safely out of the woods first.…
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Brian James Of The Damned Dead At 70
Brian James Facebook Page has posted the following info regarding his death: Brian James Of The Damned Dead At 70…GOODBYE TO A PIONEER & TRUE GENTLEMAN It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one of the true pioneers of music, guitarist, songwriter, and true gentleman, Brian James. Founding member of The…
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CONFLICT ANNOUNCE FIRST NEW ALBUM IN OVER TWO DECADES
CONFLICT ANNOUNCE FIRST NEW ALBUM IN OVER TWO DECADES ‘THIS MUCH REMAINS’ TO BE RELEASED ON MORTARHATE/CADIZ MUSIC ON APRIL 25th PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM ON CD, VINYL AND LIMITED EDITION BOXSET HERE: https://cadizmerchstore.com/…/conflict-this-much… WATCH THE VIDEO FOR SINGLE ‘THIS MUCH REMAINS’ HERE: AND LISTEN/BUY HERE: https://li.sten.to/p1y4ibnp “It’s been a long while in coming, but some…
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David Johansen, New York Dolls Singer Dead At 75
Sad news to report, less than two weeks after we reported that David Johansen had stage 4 cancer, the singer has passed away from the illness. See below for the earlier report that we posted about Johansen and his daughters’ request for help with his rising medical bills: Breaking news on New York Dolls’ Vocalist…
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Red Alert Singer Steve “Cast Iron” Smith Dies
Red Alert Singer Steve “Cast Iron” Smith Dies… The Official Red Alert band page has posted the following regarding Steve’s untimely passing: It is with the heaviest of hearts that we have to let everyone know that Steve Castiron Smith passed away last night. He had been in hospital for the last 6 weeks with a blood…
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The 60 Best Classic Punk Bands From The U.K.
Some of the greatest punk bands of all time have come from The United Kingdom. While you would practically have to be living under a rock to not be aware of bands like The Sex Pistols and The Clash, there are many, many other great punk bands from England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland that…
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