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Live review: Menace and co. storm London’s Dublin Castle over 2 nights for their 50th Punkiversary!

By Ruth Rae
Menace-in-Chief Noel Martin put together a superb selection of bands to support Menace at their 50th Anniversary celebrations at the Dublin Castle in London. We had a range of styles and ages across the two evenings, including Daddy Those Men Scare Me, The London Sewage Company, Johnny Moses & the Electric Motherfuckers, Wipes, Debts, Anabollic Steroids and Paranoid Continue Reading
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Live review: Ruts DC conclude current tour with outstanding London show at the 100 Club on 31/5/26

By Ruth Rae
General Saint and Ruts DC brought Reggae rhythms and protest Punk to a phenomenal gig! Still cutting a dynamic and highly expressive figure, General Saint opened proceedings with some interesting and groovy covers. Ruts DC were slick, tight and well-oiled. I honestly don’t know how this band keeps getting better and better each time I see them, but they do – exponentially!Continue Reading
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Album review: Gripper Lee return with a ‘Hymn For A Godless Universe’

By Ruth Rae
The second album from Bexhill band Gripper Lee 'Hymn For A Godless Universe', which dropped on 1st May 2026, is their first to feature guitarist and producer Justin Saban. The result is a big sound, reminiscent of classic 1980s post-punk and goth, delivered with plenty of energy and attitude, and a few surprises as the journey progresses. Their razor-sharp lyrical wit Continue Reading
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Album review: DIY punks Dead End Lane unleash their honesty in ‘CRUSH’

By Ruth Rae
Baltimore, Maryland-based punk band Dead End Lane are known for their super catchy vocal melodies - and they're not afraid to throw in an occasional punk/hardcore and horror punk/50s song! New album 'CRUSH' was released on 11th April 2026, a self-recorded, self-engineered DIY album through a small, independent, but mighty label, Shakin' Hips Records. Expressing their fast, Continue Reading
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Album review: ‘Never Mind Brexit – Here’s German Punk’ – a Deutschpunk taster

By Ruth Rae
A compilation of twelve the very best German punk bands, brought together on one record for the UK market, 'Never Mind Brexit - Here’s German Punk' is the debut release from independent label Punk Rock Pigeon Records. We can see that a lot of thought has gone into this great selection of music, and kudos to Richard for what is clearly a labour of love. Like him, we hope Continue Reading
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Album review: Geordie DIY Punks IRKED drop debut ‘The Grievance’

By Ruth Rae
From the North East of England, IRKED slot somewhere between modern garage punk, ’80s hardcore and eggy post-punk. They've just released their first full-length record, 'The Grievance', after making "snotty radge music" since 2022. 'The Grievance' is a rapid-fire garage punk hate letter to the sicknesses that abound in the world. No holds barred, no bars held.Continue Reading