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It’s only recently that I came to realise just how rich the Benelux region is in metallic hardcore. From the recent return of veterans such as Born From Pain and Ancestral Sin, to newer bands such as Mindwar (the Belgians’ debut ‘Still At War’ is a belter), and now this first offering from West Netherlands quintet Rival Pack.Continue Reading

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EP review: Already Dead – ‘I Think It’s Time To Leave…’

By Alex Goose June 24, 2025

Blink and you’ll miss this one! At only ten minutes long, ‘I Think It’s Time To Leave…’ doesn’t stick around, but the passion and energy contained within is certainly helping us get off the sofa and actually DO things on these hot, lazy days.Continue Reading

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Album review: M.U.T.T. – ‘Toughest Street In Town’

By Alex Goose June 23, 2025

Here at Punktuation, we like it when bands blend punk and rock n’ roll with a sense of humour, and in that respect, this second album from Bay Area quartet M.U.T.T. is pretty much tailor-made for us! Formed from the ashes of the critically acclaimed Culture Abuse, they’ve taken the ballsy (or just crazy?) step of naming several of their tracks after classic rock and metal Continue Reading

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Dion Lunadon/Los Pepes, London The Lexington, 20th June 2025

By Alex Goose June 22, 2025

Be it venturing into the crowd (with his guitar, natch), inviting a random crowd member onstage to play keyboard, or even playing his own instrument with a length of chain (of all things!), you get the feeling that Dion and his band would stop at nothing to keep the rock n’ roll party going - and for that, we salute them.Continue Reading

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Live review: John McKay’s Reactor make their live debut at Reading’s Facebar!

By Ian Ladlow June 20, 2025

One of punk’s great pioneers, John McKay has returned after 35 years in the musical wilderness. Promoting his long-lost and excellent ‘Sixes and Sevens’ album with a new band - John McKay's Reactor - fronted by Jen Brown from The Priscillas, with drummer Jola and Billy King on bass.Continue Reading

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Alien Nosejob, London New Cross Inn, 16th June 2025

By Alex Goose June 18, 2025

This evening, I arrive at the New Cross Inn in a filthy temper and leave feeling completely reborn - and without the help of alcohol, to boot. Great people, great music, and a great venue - together they are transformative.Continue Reading

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EP review: Aerial Salad – ‘Roi De L’Herbe’

By Alex Goose June 17, 2025

Of all the adjectives one could throw at Manchester punk trio Aerial Salad, ‘romantic’ isn’t the one that first comes to mind, but you get the feeling that at least some of the five tracks on 'Roi De L'Herbe' (their first release since last year’s superb ‘R.O.I.’ album) were written with that special someone in mind.Continue Reading

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Outbreak Festival, London Victoria Park, 13th June 2025

By Alex Goose June 16, 2025

Well, it’s taken twelve years, but Outbreak Festival has finally arrived in The Smoke! A true DIY operation that originated in Sheffield, it’s not just a hardcore festival anymore, but that seems fitting, given that headliners Turnstile are arguably not just a hardcore band anymore.Continue Reading

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‘Look Away Now’ – Gripper Lee release an electrifying new EP!

By Ruth Rae June 14, 2025

Punky oddballs from East Sussex,UK, Gripper Lee are known for their darkly witty lyrics, earworm hooks, blistering guitar, and expressive drumming. Never a band to stand still, they've just released their latest EP 'Look Away Now' comprising 5 enticing tracks, with new recruit Jusin Saban adding his guitar wizardry to the mix. If you're into insanely catchy, socially Continue Reading

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Unsung Heroes – 9 unsigned bands impress the crowds Undercover at The Holroyd!

By Ruth Rae June 11, 2025

Continuing their quest to champion less well-known bands, the excellent Undercover Festival & Events put on a splendid afternoon and evening of live music by unsigned bands at Suburbs at The Holroyd, Guildford on Saturday 31st May. The Landings, The Dandelion Chain, Torpedoes, Lit Like Vegas, The Boo-Tikis, Sabotage, Shotgun Marmalade, Angerland and MC16 wowed the crowds!Continue Reading

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