None of tonight’s bands are particularly pushing the hardcore envelope, but it’s hard to complain when they all serve up a rapid succession of raw, unfiltered street-core bangers, and it’s heartening to see that headliners Madball can still pull a decent-sized crowd after nearly four decades together.Continue Reading
Alternative/indie band Pet Needs have released an acoustic album full of smash hits and both fan (and band) favourites! 'Kind Of Acoustic' contains 12 tracks in total, with 4 songs taken from each of their previous albums; 'Fractured Party Music', 'Primetime Entertainment' and 'Intermittent Fast Living'. The album is certainly different, uplifting in parts and like Johnny Continue Reading
On Thursday 23rd January 2025, Brazilians Refugiadas played in the Graauwe Hengst venue, as part of their first European tour, in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France. Two other punk bands, both from Rotterdam, close to Schiedam, played as well. Bombstrap first band, Die Nakse Bananen as third and last band. The audience went home, very satisfied with all three Continue Reading
The New Cross Inn may not be sold out tonight, but there is a friendly, community feel amongst the folks who’ve turned out for an evening of quality punk rock. In an ideal world, Spoilers would have become much more widely known and appreciated in their 10 years together (to date), but as things are, they’re undoubtedly and rightfully treasured by those in the know. Continue Reading
New releases from: Oh The Humanity - 'Ground To Dust', State Of You - 'On A Knife's Edge', Mala Vista - 'Don't Owe You', Rebel Punk - 'Living The Lie', SPOCK - 'The SPOCK Files' and Gypsy Pistoleros - 'Shadow Walker'Continue Reading
Bristol quartet Split Dogs have released a new single ‘Lafayette’, in advance of their ‘Here To Destroy’ album - out on February 28th via Venn Records. Watch out for our review of the latter!Continue Reading
Waves of shock and grief have rippled through the punk community, following the announcement on Louder Than War this afternoon that Eddie Garrity / Ed / Edweena Banger had unexpectedly passed away. Eddie Garrity's Slaughter were due to take to the stage tonight in York, after announcing the release of their debut EP ‘Hot Raw Metal & Gasoline’ just days ago.Continue Reading
Join The Punk Rock Museum on January 25, 2025, when they welcome the opening of the exhibit Saint Vitus Bar: The First Ten Years: Photos from Brooklyn's Most Beloved Institution by Nathaniel Shannon. Opening night features an Artist Discussion with Walter Schreifels (Quicksand, Youth of Today, Gorilla Biscuits) and photographer Nathaniel Shannon, moderated by Dan Ozzi Continue Reading
After an eventful year, London-based Brazilian bass and drums duo Yur Mum kick off 2025 with 'Guilt', the latest single from their 2024 album 'Duality'. This track stands out on its own, with a different sound from their previous releases. It has a darker tone, which makes it the perfect soundtrack for this Blue Monday.Continue Reading
Kicking off 2025 as they mean to go on, Manchester punks Loose Articles are delighted to reveal their new single ‘Guitars, Cars, Knickers and Bras’, and announce their Kick Like A Girl Extra Time! touring project for 2025.Continue Reading


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