On 28 May 2026, London punk legends Brigandage, joined by Dutch punk veterans Rubber Gun, put on a great show in Arnhem, The Netherlands!Continue Reading
Reviews
New songs, surprise setlist changes, rare classics and unforgettable moments marked the opening shows of Die Toten Hosen's 2026 tour in Prague and Milan! Florian Reith attended both concerts by the German punk legends and loved the magical atmosphere and music!Continue Reading
Punk and hardcore, at their best, have always been outsiders’ music; by and for people who never quite fit in with the rest. Melbourne-based hardcore punks La Famiglia are a case in point.Continue Reading
Tonight’s bill features four great metallic hardcore bands, so it’s a shame that the turnout could be better. That said, such is the passion on show, you get the feeling that even if only one man and a dog had shown up, the bands would have played their hearts out anyway.Continue Reading
From the moment Gorilla Biscuits take the stage, the vibe is of one of relentless positivity and fun. They kick off with ‘New Direction’ and the smile on the face of frontman Anthony ‘Civ’ Civarelli as we all yell that immortal “rebirth of hardcore pride” line says it all.Continue Reading
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
Shooting Daggers are genuinely invested in the principles they sing about; inclusivity, solidarity, feminism and grassroots community, while standing firmly against prejudice and exclusion in all its forms. 'The Real Life Thing' is a seven-song mini-album marked by a fierce energy, variety, and cool musical nous, unified by the message firmly at its core. It’s authentic, Continue Reading
A Sunday trip to Don't Panic in Essen offered the chance to finally see Ruts DC in a setting that shows their true talents - an intimate club rather than a festival field. From the very first notes it was obvious the band were on top form! What followed was a superb 90-minute set that effortlessly balanced newer material with the songs that have cemented their place in Continue Reading
Belgian Hardcore punks Caught Up are about to release their debut six track EP, ‘The End Begins’. Caught Up like to mix things up, there is no need for restrictions or restraint, they have enough confidence in both themselves and their audience to add something different. There’s a feeling of a band that wants to push themselves, that aren’t prepared to be confined by Continue Reading
Oldenburg in Holstein punk rockers Drunken Swallows return after almost two years with 'Echos Alter Tage', a deeply personal and emotionally charged new chapter in their long-standing career. An album built on honesty, emotion, and lived experience. It doesn’t try to be polished or distant – instead, it feels real, human, and deeply connected to memory and identity. Continue Reading
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