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No Real Hero
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EP review: No Real Hero – ‘H’

By Alex Goose
Hailing from Montreal, Canada,  ‘H’ is No Real Hero's first release of new material since 2018. The band originally emerged in 2012 as a hard rock outfit, but have since progressed and gone through changes in both their line-up and their musical direction. ‘Where The End Is Never Near’ is a mid-paced effort with some maddeningly catchy guitar work and another great chorus, Continue Reading
Desperate Measures
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Live review: Vive Le X-Mess 2024, London Water Rats, 4th Dec

By Alex Goose
Ah, the Vive Le Rock magazine X-Mess gig - it’s becoming a great tradition indeed. The Water Rats gets increasingly packed and sweaty tonight, and so it should; with four quality bands - and a raffle! - on offer, it’s a fine way to cap off another successful year for the publication - which is highly recommended by us! Janus Stark singer/guitarist Gizz Butt boasts serious Continue Reading
Chubby and the Gang
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Live review: Chubby And The Gang, London Hackney Moth Club, 3rd Dec 2024

By Alex Goose
Chubby and the Gang's Charles ‘Chubby’ Manning Walker is - by his own admission - not a man of words. It matters little, because this time around, he’s armed with ‘And Then There Was…’ his band’s best album to date. Support from Jade Hairpins who mix styles like a teenage partygoer mixes his drinks, they barrel through their set with obvious relish, and leave us wanting Continue Reading
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Album review: Hung Like Hanratty release ‘Welcome to the Future’

By Hannah Calver
From Sutton in Ashfield, UK, Hung Like Hanratty are one of the most well-known, hilarious, fun punk bands around! They have played hundreds of gigs and released 5 albums; latest offering ‘Welcome to the Future’ was released on 5th July 2024. They still hold the record for the most people in one room at Skegness alternative festival! Overall, this album is absolutely Continue Reading
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Live review: Grade 2 / Pickled Dick / Everyone Lies at the Boileroom, Guildford 2/12/24

By Ruth Rae
Marvellous Punk music made Monday night a fun night – Grade 2’s end-of-year tour is a must-see! First support are Southampton’s excellent SkatePunk band Everyone Lies. They’re shaping up remarkably well, having recently gone from a 4 to a 3-piece band. Ben on guitar shares lead vocal duties with Adam, who has moved to bass, while Locky drives the beat from the drum kit. Continue Reading
Skinner Brothers
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Live review: The Skinner Brothers – a stunning night of mayhem!

By Phil Thorns
Nottingham's iconic live music venue, The Bodega, played host to the electrifying Skinner Brothers, delivering an unforgettable show that perfectly captured the essence of their raw, defiant energy. From the moment the band took the stage, the room erupted into chaos. The Skinner Brothers specialize in anthemic, rebellious tracks that resonate deeply with their cult-like Continue Reading
The Damned
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Gig Review: The Damned return to Melkweg, Amsterdam

By Herman de Tollenaere
Kicking off a short tour of the European continent before their UK tour, punk pioneers The Damned appeared at Amsterdam's Melkweg on 26th November 2024. The Damned made the Melkweg crowd look like the 'stormy sea' in the lyrics of their song 'New Rose'. They very clearly enjoyed themselves, with much ‘happy talk’ between the Captain and Dave. The Damned will continue Continue Reading
Thee Headshrinkers band
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Album review: Thee Headshrinkers – ‘Head Cheese’

By Alex Goose
Chaotic. That’s the word that comes to mind when reading about - and listening to - Thee Headshrinkers, and trust us, it’s a good thing. Based around the East Sussex/Kent area, the trio all originally met online and got straight to work on trying to emulate The Jesus And Mary Chain. 'Head Cheese' their debut album has turned out far more interesting and compelling than Continue Reading
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Album review: ‘Listen To The Mad’ – Healthy Junkies

By Ruth Rae
London Alt Punks Healthy Junkies have just dropped their highly enticing new album, 'Listen To The Mad' on their own label, Banana Castle Records. A complex, captivating kaleidoscope of catchy, creative songs, this album is a very fine example of their work indeed - Healthy Junkies can deftly turn their skilled hands to any genre of music, yet still sound uniquely themselves.Continue Reading
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EP review: Year Zero’s new release ‘The Louder You Scream’

By Hannah Calver
From the West Midlands, UK, Year Zero are the punk band for the 21st century, playing electrifying Rock n Roll. They released their latest EP ‘The Louder You Scream’ at the end of April 2024. Overall, ‘The Louder You Scream’ is fun, catchy, and very true. It’s inspiring to make people think about things more and to be who they are. Very enjoyable and definitely a great EP Continue Reading