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Album review: The Damned – ‘Not Like Anybody Else’

By Phil Withall February 3, 2026

The Damned have always been partial to a cover version. Recorded in a blistering five days of emotion and creative fire at Revolver Studio, Los Angeles, 'Not Like Everybody Else' is dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist.Continue Reading

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Resolution Festival: Menace / The Outcasts 4th & Conflict / Rubella Ballet / Bones of the City 7th Jan at London’s 100 Club

By Ruth Rae January 17, 2026

Your Punktuation Editor resolved to see several top bands at the annual Resolution Festival at the 100 Club in London. Joint headliners Menace and The Outcasts had the crowd singing along on Sunday 4th Jan, while Bones of the City, Rubella Ballet and Conflict put on a wild and emotional tribute to the memory of Conflict singer Colin Jerwood on Wednesday 7th Jan.Continue Reading

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Album Review : Self Torque’s debut album is about to land, and is all set for some heavy rotation

By Sonny Tyler January 14, 2026

Self Torque have influences that spread fairly far and wide, including the likes of Weezer, Buzzcocks, Stiff Little Fingers, Hot Snakes, Young Livers and The Hives. Most of the above, I can hear traces of on their debut album 'A Brutal Nadir', ten tracks to keep you well and truly on your toes!Continue Reading

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Live review: The Psychedelic Furs bring out ‘The Ghost in You’ on Halloween at The London Palladium!

By Ruth Rae November 5, 2025

On Halloween night, The Psychedelic Furs complete a highly successful UK tour in the rather grand setting of the London Palladium in Soho, with special guest Anja Huwe of Xmal Deutschland in support. Anja's vocals are still powerful, and sung with meaning and passion. Anticipation for the headliners is palpable amongst the capacity crowd as showtime approaches. Regularly Continue Reading

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Review: Zombie Killers Drop The Bomb With New ‘Nuked’ EP!

By Sonny Tyler November 4, 2025

This six-track EP release 'Nuked' is a refreshing listen. Zombie Killers are a relatively new band who are not scared to mix up the musical styles in their noisy bowl of punk rock soup.Continue Reading

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Interview: Alex catches up with Andy Mansell of Barriers and RAD

By Alex Goose October 14, 2025

Just when we started thinking we were a productive bunch at Punktuation, we encountered Andy Mansell, who fronts not one, but two excellent bands - melodic hardcore merchants Barriers and razor-sharp crossover thrashers RAD (whose debut EP, ‘Toxic Slime’, we reviewed earlier this year). How does he do it? Read our interview with the man himself and find out!Continue Reading

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Rats With Wings Records 5th Anniversary, The Prince Albert, Brighton 05.10.25

By Reverend Lux Urbane October 12, 2025

The Stereotypes (UK), Family Of Strangers, Noir Mates and Thee Derelique put on a punk party at Brighton's Prince Albert to celebrate Rats With Wings Records' 5th anniversary!Continue Reading

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Review: Rebellion Festival 2025 – Day 4

By Ruth Rae August 11, 2025

Our final day at Rebellion Festival 2025, where we caught great sets from Grade 2, Bar Stool Preachers, The Bolokos, Bite Me Bambi and The Headlines!Continue Reading

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Review: Rebellion Festival 2025 – Day 1

By Ruth Rae August 8, 2025

The biggest Punk Festival in Europe kicked off today - Rebellion 2025 saw us catching great bands including UK Subs, Ruts DC, Circle Jerks, Millencolin, Infa-Riot and John McKay's Reactor, plus a host of newer acts!Continue Reading

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Gig Review: Pussy Riot, New Age Doom, Dolly Min, in The Hague, the Netherlands

By Herman de Tollenaere July 5, 2025

On 26th June 2025, Pussy Riot brought their Riot Days show to het Paard in the Hague. Canadians New Age Doom  and local punks Dolly Min opened for them. The words spoken or sung in Riot Days are in Russian. However, words in English are projected behind Pussy Riot. So are images of the terrible conditions in Russian prisons, and of state police violence. They ended by Continue Reading