Punk News Reviews

Album Review: Vicious Bishop deliver ten high octane punk shots in ‘Raining Guillotines’

By Ruth Rae December 21, 2025

Formed in 2021, Vicious Bishop are a punk, ska punk, and punky reggae power trio, whose 2024 debut EP, 'Miracle Formula 168', showcased their raw, melodic sound to powerful effect. Picking up where the EP left off, 'Raining Guillotines' features ten high octane shots of punk, punky reggae, and ska punk, with hints of rocksteady and hardcore, all maintaining the Bishops’ Continue Reading

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You’re being watched…LA’s CRYMWAV unleash new single video ‘Speak No Evil’

By Ruth Rae December 18, 2025

The mood is dark, but the music and message hit hard, stamped with CRYMWAV’s signature twist on the classic rock sound.. 'Speak No Evil' is about creeping fascism, big tech, and the sense that you’re always being watched, so watch what you say... New drummer Pat Muzingo (Junkyard) kicks things off with a Jerry Nolan–esque drum intro, while a gothic piano/harpsichord break Continue Reading

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Live review: The DeRellas / Rage DC at The Butler, Reading, 14th November 2025

By Ian Ladlow November 18, 2025

Rage DC and The DeRellas set The Butler in Reading, UK alight, with support from Hell Toupee!. You can’t help but bounce around to the infectious sound!Continue Reading

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Live Review: Die Toten Hosen – Vega, Copenhagen, Denmark 29th August 2025

By Per-Åke Wärn September 1, 2025

When German punks Die Toten Hosen (The Dead Trousers) returned to Copenhagen for the first time in about 30 years, tickets for the +1500 capacity Vega sold out in under 10 minutes! The evening kicks off with a short sharp set by The Dead End Kids, another German band, picked by the headliners as support at most of the gigs on their ‘Keep Calm & Carry On – Euro Tour 2025’. Continue Reading

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Interview: Hannah chats with new Punk podcast creator Marie Austin-Harwood

By Hannah Calver August 16, 2025

You may know Marie Austin-Harwood from punk band Lost Cherrees, and as the other half of Rage DC’s Simon ‘Loric’ Harwood. She has recently created a new podcast called Punk Rock Creatives Podcast, and today she shares how it came about, plus her rebellious history as a PunkContinue 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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UK anarcho-punks Conflict’s first studio album in 22 years ‘This Much Remains’

By Herman de Tollenaere May 12, 2025

Sixteen new Conflict songs, including one with poet Benjamin Zephaniah, are released in their new album 'This Much Remains'! The sound of a band that continues to surprise and progress, decades after it first begun. “Conflict are stronger than ever,” says singer Colin Jerwood. “and more relevant than ever.”Continue Reading

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Crymwav to hit London on Friday!

By Ruth Rae March 26, 2025

West coast US rockers Crymwav (pronounced ‘Crimewave’) are crossing the pond to play a show at the famous Iron Maiden pub the Cart & Horses in London, England this Friday 28th March. They've recently released a new single, ‘Sense Of Adventure’, a blend of the energetic punk sound of Angel City with the gothic rock flair of The Damned.Continue Reading

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Syama de Jong, ‘first lady’ of Dutch punk, passes away

By Herman de Tollenaere March 25, 2025

Rest in Punk, Rest in Power, Saskia aka Sacha aka Syama de Jong! We shall never forget you. Herman de Tollenaere recounts her extraordinary legacy. The only Dutch person around Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood's London shop in 1975-1976, drummer of the first all-girl French rock band the Lou's, and of the Miami Beach Girls and LoveCramps in the Netherlands, and cook Continue Reading