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ALBUM: Cherry Red: 999 The Albums 1977-1980 / The Angelic Upstarts The Albums 1979-1982, May 2018 Cherry Red and Captain OI box set releases of 2 classic punk band`s albums.
Cherry Red 999 The Albums 1977-1980 The Angelic Upstarts The Albums 1979-1982 May 2018 Cherry Red and Captain OI box set releases of 2 classic punk band`s albums. 999 The Albums 1977-1980 There have been a few 999 compilation releases over the years but here we find the band`s first 3 album releases and …
Album Review: The Damned – Evil Spirits
The Damned ‘Evil Spirits’ (Search and Destroy/Spinefarm Records) out Friday, April 13, 2018 Appropriately released on Friday the 13th, goth tinged British punk band The Damned return with their first new album in 10 years. The first taste of ‘Evil Spirits’ was heard on lead single ‘Standing On The Edge of Tomorrow’, a song penned by frontman Dave …
Track: Breakfast Muff – Patient
Breakfast Muff have released “Patient”, the second track from their upcoming EP “Crocodile”. It’s an entertaining, tongue-in-cheek punk influenced number, and one that really keeps you on your toes. You’re never sure quite what the band are going to do next – the opening riff could almost be a very hungover and angry Circa Waves, …
Album Review: Zeke – Hellbender
It’s hard to fault a band like Zeke, as they do exactly what they set out to do. If it’s relentless hardcore punk you’re after then that’s what you are going to get. Not a single song on this album gets past the 2 minute mark. It’s superb and thrashy all the way through with …
Track: Black Heart Breakers – Melody, plus EP and tour news
Leather jackets and denim, chugging guitars and a whole barrel full of sneering attitude are necessary appendages for any serious rock band that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Add to that a superglue chorus and layered harmonies you get Black Heart Breakers and their rip roaring new single ‘Melody’. ‘Melody’ is a little bit punk …
Track: The Cavemen – Janey
Ahead of their first US dates next month, and the release of their new album Nuke Earth, out on April 6th via Slovenly Records, New Zealand punks The Cavemen have released a new single, Janey. Its this breathless, adrenalin fuelled rocket of a punk track, with these pulsating, roar of a guitar line that can …
See: The Tracys reveal new video for Your Team Sucks
The Tracys have released their new punk-rock anthem ‘Your Team Sucks’. The band describes the single as a “stadium anthem for our time”, simultaneously poking fun at sports culture and the rabid, brawling fandom reveling in its idiotic and savage glory. It’s a blistering reflection of our culture, society and the state of today’s world. …
Track: The Damned release double A-side single “Look Left”/”The Devil in Disguise” ahead of new album
The Damned have announced the release of a new double A-side single release, with both tracks taken from upcoming album “Evil Spirits”, due to be released on the 13th April. “Look Left”, written by drummer Pinch has the band in a melodic mood; it’s got a very 80s New-Wave ballad feel to it and an …
News: The Lurkers to release 40th anniversary Edition of Fulham Fallout for Record Store Day
Beggars Arkive announce 40th Anniversary Record Store Day Edition Of The Lurker’s debut album Fulham Fallout. Released on orange vinyl on 21 April 2018 The Lurkers were the first ever band on Beggars Banquet, and the whole label history boils down to their existence. Formed in West London in 1976, they are one of the …
Album Review: Screaming Females – All At Once
Screaming Females are back. For those unaware of the band, they are a three-piece independent rock/punk band from New Jersey. Made up of Marissa Paternoster (vocals + guitar), Mike Abbate (bass) and Jarrett Dougherty (drums), their new album All At Once is out February 23rd on Don Giovanni Records. Their previous album Rose Mountain was …