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News: Fucked Up To Release ‘The Chemistry of Life’ 15th Anniversary Vinyl Edition, Watch New Video For ‘Black Albino Bones’
Originally released October 7th, 2008, ‘The Chemistry of Common Life’ is the second album by Toronto punk band Fucked Up. Today, we celebrate the record’s 15th anniversary with the promise of a fresh-looking orange vinyl reissue due out February 23rd. Pre-order it HERE. The band has also completed a new video for the song “Black …
News: The Sisters Of Mercy Play 8 UK Headline Shows
The Sisters Of Mercy will perform two dates in London, UK, on September 22nd and 23rd, at the Camden Roundhouse, before embarking on their European tour. After completing the European dates, the band will return to the UK for six additional shows, beginning on November 15th, 2023, in Bristol at the Marble Factory, followed by performances …
News: L7 release pre-order for ‘Cooler Than Space’ flexi ahead of US tour – dates and details here
Legendary grunge/riot grrl quartet L7 have announced a pre order for their forthcoming limited edition ‘Cooler Than Mars’ 4-pack flexi disc single, which drops on September 12 and is strictly limited to a run of 1000. Featuring artwork designed by the band, the song will be released as a digital single, that day as well, …
Riskee & The Ridicule – Tour Dates And New Album News
The UK music scene is renowned the world over for devising, nurturing, and developing new music styles. Where the Brits begin, the rest of the world follow. Riskee & The Ridicule fuse hardcore punk, metal and grime, coating it with a sweet emo/street punk glaze. Live they are an absolute powerhouse. Formed in 2011, with …
News: UK Punk Rock leaders Desperate Measures return with new single ‘Back To The Rats’
New Zealand born, London based rockers Desperate Measures return on May 12th with a banging brand-new single titled ‘Back To The Rats’. Featuring a blazing duel vocal from frontman Eugene Butcher and guitarist Gaff, the song gets to the root of the bands tight, yet chaotic maelstrom of urgent rock n’ roll and hits hard and fast. “It’s …
News: Esben And The Witch Announce New Album ‘Hold Sacred’
Esben & The Witch will be releasing their new album ‘Hold Sacred’ on the 12th of May via their own label Nostromo Records. “Everything’s changed and nothing’s changed,” says vocalist Rachel Davies of their sixth album, ‘Hold Sacred’. “This kernel is the purest essence of Esben and the Witch since our inception.” It’s a product of the trio’s deeply important, 14-year-spanning friendship. Together, …
News: Millie Manders And The Shutup Announce April Tour
Millie Manders And The Shutup have announced details of their April 2023 tour The tour follows a breakthrough year for the band, enhancing their reputation as one of the mostexhilarating and best emerging live acts in the country after support tours with Less Than Jake (read our live review here) and Ferocious Dog; headline UK …
News: Ferocious Dog Unveil A Brand New Video, Announce Deluxe Re-Issue Of Debut Album And Unique Live Show With Full Orchestra
To celebrate the forthcoming 10 year anniversary of their self titled debut album, Ferocious Dog unveil a brand new video – Too Late 2022, an updated version of live favourite Too Late from the album. “I wrote this song many years ago for someone I was close to at the time. It was her childhood …
News: The Original Killing Joke Line Up Announce A Very Special UK Show At The Royal Albert Hall On March 12th 2023
Killing Joke are proud to announce ‘Killing Joke – Follow The Leaders’, a very special UK show at the Royal Albert Hall on March 12th 2023. Killing Joke will be performing their first two albums in their entirety; 1980’s self titled debut album followed by their second album “What’s This For…!” “We are living in the most dangerous period …
See: Wire announce new album, plus visuals for first track taken from it, Stepping Off Too Quick
Legendary post-punks Wire have announced a new album, and its one with a slight twist. ’Not About To Die’ is out on June 24th via pinkflag, and it sees the band reclaiming tracks from an early 80s bootleg of the same name. The album was made up of demos recorded by the band originally intended …