Matt Wallis, Founder Punktuation Mag

The Stranglers release the sad news that their original drummer, Jet Black, has passed away at the age of 84. Jet was a major part of The Stranglers’ punk sound and helped to shape the British punk scene in the 1970s. Jet Black (real name Brian John Duffy), a founding member of The Stranglers, died […]Continue Reading

Punk News

Dead Kennedys drummer D.H. Peligro dies in bathroom accident

By Matt W October 31, 2022

“He was not just our powerful, unforgettable drummer, he was a gifted singer, songwriter, guitarist, and so much more,” says Jello Biafra in a series of heartfelt Tweets paying tribute to his former bandmate. Punk drummer D.H. Peligro, a cornerstone of the band the Dead Kennedys, has died. He was 63. Peligro, who was born […]Continue Reading

Punk Interviews

On the day of Greg Norton’s Cancer Op, The Mahones and UltraBomb’s Finny McConnell Opens Up to Punktuation About Greg’s “battle of his life.”

By Matt W July 22, 2022

“…if you get cancer, you gotta go fix it right away ’cause cancer waits for no one. That’s why UltraBomb just dropped everything.” Earlier in the month, punk supergroup Ultra Bomb (Greg Norton – Hüsker Dü, Finny McConnell – Mahones, Jamie Oliver – ex-UK Subs) cancelled their upcoming gigs after bassist Greg Norton’s Continue Reading

New Releases

Petrol Girls Announce New Album ‘Baby’

By Matt W April 2, 2022

The UK/Austrian punks celebrate the Jun 24 release of their third album by releasing a live studio video of the single ‘Clowns.’ Petrol Girls have announced the release of their third album, ‘Baby’, through Hassle Records. The announcement follows the release of their pro-choice banger ‘Baby, I Had An Abortion’ and the Bandcamp-only single ‘Fight For Our Continue Reading

Punk News

Pennywise Kick Off Two Weekends of So Cal Shows Tonight at Garden Amp, OC.

By Matt W March 4, 2022

The South Bay punk legends performing their first five albums in full over five Epic NightsContinue Reading

My Punk Top Ten Punk Features

Gary Crowley: My Punk Top Ten

By Matt W January 31, 2022

BBC Radio DJ. Punk pioneer. Champion of great music. Gary Crowley spins his Top 10 Punk Tracks for Punktuation!Continue Reading

Punk News

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Surprise Split

By Matt W January 28, 2022

The punk-ska band have imploded after lead singer Dicky Barrett is apparently unwittingly caught up in Robert F. Kennedy’s anti-vax rally 'Nazi' controversy. Continue Reading

Acid Blood - Jojo Anderbygd between takes

New Releases

Swedish punks Acid Blood Are ‘Bleeding Out’

By Matt W January 20, 2022

The Umeå punks unleash the latest single and video from their self-titled debut album - and it's bleedin' good!Continue Reading

Punk News

Hazel O’Connor Slowly Improving

By Matt W January 19, 2022

The '80s star, who was placed in an induced coma after suffering an intracerebral haemorrhage, has a long road to recovery ahead of her. Continue Reading

Punk News

Angelic Upstarts Singer Mensi Seriously Ill in ICU with COVID

By Matt W December 7, 2021

The Angelic Upstarts official Facebook and Instagram pages have shared an update on Mensi’s condition as he fights for his life. 10/11/2021 Read update: RIP Mensi The iconic British Punk Rock/Oi band Angelic Upstarts has shared an update from their lead singer’s family. Mensi, who has been in hospital with COVID for the past few […]Continue Reading

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