Yes, for the gazillionth time, the Dwarves are somehow still going! We’re baffled as to how, given all the scrapes that Blag Dahlia’s mob have gotten themselves into over the years, but we’re grateful that they’re still around.Continue Reading
New Releases
Montreal’s sixteen-year-old punk trio General Chaos are back with a bang, releasing their second album, ‘Can’t Please ‘Em All’ on 8th May 2026 via Stomp Records. General Chaos are direct, confrontational, and show a lot of frustration towards political dysfunction. Fresh and fun, they show us that the younger generation know what they’re doing!Continue Reading
For most of us, the idea of being in a band with our parents is a nightmare, but for Holden (guitar/vocals) and David (drums) Perron, they’ve made it work; with The Thirsty Giants born from a shared love of classic US hardcore.Continue Reading
The second album from Bexhill band Gripper Lee 'Hymn For A Godless Universe', which dropped on 1st May 2026, is their first to feature guitarist and producer Justin Saban. The result is a big sound, reminiscent of classic 1980s post-punk and goth, delivered with plenty of energy and attitude, and a few surprises as the journey progresses. Their razor-sharp lyrical wit Continue Reading
Baltimore, Maryland-based punk band Dead End Lane are known for their super catchy vocal melodies - and they're not afraid to throw in an occasional punk/hardcore and horror punk/50s song! New album 'CRUSH' was released on 11th April 2026, a self-recorded, self-engineered DIY album through a small, independent, but mighty label, Shakin' Hips Records. Expressing their fast, Continue Reading
War On Women's name is the band’s ethos straight from the get-go. For well over a decade, the hardcore group has stood at the frontlines of advocacy. Fourth album 'Time Under Tension' comes raging in, from a band who are unafraid to cross musical genres, and easily have the chops to do it well. Their words have never been more timely...Continue Reading
A compilation of twelve the very best German punk bands, brought together on one record for the UK market, 'Never Mind Brexit - Here’s German Punk' is the debut release from independent label Punk Rock Pigeon Records. We can see that a lot of thought has gone into this great selection of music, and kudos to Richard for what is clearly a labour of love. Like him, we hope Continue Reading
As with many of the best crossover bands, it’s the frontman - one Tyler Capehart, in this case - who keeps them rooted firmly in hardcore punk territory, with his throat-shredding roar of a voice.Continue Reading
Yorkshire pop-punkers Cyanide Pills' back catalogue is now immortalised on two slabs of plastic! 'Singled Out' - all of the band's EP's (including exclusive b-sides not featured on any studio albums) - is a 33-song collection which more than proves that Cyanide Pills can craft a top-notch, old school punk rock tune.Continue Reading
The passion is obvious and the ability abundant in these young Manx punks! Croteau, a band now in its fourth year hope to make an impact with their debut album release ‘Silent Sound’. Get on board, this is a sound that won’t be silent for much longer!Continue Reading
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