Punk News

Punk news from different sources around the web. Articles, reviews and announcements from the punk community.

Brendan Kelly Declares War On Easter On Upcoming US & UK Tours
Red Scare Industries and Brendan Kelly have declared War on Easter with the fest taking place on March 14th at Birmingham, AL’s TrimTab Brewing. The War on Easter will feature Brendan Kelly (The Lawrence Arms), Tightwire, The Handsome Scoundrels, Penny Circus, and The Enough Alreadys. Brendan Kelly will also be... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-08
Source: The Punk Site
By Phinky
TeethOut Team Up With KINLEY & Take On Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You”
Skate-punk band TeethOut have teamed up with indie-pop powerhouse KINLEY on a newly reworked version of Mazzy Star‘s Fade Into You that is now available via High End Denim Records, that features indie-pop powerhouse KINLEY, together they are revisiting a cover that originally appeared on their 2025 EP Here We... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-08
Source: The Punk Site
By Phinky
25 Jahre Itchy: große Tour für 2026 / 2027 geplant
Es gibt 25 Jahre Itchy zu feiern. Und diese Gelegenheit möchte sich die Band auch nicht nehmen lassen. Daher ist eine große Tour für 2026 / 2027 geplant. Der exklusive Vorverkauf hat kürzlich im bandeigenen Shop begonnen. Begonnen hat alles am 13. Juli 2001 in Eislingen an der Fils als... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-08
Source: Away From Life
By Oliver
Adolescents – Live In Long Beach, CA
This was my first show after my emergency double heart bypass surgery that was preceded by five major heart attacks in October of 2025. I lost my notebook, but that is okay because I remember most of this incredible night extremely well. After all the trauma, pain, and uncertainty, it... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-08
Source: The Punk Site
By Marcus Solomon
“I heard that Dylan came to hear us in London. I went, ‘Oh, no. Not now – you’re seeing me at my absolute worst’”: The overlooked blues-boogie icon who hung out with Bonnie Raitt, played with the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan and appeared at Live Aid
George Thorogood is still bad to the bone after all these years... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-08
Source: Louder
“I originally picked the guitar because it was the most obnoxious instrument, but after a while I was like, ‘Wow, there’s a lot of power in this thing’”: Steve Vai gave Devin Townsend his big break in the early 1990s. Decades later they got back together
Metal Hammer brought the guitar master and his former apprentice back together in 2018... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-08
Source: Louder
“I didn’t realise just how prog Genesis were. I’m pleased I got to see them on their last tour”: When Rivers Meet’s Aaron Bond came late to the prog party
Blues guitarist discusses his passion for Phil Collins and co’s latterday work... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-08
Source: Louder
“The idea came from The Beatles’ Tomorrow Never Knows. I just played it in a more violent way”: How Ringo Starr, Isaac Asimov and The Devil inspired one of rock’s greatest ever drum solos
The sci-fi inspired Deep Purple song that became the benchmark for rock drum solos... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-08
Source: Louder
American Steel’s 1998 Self Titled Album Gets Long Overdue Reissue
American Steel were one of the last great bands to come out of Berkeley’s 924 Gilman scene. Forged in the same fires as Operation Ivy, Crimpshrine, Green Day and Rancid, the band are now finally set to reissue their 1998 self titled album on CD, vinyl and digital formats via... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: The Punk Site
By Phinky
Skivrecension: Vast Pyre
Tyska Vast Pyre följer upp den självbetitlade debuten med ”II Bleak”, som Alex Risberg tyckt till om i dagens recension och belönar med 3/5 i betyg.... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: Slavestate
By Slavestate.se
Allee der Diktatoren – Antifunktionierer ::: Review (2025)
Allee der Diktatoren ist eine Punkband aus Berlin. Erstes Album Dieses kleine bisschen Wut entstand 2022 im Selbstverlag. 2025 folgte das zweite, mir nun vorliegende Werk Antifunktionierer. Diesmal über Abbruch Records, das liebenswerte Label von der Band gleichen Namens. Das Konzept des Albums ist recht ungewöhnlich und verdient näherer Betrachtung. Das... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: Away From Life
By Gripweed
"It was an intense place to be for a gay man in that world." Faith No More's Roddy Bottum on hair metal
Queer icon Roddy Bottom of Faith No More recalls the "ugly" side of hair metal... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: Louder
WIZO und Normahl am 05.02.2026 im Roxy Ulm
Die Vorfreude bei Ankündigung der WIZO-Tour Mitte letzten Jahres war groß, als dann auch noch Ulm und das Roxy unter den 48 (!) Shows zu finden war, gab es kein Halten mehr! Nach dem grandiosen Konzert zwei Jahre zuvor an gleicher Stelle, sollte es also ein weiteres Stelldichein der Punkrock-Legenden... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: Away From Life
By Fischi
3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold dead at 47
Tributes pour in for 3 Doors Down singer who helped "redefine mainstream rock music"... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: Louder
“I was surrounded by prostitutes, bikers and drug dealers. It wasn’t the ideal environment for anyone, but especially for someone in my position”: The incredible story of the man invented death metal – and cheated death in real life
How Possessed’s Jeff Becerra changed metal forever... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: Louder
The Rat Utopia Experiment Unleash “BLAST!” Single
Seattle WA’s The Rat Utopia Experiment have released their new single, BLAST! that is now available through streaming platforms, BLAST! is a fun and frantic two minute and one second punk rock sing along. The Rat Utopia Experiment will be playing at Real Arts Tacoma on the 14th February and will... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: The Punk Site
By Phinky
“It was amazing to hear keyboards with that kind of power. He really changed my life”: Jordan Rudess would have been a classical pianist if he hadn’t discovered this prog icon
Dream Theater genius’ musical world includes Steven Wilson, Van der Graaf Generator, Gentle Giant, Leprous, Rick Rubin and Neil Young... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: Louder
Cult Figures Reveal “Lunatic Friend” Single
First formed in 1977 on the same scene that brought us Swell Maps, Spizz Energi and Duran Duran, whose drummer Roger Taylor once played in the band, Cult Figures released their classic debut single, Zip Nolan, in 1979, followed by the In Love EP the following year. After that they split until... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: The Punk Site
By Phinky
“Ronnie Van Zant ruled with an iron hand, but he and I never had a moment of confrontation. He let me take over the mic when a song suited my voice”: The Southern Rock legend who quit Lynyrd Skynyrd before they became famous – then rejoined 25 years later
Rickey Medlocke has been involved in not one but two iconic Southern Rock bands... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: Louder
Hedge Drop “Hey Dude” From Upcoming “Freeze Frame, High Five” EP
In 2024, Hedge made a huge introduction to the punk scene with the release of their debut album, Better Days. The Western Mass trio, that includes Christopher Chaisson (The Young Leaves), take cues from their fellow compatriots Dinosaur Jr. and The Lemonheads while adding a little more punk flare in... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: The Punk Site
By Phinky
Here's how to watch Green Day's high voltage (and possibly controversial) Super Bowl 2026 opener from anywhere in the world: Times, streaming options, setlist predictions & more
Green Day will kick off the Super Bowl festivities this weekend when they play the opening ceremony - here's how to watch their set no matter where you are... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: Louder
“Lars played me the whole song down the phone. He said, ‘What do you think?’ I said, ‘Are you kidding?!’”: The inside story of the greatest Metallica album Metallica didn’t write
Hardcore ragers, occult metal classics, Southern rock anthems... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: Louder
“He told me, ‘I bet you don’t remember being escorted out last night in a bulletproof bus, do you?’ And no, I didn’t”: The drunken onstage outburst that nearly sparked a riot – and inspired a thrash metal classic
The night one of metal’s most notorious loudmouths got a little too loudmouthed... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: Louder
"I was on my own, out in one of the gnarliest neighbourhoods. You’re scared, thinking, 'How do I get out of here?'" How a song about living in a rat-infested squat helped turn Green Day into one of the world's biggest bands
While West Oakland in the late 80s sounded like a sketchy place to live, it inspired a pop punk classic... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: Louder
“It’s really eerie and mellow and it has pagan poetry on it. There are a couple of songs on there that are so beautiful in a kinda sad way”: The cult album that Evanescence singer Amy Lee wishes she had made – and the one that broke her heart
Weird angels, fallen guitar heroes and singing fruit – this is the soundtrack to Amy Lee’s life... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: Louder
"I have decided to take a break." Neil Young cancels upcoming European tour, saying "This is not the time"
Neil Young was scheduled to begin a run of European shows in June - including six UK dates... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: Louder
Talking shop with Chris Wrenn
When you think of a quintessential Hardcore label, it is hard not to think of Bridge Nine Records out in Massachusetts and you think of its founder/owner Chris Wrenn being the guy behind all of this. They have been pressing releases from some of our favorite bands since 1995 and... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: Punknews.org
Gas Station Boner Pills – Unhappy Hour EP
Let me start by saying, this is possibly the strangest EP release I have has the pleasure to have been forwarded in a very long (although it does feel familiar, but not sure why). To give you the short story, this EP is made up of  five Dirty South Punk Rock... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: The Punk Site
By Mark Cartwright
Podcast: Listen to Punknews Podcast #716 - Summer Soiree 9 is announced!
Episode #716 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, John announces Summer Soiree 9, which will be a Clash tribute show with Kepi Ghoulie, Ara and Jay of The Slackers, Danbert Nobacon, The Droogettes, and Dracu-Las! It will take place on August 1 at Philamoca in Philly... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-07
Source: Punknews.org
Festivals & Events: Lagwagon, Against All Authority, Bad Cop/Bad Cop, more to play Victoria Ska and Reggae Fest
Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival has announced its lineup for this year. Lagwagon, Souls of Mischief, Charly Black, Bedouin Soundclash, The Black Seeds, Five Alarm Funk, Clinton Fearon, The Boogie Brown Band, Antidoping, Against All Authority, Eva Lazarus, Dr. Ring Ding, Bia Ferreira, Bad Cop/Bad Cop, Tanika Charles, Train to... Read more
Published on: 2026-02-06
Source: Punknews.org
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