Reel Big Fish are back with the surprise release of a new single titled, “You Can’t Have All Of Me,” and have announced plans to release ‘Life Sucks…Let’s Dance!,’ their first LP of brand new material in 6 years, on December 21 via Rock Ridge Music. The single, a high energy skank-athom that is sure […]
Reel Big Fish are back with the surprise release of a new single titled, “You Can’t Have All Of Me,” and have announced plans to release ‘Life Sucks…Let’s Dance!,’ their first LP of brand new material in 6 years, on December 21 via Rock Ridge Music.
The single, a high energy skank-athom that is sure to please both longtime fans and new converts, is one of 14 new tracks that makes up the upcoming album. Check out the music for it below.
Day 3 started off rocky. FEAR went on stage play the debut album “FEAR: The Record”in its entirety. Actually, they started the set with “Fuck You, Let’s Rodeo”and “Honor and Obey”from their 1995 album “Have Another Beer with FEAR.” FEAR fans will tell you that the band is, well, not exactly PC, so it was […]
Day 3 started off rocky. FEAR went on stage play the debut album “FEAR: The Record”in its entirety. Actually, they started the set with “Fuck You, Let’s Rodeo”and “Honor and Obey”from their 1995 album “Have Another Beer with FEAR.” FEAR fans will tell you that the band is, well, not exactly PC, so it was interesting how the crowd will react to the album. Well, no need to worry because singer Lee Ving changed some of the words in certain songs to be a bit more friendly. But self-censorship was only one of the problems with the set, as it seemed the band didn’t do that much practicing, with the guitarist struggling during “Sanatorium”and Ving missed his cue on, well, quite a few songs, actually. A weird thing considering he’s been singing these songs for over thirty years.
By comparison Suicidal Tendencies were the complete opposite. The California thrash punk legends blazed through most of their self-title debut album (they didn’t play “I Want More”) completely annihilating the captive crowd with Mike running back and forth on stage, pumping his fists like a fucking lunatic off his meds. Naturally, with this much going on, one of the larger pits I’ve seen that day formed. Songs from “Fascist Pig” to “I Shot Reagan”were played with such ferocity that you forget singer Mike Muir is in his 50’s. The set ended with Mike bringing kids and adults on stage as he performed the classic “Institutionalized.”
The three-day Riot Fest experience was…good. Not great, but it didn’t suck either. There were some definite peaks and valleys in regards to the performances. Overall, I did enjoy it. Hopefully, they work out the kinks next year.
In the interim, please check out some images from a few of the other Day 3 acts, including Bad Religion, Beach Rats, Bouncing Souls and Alkaline Trio! For more coverage from the festival, check out our stories from Day One and Day Two. As with the last two days, all words by Frederic Hall and all photos by Meredith Goldberg.
New York oi veterans The Press recently released a new EP called The Torch. The 3-track record is currently being sold on orange (200) and black (100) vinyl. A band who needs no introduction puts out new music that speaks for itself. The title track of this record offers a groove that’ll set your pace for days. […]
New York oi veterans The Press recently released a new EP called The Torch. The 3-track record is currently being sold on orange (200) and black (100) vinyl.
A band who needs no introduction puts out new music that speaks for itself. The title track of this record offers a groove that’ll set your pace for days. This record shows versatility without compromising on the driving, catchy sound the band has always been known for.
You can purchase the record here.
New Jersey punknroll band Mercy Union recently shared a brand new single from their upcoming debut album, The Quarry. The song is called “Silver Dollars” and it is our second taste of the band’s very first record. The Quarry’ embodies the human thought process. It represents the ability to look at your life and memories from the […]
New Jersey punknroll band Mercy Union recently shared a brand new single from their upcoming debut album, The Quarry. The song is called “Silver Dollars” and it is our second taste of the band’s very first record.
The Quarry’ embodies the human thought process. It represents the ability to look at your life and memories from the outside, and hopefully gain some perspective. These songs explore elements of worry, gratitude, loss, and self-worth. It’s a record I’ve been hesitant to approach
until the right pieces fell into place.
You can stream the song here.
Barcelona punk band Torches are streaming their rendition of Iron Maiden’s “Wasted Years.” The group has given it a punkier edge but has also put it towards a good cause. The cover was recorded in collaboration with Hardcore Hits Cancer – an organization that “aims to aid cancer patients from a mental and financial point […]
Barcelona punk band Torches are streaming their rendition of Iron Maiden’s “Wasted Years.” The group has given it a punkier edge but has also put it towards a good cause. The cover was recorded in collaboration with Hardcore Hits Cancer – an organization that “aims to aid cancer patients from a mental and financial point of view and to raise money for different foundations who work with them, and especially those that assist children.” All proceeds from this song will benefit La Casa dels Xuklis, a shelter for at-risk families with children suffering from cancer.
You can check the song out below and see the website for the organization here.
Chicago pop-punk band Action/Adventure have premiered a brand spanking new music video for their single, “Parachutes.” The song, a classic melodic anthem, is also the following, according to the band: “It’s about confronting the unknown. It’s really easy to have fears and doubts that prevent you from reaching your desires and goals; however, it takes […]
Chicago pop-punk band Action/Adventure have premiered a brand spanking new music video for their single, “Parachutes.” The song, a classic melodic anthem, is also the following, according to the band:
“It’s about confronting the unknown. It’s really easy to have fears and doubts that prevent you from reaching your desires and goals; however, it takes real courage to attempt a try amongst all odds. We’re at this point in our lives where the band dream is dwindling, but we’ll be damned if we give up without a fight. We hope the video illustrates that. Shout out to all the cast, crew, and friends that made our first video a reality. We can’t thank them enough. We hope people enjoy the song and dig the video.”
You can watch the video below.
Virginia punkers Iron Reagan are streaming a brand new song off their upcoming EP, Dark Days Ahead. The song is called “The Devastation” and it is the second taste we are getting of the new record. You can stream the song below. Dark Days Ahead is officially out today on Pop Wig Records.
Virginia punkers Iron Reagan are streaming a brand new song off their upcoming EP, Dark Days Ahead. The song is called “The Devastation” and it is the second taste we are getting of the new record.
You can stream the song below.
Dark Days Ahead is officially out today on Pop Wig Records.
California hardcore/punk label Revelation Records has announced that it will be reissuing classic New York hardcore band Warzone’s second LP, Open Your Eyes. The label is currently launching pre-orders, which are set to ship on November 5th. You can snag a copy in grey or blue vinyl here. A full statement on the record on the label’s […]
California hardcore/punk label Revelation Records has announced that it will be reissuing classic New York hardcore band Warzone’s second LP, Open Your Eyes. The label is currently launching pre-orders, which are set to ship on November 5th. You can snag a copy in grey or blue vinyl here.
A full statement on the record on the label’s website reads:
There is no doubt Warzone was one of the most crucial and influential bands that came from the New York hardcore scene. Their landmark debut LP, “Don’t Forget The Struggle Don’t Forget The Streets,” is heralded as one of the most important NYHC records of all time, with its 2016 reissue on Revelation Records selling thousands of copies and filling gaps in record collections all over the world. Two years later, Revelation Records proudly presents the reissue of Warzone’s second LP, “Open Your Eyes.” LP includes digital download and a 16-page, 12″ x 12″ booklet with previously unseen photos, lyrics, liner notes by Tony Rettman, and an interview with Raybeez from back in the day. This is the blue vinyl version, out of 500 copies.
Warzone released Open Your Eyes back in 1983.
Essex based punk hip hop act Rat Boy has announced a signing to Hellcat Records. Along with this news is also a brand new album with Tim Armstrong himself called Internationally Unknown. The record is set for official release on January 25th, but they have released a video for the title track. You can check it out […]
Essex based punk hip hop act Rat Boy has announced a signing to Hellcat Records. Along with this news is also a brand new album with Tim Armstrong himself called Internationally Unknown. The record is set for official release on January 25th, but they have released a video for the title track. You can check it out below.
On the topic of the album, Rat Boy himself says:
“I wanted to do this completely differently because ‘SCUM’ took so long, and I was learning the whole way through making it,” says RAT BOY. “I wanted to make something more personal and raw, which reflected me more. I was trying to find that sweet spot between hip-hop and punk, and Tim really understands that stuff. I’ve never really spoken to anyone else who love hip-hop and punk like I do.”
Stay tuned for more details on this collaborative album.
Internationally Unknown will be Rat Boy’s sophomore record, following SCUM.
Something Holiday, a 4 piece pop-punk band from Osaka, Japan, have announced a new EP titled Four Reasons. The EP will be their 3rd released, and will be their first new music in 3 years. Four Reasons is set to drop on November 3rd, with a music video for the lead track “What The Hell” […]
Something Holiday, a 4 piece pop-punk band from Osaka, Japan, have announced a new EP titled Four Reasons. The EP will be their 3rd released, and will be their first new music in 3 years.
Four Reasons is set to drop on November 3rd, with a music video for the lead track “What The Hell” coming soon. The band have also announced a combined release and 6th anniversary show also on November 3rd. The show will take place at 246 Juso, a venue in Osaka, Japan, with supports Stay Home Alone, Good Grief, and Certain.
You can find the cover art and live show information below. If you’re wanting to check out Something Holiday before their EP drops, check out their latest music video here, and their first EP and demo on bandcamp here.