Today, we are stoked to bring you the premiere of the new lyric video by Las Vegas-based punk rockers Crimson Riot! The song is called “State of Despair” and the video was edited by bassist and vocalist Chris Reject. The video also comes with a viewer discretion warning which reads, ”This video depicts real events that are currently happening in the United States. We feel the world needs to see this, but we understand some images are hard to watch. We do not stand for what this administration is doing to the people of this country and we call on everyone to use your voice and speak up against the injustice caused by this regime.” Speaking about the song, Chris Reject said, “This track was originally scheduled to be our fourth single off ‘Third Time’s A Charm’, but with what is happening in the United States currently, we could not sit by and stay silent. For years, we’ve watched hate and division be celebrated. We watch as citizens’ rights get trampled on by those who are causing the hate and division. We have a voice and we choose to use it. It is no longer about left or right, but about morals and who has them and who doesn’t. We understand that people will hate this and we may lose fans, but at the end of the day, we choose to stand on the right side of history.  Our message is clear; we are against sexism, bigotry, racism, and fascism. If you believe in any of these things, we are not the band for you.  If you want real change in this country, it starts at home. Stop listening to the RNC or DNC. Corporations should not be running our government. Real change starts when WE THE PEOPLE start running for office. Get the billionaires out of politics. Run for office and win against the corporations called the RNC and the DNC. Real voices from real people will make real changes.” ”State of Despair” is off their upcoming album Third Time’s A Charm which will be out on March 20 via Leg Lamp Records. The song will be available digitally tomorrow. Watch the lyric video for “State of Despair” below!

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Koffin Kats have announced the cancellation of their remaining US shows. The Last Gang and Crazy and the Brains joined them on all dates with DFL joining on select dates. The band announced this in a statement on Instagram which reads, ”Due to circumstances beyond everyone’s control, the rest of the Koffin Kats February tour is cancelled. Refunds will be issued at point of sale for all purchased tickets.” You can see the post below.

Clarion have announced that they will be releasing a new EP. It is called Blue Fairy and will be out on March 27. The band has also released a video for the title track which was filmed at Dynamic Arts North in Los Angeles and directed by Jacob Butler. Clarion released their self-titled EP in 2024. Check out the video below.

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Dropkick Murphys and Haywire have released a new song together. It is called “New England Forever” and is off their upcoming split record of the same name. The record will be available on their ongoing US For The People…In The Pit St. Patrick’s Day tour which ends with four shows in Boston for St. Pat’s. The record will also hit streaming on March 17 via Dummy Luck Music / Play It Again Sam. Check out the song below.

Antillectual have announced Canadian tour dates for this spring. The tour begins on May 14 in Quebec City and wraps up on May 23 in Barrie, Ontario. The trek also includes their performance at Pouzza Fest in Montreal on May 15. Krang will be joining them on all dates. Check out the dates below.

British Columbia-based music festival Anarchy in the OK has announced its first wave of bands for this year. Propagandhi, The Flatliners, D.O.A., Belvedere, The Corps, Opal in Sky, The Anti-Queens, Real Sickies, Brutal Youth, and Mean Bikini will be playing. Anarchy in the OK will take place on September 3-5 at the Kelowna Events Centre in Kelowna, BC.