Episode #704 of the Punknews Podcast is now up! In this episode, Roddy Bottum of Faith No More, Imperial Teen, and Man On Man, stops by to talk about his recently released memoir The Royal We (out now via Akashic Books), re-writing the book in Paris, the magic of San Francisco in the '80s, being one of the first rock stars to come out, and so much more. Listen to the episode below!
Punk Rock Holiday 2026 is August 11-14 in Solvenia. Dropkick Murphys, Less than Jake, Hot water Music, and about 30 other bands play the gig, which is a camping event. You can see the info below.
Dillinger Four are headed to Nihon. They'll be over there for three gigs in April. That's two gigs in Tokyo and one in Osaka. The band released C I V I L W A R in 2008. You can see the dates below.
Montreal-based punk rockers G String have released a video for their song “Professional Underwear”. The video was filmed and edited by Morgan Kobayashi. The song was released as a standalone single in June. G String released 5 singles this year, including their debut single “Doghouse”. Check out the video below.
Glenn Danzig has announced the return of his "Danzig Sings Elvis" show. It's one night only in La on New Year's eve at the house of blues. Tickets go on sale this week, though Danzig has been mum on the exact on-sale time. Danzig relead Danzig Sings Elvis in 2020.
cootie catcher have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called Something We All Got and will be out on February 27 via Carpark Records. The album features 14 tracks, including their previously released single “Gingham dress”. The band has also released a video for their new song “Straight Drop” which was created by Shmutz. cootie catcher released their album Shy at first earlier this year. Check out the video and tracklist below.
Youth Novel have released a new song. It is called “Blood in the Sand” and is off their upcoming album I Went Through This Experience Smiling which will be out on January 17. Youth Novel released their self-titled album in 2021. Check out the song below.
Sacramento-based punk rockers Killgurls have announced that they will be releasing a new EP. It is called Powder and will be out on January 9 via Adventure Cat Records. The band has also released a video for their new song “Please Kill Me” which they describe as being “about Iggy Pop”. Killgurls released two songs – “Cake” and “Julie’s Lunch” – earlier this year and released their debut singles in 2024. Check out the video below.
Bogota, Colombia-based hardcore punk band Unidad Ideologica have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called Choque Asimétrico and will be out on December 5 via La Vida Es Un Mus Discos. The band has also released two songs “Morian Jovenes” and “Fuerza Trabajadora”. The artwork was created by Alex Philipe Cohen. Unidad Ideologica released their self-titled debut album in 2021. Check out the songs and tracklist below.
Bristol, UK-based festival ArcTanGent has added more bands to its 2026 lineup. Chelsea Wolfe, Primus, Cult of Luna, Julie Christmas, Conjurer, Napalm Death, and High On Fire are among the new bands announced. These bands and artists join the previously announced lineup which includes Chat Pile, Igorrr, Svalbard, Oathbreaker, Pertubator, and Crosscheck Records. ArcTanGent will take place on August 19-22 at Fernhill Farm in Bristol, England. Check out the lineup in full below.