This year has been full of shows for Toronto-based punk rockers School Damage. They played Western Canada for the first time in almost 15 years in the spring, played with The Spits in Toronto, and they're currently getting ready to play Punx Can’t Laugh Fest. They will be playing the festival on October 18 at the Bovine Sex Club in Toronto with Real Sickies, Snakes, Ashlee Schatze, Jason Allen, Carter Deems, Finn Bogi, Dan Treadway, and Brian Rabadeau. You can grab your tickets right here. Punknews writer Mike Batruch caught up with guitarist and vocalist Brad Manners to talk about the origin of the band name, their album Critical Excess, running a venue in Toronto, playing Punx Can’t Laugh Fest, future plans, and so much more. Read the interview below!

Brighton-based post-punk band Opus Kink have released a video for their new song “I’m A Pretty Showboy”. The video was directed by Maisy Banks. The song appears to be a standalone single and is available digitally now. Opus Kink released their EP My Eyes, Brother! in 2023. Check out the video below.

Denver-based death sludge band Primitive Man have released a video for their new song “Natural Law”. The video was directed by Diana Lungu. The song is off their upcoming album Observance which will be out on October 31 via Relapse Records. Primitive Man will be touring the US and BC starting in November and released Immersion in 2020. Check out the video below.

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Joyce Manor have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called I Used To Go To This Bar and will be out on January 30 via Epitaph Records. The album features 9 tracks, including their previously released single “All My Friends Are So Depressed”. It was produced by Brett Gurewitz of Bad Religion. The band has also released a video for their new song “Well, Whatever It Was” which references The Great British Backing Show and was directed by Lance BangsJoyce Manor will be touring Europe starting later this month and will be touring North America in 2026. The band released their album 40 oz. To Fresno in 2023. Check out the video and tracklist below.

The Offspring have announced North American tour dates for 2026. The trek begins on January 16 in Bakersfield, California and wraps up on February 24 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Bad Religion will be joining them on all dates. The Offspring released their album Supercharged in 2024. Check out the dates below.