<p>A return to home turf can always be accompanied by a myriad of emotions. But for Ziwe, perhaps this time will be different as she has her mind her set on the bigger picture, stretching far beyond her native city. As announced earlier this week, the award-winning comedian, author, and talk show host will be making her back home to the commonwealth for one night at The Wilbur on May 9, as part of her Ziwe’s America tour. While an […]</p>
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We are so pleased to bring to you an all new Punknews Exclusive video premiere for Connecticut based rockers American Thrills. The band just released a new video for the track "Reject Disposition," featuring Andy Jackson of Hot Rod Circuit. The video contains live footage from their record release show in Connecticut last month. The track is off of their latest release, Milestone, which is still available on a limited edition run of gold vinyl. You can click here to grab a copy of the record.

Hellfest has announced its lineup for 2025. Judas Priest, Sex Pistols with Frank Carter, Turnstile, Skindred, Korn, Knocked Loose, The Damned, Refused, Spiritbox, Kittie, Poppy, Turbonegro, Teen Mortgage, The Real McKenzies, Chubby and the Gang, Beton Arme, Terror, Stick To Your Guns, The Chisel, Spy, Pest Control, Gorilla Biscuits, Good Riddance, Gouge Away, Chat Pile, and Thou are among the bands playing. Hell Fest will take place June 19-22 in Clisson, France. See the full lineup below.

The Blood Brothers have released a live video for their song “Trash Flavored Trash”. The video was filmed at their show at the Black Lodge in Seattle, Washington on October 29, 2024 and was directed and edited by Christopher James Cunningham. The song is off their 2004 album Crimes which was reissued earlier this year for its 20th anniversary. The Blood Brothers are currently touring the US. Check out the video below.

The Dirty Nil have released a live video for their cover of AC/DC’s classic track “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ’n’ Roll)”. The video was shot by Mitch Barnes and Noah Kahin during their show at New Visions Church in Hamilton, Ontario which took place on November 1, 2024. David O’Connor of TV Freaks sings guest vocals on the song. The Dirty Nil will be touring the US starting in January and released their album Free Rein To Passions in 2023. Check out the video below.

Barrie-based punk rockers Heavy Petter have released a cover of “Sugar” by Bikini Kill. The song originally appeared on Bikini Kill’s 1993 album Pussy Whipped. The cover is available digitally now. Heavy Petter released their split with The Holdouts in 2022 and released their split with Lightmares in 2021. Check out the cover below.

<p>Let’s face it: This is already an awkward holiday season. The world is on fire, the unscrupulous are in charge, and Christmas just doesn’t feel so Christmas-y, even with Santa expected to slide down our collective chimneys in 15 short days. And as a result of this, that, and *gestures broadly at everything*, a fresh crop of seasonally reflective holiday tunes is soundtracking the collective eye-roll across December. Below are five new (and in some cases, rebooted) tracks that offer a melancholic […]</p>
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<p>Let’s face it: This is already an awkward holiday season. The world is on fire, the unscrupulous are in charge, and Christmas just doesn’t feel so Christmas-y, even with Santa expected to slide down our collective chimneys in 15 short days. And as a result of all this, all that, and *gestures broadly at everything*, a fresh crop of seasonally reflective holiday tunes is soundtracking the unified eye-roll across December. Below are five new (and in some cases, rebooted) tracks that offer […]</p>
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On December 7, 2024, Punknews hosted the ninth edition of the Record Freak Out (our recurring record fair) in Philly. No record event is complete without a kickass playlist so here are all three parts so you can recreate the magic anytime you’d like. Listen below!

Handcuff have released a new song. It is called “Brainslide” and is the third song they’ve released so far this year. The song is available digitally now via Church Road Records. Handcuff released their self-titled EP in 2023. Check out the song below.