Punknews is now on Bluesky

Well, as you know, America is going to hell- The president elect is a literal felon and he is best pals with a man-baby that happens to be the richest guy in the world that go so mad that someone said some jokes about his stupid car that he literally bought one of the world's largest communication platforms (Twitter… not Punknews) and changed its name to something stupid (X) and in doing so lost like 40 billion dollars but in this post-capitalist, depraved world, somehow he is so rich that losing 40 billion is like losing five bucks to you or me and also while that is annoying there's actually the much bigger threat of the world's richest guy who is actually a total creep controlling American policy because the ridiculously sexist and anti-woman president elect is bizarrely gullible but also convincing to a certain often uninformed subset that made some really bad choices earlier this month and he is also insanely underqualified for the most important and volatile job in the world because he somehow got rich by scamming people in real estate and being an asshole on a reality show. Welcome to 2025. Well, anyways, all of that is to say that we will likely be winding down our Twitter presence (we will never call it "X" ugh) and now we are on the (for right now) much cooler Bluesky, which is basically Twitter but not as 4chan-y. (We have never actually been on 4chan but we get the gist). You can find us on bluesky here. If it is of any incentive, Yoko Ono has followed us and even re-shared one of our posts. Oh, also, for some reason, famed author Stephen King, who only follows two other people, followed editor Em Moore for about 12 hours. Hope to see you there!

Cows re-release 'Peacetika'

Cows have re-released their 1991 album Peacetika. The new version is out via Amphetamine Reptile and has a new cover. The music itself appears to be a straight reissue. The CD is out today and the vinyl is out December 1.

Chumbawamba re-releases "Tubthumping" 7-inch

Chumbawamba have re-released their iconic "Tubthumping" 7-inch single. The new release is on red vinyl and is out now via Republic records. Interestingly, unlike the original 7-inch issue, which had the non-LP tracks "farewell to the crown" and "football song" on the b-side, the new press has a version of "tubthumper" on each side.

The Abruptors: "St. Louis"

The Abruptors have released a new song. It is called “St. Louis” and is off their upcoming album Everything You Know Is Wrong which will be out on December 6 via Asian Man Records. The Abruptors released their album Noticeably Cheerless in 2023. Check out the song below.

Judas Priest re-releases debut LP

Judas Priest has re-released their debut LP, Rocka Rolla. The new version is remixed and remastered (for years, the band has stated that they were not happy with the initial mix, which was done without their involvement). The new version is out today via Exciter Records.

Peter Hook, Social D, Cocksparrer headline PRB 2025

Punk Rock Bowling 2025 has announce its lineup. The three-day event (plus club show days) will be headlined by Peter Hook and the Light playing all Joy Division, Social Distortion, and Cocksparrer's final PRB appearance. Bands alos playing include Flag, Damned, Interrupters, Power Trip, Adicts, Bouncing souls, Fidlar, Gang of Four (doing all of their debut LP), Laura Jane Grace, Cockney Rejects (joined by Olga of Toy dolls), Youth Brigade, Pietatsers, Surfbort, Riverboat Gamblers, Angel dust, Codefendants, No bro and more. PRB 2025 is Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas. Club shows are expected to be announced in late 2024 or early 2025.

Fat Dog release video for "Peace Song"

Fat Dog have released a video for their new song “Peace Song”. The video was directed by James Ogram. The song appears to be a standalone single and is available digitally via Domino now. Fat Dog released their debut album WOOF. earlier this year. Check out the video below.

‘Gladiator II’ Review: Denzel came, saw, and conquered this sequel

<p>If you’re wondering if Ridley Scott has continued his quest to tear down his filmography’s iconography, Gladiator II (or, as it’s stylized in the credits, GladIIator) is a resounding… maybe? Unlike works like Alien: Covenant or Napoleon, the barbarian hordes of self-analysis that Scott’s unleashed have decided to spare Rome from a total sacking this time around, and it’s fascinating to think that Scott might consider this his baby. Unlike the franchises he shepherded into existence, this is still his: […]</p>
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‘Wicked’ Review: Well, the fans are gonna love it

<p>Before I go deep as to why I’m not too fond of this on principle, I’d like to go ahead and address Wicked fans to give them the information they’re looking for up top: Jon M. Chu has made an adaptation you’ll probably enjoy quite a bit. This is, of course, Wicked: Part One, which extends the act-break of the Stephen Schwartz-composed musical from 15 minutes to a full year – a good choice, given that the big climax makes […]</p>
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Videos: L.S. Dunes: "Paper Tigers"

L.S. Dunes have released a visualizer for their new song “Paper Tigers”. The video was created by Cedric Bixler-Zavala of The Mars Volta and At The Drive-In. The song is off their upcoming album Violet which will be out on January 31 via Fantasy Records. L.S. Dunes released Past Lives in 2022. Check out the video below.