Chicago-based hardcore punk band Pet Play have released their debut EP. It is called HELL TO TELL and features 6 new tracks: “WHAT DID I GET”, “HARD SELL”, “ONE DICK”, “ENTITLED”, “DRINKING SPIT”, and “BOWSER’S THEME”. The EP was recorded and mixed by Simon Small of Tunnel of Reverb and was mastered by Will Killingsworth of Dead Air Studios. The art was done by Grey Knife. Check out the EP below.
The Beaches have announced that they will be releasing a new album. It is called No Hard Feelings and will be out on August 26. The band has also released a video for their new song “Last Girls At The Party” which was directed by Laura-Lynn Petrick and filmed around 2D House, Bovine Sex Club, Casa Del Rey, and The Hazelton Hotel. The Beaches released their album Blame My Ex in 2023. Check out the video and tracklist below.
Iron Lung have released a video for their new song “Cog II”. The video shows a patient being prepped and processed for electro-shock therapy and was filmed in 1941 at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. The footage is courtesy of the National Library of Medicine. The song is off the band’s upcoming album Adapting // Crawling which will be out on April 18 via Iron Lung Records. Iron Lung will be playing What We Like Weekend in Seattle in April and will be touring Australia and Japan in July. Check out the video below.
Slayer has announced a new gig. This one is in Hershey, PA on September 20. Bands also playing the show are Knocked Loose, Suicidal Tendencies, Power Trip, Cavalera (playing performing Chaos A.D.,), and Exodus (playinmg bonded by blood).
Kicksie has released a new song. It is called “PRETTYGIRL” and is their first single since 2023. The song appears to be a standalone single and is available digitally now. Kicksie released their album Slouch in 2023. Check out the song below.
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Sadly, Dave Allen of Gang of Four has passed away. He was 69 and had been suffering from dementia. Allen was a Gang of Four founder and was in the band from 1977–1981 and 2004–2008. After playing in Gang of Four's original run, Allen formed Shriekback. We send our condolences to Allen's family.
<p>Piping hot take right here: Wes Anderson’s only gotten better as a stylist and as a director since he entirely ditched any pretense of “realism.” We’re being sarcastic — we’ve made this point plenty of times before — but each time we see something new from the walking-and-talking personification of twee-on-screen, we’re reminded of how much of a joy it is to see him at work. The trailer for his new film, the spy “thriller” The Phoenician Scheme, is a […]</p>
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Today we are thrilled to bring you the premiere of the new song by London, UK-based Burnt Tapes! It is called “MOTHERSGUILT” and is off their upcoming album New Lungs. Speaking to Punknews about the track, vocalist and guitarist Phil G said, "It's been a long time since our first record, we've had a pandemic in between, and that kinda does things to a person. We wanted to push harder on all the good things about Never Better, but also bring something new to the table, and we're excited to share this first single with everyone.”“MOTHERSGUILT” will hit streaming services on April 9 and New Lungs will be out on August 8 via Wiretap Records, Lockjaw Records, and Nasty Cut Records. Listen to the song below!
Sadly, legendary drummer Clem Burke has passed away. He was 70 and passed away after a battle with cancer. Burke was a founder of the band Blondie and also played with bands including Iggy Pop, Hugh Cornwell, Walter Lure, Ramones, the Melvins, and many more.You can see Blondie's statement below. Punknews sends condolences to Burke's family.