Archive for August, 2009
Posted on August 21, 2009 - by Editor
PENNYWISE LEAD SINGER AND SONGWRITER JIM LINDBERG ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE FROM THE GROUP
Pennywise lead singer and songwriter Jim Lindberg is announcing that he is leaving the group after almost two decades. He released the following statement today:
“After 20 years, nine albums and thousands of shows around the world, my time in Pennywise has come to an end. Being the singer for this band has been an amazing…
Posted on August 18, 2009 - by Curvball
The Gears & The D.I.s discography reissue by Hep Cat Records
HEP CAT Records is giving the whole discography from The Gears & The D.I.s full reissue treatment this September. The Gears’ classic and one of the best L.A. punk albums, Rockin’ At Ground Zero, is back with much more! Re-mastered, unreleased bonus tracks, etc on vinyl & two CD versions. Along with this series of…
Read the full story »Posted on August 17, 2009 - by Cut Throat Steve
Suicide Bid + The Filaments + The Grit + Mouthwash
Saturday 15th August 2009
Garage
London, UK
Highbury Garage has always been a staple in the life of any London punk rocker’s life. Over the years it’s been regarded as one of the capital’s many “toilet” venues suitable to house hordes of the great unwashed. However, the new look “relentless” sponsored Garage with its silver walls and a…
Posted on August 17, 2009 - by Editor
No Sweat Festival ‘09
No Sweat Festival ‘09!!
Saturday 22 August
The Cross Kings, Kings Cross, London, N1 0AX
£5 on the door 2pm – Late
No Sweat teams up with Out of Step promotions to bring you over 20 bands playing across 2 floors all day into the wee hours, while veggie grub is served in the garden with Al fresco open…
Posted on August 16, 2009 - by Editor
H2O + Kingdom + Rhinoceros + A Man Down
Friday 14th August 2009
The Underworld
London, UK
Friday and the punk marathon continues at the Underworld in Camden which has seen a host of varied punk and ska bands play over the past week and a half or so. With tonight all about hardcore the change in mix of the crowd is pretty obvious compared to…
Read the full story »Posted on August 16, 2009 - by Editor
Leftover Crack + Voodoo Glow Skulls + Random Hand + Multiball
Thursday 13th August 2009
The Underworld
London, UK
I missed the first act Multiball who hail from Slovenia and sound like a punky rocking band- catchy and clean cut.
Random Hand were simply awesome. With their fiery energy and terrific action/reaction relationship with the crowd. Also the banter is not annoying but natural, often funny and links…
Read the full story »Posted on August 16, 2009 - by Editor
The Aggrolites + Chris Murray + The Skints + Catch-it-Kebabs
Wednesday 12th August 2009
The Underworld
London, UK
The Skints, rapidly rising stars of the UK ska scene were the first band I caught on the night. With a their first album in the works due later in the year through Rebel Alliance they took the opportunity to play a number of new songs. With their…
Read the full story »Posted on August 16, 2009 - by Editor
Star Fucking Hipsters + The Creepshow+ 241ers
Thursday 6th August 2009
The Underworld
London, UK
A deluge of rain like I have not seen in my five years in London caused massive transport delays and forced me to miss opening act the 241ers as well as the first third of The Creepshow set!
A small but enthusiastic crowd was in attendance and the Canadian four piece…
Posted on August 16, 2009 - by Editor
Jaya The Cat + Mouthwash + Dirty Revolution + Gecko
Friday 7th August 2009
The Underworld
London, UK
First band, Gecko are a gentle instrumental acoustic four piece. Will Sanderson-Thwaite leads the troupe and is a songwriter and performer currently based in East. Accompanied on the stage is a blond girl who only sang on one track so I wasn’t sure of her involvement exactly. On further…
Read the full story »Posted on August 6, 2009 - by Curvball
New version now online
After a good few months of planning and loads of hard work, we’re proud to bring you the beta version of the new Distortedmagazine.com
As you’ll see we’ve really shaken things up. The digital magazine is still alive, but will only see our features in each monthly edition. Now you’ll be able to explore and browse…
Posted on August 5, 2009 - by Curvball
Launch competition – CD Giveaway
Want to get your hands on The Rabble’s The Battles Almost Over album? They’re back in the UK for Rebellion and a few tour dates… It’s so simple enter this giveaway, just leave a comment below, simple as that. (Hint: Creative and funny comments always appreciated.)
Update: Competition closing date has been extended!
Rules:
How to Enter: Leave…
Posted on August 4, 2009 - by Curvball
Sailor’s Grave Records
Name of Label: Sailor’s Grave Records
Genre of music the label puts out: Punk/Psychobilly/Oi!/ rock ‘n roll
When was the label started: 2006
Who are the individuals behind the label : Andy King, Duane Miller
History of the label : This is the label for those that find themselves as outcasts even amongst outcasts. Where black eyes, bad luck,…
Posted on August 3, 2009 - by Sara
Mighty Sounds Festival 2009
From 17th-19th July 2009, the meadows around the South Bohemian village of Olší u Opa?an (70 miles south of Prague) played host to the 5th year of the Mighty Sounds Festival; bringing together an eclectic mix of musical genres that are often omitted from mainstream festivals.
This year over 10,000 people were expected to cross…
Posted on August 3, 2009 - by Curvball
Leather Zoo Tour 2009
…catchy melodies in a classic punk suit are what they are all about. together with philosophical lyrics that have a whole load of attitude their music has all ingredients to be irresistible and make each song a potential ear-bug.
Wednesday 1st July
First gig is at the Black Market Venue in Warsop, which is a great place,…
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