Archive for February, 2010
Posted on February 26, 2010 - by Taron Cochrane
True North, Strong & Free! No.3
Random Thoughts straight from a Friendly Canadian’s Punk Rock Journal.
Growing up, I had this Uncle whom everybody loved. He was the life of the party 24/7. There was always a smile on his face and he was always a great conversationalist. I firmly believe that the best quality he possessed was giving people crazy…
Posted on February 25, 2010 - by Editor
Steve Ignorant presents The Last Supper- Crass Songs 1977-1982
Press release:
The Last Supper- Crass Songs 1977-1982
(Plus a few shocks, surprises, perhaps some slogans, but no tantrums and a bit of a laugh)
In 2007, Steve Ignorant gathered some friends together and put on two shows at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London. Called The Feeding Of 5000, the show was a celebration of the Crass…
Posted on February 25, 2010 - by Editor
Strummerville Fundraiser Gig: London April 16 2010
A fundraising gig for the Strummerville charity will be taking place in London on April 16th with bands including Shag Nasty, UK VOMIT, Viki Vortex & The Cumshots, Baptist and Criminal Brainstorm all due to play.
Strummerville is also putting a pack of goodies together for a raffle to raise funds; prizes including some signed lyric…
Posted on February 25, 2010 - by Editor
London pop punks The Famous Class release their ‘Make Or Break’ EP on TFC Records on April 5 2010.
Press Release:
The Famous Class are on a mission to bring a little bounce, a little cheer back to the masses. From the insanely catchy first single ‘Emily’ to the driving groove of ‘Losing The Game’, each of the five tracks on their imminently released debut EP are paeans to positivity.
“Lots of bands shy-away from making…
Posted on February 25, 2010 - by Editor
GBH TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “PERFUME AND PISS” VIA HELLCAT RECORDS APRIL 5TH
Press Release:
After years of speculation, groundbreaking English hardcore band GBH has announced plans to release their eleventh studio album, Perfume and Piss, via Hellcat Records on April 5.
There isn’t a self-respecting gutter punk, hardcore kid or subcultural miscreant alive who hasn’t seen the GBH logo emblazoned on the back of a leather jacket, a…
Posted on February 25, 2010 - by Editor
SICK OF IT ALL – NEW ALBUM “BASED ON A TRUE STORY” DUE FOR RELEASE MID APRIL
Press Release:
After debuting on Century Media Records in 2006 with the critically acclaimed ‘Death To Tyrants’ album and celebrating their 20th anniversary in the same year, SICK OF IT ALL certainly deserve being labelled a “living legend”, and still prove that classic New York hardcore is alive and kicking! With a career spanning 20 years…
Posted on February 25, 2010 - by Editor
Ramones manager Linda Stein’s assistant convicted of her murder
This come from the BBC:
The personal assistant to former Ramones manager Linda Stein has been convicted in a New York court of bludgeoning her boss to death.
Prosecutors said Natavia Lowery, 28, stole more than $30,000 (£19,500) from Stein, then clubbed her with a piece of exercise equipment to try and hide it.
Jurors spent less than…
Posted on February 23, 2010 - by Editor
Groezrock 2010 looks Mighty impressive!
Europe’s mega-punkfest, Groezrock returns to Gestel, a suburb of Meerhout, in Belgium for the 19th year on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th April 2010.
Groezrock started out as a small festival with a few hundred people attending, but has evolved into a large punk rock festival, with attendances now exceeding 30000 (2009 being the biggest to…
Posted on February 23, 2010 - by Editor
Daggers Punk Promotions & Distorted Present:
Bridge House 2, Bidder Street, Canning Town, London E16 4ST
Times: 4pm til late
Price: £10 – Advance tickets available from www.ticketweb.co.uk
Travel: Canning Town or West Ham tube lines
Age: 16+
Posted on February 23, 2010 - by Editor
Four Year Strong due to release 3rd album on 31st May in the UK/ Free single download
Four Year Strong, are set to release their third full length album, “Enemy of the World”, in the UK on Defacto Records on May 31st 2010.
Press Release:
The band, Dan O’Connor (Vocals/Guitar), Alan Day (Vocals/Guitar), Josh Lyford (Vocals/Synth), Jake Massucco (Drums), and Joe Weiss (Bass), was formed in Massachusetts in 2001 after O’Conner, Day, and Massucco…
Posted on February 23, 2010 - by Editor
Psychobilly’s Los Gatos Locos are back!
Los Gatos Locos formed in Seattle Washington in 1994, combining elements of classic horror, 80’s slasher, and camp sci-fi themes with a mixture of rockabilly, punk, garage, surf, and metal music.
2010 sees founding members Charlie Splatterhead and Yasuo “the Sarge” Saito return with a new line up and release of the long overdue album “Even…
Posted on February 22, 2010 - by Editor
Strummerville directed by Don Letts world premiere at SXSW 2010
Press release:
Joe Strummer’s untimely death in December 2002 sent shockwaves around the world of music and beyond. Yet friends and family were determined that his spirit would live on.
In this documentary, Grammy award-winning filmmaker Don Letts shows how Joe’s unique contribution to the music world is manifesting itself through a charity set up in his…
Posted on February 19, 2010 - by Editor
PENNYWISE OFFICIALLY NAME ZOLI TEGLAS AS NEW LEAD SINGER/ NEW MATERIAL/ EUROPEAN TOUR
Although not ‘new’ news or surprising-South Bay (US) punk pioneers Pennywise have announced that Zoli Teglas of Orange County’s Ignite, is the band’s new and permanent lead singer.
The members of Pennywise announced that Ignite vocalist Zoli Teglas is now officially the new front man. Teglas, a longtime friend and tour mate, recently played a handful…
Posted on February 19, 2010 - by Editor
New “Not for Profit” company from UK Subs Time & Matter website: Time & Matter Recordings
The U.K. Subs Time & Matter website is pleased to announce the launch of their ‘not for profit company’ Time & Matter Recordings.
T&M exists purely to put out previously un-released or no longer available U.K. Subs material on CD and DVD (and possibly other formats) with 100% of the profits going to a charity or…
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