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Posted on March 10, 2010 - by Editor
Joey Cape + Tony Sly + Jon Snodgrass + Duncan Redmonds
Islington Academy
London, UK
Thursday 4th March 2010
Having enjoyed a phoner interview with Joey (Lagwagon) and Tony (No Use For A Name) about six weeks prior to their European tour kicking off, I was pretty damn excited and keen to see the guys accompanied by Jon Snodgrass on this tour . Tagging along with the guys…
Posted on March 10, 2010 - by Editor
BAD RELIGION ANNOUNCES 30TH ANNIVERSARY EUROPEAN TOUR AND SAYS THANK YOU TO FANS FOR 30 YEARS OF SUPPORT WITH FREE LIVE ALBUM
Press Release:
Pioneering So-Cal Punk Band Offer Fans Free Limited Live Album On May 18
2010 marks the 30th anniversary of quintessential Los Angeles punk rock pioneers Bad Religion and the band will kick off their European celebration at Groezrock in Belgium on April 24th, followed by a big list of festival and headlining club shows throughout…
Posted on March 9, 2010 - by Editor
Batusis featuring Sylvain Sylvain & Cheetah Chrome release EP and Tour UK
Press Release:
Smog Veil Records today announced the SXSW debut concert and debut recording by punk rock supergroup “Batusis” featuring the seminal punk icons Sylvain Sylvain (New York Dolls) and Cheetah Chrome (Rocket From The Tombs/Dead Boys).
Batusis, whose name is derived from when Adam West danced a version of the watusi on the popular Batman…
Posted on March 9, 2010 - by Editor
Three Chords And An Attitude: Jesse Malin
When the new album for New Yorker Jesse Malin came through the mail (email that is) I have to be honest the name didn’t ring any bells. I say that with no disrespect to Jesse but while he was playing in bands in his teens I was in diapers and had yet to be introduced…
Read the full story »Posted on March 4, 2010 - by Editor
Review- Flogging Molly -Live At The Greek Theatre
Flogging Molly are a band that I have seen play across different sized venues and in different countries, for me personally they have never failed to impress as a live band. I have seen them endure some horrible sound problems at festivals and tackle smaller venues in support slots but their gradual rise in prominence…
Read the full story »Posted on March 4, 2010 - by Editor
DROPKICK MURPHYS ANNOUNCE OPENING ACTS FOR BOSTON- St. PATRICK’S SHOWS
Press Release:
Dropkick Murphys have announced opening acts for their run of seven shows in six days at Boston’s House of Blues the week of St. Patrick’s Day (March 12-17). Among the openers are NYC hardcore legends Sick Of It All, Bay Area punks Swingin’ Utters and their folk/punk alter-ego Filthy Thieving Bastards (featuring three of…
Posted on March 3, 2010 - by Editor
Jaya The Cat + Advantage + The Apostates
Underworld
London, UK
Friday 26th February 2010
Having seen all of the bands on the bill (and I could be wrong but I think it’s the same UK based support acts as the last time Jaya came to The Underworld?) I was slightly disappointed that Clay Pigeon pulled out last minute due to unforeseen circumstances as it…
Posted on March 3, 2010 - by Editor
Album Reviews: DKM-Live On Lansdowne/ Crime In Stereo/ The Smoking Hearts
Live On Lansdowne, Boston MA
Dropkick Murphy’s
Cooking Vinyl
This live album (the bands second) aims to provide a glimpse into the craziness that is the St Patrick’s set of hometown shows the Murphy’s play annually in Boston, and hence on Lansdwone Road, opposite Fenway Park- home of their beloved Red Sox.
I was fortunate enough to make…
Posted on March 2, 2010 - by Editor
The Slackers “The Great Rocksteady Swindle” due April 19th on Hellcat Records
Press Release:
New York’s eclectic sextet The Slackers will make their triumphant return to usher in the next chapter of ska with the release of The Great Rocksteady Swindle on April 19 via Hellcat Records. The band’s first single, ‘Anastasia’, can be heard now.
Featuring cuts like “Cheated,” “How It Feels” and “Thank You,” The Great…
Read the full story »Posted on March 2, 2010 - by Editor
Concrete Jungle Records – Riot Brigade/Total Chaos/The Hollowpoints
The first song “Set The Pace” from Riot Brigade’s upcoming album “Go On!” is now on the bands MySpace site (the record is due April 1st 2010).
Concrete Jungle Records have also recently signed both LA based punk veterans Total Chaos and Seattle’s The Hollowpoints.
The Hollowpoints new album “Old Haunts In The Horizon” will be released…
Posted on March 2, 2010 - by Editor
Limited Edition Joe Shithead Keithley (D.O.A.) Throbblehead /New D.O.A Album May 1st
Following up on Taron Cochrane’s third column for Distorted focussing on D.O.A and Joe Shithead Keithley, news has come in that Aggronautix is releasing a throbblehead figure in the limited capacity of 1000 numbered units of Joe Shithead Kiethley. It stands at 7 inches tall, and is made of a lightweight polyresin, displayed in a…
Read the full story »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…
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