POISON IDEA RESURRECT AMERICAN LEATHER IMPRINT AND RELEASE NEW VIDEO Hardcore punk legends Poison Idea have recently resurrected the American Leather Records. the band's own DIY label that initially released the hardcore punk essential Feel The Darkness, along with Blank, Bl ackout, Vacant and a slew of singles throughout the late 80's and early 90's. The label presents the latest bulletin of classic punk shredding from the band, following their full length comeback record, 2015's Confuse & Conquer for … Continue reading Poison Idea Release new video
Fanzine of the Week – Blackpool Rox2
Fanzine of the Week Blackpool Rox2 Issue 11 Another special brought out for Rebellion and has good interviews with Cock Sparrer, Simon Wells, Ted Dibiase Million Dollar Punk Band, Colleen Caffeine and local Blackpool acts Poly-Esters and Du Pig/ ALongside that there's extensive reviews from Steve Scanner and bits on being a woman in Saudi … Continue reading Fanzine of the Week – Blackpool Rox2
KOHTI TUHOA – RUTIININ ORJA (SOUTHERN LORD)
KOHTI TUHOA RUTIININ ORJA SOUTHERN LORD Southern Lord have released the blazing debut album Rutiinin Orja from incendiary Helsinki hardcore punk band Kohti Tuhoa. There’s no time wasted on this record as it speeds past in under twenty minutes. Irresistible pogo beats and pit parts pile on top of each other with reckless abandon, and thick waves … Continue reading KOHTI TUHOA – RUTIININ ORJA (SOUTHERN LORD)
The Fleas – Heartbreaker
The Fleas Heartbreaker 5 Track EP Grow Your Own Records The Fleas spread out a sound reminiscent of the likes of the dual Hagar The Womb vocals of the 80's. it's snotty and brash. Musically it is 4:4 punk rock of various speeds that will have you humming along in no time. There's 5 … Continue reading The Fleas – Heartbreaker
My Favourite Gig – The Shend
This is the ninth in a series all taken from the Fanzine Hope *.2. The fanzine sees a collection of 70 contributors from the punk rock world. All asked the same question What is Your Favourite Gig. The zine is €5 including postage to anywhere It is a benefit for Pikpa Refugee Centre, Lesvos Pay by … Continue reading My Favourite Gig – The Shend
Frank Sidebottom – Dublin 1993
Nov 11 1993 Frank Sidebottom Barnstormers
Mr T Experience, Dog Day – Dublin 1992
Jul 4 1992 Mr T Experience, Dog Day Barnstormers
MDC, Ciunas Barnstormers – Dublin 1992
Aug 1 1992 MDC, Ciunas Barnstormers
Fanzine Of The Week – Suspect Device / Zonked
Tony and Gaz just keep that Suspect Device machine rolling. It's heartening to see them into issue 58 and still with the enthusiasm on *1. It is a split issue with Zonked which has is a newbie in comparison with 13 previous issues. Interviews with Dry Heaves, Chroma, Rotten Mind, Immolato Tomatoes, Hack Job, Army … Continue reading Fanzine Of The Week – Suspect Device / Zonked
Cornershop, Wheel, Jam Jar Jail – Dublin 1993
Feb 28 1993 Cornershop, Wheel, Jam Jar Jail Fibber Magees (Anarchy Night Cafe) Technically this isn't a Hope gig but we arranged the accommodation and made the provision for Cornershop to play in the Anarchy Night Café. The band was looking to play Dublin on that date which was a Thursday. Rather than clashing with … Continue reading Cornershop, Wheel, Jam Jar Jail – Dublin 1993