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Gallery: Jah Wobble & the Invaders of the Heart – The Grand Social, Dublin 10.06.2023
The Legend that is Jah Wobble brought his band The Invaders of the Heart to Dublin’s The Grand Social as part of his latest tour, known from their blend of Dub/World/Punk & Experimental. Cormac Figgis was there to catch the action. Photos Cormac Figgis:
Live Gallery – The Damned w/ Neptune Power Federation, The Metro Sydney, 080623
Hailing from the UK, legendary punk band The Damned hit the stage of The Metro Theatre in Sydney last week. To the delight of loyal fans, Dave Vanian took to the stage with the current line up which includes original members Captain Sensible and Monty Oxymoron, Paul Gray and newcomer drummer Will Taylor. Ably supported …
Live Review & Gallery – The Meanies, Frenzal Rhomb, Canine, Nunchukka Superfly, LoJetz, The Hot Ness, Drifters Wharf and Crowbar 2-3 June 2023
Punk fans were treated to a huge couple of gigs last weekend as Oz punk legends The Meanies swanned into town, bringing with them a suitcase full of other punk favourites along with plenty of attitude and swagger. Friday night saw them support Frenzal Rhomb at Drifters Wharf as part of Frenzal’s national tour in …
News: Rancid – ‘Tomorrow Never Comes’ (Hellcat Records)
So here we are 30 years after Rancid’s eponymous debut. The 10th studio album and 7th to be produced by Bad Religion and Epitaph head honcho Brett Gurewitz, Tomorrow Never Comes has dropped. When Operation Ivy decided to shut up shop, there was a genuine feeling that the band never reached anything like their full …
Live Review & Gallery – Chris Masuak and Dog Soldier with The Silver Dragons, The Link & Pin 210523
Legendary frontman Chris Masuak of Radio Birdman fame rocked Woy Woy for the start of his east coast tour earlier this month. His first tour of Australia in 6 years, headlining shows across the ACT, NSW, VIC and QLD with his Australian band Dog Soldier comprising Tony Bambach on bass (Lime Spiders) and Stu Wilson …
News: OFF! announce headline show at The Grand Social, Dublin
Some things in punk rock are eternal, like the raw and snarling sound of the original SoCal hardcore scene that birthed Black Flag and the Circle Jerks. Singer Keith Morris was a founding member of both uncompromising acts, but his most unexpected feat has been his latest chapter, operating at peak rage and inspiration for …
Live Gallery: Private Function at the Crow Bar, Sydney 18.05.2023
Private Function are a relentlessly intense force of nature.
Gallery and set-list: The Chats / Guantanamo Baywatch – The Academy, Dublin 17.05.2023
A slice of Australian punk in Dublin at The Academy served up by The Chats and support Guantanamo Baywatch.There were 2 sold out nights, the first being a 14+ show and the second (This one) was an 18+ Guantanamo Baywatch photos & set-list: Raunch StompPina ColadaOh RatsDianaMesaSad Over YouBarbacoaA Boy To Love Surfer SlideToo LateMr. …
Live Review: Skating Polly – Mano Oculta – Portland, Oregon – 06.05.2023
Skating Polly, a punk-rock sibling trio originally based out of Tacoma, Washington, performed for a jam-packed, sold-out room at the Mano Oculta this past Saturday night in Portland, Oregon.