Independent, Columbus, Ohio based Punkerton Records is celebrating its 4 year anniversary after returning to action in 2020. Driven by a mission to support diverse and innovative artists across genres like punk rock, ska, folk-punk, and even alt-country, it was founded by Brandon Alan Lewis, a dedicated husband, father, U.S. Army Infantry Combat veteran, and alumnus of The Ohio State University. Find out more below.
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Stud Share Their Single and Video “Castaway” – New Album Coming Soon
Finnish heavy rock band, Stud, have shared their latest single, “Castaway,” along with a lyric video. The song comes by way of their upcoming new album, Under Silver Sky, due to arrive early in 2025 through Inverse Records. Check out the new track below.
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Eighteen Million Dollars in Fake Gibson Guitars Seized by US Customs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and import specialist at the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport have seized over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars. Working with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) investigators, and Gibson officials, they reported that the guitars had a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) – had they been genuine – of $18,742,820 (USD). Keep reading below for more.
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Sum 41 to Be Inducted into Canadian Music Hall of Fame During JUNO Awards
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) recently announced that Canadian punk rock icons, Sum 41, will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame during the 54th Annual JUNO Awards. This will be part of a special presentation and performance presented by JUNOS premier sponsor, TD Bank Group. Keep reading to find out more.
Grief Ritual Share Their Single and Video for “Recursion” Ft. Rachel Aspe (Cage Fight) – New Album Coming Soon
Grief Ritual have just shared their new single, “Recursion,” along with a music video. Featuring Cage Fight vocalist, Rachel Aspe, this is the third single off their debut album, Collapse, out 31st January, via Church Road Records. Catch the new video and more from the band below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Bedsore – Dreaming The Strife For Love
Hello friends, quick question, what do you get when you mix prog rock with metal? Well short answer, you get the Italian based band Bedsore. This statement, although true falls very short though, of defining what this band is presenting on their new cut Dreaming The Strife For Love (20 Buck Spin.)Continue reading
CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” at 45
The Wall: A Requiem For Generation X
It was unintentional or perhaps an unhappy coincidence, but as Pink Floyd’s The Wall is officially a member of Generation X at age 45, one cannot help but notice it’s the roadmap for the lives of General Issue Xers.Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: NYTT Land – Live at Temple Club, Athens
Athens warmly welcomed Nordic Dark Folk band Nytt Land!
Siberian artists Nytt Land made a mystical stop in Athens Greece as part of their Torem Tour, also the name of their latest album release by Napalm Records in 2023.
ALBUM REVIEW: SKAM – From The Depths
SKAM are a trio from Leicester who make a big noise. Their new album From The Depths (Self-Released/Earache Digital Distribution) is their fourth offering and follows the time travelling concept of 2017’s The Amazing Memoirs of Geoffrey Goddard with straight-up, high octane Hard Rock.
Dear Deceased (ex-High On Fire) Share a New Video for “Traffic” – Reissued Album Coming Soon
Californian 90s stoner metal troupe, Dear Deceased (with former High On Fire and Operator Generator members), have just shared a visualizer video for their track, “Traffic.” This comes as they prepare for the special reissue of their early material through the Ripple Music record label. Part of Ripple’s Beneath The Desert Floor vinyl series, it is due out on December 6th. Check out the new video and more below.
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