SOCIAL DISTORTION HAVE ANNOUNCED THE RELEASE FOR ‘BORN TO KILL’ ON EPITAPH RECORDS

byAce Hartmann
Orange County punk legends Social Distortion have announced the release of their long-awaited eighth studio album, Born To Kill, arriving May 8, 2026 via Epitaph Records. The 11-song collection marks the band’s first album in 15 years—and their first since frontman Mike Ness’ recovery from cancer—delivering what can only be described as a fierce, defiant return to form. Fans can already hear the hard-charging title track, a live favorite in recent months, as anticipation builds for one of punk rock’s most significant releases of the decade. Pre-Order for the May 8th release of ‘Born to Kill’ is available now. More than simply ending a decade-and-a-half silence, Born To Kill stands as a declaration of resilience. Brimming with aggressive optimism, the album wears its influences proudly, with its title track and mission statement dropping nods to Lou Reed (“Rock ’n’ Roll Animal gonna come your way!”) and Iggy and the Stooges...
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THE MENZINGERS RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “NOBODY’S HEROES”

byAce Hartmann
Esteemed punk mainstays The Menzingers have released their new single, “Nobody’s Heroes,” marking their first new music since 2023’s Some Of It Was True. Recorded in South Philadelphia with Grammy-winning producer Will Yip at his Memory Music Studios, the track finds the band refining its established formula of working-class candor and indie-punk drive. The result is a sharpened, resonant sound that deepens the group’s Heartland-rock leanings while preserving the grit that has long defined their output. “Nobody’s Heroes” continues The Menzingers’ tradition of pairing earnest lyricism with anthemic momentum, presenting a sound that feels both rooted in blue-collar realism and buoyed by melodic confidence. In conjunction with the release, the band has unveiled a companion visual — a self-directed, do-it-yourself performance video filmed within their Philadelphia studio. The footage offers an unvarnished glimpse of the quartet at work, shifting between close-knit shots of rehearsal and relaxed moments among bandmates in...
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DRUGLORDS OF THE AVENUES ‘GOTTA LIGHT’ WITH PIRATES PRESS RECORDS – BAY AREA PUNKS SET TO RELEASE THIRD FULL-LENGTH ALBUM

byAce Hartmann
Bay Area punk outfit Druglords of the Avenues are set to release their long-awaited third full-length album, Gotta Light, in 2026 via Pirates Press Records. What began as a side endeavor between veteran San Francisco singer Johnny “Peebucks” Bonnel — known for his work with Swingin’ Utters, Filthy Thieving Bastards, and Primitive Heads — and guitarist Matt Grayson has since matured into a fully realized band with its own distinct character. Now joined by guitarist Rob Pierce, bassist Michael Mininger, and drummer Robert Faria, the group appears firmly established, delivering its brand of high-velocity, storytelling street punk with renewed force. Earlier recordings revealed a range of influences, from the blistering attack of punk and hardcore mainstays to the ragged folk stylings of Celtic-tinged ensembles and the brooding edge of alternative rock. On Gotta Light, those elements converge into a sound that is both rollicking and deliberate. What distinguishes Druglords of the Avenues is not...
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THE JACK KNIVES KICKIN’ IT ‘FOR COUNTY’ THE STAND ALONE SINGLE FOR ORANGE COUNTY SOCCER CLUB

byAce Hartmann
The Jack Knives have issued a spirited new standalone single titled “For County,” a rousing celebration of unity and local pride. The track is available now and has already secured a prominent place in the region’s sporting season. Beginning this year, supporters attending home matches of Orange County Soccer Club will hear “For County” ring out across the stadium each time the club scores a goal. The song was written expressly as a tribute to community, belonging, and the diverse voices that define Orange County, transforming match-day celebrations into a collective sing-along. Described by the band as “a loud, proud anthem for the people who show up and stand together,” the single captures the spirit of shared experience — the roar of the stands and the sense of something larger than oneself. Production on the track was handled by Raul Cuellar of Riff Audio, whose work lends the recording its bold and immediate sound....
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DEATH LENS SET TO SEE ‘WHATS LEFT NOW’ RELEASING NEW SINGLE

byAce Hartmann
Death Lens have issued their latest single, “Drown,” offering an urgent preview of their forthcoming album What’s Left Now?, due April 24 via Epitaph Records. The track finds the quartet sharpening their distinctive blend of indie rock, hardcore, old-school punk, and modern post-punk into a sound both forceful and deliberate. Produced by Zach Tuch — known for his work with Knocked Loose, Touché Amoré, and Movements — the recording captures the riotous energy of the band’s live performances while expanding its dynamic range to reveal new depth and nuance. What’s Left Now? follows 2024’s Cold World and marks the band’s second release for Epitaph. Described as their most fully realized effort to date, the album balances crunch and urgency with streaks of melancholy and unrestrained intensity, built for both catharsis and celebration. The record arrives after two turbulent years for Death Lens. Following nine months of extensive touring behind Cold World, internal pressures led to lineup...
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THE FLATLINERS PREPARE FOR A ‘COLD WORLD’ AVAILABLE FROM EQUAL VISION RECORDS & DINE ALONE RECORDS MAY 8th

byAce Hartmann
The Flatliners have announced the release of their new studio album, Cold World, arriving Friday, May 8 via Equal Vision Records and Dine Alone Records. Produced by Chris Cresswell alongside the band, the forthcoming record follows 2022’s New Ruin and marks another chapter in the quartet’s 24-year tenure. Where the previous album wrestled with generational damage and reckoning, Cold World turns its gaze toward the aftermath — the clarity that follows realization and the stark landscape left behind. Leading the release is the single “Good, You?”, now streaming across digital platforms. The track offers a sharp, tongue-in-cheek critique of toxic masculinity and the reluctance to speak openly about emotion. A companion music video, directed by Jeff Powers, pays homage to the exuberant spirit of 1990s music television, recreating a stylized visual world reminiscent of the era in which the band came of age. For The Flatliners — bassist Jon Darbey, drummer Paul Ramirez, and guitarists Chris Cresswell and Scott Brigham —...
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