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RISE AGAINST RETURNs TO THE ROAD WITH TWO NEW SONGS

byAce HartmannAugust 20, 2026August 23, 2026

Rise Against have returned with two new songs, releasing “Katy Bar The Door” and “Living Undercover” on August 13 via Loma Vista Recordings. The two-track release marks the latest music from the Chicago punk veterans following their 2025 album Ricochet. The new songs arrive as Rise Against continue building on the momentum of Ricochet, adding […]

ME, GRIMLOCK! UNLEASHes DEBUT EP BULLFIGHTS IN TIJUANA

byAce HartmannAugust 20, 2026August 23, 2026

Seattle skate punk outfit Me, Grimlock! has just released their debut EP, Bullfights in Tijuana, on August 15, 2026. Delivering a fast, energetic collection that blends skate punk urgency with melodic hardcore intensity. The self-released record marks an important milestone for the band as its first fully self-produced studio release. Fronted by a DIY spirit, […]

ROCKETSUIT ROGUE FIND HOPE AT THE END OF THE WORLD WITH ‘Hello, Apocalypse!’

byAce HartmannAugust 20, 2026August 20, 2026

Rocketsuit Rogue, the new guitar-driven punk rock project led by former Zebrahead frontman Matty Lewis, continues the countdown to its debut album Hello, Apocalypse! with the new single “The Best Last Day on Earth.” serves as the latest preview of an album due August 21 via Double Helix Records and SBAM Records. Following previous singles […]

CHARGER ANNOUNCEs NEW EP ‘LAST CALL’ ARRIVING THIS FALL

byAce HartmannJuly 29, 2026August 7, 2026

East Bay trio Charger has announced its new five-song EP, Last Call, arriving October 23 via Pirates Press Records. Leading the announcement is the first single, “Breakout,” giving listeners an early taste of the band’s latest collection of high-octane, Motörhead-inspired rock ‘n’ roll. Recorded at Studio 2200 in Sausalito, California—formerly the legendary Record Plant—the EP […]

The Sleights REMIND us ALL, ‘DONT WORRY! IT WILL ALL BE OVER SOON’

byAce HartmannJuly 28, 2026August 7, 2026

Colorado Springs punk rock quartet The Sleights have announced their forthcoming full-length album, Don’t Worry! It Will All Be Over Soon, scheduled for release on August 7 in partnership with Rad Girlfriend Records. Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled the album’s latest single, “Wasted Time.” Known for pairing rapid-fire punk energy with memorable melodic […]

NOi!SE RETURN WITH FIRST ALBUM IN A DECADE, ‘FATE OF THE UNION’

byAce HartmannMarch 5, 2026August 7, 2026

After nearly ten years without a full-length release, Pacific Northwest streetpunk stalwarts NOi!SE are back with a new studio album. Fate of the Union, the band’s long-awaited third LP will arrive April 3, 2026 via Pirates Press Records, marking their first full album since 2016. In the years since their last LP, the band never […]

UPSTART AYODYLAN GAINS MOMENTUM WITH NEW SINGLE, AHEAD OF NEW EP

byAce HartmannMarch 5, 2026August 7, 2026

A rising voice in the new wave of pop-punk is gathering momentum as AyoDylan prepares to release his forthcoming EP Knuckle Head, scheduled to arrive May 27, 2026. The artist’s growing reputation follows the success of his debut EP, Betty White, which has surpassed one million streams online. Beyond streaming platforms, AyoDylan’s social media presence […]

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

byAce HartmannFebruary 26, 2026August 7, 2026

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 […]

THE MENZINGERS RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “NOBODY’S HEROES”

byAce HartmannFebruary 26, 2026August 7, 2026

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 […]

DRUGLORDS OF THE AVENUES ‘GOTTA LIGHT’ WITH PIRATES PRESS RECORDS – BAY AREA PUNKS SET TO RELEASE THIRD FULL-LENGTH ALBUM

byAce HartmannFebruary 25, 2026August 7, 2026

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 […]