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The news for Thursday 23 April 2020

Out Of Love join Venn Records for new EP

The UK label Venn Records, ran by well known punks Gallows, have drafted London five-piece Out Of Love to join their glowing roster (Milk Teeth, Marmozets, Bob Vylan). Out Of Love released their First single ‘S.L.U.M.P’ back in February, “a song about how insane

Wednesday 22 April 2020

The Ghost Inside announce self-titled album and first single ‘Aftermath’

Metalcore band The Ghost Inside will release their fifth studio album on June 5th via Epitaph Records. Following 2014’s release ‘Dear Youth’ this will be the first release since their tragic bus accident in 2015. The road to recovery has been extensive both mentally and physically but all things considered, they’ve shown a positive and

Monday 13 April 2020

suitor debut video for ‘Deep Sleep’ exclusively on Punktastic

Since releasing their beautiful debut ‘folklore‘ back in October last year, suitor have been busy. They’ve not only taken the live scene in both Tennessee and Atlanta by storm whilst putting the finishing touches on their anticipated second EP, but they’ve also been working hard on

Tuesday 07 April 2020

Asylums release new single and announce album

These may be turbulent times, but if there’s one thing we can still rely on, it’s new music – and Southend four piece Asylums are more than happy to deliver in the form of stadium-ready new single, ‘A Perfect Life In A Perfect World’. The single and its accompanying video,

Thursday 02 April 2020

Lonely the Brave return with huge new single ‘Bound’

Cambridge’s Lonely the Brave are back after what has felt like forever with their massive new single ‘Bound’. The track is the first to feature new front man Jack Bennett, after the amicable departure of co-founder and original vocalist David Jakes due to health reasons. Any reservations fans may have had

Friday 06 March 2020

wars release two new singles as ‘Chapter One’

Metal fivesome WARS have announced the release of two new singles – ‘Only Monsters’ and ‘A Fog Of Feeling’ – combining them into ‘Chapter One’, a taster of their upcoming album ‘A Hundred Shivers’, set to be released in 2021. ‘Chapter One’ is the first of numerous chapters set to

Thursday 05 March 2020

SMRTDEATH signs to Epitaph Records and releases new track ‘Back With Me’

Making a name for himself through his genre-bending emo/rap, SMRTDEATH (aka Mike Skwark) has signed to Epitaph Records ahead of the release of new track ‘Back With Me’, a hook laden and 808-fuelled emo-rap anthem about missing a relationship despite its toxicity.  About signing to Epitaph, SMRTDEATH has to

Monday 24 February 2020

Slam Dunk Festival announce final Jagermeister Stage lineup

This morning, Slam Dunk Festival has revealed the two acts completing the incredible Jägermeister Stage line up: Counterparts and Blood Youth. These two up and comers join Refused, Your Demise, Stray From The Path, Comeback Kid and Deez Nuts, as well as headliners While She Sleeps, to make one hell of a stage for fans of the heavier side

Thursday 06 February 2020

THICK release video for album title track ‘5 Years Behind’

Ahead of the release of their punk-led, pop-infused album ‘5 Years Behind’ on March 6, Brooklyn trio THICK release the first single and title track, along with accompanying video. “It’s about how we always feel five years behind in life, at least as far as the expectations of the world

Boston Manor announce new album ‘GLUE’ and UK headline tour

It doesn’t feel like such a long time since Boston Manor unleashed ‘Welcome to the Neighbourhood‘ on the world, but yesterday saw a surprise announcement of brand new record, ‘GLUE’, due May 1st. Reluctant to do things by half, the announcement comes with a full track listing, some fun

Monday 03 February 2020

Asylums release video for new single ‘Catalogue Kids’

Fresh from their latest tour supporting the legendary Iggy Pop, Southend based alt-rock band Asylums return with new single ‘Catalogue Kids.’ “Catalogue Kids is the thematic microcosm to our new album. I became a father during the writing and recording of the album, as I contemplated this awesome new responsibility

Wednesday 22 January 2020

More than 40 bands added in 2000trees first wave

It’s the announcement we’ve all been waiting for, and what better thing to brighten hump day Wednesday than the first wave of bands for 2000trees 2020? With 42 new bands joining previously announced Thursday headliners Jimmy Eat World, there are plenty of reasons to get really (really, really) excited about

Tuesday 21 January 2020

Slipknot guitarist Mick Thomson to do rare meet and greet in Birmingham this Thursday

This Thursday 23rd January, Slipknot Guitarist Mick Thomson will be doing an exclusive meet and greet and signing at GuitarGuitar in Birmingham starting at 6pm ahead of the band’s evening performance. With no paid VIP meet and greet packages in sight, this is an extremely rare opportunity for Slipknot fans – particularly

Wednesday 08 January 2020

Twin Atlantic release live video recording of ‘Novocaine’

Ahead of the release of their highly anticipated new album ‘POWER’ on January 24th, Twin Atlantic have added to their repertoire of live videos recorded at their studio, Bongo Land. Along with new track ‘Barcelona’, fans can now also watch a live recording of the album’s debut single ‘Novocaine’,

Monday 09 December 2019

Twin Atlantic release live video for new track ‘Barcelona’

To coincide with the release of the second track, ‘Barcelona’ from upcoming album, ‘POWER’, Twin Atlantic have treated fans to a live studio performance of the track. The album – which is due for release on January 24th – will be the band’s fifth studio album, and will see the

Jimmy Eat World release behind the scenes footage from UK tour

Following their short stint in the UK to support the release of their 10th studio album ‘Surviving‘, Jimmy Eat World have worked with NME to release footage from the tour. ‘Surviving’ marked the first time the band had spend release week over in the UK, and to celebrate the

Friday 06 December 2019

Teddy Rocks announces headliners for 2020

Following its incredible success in 2019 where over £107,000 was raised to help fight children’s cancer, Teddy Rocks are thrilled to announce The Fratellis and The Amazons as our 2020 headliners. We have an incredible bill shaping up… more announcements very soon… “We’re delighted to be headlining Teddy Rocks next

Wednesday 20 November 2019

Punktastic Charity Merch Collaboration

Mental health is a problem. It doesn’t matter who you are – someone you know is or has struggled with their mental health this year. According to Mind, one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. In England, one in six people

Wednesday 13 November 2019

The Ghost Inside Announce One Off UK Show

Seminal giants of metalcore The Ghost Inside have announced a one off performance in the UK next year. Scheduled for the 4th July 2020 at 02 Brixton Academy, you can be sure it’ll be on hell of a show. Their only – that’s right, ONLY – UK show next year,

Saturday 09 November 2019

Guerilla Warfare Release music video for new single ‘NU.Wav’

They’re the first band signed to Jason Aalon Butler’s recently-announced 333 Wreckords Crew, and Guerilla Warfare are already doing some amazing things. Their first release as part of this new partnership – ‘NU.Wav’ – is nothing short of brilliant. The track itself is made for fans of early Linkin Park,

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