Punktastic https://www.punktastic.com Punk, Pop Punk, Hardcore, Metal, Emo Music Wed, 06 Mar 2019 10:47:58 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Black Flag announce UK tour https://www.punktastic.com/news/black-flag-announce-uk-tour/ Wed, 06 Mar 2019 10:36:02 +0000 http://www.punktastic.com/?post_type=news&p=222230 Legendary hardcore punks Black Flag have announced a string of autumn UK shows with support from Total Chaos.

Formed in Hermosa Beach, California in 1976 by guitarist, primary songwriter and sole continuous member Greg Ginn, they have been the persistent presence in punk and hardcore for a generation. Their iconic four stripes logo and unique sound has been the influence for everyone from Slayer to Red Hot Chili Peppers.

The band are currently in the studio recording material for their upcoming eighth studio album.

Black Flag kick off their UK tour at London’s Electric Ballroom on October 7 and wrap up at Academy 2 in Manchester on October 13.

Tickets go on sale at 9am on March 6 here.

OCTOBER
7 LONDON Electric Ballroom
8 BIRMINGHAM The Mill
9 NORWICH The Waterfront
11 SOUTHAMPTON Engine Rooms
12 CARDIFF The Tramshed
13 MANCHESTER Academy 2

]]> Listen To Keith Morris Talk About Anything And Everything https://www.punktastic.com/news/listen-to-keith-morris-talk-about-anything-and-everything/ Mon, 28 Apr 2014 10:23:55 +0000 http://punktastic.com/?post_type=tc_news&p=147930

Everyone’s favourite dreadlocked vocalist Keith Morris of OFF!/(Black) Flag/Circle Jerks fame (your favourite unless you’d vote for the dude from Strike Anywhere, that is) spoke his mind for the Mostly Harmless podcast – and you can get hold of the interview from various platforms, including Itunes, now – and it’s free. Keith discusses Learn To Obey, the band’s record store day release; his problem with critics, comic book and screen play ideas and a load more.

http://mostlyharmlesspodcast.com/73-keith-morris-interview-the-offcircle-jerksflag-front-man-discusses-his-ongoing-battle-with-diabetes-his-brushes-with-death-and-what-keeps-him-going/

]]> Ron Reyes’ Black Flag post new song online https://www.punktastic.com/news/ron-reyes-black-flag-post-new-song-online/ Fri, 03 May 2013 08:44:01 +0000 http://punktastic.com/?post_type=tc_news&p=138907 Ron Reyes’ incarnation of Black Flag have posted the first new song online under the Black Flag moniker in a very long time.

‘Down In The Dirt’ is available for free download now, and you can get it from http://dropcards.com/blackflag/content/index.php

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Flag-Official/414532871961372

]]> Hevy Fest announces Black Flag https://www.punktastic.com/news/hevy-fest-announces-black-flag/ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:05:24 +0000 http://punktastic.com/?post_type=tc_news&p=137232 Yes, you read that right. Not only are Black Flag reforming, they’re set to play this year’s Hevy Fest as their only UK performance, fronted by Ron Reyes. We’ll let you soak that one in a bit…

There are 80 bands left to announce for the festival, and you can get early bird tickets for £89 right now from hevy.co.uk/. You can expect another announcement with lots of bands in the next few weeks.

Check out the latest poster below, and expect our Hevy documentary from 2012 – including footage from our awesome stage – rather soon.

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