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From Tuesday 15 December 2015

Rebellion Fest add Agnostic Front and loads more

It’s almost impossible to keep up with the speed in which bands are being added to next year’s Rebellion Fest line-up. Having already confirmed the likes of Off With Their Heads, Descendents, Flag, JFA and many, many, many, many… more, Agnostic Front are the latest big name to be

Monday 14 December 2015

Groezrock add loads of awesome bands to the 2016 bill

Having already confirmed Rancid playing ‘…And Out Come The Wolves’ in full as one of two headliners next year, Groezrock organisers have added a whole bunch of awesome bands. And we really do mean awesome. Sick Of It All will be celebrating their 30th anniversary, having hand selected Biohazard and

Saturday 12 December 2015

Corrosion of Conformity added to Desertfest London 2016

The legendary Corrosion of Conformity have been added to next years Desertfest London. The band are returning to the line-up from their ‘Deliverance’ album, and sees Pepper Keenan joining the band. They will be playing alongside other doom/metal/stoner/sludge bands such as Electric Wizard, Crowbar, Godflesh and more at the

Friday 11 December 2015

Seasons Greetings from all at Slam Dunk Festival

Slam Dunk Festival have revealed specially designed Christmas cards, ideal for those giving tickets to the events to loved ones this year. The 14th December is the last day to order tickets to arrive before the big day. If you haven’t seen the video from last year, check it

Thursday 10 December 2015

Isle Of Wight Festival celebrates 40 years of punk

With 1976 seeing Sex Pistols sign to EMI, The Ramones release their debut album and the formation of The Damned, The Buzzcocks, The Clash, The Slits, X-Ray Spex, Black Flag and The Adverts, the year is to some seen as the dawn of punk. Taking that to heart, Isle

Wednesday 09 December 2015

Drive Like Jehu’s ATP Festival announces more acts, including Soulside

As well as performing for the first time in the UK since 1994, Drive Like Jehu are also curating the newest ATP Festival at Prestatyn, Wales. The latest additions arrive in the form of The Gories, The Monkeywrench, King Khan and The Shrines, and Mission of Burma. Perhaps most excitingly,

Tuesday 08 December 2015

Crossbonefest announce three more acts

Belgium’s punk festival Crossbonefest have added three more acts to the bill, joining a whole host of international acts including headliners The Copyrights. Reflection Records signees Lifespite, Canadian folk-punks The Penske File and supergroup Prince Beastly (featuring members of Priceduifkes, New Moon, Jesus Police, Crackups and MC Ferdi) are the

Monday 07 December 2015

Our reaction to the Download Festival announcement

Late last night on Daniel P Carter’s Radio 1 Rock Show, the DJ confirmed another 33 bands who will join headliners Rammstein, Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden. With some of the major names previously announced, including the likes of Deftones, Korn and Motorhead, yesterday’s reveal is comparably smaller. Most excitingly, Black

Punk Rock Holiday returns in 2016 with NoFX, Descendents and more

Slovenia’s stunning getaway, Punk Rock Holiday, have announced the first batch of bands including headliners NoFX and Descendents. Taking place between the 9th and 12th August 2016 at the scenic venue in Tolmin, the full announcement includes: NoFX Descendents Agnostic Front Flag No Fun At All Strung Out The Flatliners Authority Zero Off With Their Heads Antillectual The Human Project No Contest Noopinion Thanks

Friday 04 December 2015

Our reaction to the Reading and Leeds Festival announcement

The festival announcements are arriving thick and fast, with the titans of Reading and Leeds taking their turn to lay down the gauntlet. And it’s a mixed bag. For a festival that covers such a wide array of genres, the first announcement has traditionally showcased a few examples of each.