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From Wednesday 15 October 2014

Devon Kay (Direct Hit!) strips back two tracks

Devon Kay of Direct Hit!, and the Solutions, fame – not forgetting his irregular columns here at Punktastic – has stripped back two of his tracks for Punks in Vegas. Ahead of playing this year’s FEST 13 in Gainesville, Florida, Kay performed ‘Yeah, Dude, I Feel Ya’, originally by

Glass Giants offer ‘Dirty Knees’ as free download via Twitter

Welsh five-piece Glass Giants are offering their new track ‘Dirty Knees’ for free via Twitter. Those interested in getting the single for free are asked to tweet the band using #givemedirtyknees before the 21st October 2014. Head over to their Twitter page to get involved. Glass Giants revealed their latest

Monday 13 October 2014

New Found Glory perform acoustic version of ‘Ready And Willing’

New Found Glory have posted an acoustic performance of their track ‘Ready And Willing’. The band recorded a session for Glamour Kills studios, and stripped back their most recent single, which is taken from the bands new album ‘Resurrection’ that was released this month via Hopeless Records.

Saturday 11 October 2014

Meet Pretend Happy in their new mini-documentary

Pretend Happy have released a highly professional documentary filmed during the recording process of their second EP, ‘Mood Swings’. The documentary introduces the band members, discusses their formation and touring experience, while showing their recent recording experience. ‘Mood Swings’ will be available on the 20th November.

Thursday 09 October 2014

Hurry perform ‘Oh Whitney’ for Space Jam Sessions

Hurry, featuring Matthew Scottoline of Everything Everything, performed a live rendition of ‘Oh Whitney’ for Space Jam Sessions. The track is taken from their brand new ‘Everything/Nothing’ LP.

The Crossfire Halloween Massacre returns

The legendary Crossfire Halloween Massacre returns to the UK’s capital on the 1st November 2014. Reaching its eight year, the event will take place at London’s suitably eerie House of Vans, inside the Old Vic Tunnels. The Crossfire Halloween Massacre began life as the on-boat Zombie vs Trailer Trash party

Chuck Ragan to provide the soundtrack to new video game project

Chuck Ragan has been confirmed to be providing the soundtrack to a new game entitled ‘The Flame In The Flood’. The game is being is currently in production, which is raising money via Kickstarter to fund the project, and is a described as a rogue-lite river journey

Tim McIlrath (Rise Against) releases Guns N’ Roses cover

Rise Against front man Tim McIlrath has premiered a cover version of Guns N’ Roses ‘Civil War’ via Alternative Press. The track is taken from the forthcoming compilation ‘This Concerns Everyone’ which is due out November 18th through A-F Records, that features various artists contributing both

Trailer for ‘Salad Days’ documentary emerges

Salad Days Official Trailer from Scott Crawford on Vimeo. The trailer for ‘Salad Days: The Birth of Punk Rock in the Nation’s Capital’ has emerged. ‘Salad Days…’ is a documentary focusing on Washington, D.C.’s 80s hardcore scene. This is the scene

Wednesday 08 October 2014

…And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead reveal new song ‘The Ghost Within’, and ‘Source Tags and Codes’ London show

… And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead have released their first new music from forthcoming album ‘IX’. The band are streaming new song ‘The Ghost Within’, which also comes as an instant download when you pre-order the new record. ‘IX’ is released in Europe