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Home Front – ‘Watch It Die’ (LA VIDA ES UN MUS DISCOS)

Home Front – ‘Watch It Die’ (LA VIDA ES UN MUS DISCOS)

Putting this album on loud is like dancing in the rain and not giving a flying fuck who’s watching, it’s a slice of joy and like climbing the Rocky steps and fist punching the air. Graeme Mackinnon and Clint Frazier have delivered another all-over-the-shop album with pulsating synths, hardcore riffs and pop choruses. Imagine Numan had joined Agnostic Front. The music is exciting and at times breathtaking, and if you thought 2025 couldn’t get any better, get involved in this brand-new epic Home Front album.

It’s like the sound of the best ever art house flick soundtrack with 70s horror movie synths ‘Light Sleeper’, With early Depeche Mode drum synths and parp on ‘Between The Waves’, if this was on guitar it would be brutal with the most exquisite pop melody laid on top.

On previous releases, “Games of Power” and “Think of the Lie,” Frazier and Mackinnon gave us a glimpse into what could be, and here they’ve realised what it is they were searching for. The world might be turning to shit, but this is the soundtrack to oblivion where you can go down with a smile and toast to the good times.

Splashed over twelve beautiful songs, this might just be the finest offering of the year. The riff and layered synth of ‘Eulogy’ is awesome. It’s like a post apocolypse soundtrack as the first flowers bloom and we step out into the sun. ‘For The Children (Fuck All)’ is just street punk – raw and thumping with gang vocals that Chubby and his gang love to sing about. ‘Kiss The Sky’ adds some Gothic synths to proceedings. ‘Always This Way’ could have been the go-to on the Back To The Future Soundtrack with its thugish vocals and huge layers of vocals on the chorus.
Watch it Die is the sound of some guys who’ve totally nailed what they had swirling around in their heads and mashing up synths and hardcore isn’t an easy task at all, and the two worlds in the wrong hands should never ever work, but Home Front absolutely nail it, mashing up their own genre in the process.

Go back after you’ve embraced this fully and investigate ‘Games Of Power’ and see how we got to this point. What a banging album this is, and ending with the euphoric ‘Empire’ isn’t a lucky mistake, this album is the near-perfect ebb and flow that all albums should have. Widescreen cinematic soundscapes with hardcore guitars and pop melodies are the futur,e and it starts right here with ‘Watch It Die’. Go get some you wont even need 3D glasses.

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Author: Dom Daley

Michael Monroe gets ‘Disconnected’

Michael Monroe gets ‘Disconnected’

MICHAEL MONROE

New Video/ Single

‘DISCONNECTED’

OUT NOW

New Album OUTERSTELLAR

OUT FEBRUARY 20

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Michael Monroe releases the irresistibly anthemic second single ‘Disconnected’ from forthcoming new studio album Outerstellar, set for release on February 20th via Silver Lining Music. For pre-orders go to this location.

‘Disconnected’ speaks of something that Michael Monroe feels passionately about: that live music is a rare and vital space for people to find each other in the moment.

“Technology was supposed to bring people closer together, when, in fact, people are more disconnected than ever. They’re looking at their phones and their computers and downloading stuff” comments Michael Monroe. “And, you know, the Internet can’t take away the experience of being at a live show. You’re on stage, and you communicate with the audience who are there, in that moment. That‘s where the magic really happens, and absolutely no program or device or computer can reproduce that!”

The new album Outerstellar, is an experience as much as a collection of great songs, a sweet smelling, leathery, glitter-shimmered, sweat-soaked raunch and punch wrapped in one of the great voices in rock ‘n’ roll. The harmonies and vibes roll effortlessly in silk scarves, lounging in leather pants with liquor and a smile on a beat-up sofa in those small AM hours. And the sheer attitude, which screams carefree (not careless!) confidence (not arrogance!), a cocksure sense of self-bathed in the sheer joy of playing real rock ‘n’ roll the right way.

The recently released first video and single, ‘Rockin’ Horse’, is a defiant blast against critics and judges and comes with one of the craziest Michael Monroe videos you’ve ever seen. “I am who I am and I’m not going to edit myself for your benefit,” Michael says unequivocally for anyone who might doubt that fact.

From loud crashing guitars to harmonicas, to gorgeous acoustic moments, you’ll sing, you’ll dance, you’ll shiver, you’ll shake, and you’ll smell this wonderful exhilarating record in all its weathered biker jacket incense-coated glory and you’ll also realize that whatever the hell is going on in the world right now, when you put this album on, it’s an instant escape to carefree days and an emancipation from worries, fears and woes.  

Outerstellar will see a whole burst of life onstage when Michael Monroe and the band bring it to stages internationally over the next year. It is EXACTLY what rock ‘n’ roll in its truest sense is meant to be, in fact, just stop reading this, get off your ‘Rockin’ Horse’ and go see Michael Monroe on tour at your first opportunity! In support of the release of Outerstellar, Michael Monroe and band will embark on a UK co-headline tour with Buckcherry, kicking off in Southampton on February 24th. For a full list of upcoming shows and tickets visit: michaelmonroe.com – more dates to be announced.

2025:

24 Nov Rock Beyond Rock Vol. 2, Osaka (JP)

25 Nov EX THEATER ROPPONGI, Minato City (JP)

2026:

24 Feb The 1865, Southampton (UK)

25 Feb O2 Ritz, Manchester (UK)

27 Feb KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (UK)

28 Feb Northumbria Institute, Newcastle (UK)

1 Mar SWG3, Glagsgow (UK)

3 Mar Tramshed, Cardiff (UK)

4 Mar The Foundry, Torquay (UK)

6 Mar Rock City, Nottingham (UK)

7 Mar O2 Forum, London (UK)

8 Mar Chalk, Brighton (UK)

3-7 Apr Underground Garage Cruise, Miami (US) to Cozumel (MX)

Outerstellar will be available on Limited Edition 12” White Vinyl, 12” Turquoise Vinyl, 12” Black Vinyl, CD Digipak, Digital Download, Streaming and special D2C bundles. Available to pre-order now at this location 

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Johny Vincent – ‘Songs Of Arrogance And Innocence’ (Volume 1) (Self release)

Johny Vincent – ‘Songs Of Arrogance And Innocence’ (Volume 1) (Self release)

Via Bandcamp on JSK Records. Normally, when I see the biography blurb saying ‘re-recordings of unreleased songs’, I have a tendency to think “run to the hills!”. Because there’s usually a good reason why they were never released, add to that the fact that these come from a band/artist who was gigging the UK toilet circuit of the 1980s, alongside yours truly, and I worry. There were many bands, few of them worth listening to now.

However, do not despair this time, because Johny Vincent will be familiar to some of you as Johny Skullknuckles; brother Johny of the mighty Goldblade; solo artist and head honcho with the fabulous Soda Poppers.

The ten songs here were written between 1983-87 for his band, White Trash, and originally recorded on “a twin cassette karaoke machine purchased from Argos, and the crappy mic that came with it”. They have been lovingly re-recorded this year by Johny at his, now updated, home studio, and they merit the effort. From the opening rama-lama of ‘So Vicious’, there are hooks that stand up to the best bands of the era. There’s a hint of Pete Shelley in Johny’s voice, which suits the melodies which veer between Buzzcocks and early Hanoi, especially on ‘Two Time Train’, and that was before the sax solo came in. It’s like a missing track from ‘Self Destruction Blues’, yes, it’s that good.

‘City Girl Lips’ is very much what current ‘carriers of the flame’, Continental Lovers, are adept at penning. Johny was obviously a precocious, young talent, and it’s a joy to hear these songs in 2025. This is essentially what I was trying to write at that time, and falling some way short. I am very glad our album was never released! I have learnt how to pen a catchy tune, but Johny clearly had the ability early on.

‘Sweet Gasoline Dreams’ has something of The Boys about it, with a trashier edge, and some ‘McCoy’ flourishes. Very nice. ‘Live Fast, Die Pretty’ sounds exactly like it should. I can imagine Stiv would nod approvingly, it’s a banger. The guitar tone is perfect throughout, just the right amount of distortion, and the songs are well recorded without losing their edge. I’ve really enjoyed listening to this.

It’s like discovering a lost, great album. File it under “as good as Hanoi Rocks, Buzzcocks, The Dead Boys”. I know, it sounds unlikely, but pop over to Johny’s Bandcamp page, have a listen, then tell me I’m wrong. Whether it’s the sleazy drawl of ‘Psycho City’ or the clout of ‘Promise Of Tomorrow’, it doesn’t disappoint. I’m sure a certain Mr Knievil will also appreciate the high “whoah” content throughout.

‘All Night Electric Rodeo’ would be playing at Gossips in 1985, ‘Talk, Talk, Talk’ blasts along, before the inevitable (for the era) acoustic number of ‘Baby, Baby, Please Don’t Strangle Me’. But, at 1 minute 30 seconds, it ends this collection nicely.

It’s a pleasure to hear these songs, and to know that Johny is still out there making music that he is passionate about. Check all his music out on Bandcamp. It’s fun, it’s quality, and it will improve your life, punk pop pickers. Nod arf!

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Author: Martin Chamarette

The RPM Online Podcast – Episode 95

The RPM Online Podcast – Episode 95

There is only one way to start episode 95, and that’s with a palet-cleansing blast of Zeke and their brand new single ‘Peterbilt’ out on 7″ vinyl from the most excellent Hound Gawd! Records. If only all shows began like that, no deaths, just loud, fast rock n roll. Then to follow it up with the brand new single from The Isle OF Wight punks Grade 2 with their brand new single ‘Cut Throat’ also available now on Hellcat Records.

We change the pace a bit and kick back as we introduce a second airing from the most excellent Fruit Tones and their recent single ‘Double Shot’ available from Chris’s favourite label Alian Snatch Records. These cats have got some serious swing with their garage rock n roll, and they hail from Manchester and sport some of Rock n roll’s finest facial hair and without doubt have one of the finest record sleeves this year. Get an eyeful of that beauty and on one of your five a day colour variants as well, and if they want to send us a copy, we’ll keep playing them, or so I’ve been told.

After reviewing the brand new Supersuckers album recently, there was a great take on the Lee Harvey Oswalds ‘Rocket 69’, so it’s a good time to play the original and what a treat it is too.

‘Inside Out’ from the Dogs is up next on the awesome Rum Bar Records who are prolific supporters of Rock n Roll and have an amazing output, of which the Dogs is the latest offering. Go check ’em out and tell Lou the RPM boys sent you.

Chris takes control for the next pick, and he Turns Up The Volume and drops one off the brand new Agnostic Front album. We do like a bit of NYHC, and there are none finer than Vinny Stigma and Roger Miret, and thankfully they are showing no sign of slowing down, still the kings of hardcore. If the Hardcore wasn’t your thing, how about some tip-top garage rock courtesy of the formidable Wild Billy Childish and his band Thee Headcoats with a track off their new record ‘And The Band Played Johnny B Good’ off the Damaged Goods album ‘The Sherlock Holmes Rhythm N Beat Venacular’.

Hotshots Hot Picks begin this week with the formidable and always excellent Ian Hunter and The Rant Band with ‘Bow Street Runners’ from the impressive ‘Fingers Crossed’ album. Hotshot has fallen head over heels for the Hunter catalogue, and we thought he’d gone underground, as we hadn’t heard from him in a while, as he delved into the incredible back catalogue of mr Hunter. I’m sure this wont be the last Hunter related offering from Hotshot.

Anyone who knows Hotshot is aware that his all time favourite is Elvis the pelvis Presley and his font of knowledge knows no bounds and he would easily win mastermind as his specialist subject which is a shame because his general knowledge is shocking othe rthan beer drinking and hellrasing but you can’t have everythign in life.

Hotshots third and final Hot Pick of the week is a brand new, I know its sounds a bit weird but T Rex have a new record out. Its unearthed recently which is amazing considering his passing was in 1977 Take it away Hotshot ‘I’m Dazed’.

One of the best new albums over the last 18 months happed to be the garage rock album courtest of Martin Savage and the Jiggers which cam e out on Damaged Goods. Before the Jiggers Martin was part of the Locomotions another brilliant album that was released on Alian Snatch Records and this is a track off their one and done LP entitled ‘Stockholm City Girls’. Ragged Rock n Roll that burned so brightly back in the early naughties go check em out. It’s loose but a real earworm.

Last week we brought a brand new track from The Sideshows, a three piece band featurign the awesome Sami Yaffa, Rich Ragany and Simon Maxwell. Considering whos involved in this project of course it doesn’t dissapoint and with the new year coming into focus theres a whole album coming down the track and all wrapped up. Not as full throttle as last weeks offering but its effortless cool and a real earworm but what else did you expect? head over to their social media page and get involved so you don’t miss out on any updates.

One of the greatest if not thee greatest punk rock n roller was the one and only Johnny Thunders who just has his epic ‘Que Sera Sera’ album released on two disc vinyl courtesy of Jungle Records who’ve always had thunders back and keep the flame burning. Its on a fetching pink vinyl 40th Anniversery edition with a clutch of outtakes and remixed brilliance. So what better way to remember Johnny than drop his track ‘Crime Of The Century’ from ‘Sticks And Stones Sessions’ that features Wayne Kramer maybe we’ll drop the original ‘Cool Operator’ in the next few weeks from ‘Que Sera Sera’.

Up next we drop a rare alternative recording of The Alarm Classic ‘One Step Closer To Home’ which happened to be Mike Peters favourite Alarm song and with Peters postumous autobiography coming out this week with the second instalment of three ‘Hope’ seems like the perfect time to remind everyone how bloody good this Dave Sharp song is.

Chris picks the excellent Bad Nerves with one o ftheir early single ‘Can’t Be Mine’. the band have been busy playing with th elikes of Green Day over in the States and also headlinging their biggest headline shows to date recently.

After releasing their latest album recently Ash began their UK Tour and Chris and myself were present its always a good time to play some Ash so Heres one off the new album ‘Ad Astra’ This is ‘Hallion’.

As we head into the homestraight the Mission recently announced a couple of dates for next year and their 40th Anniversery of their debut album. It seems fair that we play a track from their drummer Alex’s band Cheeks and a track ‘Transmission Interupted’ that fans should check out if they haven’t already.

The penultimate offering this week is Lemmy and his Black Flag cover ‘Thirsty And Miserable’ taken from the fund raising album for the west memphis three. Amazing story and how Rollins got involved you should go google the background but in the meantime the pick of the tracks on the album just happens to be Lemmy doign Black Flag and what a version it is too.

Finally this week we close the show with a track off the brand new Johny Vincent album Which is reviewed on RPM by Martin so watch out for that. Its a Glam slammin slice of snotty rock n roll. Johny explained it by saying, “This collection has been a long time in the planning. About 15 years ago Johny found a set of cassette demos of songs he wrote and recorded between 1983 and 87 using the overdubbing capability of a funky twin cassette karaoke machine from Argos. This was in the pre Skullknuckles days when he was known as plain old Johny Vincent.
These catchy little beauties were written for the band White Trash. Some of these songs would have made it onto the 2nd White Trash album (sadly the band fell apart before this happened). The large majority of this collection have never seen the light of day, until now that is.
These versions were recoded during the 1st three quarters of 2025 at Millionaire Mansion Studios (not using an Argos karaoke machine this time) and there you have it, the first instalment of “Songs Of Arrogance And Innocence”. the track off the album is ‘Two Time Train’ so enjoy and give us a listen and a save and if you’re feeling generous why not tell your friends about our little podcast as we hurtle towards 100 episodes which I might add has provided some amazing bands and we can safely say we’ve never played a bad song, yet. Go on give us a share on your socials and we promise to keep playing awesome music.

Diolch.

Gary Moore – BMG Reissues

Gary Moore – BMG Reissues

BMG Announces Reissues of Four Classic Gary Moore albums on vinyl and CD 

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BMG and Gary Moore will reissue four beloved titles from the legendary guitarist’s catalogue Ian 2026: the studio albums Old New Ballads Blues (2006), Close As You Get (2007), and Bad For You Baby (2008), along with the live album Live at Bush Hall (2014, recorded in 2007). 

All titles will be available on CD from 27th February, with each release also presented on double vinyl, arriving 24th April.

Old New Ballads Blues, Gary Moore’s 15th solo album, continued his exploration of the blues with a mix of classic blues tracks—written by legends such as Otis Rush and Willie Dixon—and his own original compositions. The album also features Don Airey on keyboards.

One year later, Close As You Get was released, reuniting Moore with his former Thin Lizzy bandmate, drummer Brian Downey, who performed on every track. Stripped down and raw, the album finds Moore delving as close to purist, traditional blues as he had ever ventured.

Released in 2008, Bad For You Baby is Moore’s seventeenth solo album and the final studio album released during his lifetime. It leans toward the hard-rock-infused blues style he had embraced in previous years and includes covers of two songs strongly associated with Muddy Waters. The album also features standout collaborations with Cassie Taylor and Otis Taylor. Gary Moore passed away on 6 February 2011.

Concluding this group of reissues is the live album Live at Bush Hall. Recorded in 2007 at an intimate, invitation-only show promoting Close As You Get, the 13-song set once again pairs Moore with drummer Brian Downey. Thin Lizzy’s “Don’t Believe a Word” is the only Lizzy track to make it into the setlist and the performance features rare live versions of several songs, including Chuck Berry’s “30 Days,” the self penned “Trouble at Home,” and Sonny Boy Williamson’s “Eyesight to the Blind.”

Gary Moore rocked the worlds of blues and rock with his virtuoso guitar playing and soulful voice. Best known for his evocative solo hits Parisienne Walkways and Still Got the Blues, as well as his on-and-off membership in Thin Lizzy, Moore’s solo career comprises more than twenty albums. Throughout the 1980s, he rose through the rock hierarchy, but ultimately turned his back on what he regarded as the empty flash of metal and returned to his true passion—the blues—where, ironically, he achieved his greatest commercial success with his blues albums of the 1990s and 2000s.

Alongside leading his own bands throughout a successful solo career, Gary Moore played with some of the greatest names in rock and blues, both live and on record, including George Harrison, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Greg Lake, B.B. King, Albert King, Albert Collins, and many others. Widely regarded as one of the most influential Irish musicians of all time, Moore was honoured by both Gibson and Fender with signature guitars. The Northern Irish star remains celebrated as one of the finest guitarists in music history.

To pre-order the albums released on CD on 27th February, and on vinyl on 24th April go to: https://gary-moore.lnk.to/releases

Avalanche – Down For The Count

Avalanche – Down For The Count

The Next Big Noise from Down Under!

Avalanche release new single“Down for the Count” and announce album Armed To The Teeth to be released February 13th, 2026 via MGM

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AVALANCHE, Australia’s own Rock N’ Roll Hard Rock Powerhouse drop knockout new single “Down for the Count“ set to shake up the Rock World!

Prepare to be blown away by ‘Down For The Count’, the new single from Australia’s hottest Hard Rock band AVALANCHE that will hit ya like a haymaker! Fresh off announcing they’ll be supporting Aussie rock royalty AIRBOURNE on tour across Europe and the UK and leading into their debut album Armed to the Teeth to be released on February, 13th 2026 – Avalanche bring you a song for the fighters!

This track delivers an unrelenting blast of pure rock fury, showcasing Aussie rock at its finest.  It’s the ultimate fighter’s anthem about getting back up when life hits hard and fighting ‘til the last bell! With perhaps their catchiest riff to date, this track features a knockout, ear-worm guitar riff, vocals strong enough to strip paint off the walls and the ultimate sing along chorus to chant along too in the pub or the stadium alike!

With a music video shot both in a boxing ring; and on tour in Japan, this song will have you up, dancing and going out swinging!

Since their emergence from a steel factory in 2018, Australia’s husband & wife led, hard rock powerhouse AVALANCHE (Veronica & Steven Campbell, Blake Poulton, Bon Lowe) have taken the world by storm. Headlining tours and festivals across Australia, Japan, Taiwan & New Caledonia, and sharing stages with rock titans like Nashville Pussy, Buckcherry, Fozzy, Rose Tattoo, Jesse Hughes (Eagles Of Death Metal) & more, along with winning Australia’s largest live original band competition; Passport To Airlie – Avalanche has solidified their reputation for explosive performances and raw, unfiltered Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Their relentless drive has earned them international acclaim, with 2026 set to be their biggest year yet. They will release their debut album Armed to the Teeth on Feb 13, touring it across Europe & The UK supporting Australian rock legends Airbourne, followed by Rock The Boat where they will play alongside Rock royalty Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Robin Zander (Cheap Trick), Phil X (Bon Jovi), James Lomenzo (Megadeth) & more.

Produced by Grammy-nominated, ARIA award-winning producer Steve James, Avalanche’s sonic assault has resonated globally, earning airplay on influential stations like Triple M, Kerrang!, Planet Rock, and publications such as Classic Rock, Rolling Stone and more.

Their signature sound and hectic touring schedule continue to win new fans worldwide. Get ready to be swept away by the sheer power of Avalanche.

From frontman Steven Campbell on the album: 

“‘Armed To The Teeth’ has been over 2 years in the making, it is quite literally our blood, sweat and beers! And now to be touring it around Europe & UK with our biggest childhood heroes Airbourne is an absolute dream come true! 

The album name was actually inspired by (Airbourne’s) Joel O’Keffee; after sending him the masters, he very excitedly called us saying the track ‘Armed To The Teeth’ was one of the best new rock songs he’s ever heard, even comparing it to AC/DC’s ‘Let There Be Rock’ and that it would be a killer album name! For a riff that Veronica wrote when she was 16 and listening to Airbourne, it was the ultimate praise and utterly unreal, so we just had to go with it!

We can’t wait to get this out there, rock with ya’s around the world and get ya’s all armed to the teeth with us!”

AVALANCHE LIVE:


2025:

NOV 22 Australia, Sydney, The Loft

Avalanche supporting Airbourne on the Gutsy European Tour 2026:

FEB 14 Germany, Hamburg, Georg Elser Halle

FEB 16 Netherlands, Utrecht, Tivoli Vrendenburg


FEB 17 Luxembourg, Luxexpo

FEB 20 Germany, Cologne, Palladium

FEB 21 France, Paris, Zenith

FEB 24 UK, Birmingham, O2 Academy

FEB 25 UK, Manchester, Academy

FEB 28 UK, London, Roundhouse

MAR 2 UK, Norwich, UEA

MAR 3 UK, Southampton, Guildhall

OCT 25 – NOV 1 Australia & New Caledonia, ROCK THE BOAT Cruise 

W/ Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Robin Zander (Cheap Trick), Phil X (Bon Jovi), James Lomenzo of (Megadeth) & more

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Sid Vicious – ‘Sid Lives’ (Jungle Records)

Sid Vicious – ‘Sid Lives’ (Jungle Records)

Sid Vicious ‘Sid Lives!’  A limited edition 2LP in blood-splattered coloured vinyl for the UK’s RSD Black Friday. A double-LP of four of Sid’s last ever shows, featuring 39 tracks. Sure, the quality is mixing desk minus and I’m sure the purists have already called the punk rock police on me for daring to even give platitudes to such a record. But, and that’s a bit, but it is so much more a document of the end of Sid and what might have been sure, there might be some Steve Dior shenanigans with overdubs, but the original material isn’t the best quality anyway. Be grown up and put that to one side. What I will say is this is a fascinating document of a snapshot in time about one of the most iconic punks of the first wave, and a moment in time that is a fascinating story, regardless of it being a cartoon or done to death, it’s still a fascinating story.

The gatefold sleeve has a comprehensive, detailed 8,000-word Sid timeline together with Steve Dior’s eyewitness Sid story. and whilst the font might be small fo rold punk rockers eyesight these days its well worth a read, and let’s be honest the band he assembled were world class and had they been able to mature or ferment, they might well have come up with some remarkable music becuase one fact is that Sid could hold a tune much better than he could play th eBass guitar and the likes of Nolan holding down the rhythm in the engine room he was in exceptionally good hands. Killer Kane might have been the only Bass player to hold a candle to Vicious. The songs they chose to cover were real top pop picks, and whatever the purists say about old Sidney, he had exceptional taste in music.

You get thirty-nine tracks for your RSD bucks, and the essay on the inner sleeve sadly just twelve days after these shows in NYC, Nancy’s life was ended in mystery and Sid’s life was thrown into the blender, which he never recovered from. As a snapshot of time and a record of what might have been, this is well worth having. A shambolic ‘Something Else’ married to a snotty ‘Belsen Was A Gas’ is worth it alone. Ramones, Stooges and Thunders tunes a plenty were the staple of Sid’s repertoire and what a trio of bands to borrow from. Rest in peace, Sid. May this be the definitive record of a moment in time. Now to barricade myself in before the punk police arrive.

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Descendents – I Don’t Want To Grow Up reissue

Descendents – I Don’t Want To Grow Up reissue

Org Music is proud to announce the reissue of I Don’t Want To Grow Up, the landmark second album from legendary punk pioneers Descendents, arriving November 21, 2025. The reissue is available across formats—LP, CD, and cassette—alongside a special Punk Note LP edition featuring alternate packaging.

This release marks the second instalment in Org Music’s ongoing reissue campaign with Descendents, who recently reclaimed ownership of their master recordings. Following the acclaimed reissue of Milo Goes To College, this new edition brings fresh attention to one of the band’s most beloved albums—arriving just in time for its 40th anniversary.

Originally released in 1985 on New Alliance Records, the label founded by Minutemen’s D. Boon and Mike Watt, I Don’t Want To Grow Up was recorded after vocalist Milo Aukerman returned from college. It also marked the first of two albums to feature guitarist Ray Cooper. With brighter melodies and sharper hooks than its predecessor, the record helped the band avoid the dreaded sophomore slump while cementing their status as one of punk’s most influential voices.

Among the many formats, fans will find a standout: a limited Punk Note edition designed by John Yates (Stealworks). Inspired by the iconic Blue Note jazz label artwork of Reid Miles and Francis Wolff, these reimagined covers bring a bold, visual reinterpretation of punk history. The Punk Note series began with Org Music’s celebrated Bad Brains reissues, and continues here with deluxe case-wrapped jackets and new liner notes by BrooklynVegan senior editor Andrew Sacher.

The reissue is available in the following variants:

Widely Available Formats:

  • Black LP
  • “Banana Peel” LP
  • Punk Note Edition (Black Vinyl)
  • CD
  • Cassette (Yellow)

Limited / Exclusive Variants:

  • Punk Note Edition (Transparent Yellow LP) — Org Music Exclusive
  • “Oxblood Docs” LP — Descendents Exclusive
  • Ocean LP — BrooklynVegan
  • Pink LP — Zia Records Exclusive
  • Green Bay LP — 1-2-3-4-GO! Records
  • Bubble Gum LP — Going Underground Records & Seasick Records Exclusive
  • Black LP with Exclusive Obi Strip — Celebrated Summer Records
  • Purple Swirl Cassette — Tapehead City Exclusive

With I Don’t Want To Grow Up, Descendents sharpened their signature mix of melody and urgency, laying down a blueprint that countless punk bands would follow. Forty years later, the album still feels raw, relatable, and essential—now reintroduced in a definitive reissue that honors its enduring legacy.

More reissues are on deck. The campaign will continue with Enjoy!, ALL, Bonus Fat, and beyond—each release overseen by the band themselves, ensuring the music is presented exactly as they intend.

This effort isn’t just a trip down memory lane—it’s about preserving the work, honouring the intent behind it, and opening the door for a new generation to discover one of punk’s most influential catalogues.

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IT’S A WICKED COOL CHRISTMAS: WICKED COOL RECORDS DROPS ALL-STAR HOLIDAY COMPILATION DECEMBER 5TH

IT’S A WICKED COOL CHRISTMAS: WICKED COOL RECORDS DROPS ALL-STAR HOLIDAY COMPILATION DECEMBER 5TH

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🎄 WICKED COOL RECORDS PRESENTS: IT’S A WICKED COOL CHRISTMAS! 🎄

Turn up the tinsel and crank the cheer—Wicked Cool Records is stuffing your stocking with It’s A Wicked Cool Christmas, an all-killer, no-filler holiday compilation guaranteed to supercharge your season. Arriving December 5th, 2025, this digital release brings together the label’s finest rock ’n’ rollers, soul shakers, and power-pop firecrackers for a festive blowout like no other. Every track has been freshly polished and remastered by Justin Perkins at Mystery Room Mastering, ensuring the whole record shines as bright as your holiday lights.

Leading the sleigh, The Empty Hearts kick things off with the sparkling, big-hearted anthem “Christmastime,” setting the perfect tone for a celebration bursting with hooks and holiday spirit.

Arriving one week before the full compilation, Jessie Wagner gifts fans an early present with her soulful, timeless new single “Christmas With Me” (featuring Rocco of the Snow)—out November 28. Warm, rich, and instantly classic, the track sets the stage for the collection’s blend of style, swagger, and holiday glow.

Feeling a little naughty this year? Punk-glam rascals WYLDLIFE deliver the rowdy, razor-sharp “Another NY Christmas (Piss the Season),” while Prima Donna doubles down on the glitter and grit with the irresistible stomp of “Gimme Christmas.”

Surf’s up next with Kurt Baker’s sun-splashed “Christmas in the Sand (Mistletoe Mix),” before garage-rock legends The Woggles tear through the wild and woolly “Santa’s Coming (Ho Ho Ho).” Ryan Hamilton follows with a wink and a smirk on his playful spin of the classic country kiss-off “To Heck with Ole Santa Claus.”

Rock royalty arrives in style as Steve Conte—joined by John Conte—puts a gritty, heartfelt stamp on “Father Christmas,” while Soraia unleashes a fierce and fiery rendition of “Santa Claus.” For those craving vintage flair, The Chesterfield Kings gift a cool, stylish take on “White Christmas.”

The celebration winds down on the perfect note as pop-punk sweethearts The Dollyrots raise glasses and voices with a bright, joyous version of “Auld Lang Syne.”

Packed with attitude, energy, and pure holiday joy, It’s A Wicked Cool Christmas is your new seasonal staple—whether you’re decking the halls, hitting the road, or throwing a snow-day dance party.

Jessie Wagner’s “Christmas With Me” arrives November 28.
Unwrap the full album digitally on December 5—and keep the spirit wild all winter long. 🎁🎸🌟

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Wonk Unit – Live At Balter Festival 2025 (NBQ Records)

Wonk Unit – Live At Balter Festival 2025 (NBQ Records)

Twenty-two songs in just under an hour with loads of Wonk Bollocks in between on hipster cassette live in the raw at Balter Festival is exactly the live album you never knew you wanted to hear. If you’re fully Wonked up, you know the drill and you know exactly how fuckin ridiculously good these chaps are live. They most certainly have the receipts when it comes to an hour-long set of absolute bangers. Led by Alex, they are a mish-mash of punk rock, new wave, with down-to-earth lyrics and song subjects as Alex lifts the veil from your eyes as to what some of the songs are about, and if you have a favourite song, it’s probably played on this here live set.

The band’s second live album doesn’t make them Pink Floyd or anything, but it does show how many top tunes they have and how bloody tight they are live. Whilst it’s on hipster tape, you do get a download of the show, which is nice for those of you who no longer own a Walkman and are no longer wired for sound. Wonk are a ferocious live band and songs like ‘Nan’ are on fire, but when they shake it up and play songs like ‘Horses’, they gallop (sorry) along as well as the gonzo frantic ‘Disco Fever’, but it’s the classics ‘Go Easy’ where they really cut loose as well as the poetic and on point ‘Kings Road Sporting HEroes’ that cement their status as one of the finest live bands around and if you do get the chance to take in a performance then I strongly sugegst you do so. Hell, they even end the set with a personal favourite of mine, ‘Silly Voices’.

Head over and pick up a copy whilst they are still available and bask in the glory of a full flight Wonk Unit taking no prisoners with their superb punk rock n roll. Buy It!

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Author: Dom Daley