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Hurting Germs – ‘Toxic Nik EP’ (Nifty 50 Records)

Hurting Germs – ‘Toxic Nik EP’ (Nifty 50 Records)

When I first encountered Cardiff punks Hurting Germs back in September, supporting The Drowns, their frontman Nick was quick to point out that some of the songs in their set that night would soon be released as a debut EP.

So, here it is. Now, are you ready to get infected by some Hurting Germs too?

Released on the fiercely independent Nifty Fifty 50 label (run by renowned Rebellion artist Colin Creamcrop Scott), this limited-edition EP is the result of The Germs contaminating Cardiff’s Evolution Studio in the weeks following my aforementioned live encounter.

Kicking off with the band’s mid-set stomper ‘Toxic Nik’, this is the track that immediately made me reference Manitoba’s Wild Kingdom in my live review (which you can READ HERE). Singer Nick spits out his vocal over a riff that is equal parts punk and metal, and I reckon any fan of Anti Nowhere League will love this track.

Elsewhere, ‘Shallow Grave’ and ‘Idle Chat’ continue the punk/metal riot, and I can’t help but think of the legendary Warfare (of the germ variety in the case), especially during the latter.   

‘You Scum’ closes the EP out, and this track is more full-on punk rock than the rest of the release. It’s a song that comes covered in gob and could very easily have fallen off a No Future of Secret Records compilation from back in the day.  

Checking out Hurting Germs upcoming gig list they are due to support the likes of The Defects, The Macc Lads and Hung Like Hanratty in 2026 and these all seem like excellent opportunities to help the lads spread their punk rock disease and promote not only this EP but hopefully a full-length debut.

In the meantime, you can get your hands on a CD copy of ‘Toxic Nik’ right now by hitting the eBay link below and parting with £4.30 (which includes P&P too).

Now, how punk rock is that, eh???

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Author: Johnny Hayward

Daemönik Fonce drop first teaser to second album

Daemönik Fonce drop first teaser to second album

An ode to the American nun and artist and antiwar campaigner Corita Kent.

It’s classic Fonce. All glam power. A serious conversation but from a smiling starter point.

The cover art is a homage to the 80’s protest punk scene, the famous CRASS stencil and pay no more than text (modernised to Pay What You Want for the Bandcamp page HERE) but they’ve been around the blocks to know the world is going to enough dogs to not squeeze some joy from doing what they love.

D.F. have recently completed tours with Jim Jones All Stars plus appeared on this year’s Sea Power’s Krankenhaus Festival.

The band consist of Welsh twins Stewart & Paul Summers (formerly of Sharp Tongues, Ten Benson, Shrapnel) vocals and guitar respectively, Hanna Edgren (from the superbly named Tits Of Death) vocals & keys, Sam Mansbridge (Rumblestrips) bass and latest recruit, drummer, Andy Prestidge (Warning, Osiris Club, Angel Witch).

The album “II” is released 29th January on 250 LPs and CD through Property Of The Lost Records. It follows the debut long player, 2022’s ‘Eye Love Daemönik Fonce’ containing the seasonal playlist sure fires ‘Autumnal Fix’ and the valentines ‘My Baby’s The Right Side Of Rough’.

Like its predecessor, “II” is a sonic love letter to the music and artists the band grew up with. From Sex Pistols, T Rex, Hawkwind to Fairport Convention and Linton Kwesi Johnson.

More album news and tour dates follow soon….

4FT FINGERS RETURN WITH ‘BETTER DAYS’

4FT FINGERS RETURN WITH ‘BETTER DAYS’

FIRST NEW SINGLE SINCE 2008 DUE FOR RELEASE DECEMBER 12TH VIA DISCONNECT DISCONNECT RECORDS

PRE-SAVE THE SINGLE HERE

Hailing from Cheltenham, UK, 4ft Fingers is a powerhouse punk rock band that has been making waves in the music scene since their formation in the late 90s. Their signature sound is a blend of fast, melodic, and catchy punk rock, drawing inspiration from iconic bands like The Clash, The Damned, Snuff NOFX among others.

Throughout their career, 4ft Fingers has been known for their relentless work ethic and dedication to their craft. They embarked on extensive tours in the 2000s, solidifying their reputation as “the hardest working punk rock band” as hailed by esteemed publications such as Kerrang! magazine, Big Cheese magazine, and numerous DIY punk fanzines.

In 2025, 4ft Fingers continues to thrive, captivating audiences with their explosive live performances. Currently, they are working on their highly anticipated new album, which will mark their first full-length release since 2008, and are set to end the year on a high with a brand-new single called ‘Better Days’, due for release on December 12th via Disconnect Disconnect Records. Crashing in at just over three minutes, ‘Better Days’ instantly shows that the band’s talent for crafting high-energy melodically charged punk rock hasn’t dissipated one bit in their time away from the studio.

“The single is fuelled with all of the angst and emergency that 4ft Fingers are known for with the speed and melody of their punk rock ‘n roll with soul roots”, states guitarist Tom Saunders. “The song comes from a mature and experienced version of themselves and tackles the highs and lows of life.”

The stage is set for an exhilarating 2026 as 4ft Fingers promises to deliver a blistering and unforgettable punk rock experience. Fans of 4ft Fingers can expect an electrifying fusion of punk rock energy, memorable melodies, and a nod to their influences, creating an unforgettable experience that is both nostalgic and fresh. Stay tuned for their upcoming album and prepare for a blistering ride with 4ft Fingers at the forefront of the punk rock scene.

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MARC VALENTINE RELEASES VIDEO FOR ‘You Are The Jet’

MARC VALENTINE RELEASES VIDEO FOR ‘You Are The Jet’

“‘You Are The Jet’ is a rip-roaring gem, giving a nod to Big Star and The Pixies – fuzz guitars, harmonies and what might be the biggest hook of the year.”- RPM Online

“The new king of British power-pop.”- Vive Le Rock

Marc Valentine has released the music video for his latest single “You Are The Jet,” a punchy blast of power-pop packed with fuzz-driven guitars, soaring harmonies, and an instantly addictive chorus. Produced by Dave Draper, (The Wildhearts) the track channels classic melodic rock energy while showcasing Valentine’s sharp songwriting and irresistible hooks. Energetic, uplifting, and built for repeat plays, “You Are The Jet” is a bold reminder of why Marc Valentine remains one of the most exciting voices in modern power-pop.

Catch Up With All Things Marc Valentine Here

Imagine The Beach Boys getting in a rocket with Green Day and with The Pixies at the controls. You get it!

“You Are The Jet” is Marc Valentine’s first release since 2024’s critically acclaimed album, ‘Basement Sparks’, which was also on Little Steven’s Wicked Cool label.

Based in the UK, Marc has been touring extensively over the last two years, including shows in the USA and all over Europe, whilst also writing and recording a stack of new songs for the next album (scheduled for 2026).

Marc says:

“‘I wrote most of ‘You are the Jet’ while stuck in a traffic jam, staring at the back of a large garbage truck. The actually recording process happened pretty quickly too – we had great fun laying down this track. I think it’s one of those songs that are sometimes sitting there in the dark, just waiting to be written. It has quite a simple main hook really, but it also has a real positive message..like a beacon through adversity.”

Upcoming shows:

Monday 15 December – Hope & Anchor, London (w/ Continental Lovers & Electrics)

Friday 19 December – Grey Seal, Cromer (w/ Lassie)

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Mala Vista – ‘Snub Nose .38’ (Spaghetty Town Records)

Mala Vista – ‘Snub Nose .38’ (Spaghetty Town Records)

Let the rock n roll ring out loud and proud. So Mala Vista are in the house with a new four-track EP that fires off with the title track like a band possessed, it rattles along as all the best punk n roll does. Leaning on the rapid Heartbreakers of the class of ’77, as the guitars riff like Motherfuckers, the bass is going off like his fingers are on fire. A great tune that sets the tone for what’s to follow.

‘Fixed On You’ is twelve bar on speed with Chuck Berry’s licks thrown into the mix, this isn’t a million miles from D4 at the peak of their powers. The flip side is, well, more of the same. Sweet sweet rock n roll with great attitude and snotty BV’s, what’s not to like with this being finished off with the most rapid rocker of the lot, ‘No Fools’, of which they obviously aren’t on this evidence. Don’t take my word for it, go get hold of it for yourself, it’s a killer 45. Buy Here

THE COMPULSIONS Drop New Lyric Video

THE COMPULSIONS Drop New Lyric Video

THE COMPULSIONS Drop a Vicious New Lyric Video, Torching AI-Era Pretenders and Industry-Manufactured Darlings

(New York, NY) — While the music industry stuffs its feeds with algorithm-approved pop-outs and label-built mascots, The Compulsions kick the door off its hinges with the lyric video for their forthcoming single, “Baby, Baby, Baby (Baby).” It’s a nasty little reminder that real danger still comes from humans—sweating, snarling, bleeding—down in the trenches.

From the first bar, Rob Carlyle sounds like he clawed his way out of a basement window—guitars rattling around him like chains in a hallway. There’s a primal, lived-in menace to his voice: part blues shaman, part alley prophet, all grit. The performance lands somewhere between a gravel-throated bluesman and a streetwise rock ’n’ roll hustler—an energy no machine can counterfeit, and no label incubator can manufacture.

The foundation was laid in early demo sessions with longtime creative partner and New York Blues Hall of Famer Hugh Pool, who built a drum loop that hits with the finality of a locked vault. Then Rob Clores (The Black Crowes, Spin Doctors) storms in and tears the hinges off the organ, turning the solo section into a fevered, resurrection-gone-wrong ritual. It’s blues and punk and lust and payback—all colliding at full speed.

Visually, the lyric video feels like a threat delivered after dark. Shot by Delissa Santos, the black-and-white footage captures Clores beating the hell out of the keys while Carlyle stalks in the background and Pool commands the board. Carlyle’s neon-pink handwritten titles slash across the frame like a warning note slid under a door.

In a moment when “artists” are being printed out of servers and overhyped by committees, “Baby, Baby, Baby (Baby)” is a violent reminder of what the real thing sounds like: raw nerve, crooked grin, blood under the fingernails. Music that isn’t here to charm you—it’s here to give you the reckoning you earned.

Watch the lyric video now on The Compulsions’ Instagram.



Crank it. And don’t say you weren’t warned.

My Ruin – ‘Declaration of Resistance’ (Magick Room Recordings)

My Ruin – ‘Declaration of Resistance’ (Magick Room Recordings)

My Ruin are back, and they are not fucking around… After a decade-long break, their latest release, ‘Declaration of Resistance’ is a damning statement on the right-wing agenda that’s engulfing US politics (the UK is not far behind!). The album is ferocious and grabs you by the bollocks from the start. Opening track (and first single) Compromised pins you to the floor. Mick Murphy’s monstrous riff, combined with Tairrie B’s spitting vocals, set up the rest of the album perfectly. Declaration of Resistance is more than just an album, it’s an assault on fascism, hate, religious radicalism and the complicity of the Western world in genocide. It’s brutally honest, as heavy as fuck, and quite possibly the most important album of 2026…and it’s still 2025.

What does it sound like, I hear you ask… Think of Rage Against the Machine at their most powerful, add in some Biohazard, throw in some Public Enemy, and sprinkle on riffs that Tony Iommi would be proud of, and then you’re somewhere near the pummelling assault of My Ruin in 2025. Seriously, tracks like The Audacity burst out of the speakers with urgency. The production is perfect, every note and lyric snaps at your heels like a rabid dog. Murphy is one of those supremely talented individuals who can play any instrument. He plays guitar, bass and drums on the album. The drum sound is a breath of fresh air. The drums sound like drums, none of that processed, sampled bullshit. Call to the Void’s Jack Osborne duets with Tairrie B on the crushing True Allies. ‘Contempt’ bumps along with a Kyuss vibe, with lyrics focusing on the vile disregard for anything tasteful by the current US President.

‘Infinite Connection’ has a doomy and dreamy atmosphere; this sounds so good in my headphones. More superb guitar work from Murphy here. ‘Fragile Like A Bomb’ blends hip hop and metal effortlessly. There is so much going on that you need a few listens to really appreciate the effort that has gone into the making of this record. ‘HHRL’ is my favourite song on the album, a down-tuned belter of a riff with more thought-provoking lyrics from Tairrie B. HHRL stands for Hitler Hated Red Lipstick – “but I fucking love it!” she screams.

‘Dark Eyes of London’ is another full-on riff-driven track, there really isn’t a weak song on the album. It’s just banger after banger. Lady Liberty is told from the perspective of Lady Liberty herself. Tairrie B mostly speaks the lyrics until she changes tack to screaming “WHY?” Why indeed…. Lady Liberty rots away as Sacred Reich said back in 1990… nothing much has changed. Muzzle Velocity is an epic track; Murphy plays a blinder here. More chugging riffs and powerhouse drumming…excellent stuff. Truth or Consequences ends the album in style with another powerhouse riff and some fantastic tribal drumming. We also get treated to a fantastic cover of L7’s ‘Shitlist’, which totally fits the vibe of the album.

To summarise, ‘Declaration of Resistance’ does exactly what it says on the tin. Extremely powerful music backed up with the most honest and relevant lyrical content. Some bands say they are not political and that it would alienate their fan base if they wore their politics on their sleeve. I say EVERYTHING is political and we should all be shouting from the rooftops as our humanity is being eroded before our eyes. My Ruin are not scared to show their colours. They speak the truth.

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Author: Kenny Kendrick

Ravagers – Set To Hit Europe in 2026

Ravagers – Set To Hit Europe in 2026

TURNT UP IN EUROPE 2026- Here we go! Another European excursion.

Ravagers are looking forward to playing Sweden and Norway for the first time, along with all the usual spots in Germany, Belgium, France, and Spain. Sorry UK. They still haven’t gotten any offers to play over there, but who knows?.. to be continued!

Talk to Billig People if you want Ravagers in your town

TOURDATES so far…

21/05/2026 SWE-Sundbyberg, Encore, Sundbyberg

22/05/2026 NO-Oslo, Last Train, Oslo

24/05/2026 D-Bremen, Lila Eule

25/05/2026 D-Hamburg, Hafenklang

27/05/2026 D-Münster, Heile Welt

28/05/2026 D-Hannover, LUX – Concerts

29/05/2026 D-Essen, Don’t Panic Essen

30/05/2026 D-Alsdorf, Pit Rock Open Air 2026

31/05/2026 D-Kassel, Goldgrube Kassel

01/06/2026 D-Bamberg, Live-Club, Bamberg

03/06/2026 A-St Pölten, Seedose

04/06/2026 D-Dresden, Chemiefabrik Dresden (Chemo)

05/06/2026 D-Berlin, Wild At Heart

06/06/2026 D-München, Bürgerhaus Glockenbachwerkstatt

08/06/2026 D-Saarbrücken, Tante Anna

09/06/2026 D-Köln, Sonic Ballroom

10/06/2026 B-Brussels, Brasserie de la Mule

11/06/2026 B-Arlon, L’Entrepôt À Arlon

13/06/2026 F-Nantes, Cold Crash

14/06/2026 F-Périgueux, Le Moulin du Rousseau

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Celebrity Telethon – Exclusive new single ‘Undercover’

Celebrity Telethon – Exclusive new single ‘Undercover’

Listen to ‘Undercover’ Here

Celebrity Telethon shares the third and final single ahead of their upcoming self-titled record! ‘Undercover’ springs from the murky waters of protopunk (New York Dolls, Velvet Underground, and Flamin’ Groovies all come to mind) with a distinctly DIY home-recorded patina. Roughly hewn overdriven guitars, dungeon-like reverb and crackling vocals offset the song’s pop sensibilities in a manner not unlike Wreckless Eric’s homespun production style. Come to think of it, the tune’s marriage of pub rockin’ R&B (the riff calls to mind James Brown’s “I Got You”) and the chiming freakbeat jangle of the Kinks would have been right at home on Stiff Records’ early roster. However, according to The Gizmos’ Eddie Flowers in his liner notes, “This ain’t no retro fashion show.” 

“Undercover” arrives on the heels of two prior singles, Rock ‘N’ Roll Matinee and Skin Flicks, which both appeared with accompanying music videos co-directed by the band and Mark Habegger. The noir-tinged single art was designed by the EMMY-winning animator Dan Riba, well known for his directorial work on Batman: The Animated Series, Freakazoid!, and Justice League. 

The full Celebrity Telethon album is available for preorder now and will be released digitally and on vinyl December 31st. The tracklist runs the gamut from sleazy punk, garage-inflected roots rock, and even moments of no-wave chaos. Jo Dog Almeida from The Dogs D’Amour makes a slide guitar appearance on the Jacobites-indebted “Latkes & Brisket” while Mike Wilcox (veteran guitarist who’s collaborated with Dave Vanian and Sylvain Sylvain, among others) guests on multiple tracks. 

The band is celebrating with two release shows, in Hollywood and their native Portland, OR. The Los Angeles show is a New Year’s Eve bash at The Roxy with soul legend Swamp Dogg, Tom Kenny & The Hi Seas (yes, THAT Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob), and DJ Lance Rock (of Yo Gabba Gabba fame). On January 10th, the Portland release show at The Six Below Midnight will feature recently reformed ‘90s garage rockers The Statics, Suprr Powrr (featuring Seattle underground hero Rob Vasquez), and danceable art punks Dirt Twins. 

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Deathtraps- ‘Sympathy For The Denim’ (Spirit Of Disaster Records)

Deathtraps- ‘Sympathy For The Denim’ (Spirit Of Disaster Records)

We often say there’s something in the water in Sweden, with their glut of great, noisy bands with hooks aplenty. See also Australia. But I think of Wales in the same way. 60 Foot Dolls, The Sick Livers and Deathtraps, plus many others, have a habit of penning earworms that hit hard.

Just as you start making your Christmas list, Deathtraps release the third and final instalment in their ‘666’ EP collection. That makes 18 bangers, spread over 3 CDs. As expected, there’s no time to waste, no chaff, straight in with ‘People Like You’, and the chant of “people like you need people like me” is essentially Motörhead head-butting The Hives.

‘The One That Got Away’ has a poppier edge. “You can be my poster girl, I can be your dirty secret”, is like a Jonesy riff, as is ‘Freak Out’. A lot of bands try and fail at this stuff, but you can trust the boys to pull it off (ooer, e.t.c).

‘I Used To Read The NME’ manages to resurrect the line “do you wanna be in my gang?” without causing any trauma. ‘Pop Song Singalong’ is as catchy as Dirtbox Disco used to be, and ‘Kissy Face (Feel Bad Hit Of The Summer)’ is over four minutes long, but there’ll be no flute workouts here! “Sun’s out, scum’s out…” sets the tone.

So, head on over to Bandcamp for a listen. You can even order all 3 EPs if you missed out. The perfect stocking filler. Rock, actually recorded in a garage. Remember, it’s not available in the shops, so get your order in now.

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Author: Martin Chamarette