The Casualties Share New Single “People Over Power”

The Casualties Share New Single “People Over Power”

First New Music In 8 Years Via Hellcat Records

UK/EU 2026 Tour Dates Announced

Today, punk lifers The Casualties break an eight-year hiatus with their blistering new single “People Over Power”, the band’s first release via Hellcat Records. Starting off the year with a lethal right-hook to the chin of the system, the track’s roaring bark is a call to imploring us all to fight back against injustice.
“We’re getting stomped by the world, by the government, by the bad news,” vocalist David Rodriguez says of the new song. “We want systemic change, total transformation, degradation to the state. ‘People over Power’: It’s as simple as it sounds.”

“It’s a protest song through and through,” drummer Marc “Meggers” Eggers adds. “We want the vibe to be: You listen, get angry, get your crew together, and get out on the streets.”
The Casualties are the voice of the disenfranchised, the disillusioned and the dispossessed of this planet. The band originally formed in 1990, but these street fighters are still angry, still political and are still keeping the heart and spirit of punk alive. Founded on a mission to revive the sound of punk pioneers like The Exploited and The Sex Pistols, they lyrically weave in scathing denouncements of authority into frantic
anthems of resistance, totalling to eleven studio full-lengths, three EPs and three live albums so far.


The Casualties are David Rodriguez (vocalist), Jake Kolatis (guitarist), Marc “Meggers” Eggers (drums) and Doug Wellmon (bass).


In March, the Casualties will be coming over to the UK to play the Scarborough Punk Festival. In June, they will return to Europe for a run of festivals and headline shows.


See below for the confirmed dates so far, more dates will follow.
More info + ticket links are available HERE.
March 29 – Scarborough (UK) @ Scarborough Punk Festival
June 6- Linz (AT) @ Sbäm Festival|
June 12- Torgau (DE) @ Ain’t Like You Festival|
June 20- Etxebarri (ES) @ Ehuneko Bat
June 26- Rennes (FR) @ Superbowl Of Hardcore
June 27- Münster (DE) @ Vainstream Rockfest
June 28- Tabor (CZ) @ Mighty Sounds
July 10- Prölsdorf (DE) @ Krach Am Bach
July 25 – Hohenems (DE) @ Speedfest
July 30- Argenta (IT) @ DLB Festival
July 31- St Maurice de Gordans (FR) @ Sylak Open Air
August 6- Jaromer (CZ) @ Brutal Assault
August 7- Ancora Praia (PT) @ Sonic Blast Festival
August 8 – Duffel (BE) @ Brakrock
August 11- Tolmin (SI) @ Punkrock Holiday
August 15- Carhaix (FR) @ Motocultor
August 20- Loburg (DE) @ Spirit Festival
August 22- Oostkamp (BE) – Parkpop

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REBELLION FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2026 AS PUNK ROCK TURNS 50

REBELLION FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2026 AS PUNK ROCK TURNS 50

TAKING PLACE AT BLACKPOOL WINTER GARDENS, 6TH – 9TH OF AUGUST

HEADLINERS THE STRANGLERS, COCK SPARRER, STIFF LITTLE FINGERS AND SHAM 69 JOIN A HOST OF CONTEMPORARY AND LEGENDARY PUNK ACTS

MORE INFO AND TICKETS AT REBELLIONFESTIVALS.COM

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Rebellion Festival, the world’s largest annual punk event, is set to return August 6th to 9th to its long-standing home, the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

Initially known as Holidays In The Sun, the Winter Gardens first opened its doors to mark the then 20th anniversary of punk and hosted headliners X-Ray Spex, The Damned and Buzzcocks for the landmark three-day event back in 1996. Another thirty years on and Rebellion Festival is going stronger than ever. Returning again as punk rock celebrates its 50th anniversary on from that initial explosion of energy in 1976, interest in the music and culture shows no signs of dissipating and the last two years have seen the festival completely sell out across the four-day gathering.

“Goodness, 30 years! Over half our lives doing the thing we love most,” exclaims festival organiser Jennie Russell-Smith. “We just can’t wait to celebrate our anniversary with everyone this year. We’re working hard to make sure it’s a wonderful year for all of our supporters old and new. Going into it on the back of two sold out years is both exciting and challenging but as usual we’re going to put the best festival possible on (as we try to every year).”

Every year, Rebellion Festival work hard to curate a line-up that balances festival favourites alongside new talent and bands from every area of the alternative and punk communities, and 2026 is no different.

“We’ve tried to include as many bands as possible who’ve really become part of the fabric and family of Rebellion,” states Jennie. “Stiff little Fingers, Cock Sparrer, Sham 69, The Stranglers, The Bar Stool Preachers, Die Toten Hosen, UK Subs, Cockney Rejects, Slaughter and the Dogs etc, too many to mention them all but they know who they are.

“Diversity and up and coming bands are always foremost in our thoughts so it’s great to have

Millie Manders and the Shutup, Maid of Ace, Split Dogs etc to celebrate with us, continues Jennie. “Most of all we’re looking forward to seeing the people that support us year in year out, there’d be no Rebellion without them and we appreciate them massively.”

These join many other bands already booked to grace the several Winter Garden stages, which include Skids, Buzzcocks, Ferocious Dog, Spear Of Destiny, Ricky Warwick, The Godfathers, Subhumans, Scream, Anti-Nowhere League, Penetration, Bow Wow Wow, Ruts DC, Bad Cop Bad Cop, Adolescents, UK Subs, Discharge, The Chameleons, Au Pairs, The Courettes, The Kids, Riskee and the Ridicule, GBH, The Dickies and many many more.  

Head to www.rebellionfestivals.com for more information and updates and to buy tickets for what is surely going to be the best celebration 50 years of punk rock, and Rebellion’s own big 30th birthday!

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Family friendly / All Ages event with under 12s FREE (accompanied by an adult)

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Kula Shaker – ‘Wormslayer’ (Strange F.O.L.K.)

Kula Shaker – ‘Wormslayer’ (Strange F.O.L.K.)

Kula Shaker seemed like a band out of time when they emerged during the height of Brit Pop fever in 1996. Their heady mix of retro 60’s pop rock with lashings of Eastern mysticism was a far cry from the stadium filling sounds of Oasis and Blur, but they still hit the top of the hit parade with their debut album ‘K’, thanks to strong singles such as ‘Hey Dude’, ‘Tattva’ and their high energy take on Deep Purple’s ‘Hush’.

Now, some 30 years later and still with the original line up, Crispian Mills and the boys return with ‘Wormslayer’, their 8th long player. Following 2022’s ambitious concept opus ‘1st Congregational Church Of Eternal Love (And Free Hugs)’ and the ensuing ‘Natural Magick’ in 2024, ‘Wormslayer’ feels like the third album of a trilogy, and a return to their roots.

Opener ‘Lucky Number’ has a glam rock stomp, a bombastic intro with a trademark vocal and a sense of purpose from the frontman. Next up, ‘Good Money’ rides on Sgt. Peppers style multilayered vocals, it descends into 90’s inspired dance beats and swirling psychedelia. With an instant melody that stays the course, it was a surefire single choice.

But Madchester club beats and rhythms are about as modern as Kula Shaker get on ‘Wormslayer’, as theirs is a timeless sound, a band who are a law unto themselves. They do mix it up nicely, though, creating a diverse listening experience. ‘Charge Of The Light Brigade’ is rhythmically intense, trippy and follows that signature spiritual groove. The glorious ‘Little Darling’ is full of ringing, bright chords, 60’s pop aesthetics and fantastic lead guitar work. ‘Broke As Folk’ is a strong contender with a spaghetti western-inspired intro that creates atmosphere. It flows into a sweet melody, drenched in swathes of Hammond that will surely entice even the most casual of Doors fans. And that’s just side one.

Side two kicks off with a gentle acoustic strum and sweet layered vocals. The song in question, ‘Shaunie’ has Led Zep 3 vibes, which is never a bad thing. The singer’s storytelling is on point, and he draws you in, eager to discover which way it’s heading. ‘The Winged Boy’ and closer ‘Dust Beneath Our Feet’ are both trippy and atmospheric, the former builds into a cinematic mantra, while the latter feels like the epilogue of a film. Both tracks bookend the epic 7-minute-plus title track that takes all sorts of twists and turns. Here, Kula Shaker do what Kula Shaker do best, the song is a riff-heavy groove machine that is both psychedelic and progressive and carries a few surprises along the way.

While Kula Shaker’s message of spirituality was lauded by the music press back in 1996, 30 years later, more people are aware of what is bad, what is good and can maybe connect with a band that was seen by many as a novelty act back in the 90’s. While ‘Wormslayer’ is in no way a departure soundwise, Kula Shaker’s retro sound is as fresh and vital as any new band out there today, and props to a band that is still going, doing things on their own terms, independently and having as much success and fun as they were having 30 years ago.

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Author: Ben Hughes

BRATAKUS RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘HAGRIDDEN’ FEBRUARY 13th, VIA VENN RECORDS

BRATAKUS RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘HAGRIDDEN’ FEBRUARY 13th, VIA VENN RECORDS

PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE:

Formed in 2015 by two Scottish sisters Brèagha Cuinn (Guitar and vocals) and Onnagh Cuinn (Bass and vocals) outside a small whiskey village called Tomintoul in the Highlands, Bratakus have been fiercely DIY since their inception.

Following the release of their incendiary ‘Final Girls’, ‘Tokened’ and ‘Turnstile’ singles earlier this year, which marked their first recordings for Venn Records, (the label ran by Laurent ‘Lags’ Barnard of UK punk band Gallows, and previously the home of artists like High Vis, Bob Vylan and Witch Fever), Bratakus are ready to release their new album ‘Hagridden’, which is set for release February 13th.

Despite Bratakus’ staunch resistance to mainstream music industry practices, the young band quickly built up a following. Their unique approach to creating their art drew the attention of BBC Scotland who featured the band in two documentary shorts, Hidden Lives’ and ‘TUNE’. Author and musician, Ian Glasper wrote about the sisters in his book The Scene That Would Not Die, a deep dive into post-millennial punk in the UK. Meanwhile in the USA, legendary punk zine Maximum Rock’n’Roll wrote about the band and even BBC radio DJ Vic Galloway added the duo to his “Ones to Watch” list.

Word was spreading, and before they knew it, Bratakus were being booked for live performances in countries as far as Japan. Support slots for bands like Propagandhi, Bis, and Discharge helped the sisters turn into a ferocious live combo. If there was ever any doubt that a punk band could pull off not having a live drummer, these two sisters are here to prove you wrong.

Once described by the BBC as “the most remote band in the UK”, the isolation of their surroundings made it impossible for the duo to find a drummer in their small hamlet, let alone the neighbouring villages mostly inhabited by Highland cattle, as Brèagha explains.

“We programmed some drum tracks, plugged in for our first practice and instantly it just felt like we already had a band, so we’ve been playing like that ever since! What started out as a logistical issue now feels like a big part of our identity and we just love playing as a two piece.”

Heavily influenced by the garage rock scene and bands like The Distillers, The Donnas and X-Ray Spex, Bratakus went on to perform their first ever gig at a fundraiser for the Glasgow Rock ‘n’ Roll School for Girls in the Glasgow School of Art. 

“As this was a kid friendly show there were lots of young girls in attendance, which meant the front half of the venue was filled with little girls spinning around in dresses during our set. It was unusual for a punk gig but made for a really fun atmosphere.”

From that moment, Bratakus were a real band, and with that, Screaming Babies Records was born. Unlike other record companies, Screaming Babies Records would be a family run DIY label, not only a platform for Bratakus to launch new music but also a place to revisit their father’s catalog, Angus Quinn of the influential Scottish Anarcho punk band Sedition. No publicists, no streaming services, no photo shoots, just straight up word of mouth, limited edition vinyl releases, and anti-establishment anthems for generations old and new as Brèagh explains the label’s origin.

“Our Dad was always in punk bands when we were growing up, so we were raised in the DIY scene. When we started the band, it just seemed like the most natural step to start the label with him and put our own releases out. He thought of the idea of calling it Screaming Babies Records after the Crass lyric because our logo is a screaming baby.”

Fast forward to the start of 2026 and the band are thrilled to be finally getting ‘Hagridden’ out into the world. They originally recorded the album themselves some three years ago, then lost everything they’d worked on when their laptop broke. From there they just decided to make a fresh start and go back into the studio again to finally get it finished, emerging with ten songs of essential and beautifully cathartic punk rock.  

“We decided to call the album ‘Hagridden’ before we even recorded it, but it’s been a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy because so many barriers came up when we were trying to get it recorded and released that it turned into a bit of a nightmare, so the next album might be called  ‘Smooth Sailing’ to avoid cursing ourselves again,” laughs Brèagh. “It definitely sounds way better than the first version, so in a way I’m glad it worked out this way, but we were so gutted when it happened,” exclaims Brèagh.

Lyrically, the album’s ten sharp songs cover a wealth of subjects close to their hearts; feminism, animal rights, media brainwashing and how normalised sweatshops have become in our society are all tackled on ‘Hagridden’ with raw, raging vocals, barbed-wire guitars and pounding rhythms.  

Whilst the band still play live with programmed drums, ‘Hagridden’ features live drums for the first time. 

“Our first record is all programmed drums, and that’s what we were planning for this album too,” explains Brèagh. “We actually recorded every song with a drum machine, but our producer Tommy Duffin (renowned Scottish drummer and recording engineer) played with us and drummed on the album. He recorded our first album, so it was great to work with him again.” 

‘Hagridden’ is released February 13th via Venn Records and the band tour the UK this February. 

You can pre-order ‘Hagridden’ HERE

See Bratakus live at the following dates:

18/02/2026 – Supersonic, Paris (FRANCE)

19/02/2026 – The Grace, London

20/02/2026 – The Exchange, Bristol
21/02/2026 – Star & Garter, Manchester
29/02/2026 – McChuills, Glasgow

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Celebrity Telethon – ‘Self Titled’ (Self Released) 

Celebrity Telethon – ‘Self Titled’ (Self Released) 

The embodiment of Rock n Roll independent style out in the wild, growing organically via the interweb and the power of Rock n Roll, Amen brothers and sisters, just how the good lord meant it to be.  

Hailing from the good old town of Portland, this eleven-track of down n dirty good time rock n roll is free from the shackles of trends and fads and runs on instinct and what’s in their gut. Inspired by the good and the greats who set the templates for the wise (and not so wise) to follow. Kicks off in a sleazy low lit late night dive bar kinda sound, no bells and whistles or fanfare gimmicks to announce that Celebrity Telethon are in da house, but ‘Skin Flick’ has honking horns and some slack, low-slung guitars to ease you in with a mellow shot of Rock n Roll. Don’t get too comfortable, folks, because this one bobs and weaves its slinky body of work. 

‘Undercover’ is a bright and breezy fuzzed up slice of Rock n Roll with a dash of ‘Some Girls’ Stones for good measure, and some ole blues licks for good measure, at least some were paying attention. It’s roughed up around the edges as the vocals sound like three sheets to the wind, but oh so righteous. ‘Neighborhood Regulars’ is a side step with a filthy backbeat and some Grungy fuzzed up Bass guitar taking the limelight as the song grooves for the next three minutes, punctuated midway with some absolutely dirty low down horn honkin that The Ashtons would have been proud of during some Funtime back in the day, what a great tune.  

As the record wears on with its badges of honor worn on their sleeve it schizophrenically jumps from sleazy punk n roll to garage to dirty blues with infinite ease and that’s the beauty of this free spirit that’ll scare the hell out of and some listeners ‘Salems Lot’ sounds like it was belched from the depths of Satan’s back yard via his lounge band. Cool Tune, no question about it. The story is narrated like prime time Green On Reds Dan Stuart on a tequila bender. 

Hell, this record gets better on each play, and it begs to be turned up as we ease back with some fuzzy countrified rock n roll on ‘Film Noir’ with the out of step yet perfectly timed guitar break. Can I hear a Yee Haw for ‘How’d You Get From Here From so Far’ showing the lighter side of Jack Habegger’s storytelling and thigh slappin’. 

‘Rock N Roll Matinee’ is a straight up horn honkin’ romp through some fine laid-back rock n roll, whereas ‘The Rumours Are True’ is more of that good ole country honkin’. It’s not all a good time as we kick back with a ballad, ‘Latkes & Brisket’ that has visions of Pavement or Cracker. The album is closed out with a romp through Stonewall Jackson’s ‘I Washed My Hands In Muddy Waters’ that sounds loose and late at night with the exquisite, talented playing of Joe Dog lending a hand.  My advice is don’t brush over this review, a true melting pot of styles and sounds that actually works really well, get this in your ears and play it loud and many times, and you can come back and thank me later.

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Author: Dom Daley

Lithium Kicks – let rip with debut single

Lithium Kicks – let rip with debut single

Lithium Kicks present their debut digital double A-side single, “I Want Something I Don’t Care About” and “Catch Me When I Fall.” Recorded at Newport’s Le Pub and on location in Cardiff, the tracks lap up punk-rock anger with catchy power-pop sensibilities, delivering a ferocious and impassioned assault on the senses.

The band hail from South Wales and feature Ginge (vocals), Michael (lead guitar), Darren (rhythm guitar), Jonny (bass) and Dave (drums). Single available from 1st February on Bandcamp and all major streaming services. Gigs to follow in spring 2026

Something has been brewing on the windswept streets of South Wales. Something that some of us had been hoping might happen, should the right circumstances coincide. That time is now. This cat couldn’t stay in the bag for long, especially at RPM headquarters. It is the return of Ginge Knievil. 

From The Sick Livers to Nicotine Pretty, Ginge has left his mark on the South Wales scene, and further afield. At The Pipeline all-dayer some years ago, The Sick Livers were the most entertaining band on the bill, with the tunes to back it up.

He’ll hate me saying this, but people respect his music and his attitude. In 2026, the name to remember is Lithium Kicks. Fear not,  the tunes are BACK, butty! 

What a kick-off it is. From the opening riff, ‘I Want Something I Don’t Care About’ evokes early Manics pogoing recklessly with Tenpole Tudor, thanks to the gang vocals and a chorus that will have you “WHOOAH”ing in no time. And it could easily be Bradfield yelling out from ’92 at the beginning of ‘Catch Me When I Fall’. As for that final scream, I am a happy bunny. With ex-Liver Darren back on guitar duties with Michael, Jonny on bass and Dave on drums, they should be proud of what they’ve created here.

An album of songs this catchy would be much appreciated. And with live dates coming this spring, the future’s so bright, he’s gotta wear shades. Welcome back, we’ve missed you x 

Author:Martin Chamarette

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Onslaught to Tour USA with Warlord

Onslaught to Tour USA with Warlord

Onslaught and Warlord Team Up for a Co-Headlining U.S. Tour Starting March 18th in Houston, TX

UK Metal Legends ONSLAUGHT are hitting North American soil starting in March for the first time in well over a decade with a devastating “Force From Hell” set, drawing heavily from their seminal first two 1980s albums! Records that helped define extreme thrash metal—complete with a neck breaking selection of classic Sy Keeler–era fan favourites to celebrate the vocalist’s triumphant return to the band!

Despite being based in Los Angeles, cult metal heroes WARLORD, whose catalogue was recently acquired by BraveWords Records, have never played North America over their 45 year plus career span and are co-headlining this tour, playing their seminal album, “Deliver Us” in its entirety, plus more classic era material. The two bands embark on this tour de force after a special set at Hell’s Heroes in Houston TX. Get your tickets now!

“Super stoked to be returning to the States for our first full tour in 11 years and with Sy Keeler back at the helm, it’s gonna’ be mega..! This is just Part 1, we’re bringing this tour to the entire USA so that nobody gets to miss out on this epic setlist..! See you in the Pit..!” – Nige Rockett (Onslaught)

“Although Warlord is an American band, formed in 1980… in those 45 years since, we never once performed live in the USA (our first gig ever was actually in Germany in 2002). This year we will set forth on our first ever tour of North America, performing the set that fans would have seen from us if we had done this all those years ago, the full “Deliver Us” Mini LP, “Cannons” tracks, “Lost And Lonely Days” EP and more”. – Mark Zonder (Warlord)

Get your tickets at http://tonedeaftouring.com/onslaught

03/18/2026 – Houston TX – Hell’s Heroes

03/19/2026 – Dallas TX – Trees

03/20/2026 – Austin TX – Come And Take It Live

03/22/2026 – Tucson AZ – The Rock

03/24/2026 – Los Angeles CA – 1720

03/25/2026 – San Francisco CA – DNA Lounge

03/26/2026 – Sacramento CA – Colonial Theatre

03/27/2026 – Felton CA – Felton Music Hall

03/29/2026 – Portland OR – Star Theatre

03/30/2026 – Seattle WA – El Corazon

03/31/2026 – Vancouver BC – Rickshaw Theatre

04/02/2026 – Salt Lake City UT – Aces High Saloon

04/03/2026 – Denver CO – Marquis

04/04/2026 – Lincoln NE – Bourbon Theatre

04/06/2026 – Chicago IL – WC Social Club

04/08/2026 – Kansas City MO – Warehouse on Broadway

04/09/2026 – St Louis MO – Red Flag

04/10/2026 – Murfreesboro TN – Hop Springs

04/12/2026 – Atlanta GA – Masquerade

More dates to be announced.

AVALANCHE Unleash the Ultimate Aussie Rock Party Anthem “On the Bags Again”

AVALANCHE Unleash the Ultimate Aussie Rock Party Anthem “On the Bags Again”

Australia’s Rock N’ Roll Powerhouse: AVALANCHE Unleash the Ultimate Aussie Rock Party Anthem “On the Bags Again” from Debut Album ‘Armed To The Teeth’

Your favourite Aussie rock ’n’ rollers Avalanche are back with “On The Bags Again” — the ultimate, no filter, ‘on the nose’, party anthem for your next kick on. With equal parts swagger, chaos and serious riffage — Aussie pub rock better be ready for a bloody good kick up the backside with this new single from their debut album, Armed to the Teeth, releasing February 13. 

This track and the highly anticipated album release sets the stage for Avalanche’s biggest tour yet, supporting Aussie rock royalty AIRBOURNE across Europe and the UK from February 14 – March 4!Built around some irresistibly catchy riffs, pounding rhythms, and an unapologetically chant-along chorus, “On the Bags Again” throws listeners straight into your greatest night out — a rapid-fire snapshot of mates, mess, and mayhem as the party rolls from one scene to the next. The repeated hook “We’re on the bottle / We’re on the bags again” is made to be shouted back at full volume and makes the song an instant live favourite.

From frontman Steven Campbell:

“‘On the Bags Again’ is basically a fly-on-the-wall story of a night that just keeps going — clocking off work, rounding up the crew, phones lighting up… and ending up way further down the road than planned! We shot the video at a gig in an underground bar in Sydney and really wanted it to feel chaotic, fun, and larger than life, like you’re right there with us!”

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), Uli Jon Roth & 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 – releasing their debut album & touring with Airbourne across Europe & UK, 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 (Airbourne, Sex Pistols, Monty Python) 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, cementing Avalanche’s reputation as a band built for parties, pits, and festival chaos.

From frontman Steven Campbell on the album: 

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

The album name was even inspired by (Airbourne’s) Joel O’Keffee. When we sent him the masters, he very excitedly calls us and tells us the track ‘Armed To The Teeth’ is one of the best new rock songs he’d 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, we just had to go with it!

We can’t wait to hit the road, rock with ya’s around the world and get ya’s all armed to the teeth!”

AVALANCHE LIVE:


Australia:

JAN 30 Australia, Sydney, The Duke

Europe/UK:

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

Australia:

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

TICKETS: HERE

The Damned – ‘Not Like Everybody Else’ (Ear Music)

The Damned – ‘Not Like Everybody Else’ (Ear Music)

Like ’em or loath them, one thing is for sure: the title is spot on. The Damned have been a constant pretty much throughout my music listening life, and as they reach the twilight of a glittering career, they’ve lost another of their own, and this one hurt big time. Brian James shaped my youth from The Damned through The Lords and his solo output right through the first reunion dates that ended in tears to the triumphant second coming and a much more harmonious band that seemed to have reached some semblance of maturity and adulthood (god forbid) and returned to the stage as the original four piece whilst they still had time and nailed a series of shows that had the fire and fury of the early years as well as a much older and wiser beast they did it and came out far better and bigger than they went into it. Sadly, that was the last time they would play as a four-piece as Brian passed away last year, which motivated the remaining three, plus the long-time Paul Gray to turn in a set of covers that Brian was inspired by to put together The Damned as we knew it.

With Rat back in the seat for the last couple of years its wonderful to see and hear the Damned from The Black Album and Strawberries knock it out of the park time after time and show the youth exactly how it’s done. Forward we move to the here and now, and this here tribute to the tunes of their youth that inspired Mr Brian James and a mixed bag it is. Sure, you’ll have your stalwarts and gatekeepers protesting and professing to not touching this with a barge pole, but The Damned have form for this with the awesome ‘Give Daddy The Knife Cindy,’ which was a pretty awesome covers album, albeit without the name The Damned. Fast forward a few decades, and we’re here paying respects to Brian in a way he’d appreciate. Ten tracks from various continents, there are the ones we would all have guessed, which are done to perfection for one reason or another, like ‘Gimme Danger’, but it’s tracks like the title track that suit Vanian’s vocals, and he manages to hit the notes to perfection, serving up a rousing rendition.

Rats drumming is so recognisable, and his long hiatuses from the fold missed his swagger and formidable rolls, even Monty’s keyboard wheeze on songs like ‘Heart Full Of Soul’ nails it. The big takeaway I got from this record is how bloody good Paul Grey is and how he plays the songs for what they are, driving the tunes like a finely tuned Rolls-Royce. Of course, I love Captain’s off-the-cuff style where he sounds like he’s winging it (which he’s not, of course, but it’s always added excitement), just take ‘You Must Be A Witch’ which had me raising an eyebrow to mr Vanians high notes (well done, sir).

Of course, there are a few lulls here and there, but let’s not get carried away here. This is The Damned paying their respects to Brian James and playing the guts out of some left of centre (at times) songs, of course it’s not ‘Neat Neat Neat’ or ‘New Rose’, but for some unearthly inexplicable reason this is what got us those songs. The inclusion of ‘last Time’ gives me goose bumps, and like Captain says Without Brian, etc., etc..

The message on the inner sleeve is heartfelt and touching – long live Brian James and long live The Damned, the greatest band to ever walk the planet bar none. Another case of hit and miss, but I’ll take it because they’re not like anyone else and the likes of which we’ll never see again.

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Author: Dom Daley

The Godfathers – Double A Side and tour dates

The Godfathers – Double A Side and tour dates

The Godfathers kickstart 2026 with a brand new double A-side single. The release – featuring the band’s first new music since 2022’s acclaimed Alpha Beta Gamma Delta album – comes ahead of a previously announced trio of UK dates

Set for release on 6th February, vinyl and digital versions of the new single will comprise the tracks ‘Going Wrong’ and ‘Lesbian Café’, the latter number featuring guest contributions from Devo’s Josh Hager on guitar and synthesiser.

There will also be a 4-track CD EP release, which includes the single tracks plus a special remix of ‘Lesbian Café’ by Hager and an alternate acoustic version of ‘Going Wrong’.

The single is the first taste from a highly anticipated brand new album from the band, expected in early 2027. Godfathers’ front man and founder member Peter Coyne has described both new songs as “truly exciting rock & roll social commentary and another sonic leap forward for the group.”

Coyne has cited ‘Lesbian Café’ as a genuine tribute to his LGBTQ heroes, influenced in part by his visits to the legendary Club Louise in London in early ’77, which he’s said provided “a non-judgmental home from home for many people on the punk scene in the ‘70’s.”

The vinyl single and CD EP are both available to pre-order now exclusively from Here.

All four tracks will also be available to download from all the usual online digital platforms.

As previously announced, The Godfathers play three UK gigs in February – Edinburgh, Leeds and their traditional Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre concert at the iconic 100 Club in London…

11 Feb -EDINBURGH – Voodoo Rooms Tickets

12 Feb -LEEDS – Brudenell Social Club Tickets

13 Feb -LONDON – 100 Club Tickets

Tickets for all three concerts are available NOW!!