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The Punk Rock Museum is opening a new exhibition dedicated to Motörhead and Lemmy Kilmister from October 2nd to celebrate one of rock music’s most influential, uncompromising, and unforgettable forces. Led by Lemmy Kilmister, Motörhead helped define the sound and attitude of heavy metal while maintaining deep roots in
Frank Turner has announced that he stepping back from live performances after 28 years and over 3000 shows, the singer will play Lost Evenings X at London’s OVO Arena between the 4th and 7th November 2027. Frank Turner is unsurprisingly seeing out 2026 on the road with live dates in North America, including an appearan
Manchester, UK’s beloved grassroots music event, Neck of the Woods Festival, will celebrate its fifth anniversary in 2026 with its biggest edition yet. The festival takes place across two venues: Fuel Cafe and Cafe Blah in Withington, on Saturday 26th September 2026, the festival brings together fresh emerging talent,
Good Riddance‘s Russ Rankin has released his brand new solo EP, A Season In Hell, that is now available through streaming platforms and on 12″ inch blue vinyl via Indecision Records. The EP sees Rankin and Adam Gomez (The Dickies) deliver six brand new tracks, three covers and three originals, including his Rankin’s ta
Brooklyn, NY’s Gnarcissists today have announced their new EP, Paradise Aquarium, will be released on November 13th, the announcement is accompanied by the release of infectious, muscular lead single, Hi. The writing of Paradise Aquarium was fraught with misfortune: lead singer Matthew Orr was diagnosed with a connecti
Ska collective The Family Business Ltd have released their debut self-titled full length via Hellcat Records that can be streamed and purchased here. The Family Business Ltd‘s debut release is packed with grooving drumbeats and the infectious energy of two-tone ska from the collective that joins Jordan Cardy (Rat Boy),
Released in 1986, Orgasmatron featured the line-up of Lemmy, Phil Campbell, Würzel and Pete Gill. It marked a new chapter for the band, pushing further into heavier territory while retaining the speed, aggression and raw energy that had defined Motörhead from the beginning. The album’s production was the subject of muc
Montreal ska-punk lifers K-Man & The 45s keep the momentum rolling with Demon Days, the second single from their upcoming album, Heed The Call, that will be released on October 9th via Stomp Records. Demon Days leans into the band’s wilder side, blending two-tone ska, punk chaos, and rock and roll swagger in the spirit
Spike & The Gimme Gimmes have released their rendition of The Beach Boys‘ Kokomo that is taken from their upcoming full length, Shit The Bed, that will be released on October 23rd via Fat Wreck Chords. Spike And The Gimme Gimmes will also be spreading holiday cheer along the US West Coast in true Gimmes […] The post Sp
Following the recent announcement of a special 30th Anniversary Edition of their seminal debut album 1977, Ash have revealed a song that many fans will have thought lost forever. Bittersweet Blue was originally written before the Rockfield album recording session, was performed supporting Therapy? at The Point Depot in
Mansfield, UK punk trio Hold Fast have released the five track Kapow! The Nearly Live EP through streaming platforms, the band’s latest release was recorded live at Unit 5 Studios in Mansfield and follows on from their 2025 debut EP, Raw. Hold Fast are currently working on their debut full length, watch this space for
PUNKTUALS may be the most honest musical project to emerge from the Emerald City in decades. Made up of seasoned veterans who spent years on the road with a litany of popular Seattle bands, the group features D. Lee on guitar, Gator on vocals, Mickey Diablo on bass, Notorious J. Rock on guitar and backing […] The post
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