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“Getting off the bus, you could be attacked by a gang of skinheads, bikers or straights. It was hairy.” Riots, teargas and slamdancing – The 80s scene that helped inspire Metallica, Slayer, Napalm Death and beyond
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Speed announce UK and Europe festival side shows including first ever Welsh show
Posted on June 10th 2026, 1:29p.m.
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Is Taylor Swift Copying Sly Stone’s MSG Wedding Plan?
The funk legend got married in front of 21,000 fans at New York City's famed Madison Square Garden on June 5, 1974. Continue reading… -
Kickin’ Valentina unleash streetwise new single “Rock’N’Roll Casualty”
Atlanta hard rock outfit Kickin’ Valentina have announced the upcoming release of their brand-new digital single, “Rock’N’Roll Casualty”, scheduled to hit all major streaming platforms on 19th June 2026 via Mighty Music. The track delivers a swaggering, streetwise anthem that expertly captures the grit, danger, and temptation lurking just beneath the surface of the underground … Continue reading Kickin’ Valentina unleash streetwise new single “Rock’N’Roll Casualty” -
NEGATIVE APPROACH Announce Australia And New Zealand Tour
At long last, one of the most vital bands to ever help start the movement are finally bringing their legacy-level, household hardcore anthems to Australia & New Zealand! Negative Approach. Yep, that one. Formed back in 81 and thought to be gone soon after, NA left us a short but permanent set of songs that […] -
LUNA KILLS Share New Single ‘Lower’
Following the release of their highly anticipated album DEATHMATCH last year, Finnish alternative metal powerhouse LUNA KILLS are already charging forward with a brand-new single, LOWER, via Sharptone Records. Speaking about the single, the band shares: “The lyrics of the song are about dealing with the feeling that you don’t belong anywhere. You feel the […] -
“Feeling bad can be very lonely. Music you relate to can be a cool companion”: Exploring dark shadows and brilliant light with A.A. Williams
Posted on June 10th 2026, 1:00p.m.
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Iron Reagan – New EP Released, Full Stream Available
Richmond, Virginia’s Iron Reagan returns with their original lineup for the thrashing new EP, Demonetization. 6 blistering tracks clocking in at just 10 minutes are available for listening via Bandcamp player below.
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If These Trees Could Talk – Drop ‘Sea Of Glass’ Single
One month prior the release of their first studio record in 10 years The Hidden Hand, post-rock masters If These Trees Could Talk are premiering the latest new single called “Sea Of Glass”.
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THE EU’S ARSE Cover KILLING JOKE Track ‘Europe’
Italian hardcore punk band The EU’s Arse have released a new video for their cover of Killing Joke’s Europe, featuring Napalm Death vocalist Mark “Barney” Greenway. The track arrives ahead of the band’s upcoming full-length album, scheduled for release later this year through Black Water Records and Fight For Your Mind Rec. Originally written by […]