News Kid Kapichi Embrace Vulnerability on New Single Worst Kept Secret “This album was much more introspective — seeing your reflection as you look out the window, rather than what’s on the other side.” –... Cris WatkinsJanuary 8, 2026
Video RONKER Confront Substance Abuse with Stark Honesty on New Track Snuff “Basically, it’s like a Talking Heads song played by a bunch of maniacs — absolutely endearing and totally visceral, all at the same time.” Cris WatkinsJanuary 8, 2026
Video Mother Vulture unleash Phoenix ahead of Cartoon Violence album launch “This tune feels like a cathartic release… we’ve worked really hard to get where we are.” – Brodie, Mother Vulture Cris WatkinsJanuary 7, 2026
News Big Special drop gritty new track ahead of UK tour “A song about living low to the ground and going slow… working through the self-hate that can come through hard times.” — Joe Hicklin Cris WatkinsJanuary 7, 2026
Events HotWax Bring the Heat on UK Tour in Support of Blistering Debut "Hastings trio HotWax hit the road for a 22-date UK and EU headline tour in support of their acclaimed debut album Hot Shock, backed... Cris WatkinsJanuary 6, 2026
News ‘Get A Life’ Drops as The Molotovs Light the Fuse on Wasted On Youth "Barely scraping the two-minute mark, ‘Get A Life’ is a breakneck burst of punk chaos from teenage siblings Matt and Issey Cartlidge." Cris WatkinsJanuary 5, 2026
Video Yungblud and The Smashing Pumpkins Reimagine Zombie in Historic First Collaboration “Billy has always been such a massive inspiration to me... this new version of ‘Zombie’ is heavier, it has more urgency and it rips... Cris WatkinsJanuary 2, 2026
Events Ramones legend Marky Ramone set for UK and Ireland run in 2026 "Punk rock legend Marky Ramone celebrates 50 years since the Ramones' debut with a 2026 UK and Ireland tour" Cris WatkinsDecember 31, 2025
Live Babyshambles Turn Camden KOKO Into a Sweaty, Joyous Celebration “Sweaty, rammed and emotionally charged — Camden KOKO hasn’t felt like this in years.” Cris WatkinsDecember 23, 2025
Live Welcome to the Horror Show – Ice Nine Kills transform Wembley Arena into a blood-soaked spectacle “Ice Nine Kills prioritise spectacle — and they commit to it without compromise.” Mark KellyDecember 23, 2025
Live The Molotovs Kick Down Doors at a Festive Charity Fundraiser "The Molotovs are not so much pushing open the door to their future — they’re kicking it down and trampling over the top of... Mark KellyDecember 22, 2025
Live Scottish Thunder and Punk Spirit Shake Islington Assembly Hall “Tonight was a masterclass in how to turn a potential difficulty and disappointment into an absolute runaway triumph and success.” Adrian StonleyDecember 16, 2025
Video Holy Wars Channel NIN’s Dark Majesty with New Hurt Cover Los Angeles industrial rock band Holy Wars unveil a powerful cover of Nine Inch Nails' Hurt, following their emotionally raw single Metamorphosis and a... Cris WatkinsDecember 16, 2025
Events Sanguivore Lives Again as Creeper Announce Rare Intimate UK Dates "The shows will provide a rare opportunity for fans to see the band in incredibly intimate venues and in cities they rarely get to... Cris WatkinsDecember 15, 2025
Live The Wildhearts and Meryl Streek Light Up Brighton “A blistering masterclass of hard-rock craft, deep cuts and guitar heroics.” Mark KellyDecember 15, 2025
Events Slaughter To Prevail Announce Devastating UK Tour to Kick Off 2026 “Their ferocity and relentless sonic onslaught transforms into something unstoppable when they perform live.” Cris WatkinsDecember 14, 2025