Let’s all hear it for the unbelievable writing talents of the almighty Glenn Stewart filling in for me while I was at Riot Fest in Chicago. The level of trash talking and bullshit artistry was absolutely flawless and I can’t think of a better person who could have filled in. Onya m8.
Seeing Misfits back together with Danzig, Jerry Only and Doyle was one of the most hilarious shows I’ve ever seen. You can’t beat hearing all the classic punk rock anthems you grew up on performed by a bunch of 60-year-old men dressed as monsters, all held together with Dave Lombardo on the skins. Their stage props of giant Jack-O-Lanterns were also a welcome highlight. Danzig has ruled out any further shows, but considering they got back together after all these years for Riot Fest for the right offer, who knows what the future could hold? I’ve got on good word that Danzig’s going rate for a Misfits shows is five million dollars worth of cat litter and a pile of bricks.
Long-running political punks Anti-Flag have announced an upcoming Australian tour this December. Performing their 2006 album For Blood and Empire, the band will be joined by former ALL vocalist Scott Reynolds. Anti-Flag and Scott Reynolds will play Max Watt’s on Saturday December 10.
Electro-punks Le Tigre, fronted by Bikini Kill and The Julie Ruin vocalist Kathleen Hanna, have announced the upcoming release of a new single. While the band has remained inactive since 2005 due to Hanna’s health issues and subsequent formation of The Julie Ruin in 2012, Hanna has stated that although there is a new single to be released later this year, there are currently no plans for further recording or live shows.
Long running rockabilly outfit Tiger Army have announced an upcoming Australian tour. Supporting their recently released album V, the band will play Prince Bandroom on Friday February 10 with Fireballs and Pat Capocci.
Rock‘n’ roll punks Social Distortion have announced the release of a career spanning vinyl box set. Entitled The Independent Years: 1983-2004, the box set will include the independent releases in this time, consisting of Mommy’s Little Monster, Prison Bound, Sex, Love Rock N Roll, and Mainliner. The set is due for release on Friday October 28.
With no advance notice, prolific Toronto hardcore punk legends Fucked Up have released a new EP. Comprising of two tracks: a 15-minute track entitled This Mother Forever and a 30-minute collaboration with Nunavut singer Tanya Tagaq entitled Our Own Blood. The release comes before the previously announced Year of the Snake release in their Zodiac series, due to be released by Tankcrimes in early 2017.
Running ‘60s and ‘70s hard rock and heavy psych through a punk rock filter, Melbourne’s Sun God Replica have announced the upcoming release of their third LP. Entitled Grandular Fever, due to be released on Friday October 7. A launch show will be held at The Tote on Friday October 21.
