I’ve always thought that Afroman‘s 2001 hit, Because I Got High, would make a great straight edge hardcore song. Chronicling the story of self-destruction and misery solely attributed to drug abuse, the lyrical content would easily be at home on any Minor Threat or Earth Crisis record. The first band to send me a straight edge hardcore cover of the track will receive first prize of a $15 gift voucher to Off Ya Tree.
After 33 years of breakups, reunions and lineup changes, The Misfits will be reuniting with original members Glenn Danzig, Jerry Only and Doyle. Although there is no news on an accompanying tour, the band has been confirmed to play Riot Fest in Chicago and Denver this September.
In tragic news, John Stabb, frontman of legendary Washington DC hardcore punk band Government Issue, has passed away from stomach cancer aged 54. One of the first bands to record for highly influential label Dischord, the band was instrumental in the DC hardcore scene of the 1980s. The band released the following statement: “It is with heavy hearts that we have to announce that at 7.43 pm 5/7/16 our comrade John Stabb Schroeder lost his hard fought battle with stomach cancer. Our hearts go out to his wife Mina. Rest in Power, brother, there will never be another.”
Melbourne’s Jack the Stripper have announced a national tour this June in support of their recent single Nibiru. Leading up to their already announced European tour this August, the band will play The Workers Club on Saturday July 16 and an all ages show at Wrangler Studios on Sunday July 17.
Melbourne orgcore punks Laura Palmer have announced an east coast run of dates this June. Supporting their most recent Old Souls EP, the band will play The Bendigo Hotel on Saturday June 11.
Tasmanian melodic punks Luca Brasi have announced an August headline tour, supported by UK’s Moose Blood and Adelaide’s The Hard Aches. Following an already announced tour supporting The Smith Street Band in June, the headline tour will continue to support their third LP If This Is All We’re Going To Be.
Minneapolis pop punks Motion City Soundtrack have announced Australian dates on their upcoming farewell tour. In a post regarding their breakup and tour, the band explained, “It has been a quiet winter for us. We’ve had some time at home after a very busy 2015. With this time, we’ve been able to think about the past, present, and future of Motion City Soundtrack. All of this thinking has led to several conversations, and these conversations have led us to a very bittersweet realisation: we have no idea what the future holds, but for now we are done. Needless to say, we’re feeling all the feels – you may be as well. If so, or if you’ve ever been touched by our music, we ask you to come out and sing along with us one last time in 2016.” Joined by With Confidence, the band will play Prince Bandroom on September 18.
Fat Wreck Chords have announced the release of an all-acoustic compilation entitled Mild in the Streets. Featuring unreleased tracks from Against Me!, Joey Cape, Morning Glory and more, the album will be released Friday July 1.
