The Punk Vault

Late night

Last nite I ended up working until just after midnight. I had such a headache last nite that it made me sick to my stomach. I had a hard time sleeping but at least I got to sleep later today and not come in until noon. I still don’t feel quite...

Sleep aways escapes me

I’m so tired today that I am having trouble keeping my eyes open. I wish I could take a nap. Thankfully the day at work is almost done for me. I needed to go get an oil change in the car but I decided to blow it off and not call to schedule...

Good friends visit

Last nite, Kristine came by and brought me dinner and kept me company to help keep my sanity since I’m trapped in the house while recovering. It was nice to have company since I’m starting to get cabin fever big time. She brought me...

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Circle Jerks – Wild in the Streets LP reissue

As vinyl continues to regain its former popularity more and more old punk records have been reissued and the Circle Jerks are no exception. One of the oldest and best punk rock bands from the West Coast, the Circle...

Gifts From Enola – Self-titled LP

Gifts From Enola branch out even further, get a little heavier, and hit a grand-slam with their third LP on The Mylene Sheath! Gifts From Enola – Self-titled LP The Mylene Sheath I can’t think of many bands...

The Bollweevils 12/11/10 at Metro

Saturday night the Metro was the venue chosen to host the return of the Bollweevils, a band that hasn’t played in close to two years. They headlined a five band bill that saw them sharing the stage with a nice...

X – Wild Gift vinyl reissue

X was a band I first heard when I was about 14 years old when I got the Decline of Western Civilization soundtrack. Back then I didn’t appreciate them because I was a foolish young teenager who didn’t think...

Social Distortion play Jimmy Kimmel show

In what seems rather unbelievable, Social Distortion have never played live on any TV show in their 30 year career. Despite them having been on a major label for more than a decade when “alternative” music...

Angel Eyes – Midwestern

Post-apocalyptic post-rock with harsh vocals and long, dark, epic songs that are like mini movies. Angel Eyes – Midwestern LP The Mylene Sheath Angel Eyes are a band from Chicago that has been kicking around for...

Resistant Culture – All One Struggle

A solid grindcore album with strong production and really high-quality packaging. Resistant Culture – All One Struggle LP Seventh Generation Records/Patac Records Resistant Culture has been around for quite a few...

Earache releases Extreme Stage Diving app

Earache Records has joined the app craze by releasing one of their very own. Exclusive to the Apple App Store, Earache Extreme Stage Diving allows you to play along to a killer soundtrack of thrash, death and heavy...

Christian Death – Only Theatre of Pain yellow vinyl

The Frontier Records 30th anniversary bash may have come and gone (which I unfortunately missed) but the celebration continues in round, flat, colored form with another new color of an old classic. Christian...