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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Explode and Make Up 12″ EP

A really strong debut EP of melodic hardcore that has an old-school feel to it and great loud guitars. Explode and Make Up – Self-titled 12″ EP Underground Communique Records Explode and Make Up is a...

Redd Kross – Born Innocent red vinyl

Frontier Records continues to keep the vinyl stream flowing with a new pressing of another one of its punk classics on one of the primary colors. The first Redd Kross LP, Born Innocent, has just been issued on a limited...

The England’s Dreaming Tapes

A wonderful book of interviews with most of the key members of the early punk scene that revolved around the Sex Pistols. A literal encyclopedia of that punk secne. The England’s Dreaming Tapes – Book by Jon...

Social Distortion 10/20/10 at Riviera

Last night the Riviera was the place to be if you wanted to catch the return of Social Distortion. It has been quite a few years since they last came through here and they were long overdue! The club was packed to the...

Julie Christmas releases first video

The finest female vocalist in modern rock, Julie Christmas, has just released a new video from her forthcoming solo album. The album is titled The Bad Wife and is coming soon. This video and the song in particular...

New Municipal Waste video

Municipal Waste and Earache Records have just released a new video. The video, which if MTV still played videos would likely be a staple of Headbangers Ball, is for the song, “Wolves of Chernobyl” and you...

Righteous Fool – 7″

A strong debut effort from two members of COC and one from HR’s band who deliver a two-song single of strong metallic rock. Righteous Fool – 7″ Southern Lord Righteous Fool is a new band featuring Mike...

Toothpaste Busted at Oz reunion video

Didn’t make it to Riot Fest this year? Shame on you! Didn’t make it to the once in a lifetime Busted at Oz reunion show at that dumpy little sauna in Wicker Park during Riot Fest? Promptly kick yourself in...

Nomeansno 10/15/10 at Reggies

Friday night Reggie’s scored again with the return of one of Canada’s finest punk rock bands from way back in old times, Nomeansno! They headlined a three band bill that a lot of people were excited about as...