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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Boris

Boris 8/13/10 at Metro

Friday the 13th was only unlucky if you were a photographer hoping for the barricade to be in front of the stage of the Metro and for them to turn on more than one light bulb on stage. For everyone else who came to...

DA! – Exclamation Point LP

DA! – Exclamation Point LP Factory 25/Regressive Films Despite their inclusion on the classic Busted at Oz compilation,  DA! were one of the most overlooked bands from the first wave of the Chicago punk scene...

Fear Factory escape bus fire

Late last week Fear Factorys narrowly escaped fire that quickly engulfed their tour bus while in route to London. The fire reportedly stemmed from a back wheel tire before spreading throughout the double-decker coach...

Robotic Empire offer free sampler compilation

It has been a long time since the last free Robotic Empire sampler (over four years, in fact) and while there’s no physical version this time around, the label is still excited to announce its latest 18-track...

Behemoth forced to cancel tour due to illness

Behemoth were forced to cancel their upcoming tour due to an illness that has stricken frontman, Nergal. He had this to say on the matter: “Dear All, I’d like to announce that Behemoth won’t be able to...

Gwar announce Bloody Tour of Horror this fall

It is a safe bet that I will once again don the rain poncho and camera cover in order to shoot these guys once again. Gwar announced they will embark on a tour this fall on the Bloody Tour of Horror. The tour will take...

Weezer sign to Epitaph Records

Weezer have announced plans to release a new studio album entitled Hurley this September 14th on Epitaph Records. “So far we’ve had a really good creative collaboration with Brett Gurewitz and the other...

Nekromantix

Nekromantix 8/7/10 at Reggies

While half the city was a few miles north for Lollapalloza, Reggies packed their own house with a bill full of psychobilly bands that drew a huge crowd. The Nekromantix made their long-awaited return to the Windy City...

Panther Piss – Consumer Report 7″

Panther Piss – Consumer Report 7″ Fat Sandwich Records Panther Piss are a band from Memphis, TN  and I believe this is their first vinyl output. The band plays super loud and heavy punk rock with a hint of...