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11 bands that shaped Detroit punk, from MC5 to the White Stripes
by Tim StegallDetroit in the 1950s and ‘60s was a “boomtown,” according to MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer. “It was the manufacturing center...
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A history of horror punk, from the Damned and Misfits to Alkaline Trio
by Tim StegallI Put A Spell On You: Horror-punk roots Horror punk? Well, the cheapest, tackiest horror films have always been part...
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20 songs that transformed punk, from “Raw Power” to “Rebel Girl”
by Tim StegallThere are a lot of people out there who know what punk rock is but have no idea how to...
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11 bands that prove the Rolling Stones’ influence on punk was enormous
by Tim StegallThe Rolling Stones invented the very notion of the modern rock ‘n’ roll band. Which means, in turn, their impact...
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How the White Stripes and the Hives built on the legacy of garage rock
by Tim StegallTwo U.K. televisual musical moments from the turn of the century, both involving stripped-down young rock ‘n’ roll bands: First...
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10 times different artists collaborated to make inspiring music
by Tim StegallSeptember 1963: A young R&B combo called the Rolling Stones are rehearsing, preparing for a recording session. Their manager, former...
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These 10 bands prove that Cleveland was one of punk’s earliest capitals
by Tim StegallAlternative Press’ native home of Cleveland, Ohio, stands alongside New York City and London as one of punk’s birthplaces. Yet,...
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These 10 bands made Boston one of America’s greatest punk-rock towns
by Tim StegallA greasy R&B riff rips from the speakers, coated in more fuzz than a peach orchard wearing a 50-year-old wool...
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11 artists from the ’70s who formed the frontlines of NYC’s punk scene
by Tim StegallSince the world first became aware that there is such a thing as punk, there’s been a nonstop argument about...
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AltPress Weekly: Bob Dylan, Meet Me @ The Altar, Trixie Mattel and more
by JP ErvinWelcome to the second installment of AltPress Weekly. Each week, we’ll cover new things we want you to check out....
