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15 bands that defined LA punk in the ’80s, from Black Flag to the Go-Go’s
by Tim StegallAs the 1980s began, most of the world was under the impression that punk rock failed when the Sex Pistols...
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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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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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Kid Congo Powers on his new EP and the LGBTQIA+ roots of punk
by Tim StegallKid Congo Powers, one of avant garage punk’s secret weapons, was interviewed March 9 from his Tucson, Arizona, home that...
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10 bands who led the very grisly idea of goth-punk across history
by Tim Stegall“Goth-punk,” eh? Not as far-fetched as you might believe. Goth was essentially an offshoot of punk, especially its darker early...
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15 punk albums from 1992 that thrived in the era of grunge
by Tim StegallThe mood of 1992: “We won!” Nirvana’s Nevermind sold by the truckload hourly. All anyone could talk about was alternative...
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10 essential ‘70s punk bands from Los Angeles you should already know
by Tim StegallPunk was, by design, meant to be small and regional. True, bands might break out and become national or even...
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These 10 releases make Record Store Day’s second drop worth the wait
by Alternative Press MagazineThis weekend, Record Store Day begins the second RSD Drops. On Sept. 26, collectors can frequent participating stores for the...
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These 15 punk albums of 1987 brought more noise and power than ever
by Tim StegallWelcome to the best punk albums of 1987. But first, some context. Feb. 20, 1987: An attack by a domestic...
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These 15 punk albums from 1982 paved the way for so much that followed
by Alternative Press MagazineWe’re pretty sure you’ve heard the old aphorism: “Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it.” It’s...
