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In early phases of a band, a stage sometimes isn't even an option. There's something about playing directly on the concrete of some shifty basement at eye-level with the audience that creates a very special mood. But sometimes bands are compelled to recreate that basement show vibe in a setting with hundreds or thousands of […]

As Donald Trump was sworn in to become the 45th President of the United States a little before noon today (Jan. 20), Taking Back Sunday's John Nolan announced Fighting Back with Music. The compilation will feature rare or unreleased music from bands such as Anti-Flag, Taking Back Sunday, Frank Iero and Sleep on It with all […]

Are you ready for Trump’s America? Like it or not, here it comes. On Friday, as the new president recites the oath of office and attends inaugural festivities at the nation’s capital, we’ll be blasting these 10 political punk songs (and many, many others). What will you be jamming? Green Day – “American Idiot” Notwithstanding […]

Photographer: Andrew Bastion Photographer Andrew Bastion captured performances from the entire weekend of Rock On The Range. Performances included A Day To Remember, Machine Gun Kelly, Rob Zombie and Red Hot Chili Peppers. See photos of the rock festival here! 

Anti-Flag Cease Fires Back in 2013, Pittsburgh political punkers Anti-Flag released a limited-edition subscription series of 7-inches called 20 Years Of Hell. The records consisted of re-recorded versions of old tunes, as well as a few unreleased ones. But the band were not looking to revisit their more well-known songs. Instead, they hit songs they […]

Long-running Pittsburgh political punks Anti-Flag had a good enough 2015 with the release of  American Spring, but they're ending the year with a little something extra. Cease Fires is a collection of re-recordings previously released as the 20 Years Of Hell 7-inch subscription series in 2013 (plus a couple unreleased tunes, which absolutely rule). Confused? […]

Anti-Flag are sharing a brand new music video produced and directed by Maxim Frolov and filmed across Belgium, Austria and Hungary. The song, “All Of The Poison, All Of The Pain,” is taken from the band's most recent full-length, American Spring, which serves as their tenth studio album. It was released this May through Spinefarm Records. You can […]

There's a good chance a solid fraction of the people reading this got into punk-rock music through the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series' soundtracks. Remember Goldfinger's “Superman” playing in the first game? How about Rise Against's “Like The Angel” and Alkaline Trio's “Armageddon” in Tony Hawk's Underground? Maybe you remember Pierce The Veil's “I'd Rather […]

Anti-Flag American Spring For almost 25 years, Pittsburgh’s Anti-Flag have been holding a mirror up to the world’s ills and injustices with their ferocious, socially conscious punk. Though the fact the planet is still as fucked up as ever must be disheartening, at least it’s given the band ample inspiration for their 10th full-length. As […]

While Anti-Flag's new LP, American Spring, isn't due out until this coming Tuesday, May 26, they have premiered a full stream in advance through Art For Amnesty. Give it a spin below and be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. “Amnesty International is an organization that actually saves lives,” say the band in a joint […]

Anti-Flag are set to release their latest studio album, American Spring, on May 26 via Spinefarm Records. You can listen to the latest single, “Brandenburg Gate,” which features a guest appearance from Rancid's Tim Armstrong, below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. Read more: Anti-Flag reveal interpretational American Spring artwork Pre-orders for American Spring are available for […]

Anti-Flag have premiered “Sky Is Falling” from their upcoming album, American Spring. You can check out a lyric video for the track below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. Read more: Anti-Flag reveal interpretational American Spring artwork “This song focuses on the fact that dropping bombs on people's heads is terror, regardless of who […]

Anti-Flag have premiered the lead single from their upcoming studio album, American Spring, titled “Fabled World.” Check out the track, along with an accompanying lyric video below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: Anti-Flag reveal interpretational American Spring artwork “The songs of American Spring are an aggressive critique of the global social and […]

Anti-Flag have revealed the interpretational artwork for their imepnding studio album, American Spring, which is due out on May 26 via Spinefarm Records. Check out both the artwok (front and back covers) and track listing below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! [Photo cred: Rob Larson] Read more: How Anti-Flag Broke My Heart: What […]

An Op-Ed by Ben Zitsman Fourteen-year-olds are going to rebel—it’s a universal truth. What varies is the nature of that rebellion. Some kids shoplift and some kids skateboard. Some buy eyeliner and some buy liquor. Some kids shoplift eyeliner and liquor. I was a teenage Marxist. My rebelliousness manifested as a single-minded determination to dismantle […]

So, there’s this sweet PBS Digital Studios web show for children called “Pancake Mountain” that we discovered today has featured awesome guests like Andrew W.K., LIGHTS, Fat Mike of NOFX, Katy Perry, Henry Rollins,  X, the White Stripes, Tegan And Sara and endless others. The show is described on its website as: If Fellini and […]

Anti-Flag will be heading back out this week through early February for more special shows celebrating the tenth anniversary of their album, The Terror State, by playing it in its entirety. This run comes after their first batch this month with Pennywise and A Wilhelm Scream and will feature new support from Such Gold and the Homeless Gospel Choir. […]

Punk-rock iconoclasts Anti-Flag have announced that they will release their new studio album, American Spring, this May through Spinefarm Records. While further details, such as the record's track listing and exact release date, are forthcoming, you can read an official statement from the band below. Anti-Flag, others boycotting Pittsburgh promoter following anti-violence protest comments We are excited […]

The 17th annual Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival will be held May 22-25 in downtown Las Vegas. Rancid, Dropkick Murphys and Refused are set to headline, with other bands like the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Sick Of It All and Anti-Flag appearing on the bill. Tickets for the three-day event go on sale January 10 at […]