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11 bands and genres that prove Black Flag are a continued influence
“When Damaged came out, it perfectly represented the depths and darkness of my particular teen angst,” Adam Grossman, guitarist for Angkor Wat, Skrew and Ministry, tells Alternative Press. “It was the soundtrack of my life at that point in time.” Any musician involved in the most extreme forms of musical expression owes their existence and […]
These 11 singers steered the course of punk and hardcore in the ’80s
The idea of compiling a list of the greatest punk singers of the ‘80s might seem a bit odd. After all, this was when hardcore rose and quickly dominated all things punk. And let’s face it: Hardcore vocalists are more noted for bellowing than actual singing, per se. Not that late ‘70s punk harbored many […]
The sleeves of these 25 old-school punk singles are as cool as the music
As recently established here, the 45 RPM record was the greatest medium for punk rock. It’s compact, it’s affordable and brevity’s of essence—distill all of your best moments in three minutes or less. You can also master these seven-inch beauties hot, perfect for loud music. Then you have the picture sleeves. With punk being so […]
Former Misfits guitarist diagnosed with cancer
Dez Cadena, legendary punk guitarist and former member of both Misfits and Black Flag, has been diagnosed with cancer. A GoFundMe page has been started to raise money to offset Cadena's medical bills. An official statement has been posted to the fundraising page: Dez has just finished debilitating radiation treatments, and is confident he will […]
The Misfits guitarist quits band
Dez Cadena, the most seasoned guitarist for the Misfits, is leaving the band. Posting to his Facebook page, Cadena states, “I'm not with the Misfits anymore, this is what I do for a living now, sorry if you were expecting to see me in Cali. All the best to the band and fiends. Carry on.” […]
