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These 15 classic albums made 1996 a crucial year in punk history
1996: President Bill Clinton was squaring off against Kansas Sen. Bob Dole in a successful bid for a second term in the White House. On April 3, former math professor Ted Kaczynski was arrested in his remote Montana cabin, suspected (correctly, it turns out) to be American domestic terrorist the Unabomber. Conservative public policy bulwark […]
15 artists who draw influence from the Clash’s dynamic punk spirit
Some promo copywriter at the Clash’s American label, Epic Records, came up with the questionable slogan “19 songs by the only band that matters” for the sticker that appeared on the face of 1980’s U.S. release of London Calling. While singer/guitarist Joe Strummer, lead guitarist Mick Jones, bassist Paul Simonon and drummer Topper Headon didn’t […]
Musicians react to President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris being sworn in
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. took the oath of office as President Of The United States in the nation’s Capitol today, January 20, alongside Kamala Harris who will serve as Vice President. According to NBC News, the Inauguration ceremony is socially distanced with masks required. Read more: Trump supporters got compared to Juggalos, and the internet […]
Donald Trump is now the first president to be impeached twice
Following the events that transpired at the U.S. Capitol last week, Donald Trump has officially been impeached by the House Of Representatives again. Now, the case is being handed over to the Senate who will determine whether or not Trump will be convicted and removed from office. Read more: See why fans think ‘Umbrella Academy’ […]
Laura Jane Grace, Anti-Flag and Bad Religion want to build back better
As the 2020 Presidential Election was broadcast live in front of millions across the country and around the world, the road to the White House is far off. What has turned into one of the most controversial elections in our nation’s history has also become one of the most monumental. Breaking all previous records, President-elect […]
Anti-Flag are taking you beyond barricades in a new documentary
For 27 years, Anti-Flag have gone beyond being just a band. They’ve drawn attention to themselves by delivering specific political messages in a bold way. From highlighting former President George W. Bush’s controversies in 2004 with a compilation disc, Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1 and 2, to denouncing the Trump administration on 20/20 Vision earlier […]
10 essential politically charged songs you need to hear
With the election in full swing, take a look at some of the best politically charged songs from the scene. Over the last three decades, bands such as Rage Against The Machine, Anti-Flag and Against Me! have left their stamp on politics, letting their stance be known. Whether it’s a presidential disagreement or a response […]
Anti-Flag celebrate '20/20 Vision' release with full in-studio performance
Anti-Flag have been doing this music thing for over 20 years. And, they’ve been doing it really, really well. In that scope of time, the politically-charged punk rockers have seen plenty of historical moments, and all the way through, they keep rocking. It only makes sense that they’re a tight fucking band at this point. […]
Anti-Flag condemn President Donald Trump on new album, '20/20 Vision'
Anti-Flag have been an active band for over 20 years, and at the rate that it’s moving right now, we envision at least 20 more. This time around, the group decided to stand in the present with an album called 20/20 Vision written solely about the Trump administration. And it more than delivers, as its […]
"The case of Michael Brown is not the exception, it is the rule"—Anti-Flag's Justin Sane on Ferguson
In wake of the Grand Jury decision to not indict police officer Darren Wilson for the shooting of Michael Brown Jr., Anti-Flag lead guitarist Justin Sane has spoken out on the current situation in Ferguson, MO. In an official statement, Sane claimed, “This isn’t just about Michael Brown… It’s about every single person who has been abused […]
Op-Ed: Justin Sane (Anti-Flag) on the Occupy Wall Street movement
This Op-Ed originally ran in AP 285. To buy a copy, head here. Pittsburgh punks Anti-Flag have never been ones to hold their tongues on hot-button socio-political issues. They frequently put their money where their mouths are, too: The band performed for members of the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York City’s Zuccotti Park […]
Premiere: Anti-Flag, "Don't Call It Zucotti, Call It Liberty" (Acoustic)
Check out this premiere of a new acoustic track from Anti-Flag's Justin Sane titled “Don't Call It Zucotti, Call It Liberty.” The band's new album The General Strike is out now via SideOneDummy.
