the casualties

Born and raised in Florida, Matthew Tyler Musto—these days better known as blackbear—has been making music, and making music his life, since at least 2006.  With five studio albums and seven EPs under his belt (or should that be pelt?), releasing his latest extended play, misery lake, Aug. 13, this year finds blackbear riding high […]

Welcome to Alternative Press’ 10 best punk vocalists of the ‘00s. When we counted down that decade’s finest punk guitarists, we noted that the beginning of the new century was a turning point. The ‘90s began with Nirvana breaking down the door for punk-influenced alternative acts to become the mainstream music of the decade, peaked […]

Maybe it’s just us, but it seems like the Trump family are doing a fine job pitching civil rights, international diplomacy and economic stability into the crapper, continuing the work the Bush family did earlier this century. Then again, think of all the great music their presidencies have inspired. Recorded both pre- and post- 9/11, […]

Punk has always been deeply rooted in politics, and the Casualties are making sure it stays that way in their latest video for “Borders.” With a clear, pointed message at President Donald Trump’s controversial immigration policies, the band spits venom through intense visuals and border statistics. Read more: Billie Eilish responds to objectified tank top photo […]

House of Vans have partnered with Rooftop Films for New York City premieres of Andrew Cohn’s documentary Danny Brown: Live at the Majestic on May 24, and Angela Boatwright’s Los Punks: We Are All We Have on May 26. Both premieres will also feature live performances, artist Q&As, and live performances from Danny Brown, the Casualties, and others. You can RSVP […]

Hardcore-punk institution the Casualties return to their roots with their latest album Chaos Sound, and the veteran street punks are teaming up with AP to bring you the first stream of the new release.  Hear all 15 tracks below, and share your thoughts in the comments. Chaos Sound drops Jan. 22, but you can pre-order it here.  […]

Members of Sheer Terror, the Casualties, Deathcycle, Disnihil and Concrete Cross have teamed together to form Sonic Poison. The group will release their debut self-titled EP on June 22 via LifeLine Records. Listen to the lead single, “Another Day Of Misery,” below and let us know what you think. Listen: Stream Sheer Terror’s first album in 18 […]

With St. Patrick’s Day looming bright green and near, you might be thinking of ways to style yourself for the occasion so that you don’t get mercilessly inundated with pinches for the day. If you’re like me and own very few articles of clothing that aren’t a shade of black, let alone green, you may […]

The Casualties have released a music video for “My Blood. My Life. Always Forward.” The song appears on 2012's Resistance, out on Season Of Mist Records.

Punk Rock Bowling have announced that Devo, the Casualties, The Weirdos, Turbonegro and U.S. Bombs have been added to this year's festival lineup. The previous Punk Rock Bowling lineup announcement included The Damned, the Bouncing Souls, FLAG, Bad Religion and more.  The festival takes place May 24-27 in downtown Las Vegas. Bowling and hotel registration are now […]

The Bouncing Souls have announced that Man Overboard, Make Do And Mend, The Casualties, Paint It Black and more will be joining them for their 4 days of holiday shows at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ at the end of December.  December 26 – 10th Anniversary of The Philadelphia Sound compilation REUNION!!! w/ […]

The Casualties Resistance It’s telling that the Casualties are touring behind their new full-length, Resistance as the opening act for GWAR. Since forming more than 20 years ago, the New York City outfit have always felt like a Saturday-morning-cartoon caricature of vintage punk—in other words, the overblown, spiky-haired stereotype of punkers plucked straight from your […]

The East Coast Tsunami Fest has announced its 2012 line-up. Some of the bands set to perform the annual punk and hardcore fest include: Cro-Mags H2O Agnostic Front The Casualties Sick Of It All Biohazard and D.R.I. among others, which you can see in the event flier above. East Coast Tsunami Fest takes place September […]

Long-running street punk outfit the Casualties have signed to Season Of Mist, a label traditionally known for its heavier bands. The band commented on the move, via press release: “We are joining the dark forces of Season of Mist! We're more than honored to bring our blend of hardcore-street-thrash-punk to the battle to keep heavy […]

The Casualties and Nekromantix will be touring together this summer with Down By Law, Lower Class Brats, Flatfoot 56 and the Sheds tapped to support. Check out the tour poster below.