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The 15 best punk albums of 1983 include eternal hardcore classics
1983: Hardcore rules, OK—at least if it comes from America. England was mired in the nü pop of Culture Club and Duran Duran as its punk scene further slipped into shitty versions of what Motörhead did brilliantly. Not to say a similarly boneheaded ethic wasn’t starting to slip into U.S. hardcore. But the best of […]
These 15 punk albums from 1982 continue to bring the fire to this day
Welcome to the top punk albums of 1982. Ronald Reagan‘s been president for a year. His distaff British stunt double Margaret Thatcher‘s been prime minister a few years longer. Between the two of them cutting the legs out of their respective nation’s economies and eroding freedoms, punk had plenty of grist for the songwriting mill. […]
These 15 punk records from 1981 have some of the year’s best music
1981 was the year hardcore engulfed everything punk. Skanking pit warriors swarmed a stage at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. England had its own equivalent—the Exploited, GBH, Discharge. But none of the mile-high Mohican British bands could touch what was coming out of America. And we have the punk-rock records to prove it. Yet, […]
These 15 punk records from 1980 were complete game-changers
By 1980, U.S. major labels abandoned punk with Sid Vicious‘ corpse. The American underground reacted, hard: “Don’t want us? Fuck you, we’ll do it ourselves!” The independent record distribution and touring network kicked off in earnest, as the harder/faster/louder hardcore punk sound started revving up, initially in Los Angeles before spreading across America through the […]
The Driver Era drop atmospheric “Forever Always” video
The Driver Era just dropped a psychedelic new video for their song “Forever Always”. The duo consists of brother Rocky and Ross Lynch. You may know Ross best as the heartthrob Harvey Kinkle on The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. The indie duo released an LP this year titled X in addition to two singles titled “A Kiss” […]
Punk rockers X accept the Icon Award at the APMAs
Los Angeles punk pioneers X were honored with the special Icon Award (presented by Artery Recordings) at the 2015 APMAs. After forming in 1977, the group undoubtedly paved the way for many bands that followed. [Photo cred: Ashley Osborn] X were presented the award by Kevin Lyman, founder of the Vans Warped Tour. During their acceptance […]
How X Became Punk Icons
The Los Angeles band X, recipients of the Icon Award at the 2015 APMAs, were a staple of the late-'70s Los Angeles punk scene. The quartet––vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist/bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer DJ Bonebrake––played all of the cool clubs (the Masque, the Whisky a Go Go, Madame Wong's) with L.A. staples […]
X guitarist Billy Zoom diagnosed with bladder cancer
X guitarist and punk legend Billy Zoom has been diagnosed with an aggressive type of bladder cancer. The 67-year-old will head into chemotherapy treatment next week. X, along with their manager Mike Rouse, have launched a fund to help deal with the ensuing medical costs. Despite the diagnosis, however, Zoom will be playing the band's shows this weekend at […]
Pierce The Veil, Rob Zombie, X, more announced for 2015 APMAs!
The Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards, fueled by Monster Energy Drink, has added even more performers and presenters, in addition to this year’s official red carpet hosts and esteemed recipients of the Vanguard and Icon Awards. The APMAs will take place on July 22, 2015 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The APMAs […]
Henry Rollins' 20 favorite punk albums
Henry Rollins may not be making music anymore, but the L.A. Weekly columnist did list his favorite 20 punk albums yesterday. Check out the list below or click here to check out the article: “Rollins: This list is in no particular order. Lists like these often get confusing because they beg the question, what is Punk? […]
Exclusive: Weezer, Social Distortion, Descendents headline 2011 Riot Fest in Chicago
Weezer, the Descendents and Social Distortion are among the headliners of the 2011 Red Bull Riot Fest, which takes place at various venues in Chicago, Illinois, from October 5-9, 2011. Other notable bands playing this year’s fest include X (performing their Los Angeles album in its entirety), Youth of Today, Suicide Machines, ALL (featuring Scott […]
Legendary punk band X launch "Los Angeles" tour
Later this year, the legendary LA punk band X will launch a tour celebrating the 31st anniversary of ther debut, Los Angeles. Each show will feature a screening of the “rockumentary” X The Unheard Music and a performance of Los Angeles in its entirety. Here are the confirmed dates so far, with more to be […]
