‘80s Punk Legend, 69, Surprises Super Young Street Performers With Impromptu Duet originally appeared on Parade. For so many of us growing up, music wasn't just a hobby. It served as a lifeline, and a ...

‘80s Punk Icons Kick off Tour and Fans Are Blown Away by Their Sound originally appeared on Parade. Punk's not dead and Social Distortion is here to prove it. The band that formed in 1978 and made a ...

The Canadian metal pioneers Anvil are perhaps the ultimate example of 'the band that almost was'. In the early 80s, they were ...

That DIY outlook meant renting halls and promoting your own shows. In San Antonio, Villa Fontana fit the bill. Similarly, ...

They may not be as famous as the Ramones. They may not be as controversial as the Sex Pistols. And their logo may not be on a billion t-shirts like the Misfits' grinning skull. But for punks growing ...

When it comes to the music journalism geography of ‘70s/’80s punk rock, most scribblings concentrate on the Holy Troika of New York, London, and Los Angeles. But in fact, Texas had a surprising (and ...

Anyone who tuned into Nirvana's 1992 performance on Saturday Night Live bore witness to a legendary moment in rock music history. But, those who looked a little bit closer, might have noticed more ...

One of the most iconic solo rock artists to achieve stardom in the MTV era of the '80s is Billy Idol. The punk and new wave star received massive success for his solo efforts, with several hits ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The book, which came out in 2016, is fantastic deep dive into a band that's broadly defined as a ...

The pressure to conform in Japanese society made being a punk risky – even before you factor in the flamethrowers. As a rash of reissues arrives, 80s stalwarts Lip Cream, Death Side and the Nurse reca ...