In a move that reminds us how fortunate we are in the West,  authorities in Belarus have sentenced three members of the popular dissident rock band Nizkiz to two years of hard labor in a correctional facility. The post Dissidents: In Belarus, Popular Rock Band Nizkiz Sentenced To Hard Labor For Protest Songs appeared first on PunkRockBeat.com ..read more

The new album by Mad Ones, titled 'What It Takes' is packed with full-on raucous power, spirited anthemic melodies, and cool guitar soloing and riffing with perfectly dialed-in overdrive on both guitar and bass. The post What It Takes: The Infectious New Album By Mad Ones (ALBUM REVIEW) appeared first on PunkRockBeat.com ..read more

In their energetic new video for the single “The Breaks” punk rockers Chaser harness their formidable guitar-based power into a message about perseverance. The post Optimism Rules On ‘The Breaks’ By SoCal’s Chaser (MUSIC VIDEO) appeared first on PunkRockBeat.com ..read more

With provocative lyrics and post modern poetic lyrics describing rebellion against domination, "Incense & Aries" by Atomic Life is kickass post grunge tune that leans into commerciality. The post Emotionally Charged ‘Incense & Aries’ By Atomic Life Delivers Thrills appeared first on PunkRockBeat.com ..read more

With 'Loco Sunset Blvd/Ghetto Blaster Noise Machine,' Onceweresixty combined two EPs into an eight -track collection that finds them expanding their sonic palette by adding a third member, while continuing their run of great sounding tunes with meaningful messages. The post ‘Loco Sunset Blvd:’ OnceWereSixty Bring Style And Wisdom To Post Rock (Album Review) appeared first on PunkRockBeat.com ..read more

Inspired by Russian Science Fiction and a video game called 'Stalker,' the new single “Call Of The Zone” by Stereo Christ criticizes Soviet era nuclear policy by way of a blistering three-minute tune. The post Chernobyl-Inspired ‘Call Of The Zone’ Finds Stereo Christ Fighting Mutants, Seeking Treasure (Q&A) appeared first on PunkRockBeat.com ..read more

From the opening title track, "Verrueckt," to the last, "Haeuser," the new album by Circolo Viziosco is concerned with the ways society divides us and contributes to unwellness ('Verrueckt' is German for 'crazy.') The post Echoes Of Alienation And Unity: With Paul And Tony of Germany’s Circolo Vizioso (Q&A) appeared first on PunkRockBeat.com ..read more

Self-described as ‘post apocalyptic rock,’ the music of Antler Family, from Oakland, California, positively soars with inspired guitars, powerful beats, and the classically trained voice of Mia Dean. The post Survivor’s Tales: Secrets Of Antler Family (Q&A) appeared first on PunkRockBeat.com ..read more

In a sold out show to a wildly enthusiastic crowd of 1500, Japanese punk band Otoboke Beaver played an energetic set of their best known songs and some from their 2022 album, 'Super Champon.' The post Live In L.A., Otoboke Beaver Deliver Stereotype Shattering Set appeared first on PunkRockBeat.com ..read more

Written About A Confrontation With Mortality, "Hadfield 5" By Be Fair Is The Name Of A British Hospital Ward. The post ‘Hadfield 5:’ Britain’s Be Fair Transforms Adversity Into Catchy Punk appeared first on PunkRockBeat.com ..read more