There were also those who tapped into the wailing spirit of psychedelic blues great Janis Joplin—seemingly antithetical to the punk aesthetic, but it worked. But ultimately, you have to pay homage to ...

These 20 photos capture the chaos, charisma, and confrontational spirit of punk rock in its most authentic form. From iconic bands to unforgettable street style. Step into the sweat-soaked clubs, back ...

The Punk/Performance in the ’Loin exhibit carries the unusual trait of being simultaneously far too much and not nearly enough. Not nearly enough, because, aside from a small collection of flyers and ...

‘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 ...

Brian Gorsegner, vocalist of Night Birds (who are currently on hiatus) and booking agent for a handful of punk bands, has also put together a new punk book called Ancient Artifax. As the title implies ...

1986 was the year that speed metal and crossover (metal/core a la Cro-Mags’ The Age Of Quarrel) metastasized across the now-stale hardcore scene. The true sound of mid-’80s punk was the seeds of pop ...

The Jr. Chemists were a Phoenix-based punk band formed in the early 1980s. The band was known for its quirky, childlike aesthetic and experimental sound. The Jr. Chemists were part of the vibrant Hate ...

80′s punk legends Social Distortion and Bad Religion are co-headlining a tour and they’re coming to San Antonio. The bands will play at the Boeing Center at Tech Port on April 19. (Live Nation Tours) ...

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 ...

All 80 issues of the beloved Punk Planet zine are now available to read for free on the Internet Archive, as Pitchfork points out. The Chicago zine was founded by Dan Sinker and was launched in 1994 ...

Gary Floyd, a founding member of the influential ‘80s punk rock band the Dicks, has passed away. He was 71. The Austin Chronicle reports Floyd was taken off life support after time in the hospital due ...