John Gentile

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Antarctigo Vespucci to play first show in a while

1 week ago | punknews.org | John Gentile

Antarctigo Vespucci is back… for at least one show. the group, which is Jeff Rosenstock and Chris Farren, have at least one gig planed, which is their first show in almost a decade. The gig is June 28 at scribble in LA. You can see the details below.
The Ataris announce new 7-inch that has human ashes inside

1 week ago | punknews.org | John Gentile

Contributed by desertburst92, Posted by John Gentile 2 minutes agoThe Ataris have announced a new 7-inch. It has the human ashes of William Charles Row, father of the band's singer, in the wax. The bands stated: "The Ataris' 'Car Song' 7-inch is dedicated to the memory of William Charles Roe, father of lead vocalist/guitarist Kristopher Roe and the self-proclaimed biggest fan of The Ataris who has ever lived.
Aquabats announce UK tour

1 week ago | punknews.org | John Gentile

The Aquabats have a six day tour in late May in the UK, okay? The jaunt starts in Scotland, runs through England, and ends in Ireland. You can see the details below.
Navel Gazing for May 4, 2025

1 week ago | punknews.org | John Gentile

Welcome to Navel Gazing, the Punknews.org commenter community's weekly symposium, therapy session, and back-alley knife-fight. Chime in below with your latest playlists, record store finds, online time wasters, and site feedback
New Review Update: New Reviews for May 2, 2025

1 week ago | punknews.org | John Gentile

Today's reviews are:You can check out any of our reviews right here.
Tony Hawk announces THPS Fest with Adolescents, Urethane, Danny Brown, Lupe Fiasco

1 week ago | punknews.org | John Gentile

Tony Hawk is re-releasing Tony Hawk Pro-Skater entries 3 and 4 as Tony hawk Pro-Skater 3+4+ on July 11. He's throwing a shindig at the El Rey in LA next Thursday. Four acts will be performing: Adolescents, Urethane, Danny brown, Lupe Fiasco. There also will likely be other things to do there, like play the new/old video game. You can see the announcement below.
Green Day get their own Slurpee flavor at 7-11

1 week ago | punknews.org | John Gentile

You can now wrap your lips around Green Day. In a partnership with 7-11 (which already sells the Green Day brand coffee "Punk Bunny,") the band announced the release of the Kerplunk flavor Slurpee. The flavor is being introduced nationwide. You can see the band's announcement below.
Codefendants release new song with Fat Mike

1 week ago | punknews.org | John Gentile

The Codefendants have released a new song. It's called "The Right Wrong Man" and it features Fat Mike of Nofx. You can hear the tune below.
Today is your last day to try to win two free tickets to Punk Rock Bowling!

1 week ago | punknews.org | John Gentile

by John Gentile 43 seconds ago Today is the day! That is, it is your last chance to try to win two free generla admission passes to Punk Rock Bowling, courtesy of PRB and Punknews! As you know, Punk Rock Bowling is right around the corner! The shindig goes down May 24-26 in Las Vegas and this year has some really, really cracking bands! Check this out: Frikkin FLAG is BACK- Keith Morris, Chuck Dukowski, Dez Cadena, Bill Stevenson, and Stephen Egerton doing all Black Flag music! (You might...
Billy Idol - Dream Into It

1 week ago | punknews.org | John Gentile

Dream Into It finds Billy Idol in a reflective mood. That may be surprising since so many of his early hits looked outward and reveled in the early ‘80s rock lifestyle. But, now some 45 years on, Idol looks back at the trip.