Distorted Magazine

Joey Cape + Tony Sly + Jon Snodgrass + Duncan Redmonds

Editor — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:08:31 +0000

Islington Academy London, UK Thursday 4th March 2010 Having enjoyed a phoner interview with Joey (Lagwagon) and Tony (No Use For A Name) about six weeks prior to their European tour kicking off, I was pretty damn excited and keen to see the guys accompanied by Jon Snodgrass on this tour . Tagging along with the guys...

BAD RELIGION ANNOUNCES 30TH ANNIVERSARY EUROPEAN TOUR AND SAYS THANK YOU TO FANS FOR 30 YEARS OF SUPPORT WITH FREE LIVE ALBUM

Editor — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:21:22 +0000

Press Release: Pioneering So-Cal Punk Band Offer Fans Free Limited Live Album On May 18 2010 marks the 30th anniversary of quintessential Los Angeles punk rock pioneers Bad Religion and the band will kick off their European celebration at Groezrock in Belgium on April 24th, followed by a big list of festival and headlining club shows throughout...

Batusis featuring Sylvain Sylvain & Cheetah Chrome release EP and Tour UK

Editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:41:30 +0000

Press Release: Smog Veil Records today announced the SXSW debut concert and debut recording by punk rock supergroup “Batusis” featuring the seminal punk icons Sylvain Sylvain (New York Dolls) and Cheetah Chrome (Rocket From The Tombs/Dead Boys). Batusis, whose name is derived from when Adam West danced a version of the watusi on the popular Batman...

Three Chords And An Attitude: Jesse Malin

Editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:54 +0000

When the new album for New Yorker Jesse Malin came through the mail (email that is) I have to be honest the name didn’t ring any bells. I say that with no disrespect to Jesse but while he was playing in bands in his teens I was in diapers and had yet to be introduced...

Review- Flogging Molly -Live At The Greek Theatre

Editor — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:04:12 +0000

Flogging Molly are a band that I have seen play across different sized venues and in different countries, for me personally they have never failed to impress as a live band. I have seen them endure some horrible sound problems at festivals and tackle smaller venues in support slots but their gradual rise in prominence...

DROPKICK MURPHYS ANNOUNCE OPENING ACTS FOR BOSTON- St. PATRICK’S SHOWS

Editor — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:58:47 +0000

Press Release: Dropkick Murphys have announced opening acts for their run of seven shows in six days at Boston’s House of Blues the week of St. Patrick’s Day (March 12-17). Among the openers are NYC hardcore legends Sick Of It All, Bay Area punks Swingin’ Utters and their folk/punk alter-ego Filthy Thieving Bastards (featuring three of...

Jaya The Cat + Advantage + The Apostates

Editor — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:36:44 +0000

Underworld London, UK Friday 26th February 2010 Having seen all of the bands on the bill (and I could be wrong but I think it’s the same UK based support acts as the last time Jaya came to The Underworld?) I was slightly disappointed that Clay Pigeon pulled out last minute due to unforeseen circumstances as it...

Album Reviews: DKM-Live On Lansdowne/ Crime In Stereo/ The Smoking Hearts

Editor — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:56:47 +0000

Live On Lansdowne, Boston MA Dropkick Murphy’s Cooking Vinyl This live album (the bands second) aims to provide a glimpse into the craziness that is the St Patrick’s set of hometown shows the Murphy’s play annually in Boston, and hence on Lansdwone Road, opposite Fenway Park- home of their beloved Red Sox. I was fortunate enough to make...