The Punk Vault

Tutu and the Pirates, The Mentally Ill, Hotlips Messiah 1/27/12 at Ultra Lounge

MXV — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:48:17 +0000

Friday night the little place called the Ultra Lounge put on a show that mixed two classic Chicago punk rock bands from the early days with two bands of the modern age that resulted in a solid lineup that was worth braving the cold for. First up was Claw Toe. They mixed up a few [...]

Actors & Actresses – ARC LP

MXV — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:54:46 +0000

A collection of songs from the band’s first album remixed and reconstructed by label mates and friends resulting in what feels like new material. A perfect complement to their debut. Rating: ★★★★☆ Actors & Acresses – ARC LP The Mylene Sheath ARC (which stands for Arrows Remix Compilation) is a full-length LP that contains eight songs [...]

Resistance Pro: Rise 1/13/12 at Excalibur

MXV — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:47:26 +0000

Friday the 13th was bad luck for weather but good luck for wrestling fans as it marked the second show of Resistance Pro Wrestling at the Excalibur. For the unfamiliar, Resistance Pro Wrestling is a new federation based out of Chicago that was co-founded by Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins who serves as the creative [...]

Many new arrivals in the Punk Vault Store

MXV — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:08:36 +0000

The store was just updated with a bunch of rare old punk records, a rare Motorhead flexi, some long out of print color variations of Spontaneous Combustion Records releases (JFA/Faction, Government Issue, and The Cheifs), and some brand new t-shirts. Check it out right here and please spread the word.

Adrenalin O.D. – Let’s Barbeque reissue

MXV — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:38:28 +0000

In the 1980′s, New Jersey was a hotbed of quality hardcore bands. The kingpin of the NJ hardcore scene that revolved around the Buy Our Records label was Adrenalin O.D. who also happened to be one of the best bands that state ever produced. These guy played some great hardcore and had a wonderful sense [...]