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The Offspring "Gone Away" Featuring Emily Armstrong Of Dead Sara [VIDEO]

Wes — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:38:08 +0000

This is killer. It’s live footage of Dexter and Emily rocking a slowed down version of “Gone Away”. The video also mixes in a little studio footage of the gang practicing the song (and hopefully recording a studio version). More after the jump. I count hearing “Gone Away” live in Lubbock among my favorite concert [...]

The Sex Pistols Packed It In 35 Years Ago Today [VIDEO]

Wes — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:19:46 +0000

The Sex Pistols burned so hot that it was inevitable that they'd burn out quickly. First off, if you weren't there, imagine the hype that surrounds Justin Bieber. The Sex Pistols had ten times that (especially in Britain). Most of the publicity was negative, but the media accepted the Pistols as successors to a "Beatlemania" type frenzy and they didn't miss an opportunity to write about the band. More, including the story in the Sex Pistols own words, after the jump.

Green Day's Third Is A Charm

Wes — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:00:19 +0000

Green Days third is better than their second but not as good as their first. Got it? The latest from Green Day is “Tre’” named after drummer Tre’ Cool. It’s better than Dos, but not as good as Uno. More after the jump. Let’s be honest here. Only really, really, really hardcore Green Day fans [...]

Green Day Delivers An Amazing Return To Thier Roots

Wes — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:30:15 +0000

Just finished ONE listen to Green Day’s “Uno” and I could not be more excited. In fact there are a lot of things I should be doing rather than writing this, but I wanted to dash out my initial thoughts. My first thought is WOW! More after the jump. The pop/punk of Blink 182 left [...]

Social Distortion Books San Antonio Show

Wes — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 14:29:21 +0000

If you're a fan of Social Distortion, get ready to head to San Antonio, it's the only Texas date on their expanded Fall tour. The band never really has been know for hitting every burg on the map (bummer, since we live in the burg), but having only one option to see them kind of sucks. Lucky for you if you don't live in Texas, we have the rest of the dates after the jump.

The Offspring Take A Shot At The Top 40 With "California Cruisin'". See The Video Here.

Wes — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 14:09:31 +0000

Despite having that 'pop' edge to a lot of their punk, the Offspring haven't really crossed over to Top 40 radio. Now, in case you don't know, Top 40 is where artists GET PAID. I can see the Offspring getting paid with this song, the question is, will us rockers, who are currently enjoying "Days Go By" still accept the Offspring after this tune? More after the jump.

Are You Ready For New "Offspring"?

Wes — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:05:56 +0000

I'm a big fan of the Offspring. The Offspring even inspired all of the
Day Of The Dead" tattoos that I have. I got the idea from the cover of "Xnay on the Hombre". The last Offspring album "Rise and Fall, Rage & Grace" was chock full of good stuff, so much so, it's hard to believe it came out three years ago! More after the jump.

Green Day Talk Upcoming Albums '¡Uno!,' '¡Dos!,' and '¡Tre!' in New Video Clip

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:31:18 +0000

Green Day dropped the bombshell yesterday that not only have they been hard at work on new music, they plan to churn out three new discs over the course of the next year. With the names ‘¡Uno!,’ ‘¡Dos!,’ and ‘¡Tré!,’ the new albums are tentatively scheduled to be released on Sept. 25, Nov. 13 and Jan. 15, respectively.

Green Day Announce New Album Trilogy

Jeff Giles — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:36:36 +0000

Green Day‘s recording pace has certainly slowed over the years — it took them four years to complete ‘American Idiot’ and five to finish the follow-up, ’21st Century Breakdown,’ which was released three years ago — but they’re about to start making up for lost time with a whopping three albums of new music, scheduled to be released between September 2012 and January 2013.

Green Day Will Induct Guns N' Roses Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:24:38 +0000

While we still don’t even know if Axl Rose is going to show up to the Guns N’ Roses Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony April 14, we do now know who will deliver their induction. California punk rockers Green Day will be on hand deliver the speech inducting GN’R into rock and roll history — joining a V.I.P. cast of presenters from ZZ Top who will induct Freddie King to John Mellencamp inducting Donovan.

The Offspring Finish Recording New Album After Three Years

Tree Riddle — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:10:25 +0000

California punk rockers The Offspring first began working on the follow-up to 2008′s ‘Rise, Fall, Rage and Grace’ in 2009, now comes word from frontman Dexter Holland that the long-awaited album is officially done. The Offspring have certainly taken their time recording their ninth studio album. They reportedly began laying the groundwork for the project [...]

Let The "Dropkick Murphys" Get You Ready For St. Pats! [VIDEO]

Wes — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:00:55 +0000

This what rocking Irish music sounds like. Out of Quincy Massachusetts, It's The Dropkick Murphys! The boys combine traditional Irish instruments with a punk sensibility to give you a real Irish "working mans" sound. You've heard their music in the movies "Boondock Saints" and their biggest hit "Shipping Off To Boston" was featured in the movie "The Departed". The 'Murphs are said to be returning to the recording studio following their annual St Pats shows this weekend. More after the jump.

Green Day Release More Studio Footage From New Album Sessions

Tree Riddle — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:22:22 +0000

It would appear that Green Day are going to keep fans up to speed on the progress of their new album via YouTube, as they have posted two more brief videos of their in-studio activities. Green Day are all-in on the follow-up to their 2009 album ’21st Century Breakdown.’ The band engaged in months of [...]

MC5 Bassist Michael Davis Dies at 68

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:24:27 +0000

Michael Davis, bassist for the politically charged punk-rock pioneers MC5, passed away at the age of 68 on Friday as the result of liver failure. MC5′s influence in the hard-rock world stretches from their contemporaries the Stooges to future acts like Rage Against the Machine. According to Davis’ wife Angela, the bassist died at Enloe [...]

Green Day Post First Day Studio Footage

Tree Riddle — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:08:09 +0000

Green Day announced their return to the studio on Valentine’s Day and now the Bay Area punk rockers have released some footage from the first day of the recording sessions. With multiplatinum albums like ‘Dookie’ and ‘American Idiot’ under their belts, any Green Day album is a big release. So fans are highly anticipating this [...]

The Wrecking Yard Salutes Johnny Ramone! [VIDEO]

Rooster — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:10:52 +0000

Johnny Ramone of The Ramones dies at 55.It was on this day in 2004 that we lost punk icon and guitarist of The Ramones. Johnny had lost his battle to prostate cancer. The really isn’t any justice that I can give to The Ramones for the legacy that they have left in the punk and [...]

The Clash London Calling [VIDEO]

Wes — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 07:19:01 +0000

This is a blog, so I guess it's okay to share personal things. One of my favorite all time bands is The Clash. They lost me a little with the triple disc "Sandinista," but got bigger than ever with "Combat Rock". My favorite though was "London Calling." Check out the video of the title track after the jump.