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Dick Slaughter takes in Iggy Pop at the Zitadelle in Berlin. At 78, Iggy is still tearing through stages like a force of nature—shirtless, unstoppable, and backed by a band of musical virtuosos.

At the end of a long holiday weekend, when we were all exhausted and ready to go to bed, Pegboy brought the energy and forced me to drag myself to downtown Vegas for an incredible show.

Devo meet and greet at New York Paris Art Gallery in Birmingham, Michigan in advance of their show the next night in Detroit at The Fillmore.

Youth Brigade, Maid Of Ace, Lambrini Girlz, and Shitfire on the Monster Street Party Stage, plus Dr. Strange Records autograph sessions, at Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival 2025.

John Greenwood gears up for Billy Idol’s Nice Day to Tour Again with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and fills us in on Idol’s new album, Dream Into It, and the documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead, which recently premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Punk Rock Bowling Saturday Club Shows: Good Riddance & The Adolescents.

Dick Slaughter sits down with Baltimore’s Sick Move to talk about being named In Spite Magazine’s Band of the Year by Paul Holstein, the Baltimore hardcore scene, the loss of a family member, and—of course—what’s in their pockets.

It was a “Special” night at Punk Rock Bowling as Lynval Golding performed with The Aggrolites, accompanied by a lineup of ska royalty including The Toasters, Mephiskapheles, Calmatix, and The Kilograms.

Punk Rock Record Reviews: The Best of 2025, Part Nine. Bad Beat, Ick, Jodie Faster, MDC, The Accused A.D., The Briefs, Street Power, Punchcard, Death Before Dishonor, Forklift Assassins, and more.

Against The Grain, The Amino Acids, U.S. Bastards and Busby Death Chair bring down the house at Smalls Bar 06/07/2025.

Jordan Ranft catches Slutbomb and Starsdontmeananything in his hometown of Santa Rosa, California.

Cruel World 25 was an absolute star-studded hit, despite the rain. Reunions, epic performances, and a lot of nudity abounded at the Rose Bowl, leaving us with a day we won’t soon forget!

Punk Rock Bowling Friday: 7 Seconds, Negative Approach, The Effigies, Stalag 13, and Poker with Fat Mike.

John Greenwood revisits his decades-long love for The March Violets, tracing their evolution from 1980s post-punk outliers to their triumphant return with Crocodile Promises. A personal history meets a passionate call to catch the band on their upcoming UK tour.

Terror Attack, Bullshit Detector, Civic, Upchuck, and The Adicts take the Main Stage Saturday at Punk Rock Bowling 2025.

Codefendants, Upchuck and Shitfire pool party on the roof of the Downtown Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. A highlight of the Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival over Memorial Day Weekend 2025.

Fishbone's back with Stockholm Syndrome—their first studio album in 20+ years—and it sounds like they're firing on all cylinders. That genre-blending chaos they're known for (funk, thrash, reggae, doo-wop) paired with sharp social commentary? Classic Fishbone. "Last Call in America" as an opener promises they're not holding back. After two decades, they're still impossible to categorize and angrier than ever—exactly what we need right now.

The Briefs Pool Party at 2025 Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival. Citrus Grand Pool Deck on the roof of the Downtown Grand Hotel on Memorial Day.

In Spite Magazine Proudly Presents CAT by Lob, Installment Four.

Tied Down Detroit Day 2, Detroit’s premiere hardcore festival. Hosted by Edgemen Printing and The Crofoot, weekend after Memorial Day, each year at the Russell Industrial Center. Bad Beat, The Twitchfits, Combust, Slice, Whispters, Apex Predator, Face The Pain, Holy Blade, Crush Your Soul, Vamachara, Trial, The Mongloids, Judge and more.

John Greenwood heads to the Cow Palace in San Francisco for Punk in the Park, featuring Pennywise, RKL, Manic Hispanic, and more.

Tied Down Detroit: Detroit’s premiere hardcore festival at Russell Industrial Center.

Sheffield’s Backroom played host to rising soul-infused star Lucca Mae and local standout Lou Gold – a night of rich vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and one unforgettable ska encore.

Teenage Bottlerocket Pool Party at 2025 Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival. Citrus Grand Pool Deck, on the roof of the Downtown Grand hotel in Las Vegas.

Showcasing their first album in 15 years ahead of a world tour, Stereolab chose to premiere the show amidst the white cliffs of Dover… Photos by Steven Drew.

DI, Cigar and Chaser at 2025 Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival. This was the Saturday line up at Hogs & Heifers, a Punk Rock Saves Lives showcase called Punk Rock Hoedown.

Dave Wakeling and The English Beat returned to a packed Mystic Theatre in Petaluma, CA, for a night of ska, soul, and sweet nostalgia. From “Rough Rider” to “Mirror in the Bathroom,” the crowd skanked, sang, and smiled through every beat.

The Sleights & secondSELF Kick Off 2025 Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival.