Fireworks at a Bad Beat Show
Fireworks at a Bad Beat Show. Another hardcore matinee at Edgemen Printing in Clinton Township Michigan.
BONNAROO 2025: Generational Appeal, A New Stage & Loads of GIZZ
Niyaz Pirani gives us a rundown on the upcoming Bonnaroo 2025 lineup.
Why I’ll Always Be in the Front Row: A Love Letter to SLF and Punk Rock
Lorraine Carter pens a heartfelt love letter to Stiff Little Fingers and punk rock, accompanied by brilliant photos from Phil Thorns and Dick Slaughter.
Easy Action / Against The Grain Finish off The Sanctuary 10th Anniversary weekend.
Easy Action / Against The Grain Finish off The Sanctuary 10th Anniversary weekend.
Our Top Live Shows of 2024
We asked the In Spite Magazine family to share their top ten performances of 2024, and these are the ones that made it in by the deadline. Featuring iconic acts like NOFX, Iggy Pop, Subhumans, Devo, and so many more, this list highlights an incredible year of live music. But it begs the question: who didn’t make the cut? Let us know who we missed!
Negative Approach kicks off The Sanctuary 10th Anniversary weekend.
Negative Approach kicks off The Sanctuary 10th Anniversary weekend.
Koffin Kats Thanksgiving Eve Bash 2024.
The Koffin Kats annual Thanksgiving Eve bash at The Token Lounge, with The Boreouts, The Jasons, and SNAFU.
MINDS IDLE GO BACK TO THEIR ROOTS
Phil Thorns heads to The Hallamshire Hotel in Sheffield, UK, to witness Minds Idle return home for an unforgettable show.
The Bar Stool Preachers’ Last U.S. Show will be at Alex’s Bar
The Bar Stool Preachers are closing out the Spoonful of Ska U.S. tour with Bite Me Bambi at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach on Saturday, November 30th. Don’t miss it!
Escape From The Zoo & Hans Gruber and the Die Hards on tour.
Escape From The Zoo, Hans Gruber and the Die Hards, Danny Rebel and the KGB and Killer Diller at Smalls Bar in Hamtramck, MI. On a dark and rainy Thursday night.
“A Small Touch of Infanticide”: Supersonic 2024 Day 3
1MU’s Birmingham excursion comes to an end, with reviews and photos of Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Daisy Rickman, ØXN and more.
Three Days in California Following King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Niyaz Pirani delivers an in-depth look at his three days following King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard through California, capturing the intensity of each show, the unpredictable setlists, and the electric energy shared by die-hard Gizzard fans.
Dresden Dolls Versus Gogol Bordello: a Gypsy Punk Cabaret for the ages
The Dresden Dolls and Gogol Bordello bring down the house at the Roadrunner in Boston on Nov. 2, 2024.
Never Mind the Buckfast: Rebellion 2024 Day 3
One Man Underground continues his adventures at the Rebellion Festival with day three, featuring Surgery Without Research, Dakka Skanks, The Countess of Fife, Gimp Fist, Interrobang?, TV Smith, Deaf Devils, Lene Lovich, Rubella Ballet, Unrealead, and exclusive band and crowd shots from the riot by Dick Slaughter Photo
GWAR leaves a Mess in Arizona
Get messy with GWAR at the Marquee Theater in Tempe, Arizona. Paul Rotzler breaks down the chaos and carnage of the show; one of the highlights was when Vice President Harris sprayed blood out of her bum on to the crowd as Trump bled from his chest.
Duck Myers Presents: BALTIMORE’s 7th Annual RAGE FEST
Dick Slaughter gives us an in-depth look at Baltimore’s Rage Fest, the rap, hip-hop, DJ, and dance party that showcases some of the best acts from the Baltimore and DC area, featuring a review and interview with founder Duck Myers.
Hardcore: CMI, Big Deal, Vigilante, Off The Wall, No Leash.
Hardcore: CMI, Big Deal, Off The Wall, Vigilante, No Leash live at The Sanctuary, Hamtramck, MI.
Fest Celebrates its 20th Anniversary in Style
Fest 22 took place this weekend with over 350 punk, hardcore, and metal bands performing in over a dozen venues around downtown Gainsville, FL.
A Tribute to a Man Who Made our Lives Better, the Great Greg Lee
Our lady on the rail, Kim Moenich was once more center rail for the star studded ska tribute show to benefit the family of the late Greg Lee, of Hepcat. Guests included Karina Denike of NOFX, Matt Hensley of Flogging Molly, the Bivona brothers of The Interrupters, and many, many more.