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Donkey Kong Bananza – A 5-Star Smash That Finally Gets It Right
By Antone Hempstock Let me say this straight up — Donkey Kong Bananza is the best thing Nintendo’s done with this franchise in over two decades. They finally gave DK the love…
Punk Rock News
Knuckleheadz Bring Chaos to McDonald’s in South Central L.A. – A Punk Rock First!
Whittier street punk band Knuckleheadz just pulled off one of the wildest underground punk shows L.A. has ever seen—inside a McDonald's on Slauson and Central Avenues. More than 100 fans packed…
MICHALE GRAVES: FROM MISFITS TO FAR-RIGHT FIGUREHEAD
Michale Graves, once known as the voice behind Misfits’ late ‘90s resurrection, has found himself in a very different spotlight these days—one…
Tibet Earthquake: 7.1 Magnitude Quake Devastates Shigatse Region, Over 95 Dead
A catastrophic 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet’s holy city of Shigatse on Tuesday morning, leaving at least 95 dead and…
Zeke – ‘Til The Livin’ End: A Punk Rock Powerhouse
Zeke – ‘Til The Livin’ End: A Punk Rock Powerhouse Zeke’s 2004 release, ‘Til The Livin’ End, is an unapologetic blast of…
Stardew Valley Rocks the Charts: 41 Million Copies Sold Worldwide
Let’s call it what it is—Stardew Valley isn’t just a game; it’s a phenomenon. With its laid-back farming vibes and sneakily…
Ukraine Ends Russian Gas Transit to Europe: Major Shift in Energy Dynamics
In a historic move, Ukraine has halted Russian natural gas exports to Europe through its territory, marking the expiration of…
Billy Idol & Joan Jett Announce 2025 North American Tour: ‘It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again!
Rock legends Billy Idol and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts are teaming up for an electrifying 30-date North American tour…
Stephen King’s Legendary Rock Radio Station WKIT Lives On
BANGOR, Maine — Fans of horror and rock ‘n’ roll can breathe a sigh of relief: Stephen King’s iconic radio station, WKIT-FM,…
Top 10 Punk Rock Albums of All Time That Defined a Movement
Introduction: Punk rock isn’t just a genre—it’s an attitude, a lifestyle, and a revolution in sound. Over the decades, punk has…
Video Games
Nintendo Switch 2: Release Date Rumors, Leaks, and What to Expect
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been making waves this December, with a…
Why Ratchet & Clank is One of the Greatest Gaming Franchises of All Time
If you're a fan of action-packed gameplay, quirky humor, and unforgettable worlds,…
Astro Bot: The Game That Proves PlayStation’s Still Got It
Forget the future—Astro Bot was the game of 2024, and it’s easy to see why.…
NINTENDO KILLS GOLD POINTS—HERE’S WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
Nintendo is pulling the plug on its Gold Points program, one of…
Nintendo Switch 2 Power Levels: Rumors and Speculation Take Over the Internet
The gaming world is abuzz as rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Becomes Japan’s Best-Selling Physical Game of All Time
The beloved Animal Crossing: New Horizons has shattered records in Japan, selling over 8 million…
Cyberpunk 2077: A Punk Rock Press Review
When Cyberpunk 2077 launched in December 2020, it was a game that promised everything—an…
Switch 2: Nintendo’s Next Big Move or a Flash in the Pan?
Alright, folks, buckle up because the Switch 2 rumors are heating up again, and…
Ratchet & Clank: A Punk Rock Love Letter to One of Gaming’s Best Series
When it comes to video game series that hit all the right…
Mario Day 2025: The Best Switch Game Deals Are Live Now!
Mario Day 2025 deals are officially here! If you’ve been holding out…
Donkey Kong Bananza – A 5-Star Smash That Finally Gets It Right
By Antone Hempstock Let me say this straight up — Donkey Kong Bananza is the best thing Nintendo’s done with this franchise in over two…
Has Punk Rock Gotten Soft?
By Antone Hempstock – Punk Rock Press Let’s just get right to it: has punk rock lost its fangs? You go to a “punk” show…
Warped Tour Is Back (Again) in 2026 — Here’s What We Know
By Antone Hempstock – Punk Rock Press It’s official: the legendary Vans Warped Tour is making another comeback in 2026. Whether you’re a lifelong pit-dweller…
The World Says Goodbye to Ozzy Osbourne — The Prince of Darkness Lives On
By Antone Hempstock – Punk Rock Press The world just got a little quieter. Ozzy Osbourne, the man who helped birth heavy metal, is gone.…
Ozzy Osbourne’s Last Show Hits Hard—and It’s the End of an Era
This one hit different. I just watched Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert on YouTube, and while the voice wasn’t what it used to be, the emotion was undeniable.…
Oasis Is Back—and They Still Sound Massive
By Antone Hempstock | Punk Rock Press Okay, so they’re not a punk band. But Oasis has always had that same no-apologies swagger and working-class bite that…
The Dead Milkmen Are Back with a Sharp, Satirical New Single
By Antone Hempstock | Punk Rock Press Legendary Philly punk pranksters The Dead Milkmen are back with a brand-new single, and it hits like a well-aimed middle…
Bamberdöst’s Songs About Your “Girlfriend” Is the Punk Album You Didn’t Know You Needed
Bamberdöst’s Songs About Your “Girlfriend” Hits Hard with Heartbreak, Humor, and Melodic Punk Power Every once in a while, I stumble onto a band that…
Mario Day 2025: The Best Switch Game Deals Are Live Now!
Mario Day 2025 deals are officially here! If you’ve been holding out for some solid Nintendo Switch game discounts, today is the day. Digital deals on…
Nintendo Switch 2 FCC Filings Confirm Wi-Fi 6, Dual Charging, and NFC Support
Fresh filings with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. just dropped more details on the Nintendo Switch 2, and it looks like Wi-Fi 6 support is confirmed.…
Brian James, Founding Guitarist of The Damned, Dies at 70
The punk rock world has lost a true pioneer. Brian James, the legendary guitarist and founding member of The Damned, passed away on March 6,…
Sick of It All’s Lou Koller Finishes Chemo, Shares Update on Cancer Battle
Lou Koller, frontman of hardcore punk legends Sick of It All, hit social media this past week with a massive update in his fight against…
Mark Hoppus Hits the Road for ‘Fahrenheit-182’ Book Tour
Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus is heading out on tour this April—but this time, it’s not about a new record. Instead, he’s bringing his upcoming memoir, Fahrenheit-182,…
Melvins Drop Two New Albums and Announce 2025 Tour
The ever-relentless Melvins have dropped two new album announcements in just five days. Their latest releases, Thunderball and Savage Imperial Death March, follow up 2024’s Tarantula Heart and will coincide…
NINTENDO KILLS GOLD POINTS—HERE’S WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
Nintendo is pulling the plug on its Gold Points program, one of the few incentives for buying digital games on the Switch. As of March 24,…
MICHALE GRAVES: FROM MISFITS TO FAR-RIGHT FIGUREHEAD
Michale Graves, once known as the voice behind Misfits’ late ‘90s resurrection, has found himself in a very different spotlight these days—one that has little to do…
RICK BUCKLER, DRUMMER OF THE JAM, DEAD AT 69
Rick Buckler, the powerhouse drummer behind The Jam, has died at 69. His former bandmates confirmed the news on social media, marking the loss of a…
TRUMP TURNS HIS BACK ON UKRAINE, HANDS PUTIN THE MIC
Just when it seemed like things couldn’t get any worse for Ukraine, Donald Trump opened his mouth. After cutting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky out of…
Zelensky to U.S. and Russia: No Deals Without Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky isn’t holding back. On NBC’s Meet the Press, Zelensky made it crystal clear that Ukraine won’t stand for any backroom deals between…
Coffee’s Ethical Dilemma: The Gap Between Mission and Reality
By Charlie Comnick, Owner of Dream Cloud Coffee Roasters As we all watch in awe at the coffee price hitting record highs—reaching an all-time high…
David Johansen, New York Dolls Icon, Battling Stage 4 Cancer and Major Health Issues
The family of legendary New York Dolls frontman David Johansen has revealed that the punk rock pioneer is facing serious health challenges, including stage 4…
Punk Rock Love Songs: The Raw, Unconventional Romance
When we think of love songs, our minds often drift to soft melodies and tender lyrics. But in the world of punk rock, love is…
Paul Westerberg: The Patron Saint of Misfits
Paul Westerberg: The Patron Saint of Misfits By Antone Hempstock Paul Westerberg isn’t just a musician—he’s a legend. The kind of artist who doesn’t just…
Viagra Boys Announce New Album, Drop First Single “Man Made of Meat”
The Stockholm-based post-punk heroes Viagra Boys are back with their fourth record, titled viagr aboys, set to drop on April 25 via their own Shrimptech Enterprise label. It…
Warped Tour 2025 Is Back: Here’s Who’s Playing So Far
The Warped Tour is back, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the year! With bands being announced daily…
An Interview with Andy & the Antichrist: DIY Punk, Chaos, and Community
Andy & the Antichrist: Garage Punk Chaos with a Community Spirit I'm Antone Hempstock, and I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my favorite…
Flogging Molly Cancels 2025 Tour as Frontman Dave King Faces Serious Health Battle
Flogging Molly fans received devastating news as the band announced the cancellation of all 2025 tour dates due to frontman Dave King's battle with a…
Trump Administration Implements New Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China
The U.S. government has officially imposed new tariffs on imports from its three largest trading partners—Canada, Mexico, and China. On Saturday evening, President Donald Trump…
Tariffs Set to Shake Up Prices for American Consumers
Americans could soon see price hikes on everyday goods, from cars to groceries, as the U.S. government moves forward with new tariffs on major trading…
The Best Punk-Inspired Indie Bands of Today
Punk rock may have started in the 1970s, but its rebellious spirit is alive and well in today’s indie music scene. Many modern bands draw…
The 10 Greatest Hardcore Punk Bands of All Time
Hardcore punk took the raw energy of punk rock and cranked up the aggression, speed, and intensity. Emerging in the late 1970s and early 1980s,…
The 10 Most Influential Women of Punk Rock
Punk rock has always been about rebellion, attitude, and breaking the mold. While men often dominated the spotlight, women in punk have played an equally…
Sid Vicious: Punk Rock’s Most Infamous Rebel
Few figures in punk history are as notorious as Sid Vicious. The Sex Pistols’ bassist became an icon of chaos, self-destruction, and raw punk energy,…
Punk & Politics: How Punk Movements Continue to Shape Political Activism
Punk rock has always been more than just a genre of music—it’s a movement, a battle cry, and a middle finger to the establishment. From…
Cyberpunk 2077: A Punk Rock Press Review
When Cyberpunk 2077 launched in December 2020, it was a game that promised everything—an immersive dystopian world, deep RPG mechanics, and a rebellious punk ethos. What we…
Doomsday Clock Moves Closer Than Ever to Midnight – Humanity Nears Catastrophe
The Doomsday Clock just ticked one second closer to midnight, marking its most ominous position in history—just 89 seconds away. This chilling update, announced by the Bulletin of…
Forgotten Punk Venues That Shaped the Scene
CBGB, 924 Gilman, and The Masque—legendary names that shaped punk as we know it. But what about the ones that time and gentrification swallowed up?…
Why Punk Rock Is More Important Now Than Ever
As the world teeters on the edge of chaos, with political unrest, economic inequality, and social division at an all-time high, punk rock remains one…
The Best Punk Albums You Might Have Missed
Punk rock has never been about the mainstream. For every well-known classic, there are countless underground gems that deserve just as much attention. Whether you’re…
The Most Underrated Punk Bands of All Time
Punk rock has never been about fame or fortune—it’s about raw energy, rebellion, and doing things your own damn way. We all know The Ramones,…
Book Review: All Over But the Shouting: An Oral History of The Replacements by Jim Walsh
The Replacements were the definition of punk rock chaos—unpredictable, self-destructive, and absolutely brilliant. One night they’d play the best show of their lives, the next…
Who Was the First Punk Rock Band? The Ultimate Debate
Punk rock didn’t just appear out of nowhere. It was a movement, an attitude, and a sound that evolved from the raw, rebellious energy of…
DESTROY BOYS Deliver Raw Energy and Punk Versatility on Funeral Soundtrack #4
DESTROY BOYS Deliver Raw Energy and Punk Versatility on Funeral Soundtrack #4 Cali punk legends Destroy Boys have been shaking up the scene since their formation in…
Vans Warped Tour 2025: The Legendary Punk Festival Returns for Its 30th Anniversary
For punk rockers, skaters, and alternative music fans, the Vans Warped Tour has been an iconic summer tradition. After a six-year hiatus, the festival is making a…
Knuckleheadz Bring Chaos to McDonald’s in South Central L.A. – A Punk Rock First!
Whittier street punk band Knuckleheadz just pulled off one of the wildest underground punk shows L.A. has ever seen—inside a McDonald's on Slauson and Central Avenues. More than 100 fans packed the…
The Drowns Announce UK & Ireland Tour – See the Dates!
Seattle punk rockers The Drowns are bringing their electrifying live show to the UK and Ireland this September! Fresh off their 2024 album Blacked Out, the band is…
Bouncing Souls / H2O / Dave Hause / School Drugs / Adolescents / The Jack Knives (US and BC) Tour!
Punk rock lifers Bouncing Souls are gearing up for a massive U.S. and Canadian tour this spring, bringing their signature high-energy anthems to stages across the country.…
AI Isn’t the Enemy: Why We Should Embrace, Not Fear, the Future
Alright, let’s get real—AI is one of the most hyped-up, misunderstood things out there. Thanks to Hollywood and a steady diet of dystopian sci-fi, a…
Donald Trump: Lies, Unhinged Behavior, and the Danger He Poses to America
Let’s be real—Donald Trump isn’t just another politician. He’s a walking disaster, a compulsive liar, and a wrecking ball aimed straight at the heart of…
The Greatest Punk Rock Singers of All Time (According to Me)
By Antone Hempstock for Punk Rock Press Let’s set the record straight: punk rock isn’t about hitting the right notes or polished performances. It’s about…
The Evolution and Icons of Punk Rock Fashion
Punk rock is more than just a genre of music; it's an attitude, a lifestyle, and a visual revolution. From its rebellious roots in the…
The Top 10 Best Punk Rock Singers of All Time
Punk rock has always been more than just a music genre; it's a culture, a lifestyle, and a powerful form of expression. At the heart…
Meet Antone Hempstock: The Visionary Behind Punk Rock Press
Antone Hempstock is no stranger to breaking the mold and doing things his own way. From his rebellious roots as a die-hard punk rock fan…
The Best Post-Punk Bands You Need to Know
Post-punk is one of the most exciting and influential genres to come out of the late ’70s and ’80s. If you’ve ever been captivated by…
Why Ratchet & Clank is One of the Greatest Gaming Franchises of All Time
If you're a fan of action-packed gameplay, quirky humor, and unforgettable worlds, chances are you've already spent some time in the vibrant universe of Ratchet &…
My Top 10 Greatest Punk Rock Guitarists of All Time
Punk rock wouldn’t be what it is without the guitarists who fueled its raw energy and defiant attitude. From power chords to chaotic leads, these…
My 10 Greatest Punk Rock Drummers of All Time
In my opinion, punk rock drummers are often the unsung heroes, delivering the raw energy and blistering tempos that define the genre. While there are…
Nintendo Switch 2 Gains Xbox Support: Microsoft CEO Phil Spencer Confirms Collaboration
Since the much-anticipated announcement of Nintendo’s Switch 2 last week, numerous companies have pledged their support for this next-gen hybrid gaming system. Among them is…
Project 25: What’s Really Going On Here? Should We Be Worried?
Let’s talk about Project 25. On the surface, it’s got one of those vague, futuristic names that’s supposed to sound impressive but ends up being more unsettling…
Dark Horse Comics Drops Neil Gaiman Amid Sexual Assault Allegations, Cancels ‘Anansi Boys’ Comic Series
Dark Horse Comics has severed ties with Neil Gaiman following sexual assault allegations against the acclaimed author. The publisher announced Friday night via X (formerly…