Interview with New York City's dashing dino dames T-Rextasy

Sometimes you can just sense that a band is a lot of fun, even before you know much about them. Take the New York City-based punk-pop band T-Rextasy for example. Their promotional photos show the ladies, Lyris, Vera, Ebun and Annie, with huge cat-ate-the-canary grins and you just know that they’re...

Ben Stiller's band Capital Punishment to reissue first album

Most of the world knows Ben Stiller as a successful comedy actor. Th 52-year-old has credits in movies ranging from Zoolander and Tropic Thunder to Reality Bites and  Night at the Museum. However, before he was a popular movie star, Stiller was the drummer in a punk band called Capital Punishment...

Devo, the Damned set to headline Oakland's Burger Boogaloo

Eccentric filmmaker John Waters will once again act as the master of ceremonies at Burger Boogaloo, the equally eccentric music festival that’s set to take place June 30 and July 1 in Oakland’s Mosswood Park. Burger Boogaloo’s credo is “gather all ye outliers, weirdos and rebels and celebrate the...

Social Distortion reveal fall 2018 tour

Punk legends Social Distortion haven't even started their summer tour--it kicks off this weekend--and they're already looking forward to the fall. When the band's current tour wraps up at the end of July, they'll take the month of August off but will be back at it in early September through the end...

AXS TV to celebrate the best of punk with special 'Rock Legends' and documentaries

Punk rock is taking over AXS TV on April 21 with a stacked lineup of profiles, performances and documentaries. Artists getting the spotlight are Green Day, the Clash, Blondie, Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro and the New York Dolls, According to an AXS TV announcement, programming highlights...

Social Distortion is coming to Denver's Fox Street Compound on July 4th

Why spend the 4th of July at a cookout or a parade when you can go see Social Distortion? The iconic punk band will be spending Independence Day in Denver with a show at Fox Street Compound. And with a packed lineup, it promises to be a great show--Social Distortion will be joined by The Menzingers...

Punk pioneers The Damned touring behind first new album in 10 years

Ten years have passed since The Damned, one of the UK's first punk bands released new music, but this summer, fans of the band are being treated to both a new album and a tour. The new album, aptly titled Evil Spirits, is out next week on April 13, and is their first since 2008's So, Who's Paranoid...

Rise Against announce 2018 summer tour with AFI and Anti-Flag

Since their inception, Chicago punk rock group Rise Against have always made their voices heard through their activism. With the release of their latest studio album Wolves, the group have sparked interest in joining the fight with old and new fans alike. Today, they revealed plans to bring their...

Interview: Save Ferris' Monique Powell on ‘90s nostalgia, ‘Checkered Past’ and what’s next

Since the ‘90s, Save Ferris has been in the ranks of the top bands ever having emerged out of Southern California. Alongside other successful third wave ska groups that took over the airwaves at the time, lead singer, Monique Powell, rose to fame as the literal voice of a generation. Her dynamic...

Interview: Typhoid Rosie vocalist Rosie Rebel talks about new album 'This is Now'

Guess what you’ll catch from Typhoid Rosie? An infectiously good time, that’s what! The Brooklyn-based punk/indie band, that recently released a single called “Sailing On,” are ready to deliver big fun in the form of their about-to-drop new album This is Now, due March 23. We were able to chat by...

Interview: Professor & the Madman's Sean Elliott talks about band's new album 'Disintegrate Me'

When a band calls itself Professor & the Madman you can pretty much bet on the fact that there’s some serious alchemy going on; fans are about to find out as the new Professor & the Madman album Disintegrate Me is set to drop on Feb. 23. The version of the band that recorded the album...

Watch: Titus Andronicus share bluesy new video for 'Above The Bodega (Local Business)'

The always evolving rock band Titus Andronicus has a new album, A Productive Cough, coming out on March 2 and they recently released a video for the record’s second single, “Above the Bodega (Local Business).” It’s a clever song about your local bodega or convenience store owner knowing everything...

On The Circuit: Watch Neck Deep get real about life on tour

Pop/punk Welsh band Neck Deep are currently on their biggest tour to date. The band, which consists of five members with complete different personalities, make it look like touring is easy with their on-stage presence. But, as they revealed to AXS, life on the road isn't always easy.  "Not getting...

Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival coming to Fiddler's Green with The Offspring and others

Quick poll: Raise your hand if you like music. What about tacos? Keep them raised if you also like craft beer. OK, now that we've narrowed it down to literally everyone, we've got big news for music, beer and taco fans: The Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival is coming to Fiddler's Green...

Streetlight Manifesto‏ to celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'Keasbey Nights' with May show at Pine Belt Arena in New Jersey

In news that will likely make ska-punk fans feel really old, Streetlight Manifesto has recently announced plans to perform a special concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album. On May 5, the band will head to Toms River, N.J.’s Pine Belt Arena to perform their first record...

Billie Joe Armstrong holding garage sale with Green Day equipment

Green Day have teamed up with the online music retailer Reverb for a digital garage sale full of “personal guitars, amps and pro-audio gear” from the collection of the band’s famous lead singer and principal songwriter Billie Joe Armstrong. Launched on Wednesday via the popular music website, the...

Dropkick Murphys announce 2018 ‘St. Patrick’s Day Tour’ dates

The fan favorite celtic-punk band known as the Dropkick Murphys have revealed their first batch of concert dates for the coming year. Announced earlier this week, the veteran rock group from Boston will be heading out on an 18-date North American tour starting on Feb. 24 in Uncasville, Conn., and...

Interview: New Politics’ Søren Hansen opens up about his first guitar experience, the new album and songwriting

New Politics members Søren Hansen, David Boyd and Louis Vecchio have long established themselves as leaders in the rock world. Nearly a decade ago, the way the group began mixing punk, rock, pop and electronica, really helped redefine what the art of blending genres was all about. In October, the...

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong and Kat Von D to release 'Basket Case' eyeliner

Say what you will about societal norms and the silly expectations thrown on grown men once they enter the “adult world,” but if you’re a rock and roller, sometimes applying your own makeup just comes with the territory. Just ask Gene Simmons, Alice Cooper or Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, who...