They may not be as famous as the Ramones. They may not be as controversial as the Sex Pistols. And their logo may not be on a billion t-shirts like the Misfits' grinning skull. But for punks growing ...

When it comes to the music journalism geography of ‘70s/’80s punk rock, most scribblings concentrate on the Holy Troika of New York, London, and Los Angeles. But in fact, Texas had a surprising (and ...

Anyone who tuned into Nirvana's 1992 performance on Saturday Night Live bore witness to a legendary moment in rock music history. But, those who looked a little bit closer, might have noticed more ...

Born from punk’s flickering embers, goth has always been more than a soundtrack for the suntan-averse. In the late 70s and early 80s, as post-punk bands began slowing the tempo and deepening the mood, ...

The pressure to conform in Japanese society made being a punk risky – even before you factor in the flamethrowers. As a rash of reissues arrives, 80s stalwarts Lip Cream, Death Side and the Nurse reca ...

One of the most iconic solo rock artists to achieve stardom in the MTV era of the '80s is Billy Idol. The punk and new wave star received massive success for his solo efforts, with several hits ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The book, which came out in 2016, is fantastic deep dive into a band that's broadly defined as a ...