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From Monday 26 July 2004

Piebald – Camden Underworld

*This gig was at the Barfly* So, what has undoubtedly been the biggest Punktastic tour to date came to a close with a second night at the Camden Barfly. What made this night even better was that is was free as a thank you for all the support the

Thursday 22 July 2004

Lars Fredericksen and The Bastards – Viking

Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards return with their second album ‘Viking’. Most of you will know that Lars is one of the front men in Rancid, one of the most successful punk bands of the last decade. This little side-project started a few

Wednesday 21 July 2004

Another one bites the dust…

Submitted by Jym: The Negatives have split. Handy quotes say: ” mr nice guys, personal differences mean we won’t be playing any more gigs, problems surfaced at morecambe and we’re calling it a day. thanks to everyone, been a real blast met some good people,

Wednesday 14 July 2004

Something new

Thanks to the web powers that be we have a new feature to the left of this news item! In place of the obsolete ‘shop’, you can now head directly over to our label site – www.punktasticrecordings.com. Whilst you’re over there you can also pick up a

Friday 09 July 2004

Three Colours Red – The Union Of Souls

It’s amazing how things turn out isn’t it? Back in 2000, after a couple of albums and a decent amount of success, particularly with the single ‘Beautiful Day’, Three Colours Red disbanded, leaving a rabid fan base grieving. Fast forward to the present and following

Thursday 08 July 2004

Lead The Way – Born To Bear Their Burden

Genres are always a confusing business. More often than not bands classified in one small area of what we lovingly call punk rock belong in another. One of the most frustrating sub-genres, though, has to be melodic hardcore. Most of the records we receive here coming

Rhythmic Coughing – Demo

I’d like to start this review with a little bit of honesty. Until very recently I hadn’t heard of Rhythmic Coughing. All that changed when I saw them on the same bill as Echofreddy in London. I have to say I was very impressed

Take the oath

Hardcore outfit Das Oath release their self titled debut album on 24th August. To support the album the band play the following dates with Some Girls: Aug. 28 Birmingham, UK @ The Custard Factory Aug. 29 Bristol, UK @ The Croft Aug. 30 Leeds, UK @ Joseph`s Well Aug. 31

Monday 05 July 2004

unseen – sorry i meant un-scene!

Just a quick reminder that Punktastic Recordings debut release ‘Un-Scene’ is available for pre-order right now. Containing 16 of the finest and most exclusive UK punk rock songs you will hear, this is a real steal at £6 including postage and packaging! You can even purchase with

Friday 25 June 2004

Claypigeon – Demo

Another day, another demo here at punktastic towers. This time it’s the turn of East London four-piece Claypigeon to try and impress. This particular CD contains three tracks taken from the bands longer demo entitled ‘Smoking Thrills‘. Clocking in at just under