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From Thursday 11 April 2002

Sheffield get their day saved!

US emo kings Saves The Day have added a fourth date to their May UK tour. They will now play the Sheffield Leadmill on May 14, in addition to gigs in Manchester, Glasgow and London. Tickets are £7.50 and £8.50 for London. Hot Rod

Phinius Gage re-shuffle

UK punks Phinius Gage announced earlier this week they were to lose but also gain a band member, and we were sent the following words by the band:- ‘Andy, affectionately known as Pie, is an old friend of the band and has been working with us for the

Breaking news…

Iggy Pop has just been confirmed to play the Nottingham Distortion festival on July 20. The festival is being headlined by Green Day. More details later today…

Wednesday 10 April 2002

INC and Sense Field are coming…

Punktastic has learned that cult Swedish punkers The (International) Noise Conspiracy have confirmed a UK date for May 6 at the Highbury Garage in London. It is not yet known whether or not this is a one-off gig or part of a tour. We will post any further details

Bombed Out visit Ireland

Two of Bombed Out Records best bands are set to invade Ireland this week. Both Joe Ninety and Fig 4.0 are to play shows over there in the next few days, so if you are over that side of the water, go and see ’em! Joe Ninety,

Autopilot Off for new ‘frequency’

Island Record’s latest punk signings, Autopilot Off, have stuck a brand spanking new song up on their website for you all to enjoy. Fans of the band can now listen to a stream of the new track ‘Nothing Frequency’ starting today. All you have to do is go and

Jesse James give their shoes to TV!

One of the UK’s brightest new ska bands have finally made it to your television screens! Jesse James fans will surely be rejoicing at the news that Kerrang TV have added the video to the track ‘Shoes’ on their list. Sure beats Rammstein… To see it – or

D.O.L.L. rock the Capital…

Swedish rockers Division Of Laura Lee open up the ‘Swedish Midweeker’ at London’s Cargo tonight. An opportunity not to be missed if residing in surrounding areas. Get there early! D.O.L.L. take to the stage first. Be sure to catch this one-off UK date from the Scandanavian upstarts. While

Tuesday 09 April 2002

Dorchester – Centre of UK punk scene part II

Next in our series of “wow, they really hold gigs there?” news, is Dorchester, where we’re reliably informed that May 5 will see the Scout Hall packed with some of the finest hardcore the UK has to offer. As well as sets from 50 Caliber, Decimate, AKO, Exit Wound and

Pitchshifter to support Bad Religion

Bad Religion are to be supported by metallers Pitchshifter on their forthcoming UK tour. Pitchshifter, who are no stranger to punk bills following their spot on last years Extreme Festival, will be the main support act for the five gigs, although it is believed