2011 has been a killer year for music, and that’s not something I can say every year. I consider myself to be both an old school music snob as well as an open minded journalist that will give anything a whirl. While the majority if new albums seem to only disappoint, there have...

Without Goldenvoice and it’s main man, Gary Tovar, the Los Angeles punk scene would be nothing.  Luckily, it’s been going more than 30 years strong and we can celebrate with a lineup unlike any I’ve ever seen before. Three days of non stop punk rock with bands...

Madball Freddy Cricien Mitts Hoya Roc Igor Backfire! When you think of veterans of the hardcore scene, it’s pretty much impossible for Madball not to come to mind. Since the late 80′s, Madball has been tearing up the hardcore scene, and while they’ve had significant...

PWV shlepped her ass to Anaheim to catch Vagrant Records’ favorite Canadians, Protest the Hero. I’ve seen these dudes live more times than I’ve tried absinthe, SO THAT’S A BUNCH! They’re always fun to be around and I recommend catching them if they’re...

KarbomB Nickfit: Lead Vocals, Drums Daver Browntown aka Waylin Van Halen: Lead Guitar, Backing Vox Rory “Fozzy” Riley: Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vox Jay Kill’em: Lead Bass, Backing Vox I was not familiar with Georgia punks, KarbomB, before receiving Nose Before...

Molotov Solution Robbie Pina – Guitar Nick Arthur – Vocals Shane Slade – Bass Jacob Durrett – Drums Richie Gomez – Guitar review by Denise Borders @punkworldviews  I’ve heard this band’s name thrown around a couple of times, but I had...