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Fish Tank #34 Close But No Cigar: Millencolin

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Fish Tank #34 Close But No Cigar: Millencolin Starting in 1992 out of Orebro, Sweden was the flag ship band for Burning Heart records and one of the first skate punk bands I went crazy over, Millencolin. Their name is taken from a skate trick named Melancholy. These guys are an amazing blend of some heart wrenching lyrics and straight shredding. Well, for those of ya who don’t know these guys, let’s solve that problem. 1994 saw the debut album Tiny Tunes. This was initially released in Europe on Epitaph’s sub label Burning Heart. When it was released in the … Continue reading Fish Tank #34 Close But No Cigar: Millencolin

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Maty’s Corner #32 Keepin’ The Ape Drape Alive: The Vandals

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Fish Tank #32 Keepin’ The Ape Drape Alive: The Vandals Starting 1980 outta Huntington Beach, CA is The Vandals! One of the most recognizable bands in punk. They are survivors of the 1980’s hard core scene who managed to stay punk and not just give up, even after the exit of founding vocalist Stevo Jensen. Along with being a legendary band, they also appeared in the punk rock favorite cult film suburbia and were a staple at the legendary Cuckoo’s Nest during its existence. All while poking fun at everything including punk itself. 1982,84 and 89 mark the Vandals’ first … Continue reading Maty’s Corner #32 Keepin’ The Ape Drape Alive: The Vandals

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Maty’s Corner #31 I Wanna Be Unusual, I Wanna Be Punk Rock: Guttermouth

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Maty’s Corner #31 I Wanna Be Unusual, I Wanna Be Punk Rock: Guttermouth Starting in 1988 from Huntington Beach, CA is a band with no middle ground on fan base, Guttermouth. One of the more influential skate punk bands, their lyrics definitely tapped into the attitude and these guys were exactly that. Led by the extremely sensitive Mark Adkins this band knows how to make ya feel special and loved. Actually, they don’t give a crap. Whether you think they’re awesome or they fucking piss you off, if you’ve heard them, you’ve strongly reacted. If you’re able to hang, enjoy … Continue reading Maty’s Corner #31 I Wanna Be Unusual, I Wanna Be Punk Rock: Guttermouth

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Maty’s Corner #21 Milo Finished College and Got Saved by Allroy: A Story of Descendents and All

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Maty’s Corner #21 Milo Finished College and Got Saved by Allroy: A Story of Descendents and All 1978 Hermosa Beach California, something is stirring that would effect the whole of Southern California punk rock and be a pillar of an early label. Fishing would be the initial spark behind the 2 most seminal bands in pop punk and 1 of the most in punk as a whole. Bill Stevenson (Drummer and overall mastermind behind both bands) worked at a bait and tackle shop under Keith Morris’ dad. Bill asked Keith about music, from there he got turned on to Ramones, … Continue reading Maty’s Corner #21 Milo Finished College and Got Saved by Allroy: A Story of Descendents and All

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Fish Tank #20 Fuck Armageddon… This is Bad Religion (Re Mastered)

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Maty’s Corner Issue # 20 Fuck Armageddon… This is Bad Religion (Re Mastered) In the initial writing of this article it was kind of weak and I realized it could be much better. Without sacrificing the original content, here’s the re master of an article many of you enjoyed. Bad Religion, the band that really got me into punk rock when I first bought 1998’s No Substance by pure happen stance. Bad Religion is into their 34th year of punk rockin’ it. They started up in 1979 in Los Angeles, CA. First show was November 11th 1980 in Burbank, CA. … Continue reading Fish Tank #20 Fuck Armageddon… This is Bad Religion (Re Mastered)

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Maty’s Corner #16 Pulley: The Esteem Driven Engine Still Matters

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Maty’s Corner #16 Pulley: The Esteem Driven Engine Still Matters Pulley started up in 1994, right in the beginning thick of the Southern California skate punk revolution of music that shaped my life. This 5 piece hard hitting melodic punk unit is led by Scott Radinsky who was no stranger the punk scene by 94 having been in Scared Straight during its 10 year existence (83-93) being heavy hitters in the Nardcore Mystic Records scene. They then went on to become skate punk greats Ten Foot Pole. Radinsky was in charge of that unit for their first 2 releases then … Continue reading Maty’s Corner #16 Pulley: The Esteem Driven Engine Still Matters

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Maty’s Corner # 3

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 Maty’s Corner Issue # 3 Fuck Armageddon… This is Bad Religion Bad Religion, the band that really got me into punk rock when I first bought 1998’s No Substance by pure happen stance.  Bad Religion is into their 34th year of punk rockin’ it.  They started up in 1979 in Los Angeles, CA.  First show was November 11th 1980 in Burbank, CA.  Back when the now widely known Epitaph Records was nothing more than a name and P.O. Box that Mr. Brett put on the album sleeves to say “yeah, we have a label.” Their music has been instrumental in … Continue reading Maty’s Corner # 3