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Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · 9h

REVIEW: "It’s a rare case; a drone project that rewards patience, yet is immediate all the same."

Smote's new album 'Songs From the Free House’ is out tomorrow.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/smote-songs-from-the-free-house/

Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · 12h

REVIEW: "Its confidence allows it, with full oxymoronic force, to explore anxiety, to marry darkness with levity, and to infuse nostalgia with a modern edge."

H_ngm_n's new album 'Paper Street’ is out tomorrow.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/h_ngm_n-paper-street/

Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · 1d

LIVE: "A rendition of one of modern metal’s most audacious projects further cements a landmark moment for the band themselves, and the genre."

Blood Incantation went all out at the Albert Hall in Manchester.

http://www.punktastic.com/live-reviews/live-blood-incantation-albert-hall-manchester/

Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · 1d

LIVE: "The sheer stamina, passion and skill that Parkway Drive pull out of their proverbial bag for two straight hours is magic."

Parkway Drive lit up Wembley Arena - and we're not exaggerating.

http://www.punktastic.com/live-reviews/live-parkway-drive-ovo-wembley-arena/

Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · 6d

REVIEW: "If anything, it’s a wonderful soundtrack to listen to whilst enjoying our current dystopian nightmare."

Perturbator's new album 'Age Of Aquarius' is out today!

www.punktastic.com/album-review...

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Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · 8d

REVIEW: "As you leave, you’ll definitely ask for an open pass, it’s that kind of exhibition. ‘Keep It Quiet’ is as intimate and explosive as a secret."

Greyhaven's new album 'Keep It Quiet’ is out this Friday.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/greyhaven-keep-it-quiet/

Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · 9d

REVIEW: "It’s musically and sonically beautiful, using the single melodic guitar alongside harsh, angular, brutalist bass and drums."

TV CULT's new album ‘Industry’ is out Friday.

www.punktastic.com/album-review...

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Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · 14d

REVIEW: "The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus are doing it with heart and care, without ever sacrificing the fangs of their hard-forged sound."

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus' new album ‘X’s For Eyes’ is out tomorrow.

http://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/the-red-jumpsuit-apparatus-xs-for-eyes/

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Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · 15d

INTERVIEW: MC Illaman talks to us about the formation of PENGSHUi, their upcoming album 'GUTS' and the story behind their rise from pirate radio to festival stages.

https://www.punktastic.com/radar/interview-pengshui/

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Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · 15d

REVIEW: "They have created an album reflecting exactly where they are in their lives and careers: smart, bold, nostalgic, dark and a constant surprise."

AFI's new album 'Silver Bleeds The Black Sun…’ is out this Friday.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/afi-silver-bleeds-the-black-sun/

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Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · 16d

REVIEW: "A dark, powerful metal record, filled with blistering chugging and ominous grooves. It sounds like a mining machine striking gold."

Orbit Culture's new album 'Death Above Life' is out this Friday.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/orbit-culture-death-above-life/

Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · 20d

REVIEW: "So whether you’re confused with religious faith or just feeling lost in a very confusing world, PRESIDENT have shown us there is hope somewhere.'

It's finally here... PRESIDENT'S debut EP 'King of Terrors' is out today.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/president-king-of-terrors/

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Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · 21d

LIVE: "Hearing 'Peripheral Vision' live, in full, with a room full of people who clearly needed these songs just as much as you once did, is something special."

We were lucky enough to catch Turnover at The Roundhouse.

https://www.punktastic.com/live-reviews/live-turnover-the-roundhouse/

Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · 21d

INTERVIEW: Thunarwülf sit down with us to talk metal festivals, Celtic mythology, creepy Morris dancers, and Dire Straits.

https://www.punktastic.com/radar/interview-thunarwulf/

Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · 27d

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: Sun is out, for who knows how long at this point... but our New Music Friday playlist has got you covered through rain or shine.

Hit play, turn it up, and let the music do the rest. 🎧

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0yOFOJaYLpOAIK144wtYMy?si=90dd82aecbef4234

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Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · 27d

REVIEW: "They can still flourish creatively, especially when the burden of expectation is stripped away."

Motion City Soundtrack's new album ‘The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World’ is out today.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/motion-city-soundtrack-the-same-old-wasted-wonderful-world/

Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · 28d

LIVE: “Back for its seventh instalment, the festival with the largest inflatables budget in the South West only ever seems to get bigger and weirder.”

We head back to Torquay's Burn It Down Festival.

https://www.punktastic.com/live-reviews/live-burn-it-down-festival-2025-torquay/

Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · Sep 16

REVIEW: “ 'Join Us In Creating Excellence' is a victory lap of curated chaos."

Soulkeeper's new EP is out this Friday.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/soulkeeper-join-us-in-creating-excellence/

Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · Sep 16

LIVE: "Long live the Scene Queen and her desire for blunt, queer expression in an uptight world."

Scene Queen brings bimbocore to O2 Kentish Town Forum.

https://www.punktastic.com/live-reviews/live-scene-queen-o2-forum-kentish-town/

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Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · Sep 12

REVIEW: "Die Spitz have put real thought and intent into that growth, while having an absolute trust in each other and themselves as a collective."

Die Spitz's new album 'Something To Consume' is out now.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/die-spitz-something-to-consume/

Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · Sep 10

LIVE: "We look rough, we’re all exhausted, and we’re all pretending this is just part of the festival experience."

Sunday at Reading... you know how it is.

https://www.punktastic.com/live-reviews/live-reading-festival-2025-sunday/

Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · Sep 9

LIVE: "Today's lineup is absolutely mental, and deep down, everyone knows they're about to witness something special."

It's our day at Reading Festival and we're ready to break stuff.

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Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · Sep 8

LIVE: "Friday at Reading feels like potential energy about to explode. Time to dive in!"

With some great bands to get us started we kick off 2025's Reading Festival

https://www.punktastic.com/live-reviews/live-reading-festival-2025-friday/

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Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · Sep 5

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: President top things off this. Music to our ears!

Want to listen to that and everything else that's new? As always our playlist is up to date so you can be too!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0yOFOJaYLpOAIK144wtYMy?si=7uj-6_y8QJuyJYQP3G8FfQ

Punktastic @punktastic.bsky.social · Sep 4

REVIEW: "The EP captures the weary persistence found at a house party, long after everyone has gone."

Cheerbleederz's new EP 'Prove Me Wrong' is out tomorrow.

https://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/cheerbleederz-prove-me-wrong/

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