Far from any major cities and never a convenient spot on a touring route, the seemingly sedate neighbouring seaside towns of Falmouth and Penryn are an unlikely setting for a growing punk scene. However, over a long period of time, a local punk community has thankfully become a regular presence here. Cover photo: Dee Loraine […]
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Virginia Beach’s answer to ANNIHILATION TIME, with a melodic twist. This power trio has been plugging away for quite some time. Yes, they’re rowdy and quite possibly intoxicated, but they don’t fit into the party punk box entirely. The vocals being sung in Tagalog is one of the elements that sets RHDP apart. Another is […]
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Debut release from FANTASMA, a group started by Gustavo Venturelli and Lucas Cabu who immigrated from Brazil to New York City. Sung all in Portuguese, I can’t accurately describe anything more than their Bandcamp, which says the album “tells the story of a soul that aims to become real and establish a better future amidst […]
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When LOS IDIOTAS’ debut 45 came out in 2007, its raucous and electrified garage sound was about a decade late for its heyday. Now, they’ve doubled down on their winning concept of delayed gratification, waiting a lengthy eighteen years to follow it up with this ferocious full-length LP. These sunglasses-wearing Spaniards are out here ripping […]
Read full "En Las Sombras Se Mueven Mucho Mejor LP" reviewLove is over and done on this week’s episode of MRR Radio with Erika Elizabeth.
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Alrighty, here it is—the fourth and final installment of our YETTs. Here are parts one, two, and three, if you missed those. Also, be sure to scroll all the way down to see our Top Ten 2025 YETTs! D. Gregory D. Gregory has been a reviewer for Maximum Rocknroll since 2024. He has been culturally […]
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And now, part three of the 2025 Year-End Top Tens! Here are parts one and two, if you missed those. The fourth and final part will be posted next week. Ben Marshall Ben Marshall is a rocker and a reviewer for MRR. A herbert with a heart of gold, a short-haired rock’n’roller, and part-time lager (top) lout. I […]
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And now, more 2025 Year-End Top Tens! Be sure to read parts one and three! Biff Bifaro Biff Bifaro does monthly cassette reviews for MRR. For over twenty years, they’ve been playing in punk bands, driving bands on tour, and running labels. Currently the brain behind Feral Kid Records and Tetryon Tapes. An excruciating year […]
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Welcome to 2026, and welcome to Maximum Rocknroll’s 2025 Year-End Top Tens. Once again, we asked MRR reviewers, friends, fellow travelers, and extended family from all over the world about what punk records defined the year for them. Be sure to read parts two and three! Alex Howell Alex Howell reviews records for MRR and […]
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