The Punk Tank has been long anticipating the debut EP from Bad Plan, so nothing could stoke us more for the R.A.T festivities then these two new preview tracks that clock in at less than a combined two minutes.
New Brunswick psych punks Wooden Wives are calling it quits after ten years, and they’ve marked the occasion with their final album Workers! Strike Down These Enemies of Victory. Check out one last correspondence with guitarist, vocalist and saxophonist Jud Crandall
Since the Punk Tank spoke to Grump a couple months back, the Halifax unit has seen the release of their new North End Generic 7″ via Various Records. If you like what you hear, go ahead and buy the damn thing.
Though their outfit may consist of 3/5 current members of St. John’s hardcore mainstays Weak Link, Mind Violence effortlessly succeed at stamping out a distinct and impressionable bite while chewing through the six tracks on their newest EP.
Check out Halifax hardcore trio Botfly’s new video session. It was shot in the basement of a house on Union St. as a thoughtful nod to a place that became a home, hangout, jam spot and recording space to a plethora of punk and hardcore bands in the Halifax scene.
The Punk Tank runs down the discography of Haligonian hardcore freaks Grump, and hits up vocalist Marshall Brush for some questions about their upcoming 7”, chorus pedals and the east coast condition for hardcore.
The Punk Tank Showcase featuring Bad Plan, Mind Violence & Animal Crimes at The Secret East St. John’s Double Feature (April 4th, 2015 @ Distortion). All photos by Ritche Perez.
In the first installment of The Punk Tank we bring you a not-so-formal introduction to the new segment, as well as an exclusive listen to a new track by St. John’s Animal Crimes, and a few words with the band regarding their upcoming release.
THROAT HASH is a power violence trio hailing from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Musically they’re focused on sounding “vile” and “angry” — but their sense of humour is undeniable. Through tears of laughter and technical difficulties I managed to get through an interview with original THROAT HASH members Steve Earle, Keith Burden, and newest member Josh Pelley to get the scoop on the revival of the band, their new releases and plans for the future.