Brasilian skatepunk legends 69 Enfermos are about to release a new split record with Symphony of Distraction from USA. It’s gonna be released on digital and physical format through Morning Wood Records (NED) on December 21rst and will contain five brand new songs per band. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for that record because it is going to be awesome!
Pine Hill Records just re-released The Cryptics debut album from 2009.on vinyl. Since I have never heard of the band(shame, shame) prior to this release, it was about time for me to listen and review the record for this zine.
This record contains 21 songs of pure, utter hardcore punk mayhem and boy, am I glad that I got the chance to discover and listen to this awesome band and enjoy the energy bomb that this music presents. The music of The Cryptics is old school hardcore punk from simpler, more fun times in the hardcore scene. This music is ideal for skating and for moshing and hugging shirtless, sweaty kid in the pit next to you. The lyrics are political sometimes, but also with a very high dose of humour and self irony which is good. The songtitles like I killed Hitler or Boris the Bolshevik are sure to make you mosh and wear a smile on your face. Old school flag flies high with this record. Wave it proudly.
Wolfrik will be making their European live debut at Manchester Punk Festival in April 2019 alongside giants like Dead to Me, Doom and King Prawn. Keep your eyes peeled for further news about European tour dates in the works.
Wolfrik’s self-released debut EP Skeleton City is charged with fast riffs and galvanizing rock vocals. It will instantly grab your attention and take you for a ride.
“I can’t get over how good Skeleton City is,” said Lockjaw’s Sarah Williams. “Everyone I’ve played it to has instantly fallen in love with it. It’s got all the pace and riffs of melodic hardcore, but Wolfrik have an extraordinary energy and charisma that make them stand out from the crowd.”
You can listen for yourself over on Wolfrik’s Spotify, or pick up a physical copy direct from the Lockjaw Records shop.
Manchester Punk Festival is one of Lockjaw’s hottest picks of 2019’s events; it’s the UK’s biggest grassroots punk rock event, giving a platform to all the most exciting underground bands. Don’t be disappointed, get your tickets early.