The Non-Punk's Guide to Rebellion ‘25
Don’t let a total lack of punk credentials stop you from enjoying Rebellion ‘25 - 1MU guides you through some of the maelstrom with some more offbeat picks…
Iggy Pop Comes Home to Berlin
Dick Slaughter takes in Iggy Pop at the Zitadelle in Berlin. At 78, Iggy is still tearing through stages like a force of nature—shirtless, unstoppable, and backed by a band of musical virtuosos.
Billy Idol’s Nice Day to Tour Again With Joan Jett
John Greenwood gears up for Billy Idol’s Nice Day to Tour Again with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and fills us in on Idol’s new album, Dream Into It, and the documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead, which recently premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Fishbone’s Stockholm Syndrome — Proof That You Can’t Cage a Funk-Punk Octopus
Fishbone's back with Stockholm Syndrome—their first studio album in 20+ years—and it sounds like they're firing on all cylinders. That genre-blending chaos they're known for (funk, thrash, reggae, doo-wop) paired with sharp social commentary? Classic Fishbone. "Last Call in America" as an opener promises they're not holding back. After two decades, they're still impossible to categorize and angrier than ever—exactly what we need right now.
P-Funk Rock Bowling
Dick Slaughter gives us a preview: Bootsy Collins will put the funk in Punk Rock Bowling with a kickoff party at the Fremont Country Club, featuring special guest Angelo Moore of Fishbone. Also on the bill are Micki Free—Prince’s former guitarist—The Less Warren of the Clut, and Evil E, teaming up as Evil Cult for a DJ battle drum mashup.
Youth Brigade in LA With Pistol Grip, Knuckleheadz, and Bad Ass
Dick Slaughter says, Haul yourself to the Teregram Ballroom on May 18. Youth Brigade is making a rare L.A. appearance, with Pistol Grip, Knuckleheadz Band, and Bad Ass. Don’t miss it.
The Mummies Chose PBR OVER PRB
Dick Slaughter gives us a Punk Rock Bowling Band Spotlight of a band that’s not even playing—The Mummies. Find out how Trent screwed up their chance at a gig at this year’s festival.
Subhumans Rock Garden Amp: The Best Outdoor Music Venue In Orange County
Goody James and Dick Slaughter caught the Subhumans at Orange County’s only independent open-air venue, Garden Amp.
Punk Rock Bowling Turns 25 and We’re Still Alive
Dick Slaughter runs through the updated Punk Rock Bowling main fest lineup — last-minute changes and all — and takes a few shots at Vegas resort fees while he's at it.
UK Punk, U.S. Price Tag: SUBHUMANS Talk Touring Costs
Dick Slaughter and Dick Lucas sit down to talk about what it really costs for UK bands to tour the U.S. in the age of the internet.
Drunky Punks are Lucky Punks
Dick Slaughter takes in Punk in the Park’s Lucky Punks in the OC—featuring Bad Religion, the Dead Kennedys, the Aquabats, Lagwagon, Street Dogs, and maybe you.
Vote for Celebrity Punk Hunk of the Year 2024
Finally, a chance to vote for something that matters!
Thirteen Punk Hunks are battling it out for the coveted title of In Spite Magazine’s Celebrity Punk Hunk of the Year. Candidates include: Dave Dictor, Jack Grisham, Paul Hostage, Peter Jones, Jim Pursey, Carol Hodge, Penny Rimbaud, Stan Lee, Gee Vaucher, Russell Mummy, Steve Ignorant, Blag Dahlia, and Lewis Peck.
Polls close on April 20th—vote wisely!
Iggy Pop Don’t Stop
Iggy Pop sets off on a world tour with stops in Japan, the EU, the UK, and Brazil. Along the way, he’ll appear at massive festivals and share the stage with the Sex Pistols, Queens of the Stone Age, Katy Perry, and Mariah Carey.
Dick’s Picks of Dick Pics We used in 2024
Dick Slaughter takes us through a year in review, showcasing his favorite photos and collaborations. Featuring more than 24 striking images, including Glen Matlock, Peter Vukmirovic Stevens, Penny Rimbaud, Bob Vylan, Carol Hodge, Steve Ignorant, Dick Lucas of Subhumans, Arrow de Wilde of Starcrawler, Punk Rock Bowling, Bass Wolf and Guitar Wolf, Snugs of Madness, Showtime and Tom of KnuckleHeadz Band, Sam King of Codefendants, N8NOFACE, Mosswood Meltdown, Cindy Wilson of The B-52s, the Pope of Trash John Waters, Papi Churro and Meat Flap, Rebellion Festivals, SVETLANAS, Sten Gun of Convict Class, Ralph Champagne (AKA Blag Dahlia of The Dwarves), Lily Hopkins of The Meffs, T.V. Smith, Andy Scott of The Sweet, 90WYSE, Duck Meyers, Gee Vaucher, Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill, Fat Mike of NOFX, Adam Gomez of The Dickies, Dirt Box Disco, crowd surfers, trading cards in mouths, and, of course, a bum.
My Corona: Rebellion 2024 Day 4
One Man Underground guides us through his final day at the Rebellion Festival, featuring a phenomenal lineup including The Satellites, Convict Class, Rumkicks, Blyth Power, The Dollheads, Meryl Streek, Johnny Echols and Love, and Andy Scott with The Sweet
Why I’ll Always Be in the Front Row: A Love Letter to SLF and Punk Rock
Lorraine Carter pens a heartfelt love letter to Stiff Little Fingers and punk rock, accompanied by brilliant photos from Phil Thorns and Dick Slaughter.
Never Mind the Buckfast: Rebellion 2024 Day 3
One Man Underground continues his adventures at the Rebellion Festival with day three, featuring Surgery Without Research, Dakka Skanks, The Countess of Fife, Gimp Fist, Interrobang?, TV Smith, Deaf Devils, Lene Lovich, Rubella Ballet, Unrealead, and exclusive band and crowd shots from the riot by Dick Slaughter Photo
Duck Myers Presents: BALTIMORE’s 7th Annual RAGE FEST
Dick Slaughter gives us an in-depth look at Baltimore’s Rage Fest, the rap, hip-hop, DJ, and dance party that showcases some of the best acts from the Baltimore and DC area, featuring a review and interview with founder Duck Myers.
Tea and Blood: Rebellion 2024 Day 2
One Man Underground gives us day two of his Rebellion Punk Music Festival experience featuring TV Smith, Police Bastard, Smoking Gives You Big Tits, the KnuckleHeadz, The March Violets, Johnny Moped, Anti-Nowhere League, Toyah, and the Steve Ignorant Band, with photos from both 1MU and Dick Slaughter Photo.
“Thuggery, Bit of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Thuggery”: Rebellion 2024 Day 1
One Man Underground gives us his first day at the Rebellion Festival with photos by Dick Slaughter. Featuring The Meffs, Yur Mum, Animal of Anti Nowhere League, The Ramonas, The Subhumans, Lydia Lunch, The Dwarves, and Sham 69.