Punk Rock Record Reviews: The Best of 2026, Part Two. Asspatch, EKG, S.M.I.L.E., Slutbomb, and more.

Our favorite punk rock grandpa Dick Slaughter gives us his picks of photos from 2025 that didn’t get picked, featuring outtakes from Cruel World, PRB, and Rebellion Festivals, with artists including Hayley Williams of Paramore, St. Vincent, Rebecca Black, the Knuckleheadz Band, Nick Cave, Bootsy Collins, the Rifleman String Band, Keith Morris, Iggy Pop, Dick Lucas of the Subhumans, and Perry Boris, plus trips to the Cadillac Ranch in Texas and the “Army” Trump birthday War on America festival in Washington, DC.

Paul Holstein gives us a look at his favorite photos from 2025, featuring shots from Punk Rock Bowling and the thriving Detroit punk scene. Artists include Leftöver Crack, Flag, Suicide Machines, Koffin Kats, Scathing Wesley, Agnostic Front, Bridge City Sinners, FEAR, HR of Bad Brains, and so much more.

Legendary O.C. rock venue Chain Reaction closed it’s doors in January 2026 after 30 years in operation.

Slow Death delivers a cold and compelling debut on Fast Life, blending post-punk atmosphere with gritty punk energy from upstate New York.

Fuzzy Feelings’ first full-length album arrives in a moody, but dream-like haze of reflection and garage rock.

John Greenwood gives us his 25 favorite photos of 2025, featuring a heavy dose of snaps from Rebellion Festival and Doll Fest, with appearances from The Damned, Fishbone, Steve Ignorant, MDC, and plenty more.

Riot Fest 2025, celebrating 20 years of bringing us insane lineups and all our favorite bands reuniting. Your girl on the rail, Kim Moenich, attended the anniversary fest and is here to tell you all about it.

In Spite Magazine Proudly Presents CAT by Lob, Installment six.

Punk Rock Record Reviews: The Best of 2026, Part One. Featuring Armor Class, Briefbombe, Manicdotes, Playboy Manbaby, Chopping Block, The Convicted, Violent Way, and more.

Looking for the best punk and alternative music festivals in 2026. Dollfest founder Maria Chaos lists her top 10 must-attend festivals around the globe, from legendary international events to community-focused DIY gatherings.

Phil Thorns shares 25 of his favorite concert shots, featuring snaps from around the UK, including Rebellion Festival, Scarborough Punk Festival, O2 Academy Leeds, O2 Ritz Manchester, Rock and Roll Circus Sheffield, and Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield.

Punk Rock In Detroit: The Top 40 Live Shows of 2025.

Fat Mike’s birthday takeover at the Punk Rock Museum is a superfan’s dream. Dick Slaughter Photo brings the details, some loving ISM family ball-busting, seven newly released NOFX photos, and a handful of fresh fan shots.

Béton Armé, Dark Thoughts, Slug, Fen Fen, and WMD at Smalls Bar 12/11/2025.

Portland’s Old Cross strips things back with an acoustic EP that finds new weight in familiar songs.

Paul Holstein takes on the nearly impossible task of narrowing down the more than 200 punk rock releases he reviewed in 2025 to his Top 50.

Southern Ontario’s 4hateu8 drags hardcore and thrash back into the sewer where they belong. Life of Grime is eight songs of fast, filthy crossover that doesn’t preach redemption, only self-destruction, survival, and taking what’s owed.

Punk Rock Record Reviews: The Best of 2025, Part Twenty. Includes Bad Beat, Regal Beagle, Soldiers of Destruction, and more.

The music nerds at In Spite Magazine count down their favorite concerts of 2025, featuring Mille Manders and the Shut Up, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Teenage Bottlerocket, Iggy Pop, Levity presents LASERSHIP, My Bloody Valentine, Philthy Dronez, and so much more.