When it comes to controversy, The Macc Lads didn’t just flirt with the line—they obliterated it. Known as ‘the rudest, crudest band in the world,’ they didn’t just offend sensibilities—they made a career out of it. But their unapologetic antics came at a cost: bans, protests, and, in some cases, […]
Born out of the frozen winters of Hortlax, Sweden, Randy might not have reached the mainstream heights of their contemporaries, but in the punk scene, their name carries weight.
Butch Willis, from Washington DC, wanted to be a rockstar, so he started The Rocks, sounding like a rock ‘n’ roll abduction by aliens. Documentary about Butch Willis (by Mark Robinson): https://www.nightflightplus.com/videos/amateur-on-plastic/64a474cd3245420001825d5d
United Kingdom, 1972. Miners on strike. Embassies ablaze. West Ham supporters raising hell like it’s an Olympic sport. And right there in the thick of it were a group of East End kids who, when the final whistle blew, didn’t just head to the pub—they headed to practice. That was […]
Norman Carl, known as one of psychobilly’s pioneers, had his music banned in space, was ripped off by David Bowie, and effectively “killed” every song he covered—all while trying to create his own, uh… rock ‘n’ roll… cowboy… err… space thing. And s**** you, Elon Musk, because he launched rockets […]
Faced off against a corrupt judge in Brazil and endured a four-hour standoff with a SWAT team in LA. Arrested as many times as he was kicked out of bands by his childhood friend, Josh Homme. One moment, he was recording with Slash for Sony; the next, he was laying […]
Jello Biafra once called The Screamers “the best unrecorded band in the world.” Indeed, they never recorded. Yet, their music and style left a significant mark on the Dead Kennedys and countless others. Pat Smear of the Germs—who later played with Nirvana and now Foo Fighters—was a fan. So was […]
Game of Thrones producers were searching for the scariest, most silent, and expressionless face to portray the cruel executioner, Ser Ilyn Payne. Someone who looked like they could scare little princesses with just their presence. What you may not know is that face belongs to Wilko Johnson, one of the […]
DH Peligro was a drummer for Dead Kennedys and Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and also a guitar player, turned singer after selling all his musical gear to buy dope. He went to rehab 29 times and was considered by physicians a case study. His girlfriend was robbing 7/11’s and he […]
Brief look in the punk and musical scene back in 1995
