THE KINGS direct their ears and powers of discernment towards the ambitious new full-length by Baltimore's Hardcore- Adjacent Senstation, TURNSTILE. Will they dig it? Give the episode a listen and find out - we hope you dig the episode. Website: KingsOfPunk.com IG: @koppodofficial
The Kings have breached the precipice and crossed the rubicon as they finally cover one of the most popular punk bands, The Ramones. The only downside is they are discussing the latter part of their large discography with Animal Boy, Halfway to Sanity and Brain Drain. On this episode they ask the hard questions like "Do these records hold up?" and "Did they ever hold to begin with?" Part 2 will cover the last 3 albums by the band so keep an eye out for that on Patreon along with other great bonu...
Your eyes don't deceive you as you read this episode title, nor are we deceiving you with one of our zany pranks we do sometimes. We feel honored to present our interview with CRO-MAGS bassist, songwriter, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, and subject of the new documentary WIRED FOR CHAOS: the one and only HARLEY FLANAGAN. Harley Flanagan: https://harleyflanagan.com/ Wired For Chaos film website: https://www.wiredforchaos.com/ IG: @wiredforchaosfilm KOPPOD Official Website: KingsOfPunk.com IG: @k...
THE KINGS discuss BLACK FLAG's new lineup, ALL AMERICAN REJECTS' new marketing gimmick, and various personal developments pertaining to their musical act LEAKING HEAD, and more Website: KingsofPunk.com IG: @koppodofficial
THE KINGS find themselves a little all over the place (RIP new studio w/ table) and this episode might reflect that just a lil bit. Jake relied heavily on the Kanye West N*zi Cuck album to survive recent emotional trauma, so please pardon the first twenty minutes or so of the episode. Also featuring discussions of Yukio Mishima, Gabrielle D'Annunzio, and Smokey Robinson. Later, the KOPPOD Troika listens to SLEEP TOKEN and tries to figure out what the fuss is all about. To cap things off, a revie...
Jon from SYRUP HEAD RECORDINGS and Brian from BABY CHICO RECORDS phone in from behind the Iron Curtain, a curtain concealing vast stockpiles of bagel sandwiches, a top-secret Mosh Camp, and rats which may or may not be defined as "good". Both CRUMBSUCKERS albums get the deep analysis they deserve, Long Island’s music scene gets some shine, and BARELY BREATHING FEST updates drop (ok it's not really a "drop" anymore 'coz i edited this episode too late, sorry guys, im goin thru it rn ask "Gary" and...
Gary "U.S." Bombs reviews an exciting series of shows he attended in Richmond, VA as part of the MUNICIPAL WASTE 25th ANNIVERSARY soiree. Then, a brief discussion of MATTY MATHESON's new band PIGPEN. IG: @koppodofficial Website: KingsOfPunk.com @altaregosmerch on IG and altaregosmerch.com
THE KINGS take a stroll down Sunset Blvd, maybe swing by Beach Blvd, uhhhh Beverly Hills, thats where we want to be!!!! We don't know where any of these places are, or if they're even something that's real. But you know what? WE LOVE IT!! We give our reviews of latter-day offerings from THE ADOLESCENTS, TSOL, CIRCLE ONE, and SYMBOL SIX. What did you think of these albums? Sound off in the comments brah!! Website: KingsOfPunk.com IG: @koppodofficial
We're back! And we apologize for the delay. We review some recent releases and discuss some recent news. Sound off in da commentz Website: KingsofPunk.com IG: @koppodofficial Cult Crime: https://cultcrimeband.bandcamp.com/album/self-titled The Hell: https://sorrystaterecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-hell Black Iron Prison: https://ironlungrecords.bandcamp.com/album/black-iron-prison-lungs-245 Infra: https://infra84.bandcamp.com/album/vida-violenta Smear Campaign: https://convulserecords.bandcamp.c...
The KINGS kick off the start of April with a deep dive into the raw, uncompromising legacy of one of hardcore punk’s most intense and influential bands: FUGAZI. Known for their blisteringly fast sound, politically charged lyrics, and confrontational presence, FUGAZI reshaped the boundaries of aggression in hardcore—laying the groundwork for what would become known as powerviolence. This episode portends a big KOPPOD month as it traces the band’s early years in Washington, D.C., their landmark re...
THE KINGS return with Part 2 of a deep dive into Youth Attack! Records —and per a listener's request, this episode also serves as an Intro to "Mysterious Guy Hardcore" . What the hell does that even mean? What matters about this style? Why the air quotes? The KINGS are on the case, solving these mysteries with half-remembered shit from message boards as clues. Your three favorite DETECTIVES conduct forensic analysis of SALVATION, CULT RITUAL, GRINNING DEATH’S HEAD, VILE GASH, SQRM, and HOAX . If...
THE KINGS reflect on both the limits and value of punk rawk, in context of our mind-numbing Amerikan culture. In the second half, they present a gleaming spire of hope, emerging straight from THA LAND OF THA HEARTLESS, and recap their great weekend at RUST BELT RIPPER FEST in Cleveland, OH. Please let us know how the episode sounds - we want to focus on improving sound quality big time. I know theres a couple parts where I sniffle on mic and forgot to edit it out, sorry. But yeah tell us if ther...
The KOPPOD Troika hop behind the wheel and tear through the streets of Beantown; their steering ain't the best in this episode, but if you've ever driven in BOSTON, surrounded by BOSTON DRIVERS, you know that's WICKED appropriate!! LOL! THE DEPARTED !! So grab yourself a wicked Dunkin Donuts Beverage and enjoy this edition of our CITY TO CITY series. More to come in the future, 'coz Boston offers a hell of a lot in the punk rock DEPAHTMENT ! GO SOX! Website: KingsOfPunk.com Patreon: https://www....
Fulfilling a listener request and covering a label whose influence shaped Hardcore and Punk through the duration of our involvement with the subculture - and beyond. Featuring a few choice musical selections, with a Pt. 2 to follow - Pt. 2 to double as "Intro to Mysterious Guy HC" episode as well. Sound off in the comments. Sorry the episode's late, I had da flu and fell asleep Website: KingsOfPunk.com IG: @koppodofficial
*NOTE FROM JAKE RAZOR: I thought this got posted here last week. Patreon is supposed to post it here too when I mark an episode as "public". But I guess it didn't so here it is. If anyone know how to do this better and/or knows how to open PDF, plz advise* A relaxed recap regarding rousing renditions ... eh nah I'm not doing an allitteration thing, you don't care that much. But this is a "chill" episode for sure. But we talk about some actual topics: John Joseph's slanderous nonsense regarding R...
The KOPPOD Troika starts the show with extended-length musings regarding the death of David Lynch and other hot topics, then move on to their review of LA Punk Rock classic 'Back from Samoa' by the ANGRY SAMOANS. Includes examination of the ANGRY SAMOANS' METAL MIKE SAUNDERS and GREGG TURNER's rock critic priors, a listen to their prior band VOM (featuring RICHARD MELTZER on vocals) assessment of their sound in relation to their contemporaries, and recaps of inter-band comment-section feuds on d...
A long time ago, the KINGS did an episode focusing on the year 1979 from a subculture point-of-view; important albums, trends in underground music, plus some signature KOPPOD japes and musings. In THIS episode, the KOPPOD TROIKA does the same thing but for 1984! Well, more or less the same thing. Featuring some historical context, some editorials from Maximum Rock 'n' Roll, some personal favorites, and the introduction of BLOGSPOT HC as a good genre. KOPPOD analyzes the evolution and fragmentati...
Rudimentary Peni charted a lonesome path through corners of the human psyche seldom explored on punk rock records. Their singularmystique and style makes them a no-brainer 'Legacy of...' candidate - and it arrives hot on the heels of our 'Intro to... Outsider Music' episode. This episode surveys the first phase of Rudimentary Peni's tenure, from their debut EP through 1988's 'Cacophony' LP. Part 2 for Patreon subscribers arrives within a couple weeks. Website: KingsOfPunk.com IG: @koppodofficial...
NOTE: We did this one a while ago so we didn't shout out our top-tier Patrons so I am doing it here: extra big thanks to G. and NoiseOfVarrich, very big thanks to everyone else who signed up over there too In this episode, we take a detour from punk and hardcore while continuing to steer clear of all conventions: welcome to Outsider Music . Guided by our own tastes (and Irwin Chusid’s insights), we dive into this magical world, featuring gems from The Shaggs, Daniel Johnston, BJ Snowden, and Y. ...
The KOPPOD Troika take a look back, forward, and all around. Trends, challenges, focusing on your LinkedIn. In 2025, it's time to run it, run it, run it... 'til we're runnin' out of road. EGGPLANT? Yes sir. Yes sirski, That's goin on ur Spotify. Featuring a few of the KINGS' favorites from this past year: EGGPLANT, Доктор Лазер, WOODSTOCK '99, ALIENATOR, KIDNAPPED, DESINTEGRACIÓN VIOLENTA, and NIGHT FEVER. Also featuring discussion of trends in Pop and Death Metal, and a bit of speculation reg...
THE KINGS explore selections from some death/metal/whatever-core YouTuber's year end list. To hear the full episode, head on over to KINGSOFPUNK.com and SIGN UP for the KINGS OF PUNK PATREON! IG: @koppodofficial
Hold onto your popular knapsack, because the latest episode of KINGS OF PUNK PODCAST has arrived in many different listening locations! Tubi-coded documentary "Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC" compiles lots of reminiscence about NYC’s underground rock grit, but did it do anything for THE KINGS? Our hosts dissect the documentary (suggested to us by a beloved listener [they’re all beloved, by all of us]), assessing its approach and sharing our own thoughts regarding its subject matter...
How can a band create a "cookie-cutter" album when the cookies came out of the oven not long ago? In this episode of the Kings Upon Podcast, we explore FEAR's "lunk-coded" classic 'The Record'. What eccentricities and complexities did FEAR lodge between slices of beef baloney? And what ambiguities did they slather across the whole platter? Check out this episode to dine on our takes. PATREON!: https://www.patreon.com/c/kingsofpunkpodcast Instagram: @koppodofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...
REAL soon. Topics covered today include: our little sabbatical, LEAKING HEAD tour in NEW ENGLAND, Zoomer attitudes towards genres and subgenres, coworker attitudes towards income taxes, weird and bad and desperate artists who show up on our social feeds (Christian Deathcore from Canandaigua, a guy who made a song called "Conjure Man"), and an announcement regarding a way you can (soon, real soon) support us and help prevent future lengthy absences. https://kingsofpunk.com/ https://www.youtube.co...
A jam-packed, full-ass-length episode of the Kings of Punk Podcast tackling a backlog of listener emails that's been piling up since the previous "Mailbag" episode in November of 2023. Your favorite hardcore punk and subculture commentary troika dive headfirst into the inbox to address your burning questions, impassioned rants, and hilarious stories (introducing Volume 1 of "The Coworker Chronicles") - expect both the width and breadth of topics to exceed mere hard core musings. In addition, the...
In this episode of The Kings of Punk Podcast, the hosts delve into the latest releases from KNOCKED LOOSE, TORTURE, CANDY APPLE, and BOOTLICKER. As they navigate through a diverse range of tracks, some things hit the mark for your discerning hosts... and some things, maybe not so much. They share their honest reactions regardless. Stay tuned as the troika dissects these hardcore (and adjacent) offerings with their signature wit and candor.
After a cold open infused with the joviality (and frivolity) KOPPOD listeners expect, the troika assesses and discusses the legacies of four underground/punk rock legends who passed in recent weeks: Steve Albini, Eddie "Leeway" Sutton, Dennis "Machine Gun" Thompson, and Gary Floyd (of the Dicks). Not the first time these names have come up on KOPPOD; won't be the last. RIP.
The Kings are joined by special guest Cooper as they listen and review to the singular record by crust ska punk group Choking Victim. Kingsofpunk.com as always.
The boys return to close the book on Youth of Today as well as discuss their legacy as well as the pioneering sounds of the mid to late 80s hc movement known now as youth crew. Kingsofpunk.com Intro to Youth Crew Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS9RBSDzKvYw6Yvo1mYWH4eHQCY5ZBOa0&si=DsYKSnxJgt-tUEaM
The kings are without one of their own and have to nelisst the help of special guest conner to finish an episode about Taylor Swift amongst otehr things. kingsofpunk.com
