Tony Rettman
Music
Why Twisted Sister Actually Matters
Known today mostly as a one-hit wonder and a rock history footnote from the hair metal era, Twisted Sister's story of slow rise and rapid fall shows how fleeting fame can be.
Tony Rettman
6.20.16
Music
This Crude Canadian Zine Was into Punk Before It Existed
Started in the summer of 1971, "Denim Delinquent" covered the angry young bands that the high-minded rock press refused to touch.
Tony Rettman
5.5.16
Music
Why Ronald Reagan Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Punk Rock
In the 1980s, all you needed to be a hardcore band was two chords, an attitude, and a drawing of Ronald Reagan with a Hitler mustache.
Tony Rettman
3.23.16
Interviews
More Than 35 Years Later, Here's a Video for Arguably the First Hardcore Record Ever
Check out a video and an interview with The Middle Class about that monumental debut and some of the details behind the LA scene.
Tony Rettman
10.15.15
Interviews
Scalped Aren't Really Spin Kick Metal, but They Might Have You Doing Karate Moves
Late 80's NYHC meets Anti-Cimex, ya heard?
Tony Rettman
10.9.15
Premieres
Legendary NYHC Band Beyond Shares Stories and a Track From Their Classic 1988 Demo
Little-known NYHC heavy hitters talk shop on the early days.
Tony Rettman
10.2.15
Premieres
PREMIERE: SoCal Hardcore Band Response Find You All "Guilty"
Check out a track from their upcoming EP being released on Ned Russin of Title Fight’s new label
Tony Rettman
9.24.15
Premieres
Stream DC Hardcore Band Nuclear Age's 'The Distinct Sounds of...' EP
From the same scene that brought you Pure Disgust, Protestor, and Give, stream the fury in full courtesy of React! Records.
Tony Rettman
9.11.15
Interviews
Dez Cadena of Black Flag, Misfits, and More on the Fight for His Life
The punk legend talks about his come up and his current battle with throat cancer.
Tony Rettman
9.3.15
Premieres
PREMIERE: Protester Kill Everyone in Sight "One At A Time"
Check out their upcoming EP 'No Identity' out on Triple B records.
Tony Rettman
8.19.15
Interviews
Interview: Tony Erba Walks Us Through the History of Cleveland Hardcore
The punk veteran takes a trip to the past as his new band gears up for a weekend of shows.
Tony Rettman
7.24.15
Interviews
Tube Tops and Sky Saxon: A Conversation with Government Issue's John Stabb
The D.C. hardcore legend speaks on punk rock's past and future.
Tony Rettman
7.17.15
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