Rich Zweiback had his life changed as an early pup when he saw the Ramones on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert. Since that day, he has seen hundreds of shows, written for many outlets and played in several bands. His fondest memories include discussing vegetarianism over many beers with Captain Sensible, talking KISS with Redd Kross and seeing D. Boon in his underwear.
When he’s not prowling the streets for the lost chord, he can be found in his bunker, pounding out copy for The Big Takeover and his own blog, Bleedin Out.
Redd Kross comes storming back with the hook laden Researching The Blues”
Alice Bag writes her memoirs of the early L.A. Punk scene and her involvement in the bands of the time.
The New Rochelles first album “It’s New” pays tribute to the Ramones
ROCKABILLY- The Twang Heard ‘Round The World is an illustrated history of the genre.
Action 45’s “Bastards Of America” combines old skool punk intensity with new school chops.
American Hardcore- A Tribal History is the definitive book on Hardcore Punk Rock
Frank Turner releases the best album of 2010 with “Rock & Roll”
Thousand Watt Stare releases their debut ep
Husker Du: The Story Of The Noise-Pop Pioneers Who Launched Modern Rock is the first book to tell the tale of the legendary Punk Rock band.
Cheetah Chrome tell’s his “Dead Boy’s Tales” with his new autobiography.
OFF! brings Old Skool Punk Rawk back at a blistering show in NYC
Roger Waters rebuilds The Wall and changes the theme from self absorption to anti-war.
NOFX packages up the last 20 years with a 30 song compilation.
The Jett Black Heart Attack bring it all the way to the days of classic hard rock.
I Love J-Rock features 5 girl fronted Japanese bands (including the mighty Shonen Knife) for a great primer in the awesomeness of Far East rock and pop.
Shonen Knife comes stateside with English language versions of two albums.
Rancid bassist Matt Freeman releases the hard driving Devil’s Brigade
Pere Ubu is back with a live album combining all of their classic “The Modern Dance” with early singles.
Punk Rawk hits Lawn Guyland as Social Distortion takes the stage in Wantagh.
The “Detroit Breakdown” hits New York and four of Motown’s legendary bands add to the heat in NYC on a sweltering summer day.
The Batusis kick ass in Brooklyn and release an e.p.
Straight outta Cleveland comes Back In The USSA, the debut disk from Prisoners.