Voodoo Glow Skulls: Ska-Core with a Punch Formed in 1988 in Riverside, California, Voodoo Glow Skulls are one of the most enduring bands in the ska punk movement. Blending elements of third-wave ska, hardcore punk, and Latin influences, the band carved out a unique place in the alternative music scene. …
auto The Offspring
The Offspring: Punk Rock’s Enduring Titans Welcome back to another post on Punk And Ska, where we explore the roots and evolutions of some of the most iconic bands in the alternative scenes. Today we’re diving into one of the most influential punk rock bands to emerge from the American …
Pennywise
Pennywise – SoCal Punk Legends That Keep Shouting Back Few bands encapsulate the raw energy and rebel spirit of 90s Southern California punk like Pennywise. Emerging from the beach town of Hermosa Beach in 1988, Pennywise rapidly became a defining voice in melodic hardcore punk. With fast-paced rhythms, defiant lyrics, …
Fear
The Fierce Legacy of Fear: Punk Provocateurs Since ’77 When talking about the pioneering bands that shaped American punk, it’s impossible to ignore Fear. Formed in 1977 in Los Angeles, California, Fear quickly became synonymous with raw aggression, controversial performances, and a fiercely satirical take on punk rock. Fronted by …