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Warped Tour 2010 Lineup
A listing of the lineup for the 2010 Vans Warped Tour as its released.
Paramore
Hayley Williams and Paramore gives the crowd a dose of pop punk at the 2007 Van's Warped Tour, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Punk History

If you've made it here, you're obviously interested in the history of punk music. Who wouldn't be?

Due to its major players, punk is an interesting cultural movement that peaked once in the late '70s and early '80s, and appears to be peaking again. Now is an exciting time for punk music, and it's easiest to figure out what's going on when you know what's already happened.

Warped Tour 2009 Lineup
A listing of the lineup for the 2009 Vans Warped Tour as its released, with the dates the bands will be playing.
Punk Rock Holiday Songs
If you're getting ready to celebrate the holidays, here are 10 songs to make the season bright.
Best Punk Albums of 2009
2009 was a good year for hardcore, street and punk in general. Here's a list of the best punk albums of 2009.
Subgenres
Following its beginnings, punk rock quickly split into a multitude of subgenres. Each would have a strong following and distinctive sound.
Celtic Punk Bands
Whether or not you're Irish, you're bound to get into the infectious sounds of Celtic Punk. Old favorites like the the Pogues as well as more recent bands like Flogging Molly are going strong, bringing Irish-influenced punk rock to the entire world.
Political Punk Bands
Punk rock and politics have never been strangers. Here are the names in political punk rock that you should know.
Underoath
Florida's Christian metal powerhouse, Underoath, performs at the 2007 Van's Warped Tour in Charlotte, North Carolina.
A Punk History Timeline
In the late '80s, punk rock would really begin to be shaping itself into the scene we know today.
Anti-Flag Live
I knew Anti-Flag's set was going to be politically-charged. What I didn't expect was how much energy they would display in the heat, or how much they could get the crowd going.They are one of the closest things that the punk scene has to the great protest singers of the Vietnam era, and if anyone can get the kids politically active, it will be these guys, high kicks and all.
Essential punk albums
If you really want to know about punk, you need to know the fundamentals. This list of 20 is a good place to start.
Tim McIlrath Interview
Tim McIlrath of Rise Against discusses the band's new album, and his feelings on political activism and the face of politics in punk rock today.
Vans Warped Tour Photos
A collection of our favorite Warped Tour memories from recent years.
20 Best Punk Albums, 2000-2009
A listing of the 20 best punk albums of the past decade, spanning 2000-2009
21st Century Breakdown
Following 2004's American Idiot, 21st Century Breakdown will be another punk rock opera that shows the way Green Day is headed.
2009 Vans Warped Tour Dates
The schedule for the 2009 Vans Warped Tour
Best Punk Albums of 2008
2008 was a good year for hardcore, street and punk in general. Here's a list of the best punk albums of 2008.
Brody Dalle
Brody Dahle of the Distillers and Spinnerette talks about the end of the Distillers and the beginning of her new band Spinnerette. Brody Dalle also talks about being a mother.
Horrific Punk Albums
Whether you're putting together a soundtrack for a Halloween party or simply listening to music on your way to a horror flick, here are some great recommendations for those of us who like our punk rock with a dash of the horrific.
The Casualties at the 2006 Van's Warped Tour
As emo and pop punk music has started to take over the Warped Tour, the Casualties are one of the last of a handful of true hardcore punk bands still on the tour. Check out Nicole Lucas' exclusive photos from the Detroit stop on the tour.
Essential Hardcore Albums
Here are 10 albums no self-respecting hardcore fan should be without.
NOFX - 'Cokie The Clown'
Five leftover tracks that didn't make it to 'Coaster,' 'Cokie the Clown' is in many ways more powerful than the songs that did, a 'Cokie the Clown' offers a rare glimpse into the mind of NOFX's Fat Mike.
Punk Books
Because punk music managed to develop a rich history in a relatively short period of time, there are many books devoted to the topic. Here are a few recommendations.
Sean Foreman of 3OH!3
One of the hip-hop acts that made it to Warped Tour this year, Colorado's 3OH!3, a duo consisting of Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte, is an act that is catching on, even in the punk scene. Not afraid to make fun of themselves, 3OH!3 is also not afraid to make the punks dance.
Interview - Kirk Hammett
Kirk Hammett of Metallica discusses the making of Guitar Hero Metallica.
Best Punk Albums of 2007
2007 was a great year for punk rock. It may have turned 30, but it doesn't seem to be slowing down.
Eugene Hutz
This is an interview with Eugene Hutz of Gogol Bordello. In it, he talks about touring, and the influence behind the Gypsy Punk Revolution.
The Sex Pistols
Although they were around for a relatively short time, no other punk band generated more press, or created a bigger uproar, then the Sex Pistols. In their brief existence, they created the trademark punk rock sound and image.
Brokencyde - 'I'm Not A Fan...
Call it crunkcore if you want, just don't call Brokencyde's I'm Not A Fan But The Kids Like It! good.
AFI - 'Crash Love'
On Crash Love, AFI is reexploring who they are as a band, and tackling social and political themes at the same time.
10 Bands to see at Warped 2009
With all of the bands at the 2009 Vans Warped Tour, it might be hard to decide who to see. We've nailed down our best bets for the 2009 Vans Warped Tour.
Rise Against
Chicago hardcore band Rise Against is dark and intense, both musically and politically.
Punk Rock Presents
Here's a list of great gift ideas for anyone on your list who's into punk rock, and also a great list of ideas of things to ask for.
Less Than Jake: The Shout It Loud Tour 2007
With a lineup that competed with the Warped Tour for exciting live performances, 2007's Shout It Loud Tour brought Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake to the same stage for some fun, energetic dance-worthy punk rock and ska.
FSU - Friends Stand United
With the arrest of Elgin Nathan James, the leader of FSU, for extortion, FSU is making news again. You might be wondering who FSU is, what FSU stands for, or where FSU came from. Here is a brief profile of Friends Stand United.
Reel Big Fish: The Shout It Loud Tour 2007
With a lineup that competed with the Warped Tour for exciting live performances, 2007's Shout It Loud Tour brought Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake to the same stage for some fun, energetic dance-worthy punk rock and ska.
Dropkick Murphys
Following in the footsteps of the Pogues, the Dropkick Murphys take traditional Irish music and mix it up with punk, Oi! and hardcore.
The 2009 Punk Year in Review
Here are the punk rock stories that caught our attentions this year.
Punk Band Tour Dates
A listing of links to the tour dates of punk bands currently on tour.
Classic Punk Rock Video Clips
YouTube is one of the best places for perusing video records of punk's history. Here are some of our favorite and least favorite video clips.
Review- 'It's All Happening'
On 'It's All Happening,' iwrestledabearonce have reinvented grindcore, making iwrestledabearonce and 'It's All Happening' both really innovative.
Post-Hardcore
A definition of post-hardcore that does little to define it all.
'Appeal To Reason'
Following 2006’s widely successful release, 'The Sufferer & The Witness', Rise Against has released 'Appeal To Reason', a record that proves the band is not content to rest on the laurels of the sound and following they’ve developed.
TAT at the 2009 Vans Warped Tour
TAT at the 2009 Vans Warped Tour
Warped Tour Crowd
The crowd gets into it at the 2007 Van's Warped Tour, on July 23, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
New York's Punk Pioneers
On the tail end of the Stooges and the MC5 in Detroit, New York punk was beginning. The advent of clubs like CBGB were giving bands a place to play, and New York was ripe for punk to explode. Here are 10 songs from New York's punk pioneers that create a historical document and a great mix tape.
An Interview with Kevin Lyman
The man behind the Warped Tour takes a few minutes out of his never ending business to chat.
The Slits
Arguably the first all-girl punk band, The Slits started simply because they thought they should, and music was probably never the same.
Film Review: Punk's Not Dead
More than a historical piece, Punk's Not Dead is an exploration of the ideals of punk rock and what it means to punk.
Straight Edge
A movement spawned within the hardcore scene in the '80s, followers of the straight edge movement have made a commitment to abstain from using drugs, alcohol and tobacco products.
Punk Rock Concept Albums
Green Day may be the most famous punk band to do a concept album with American Idiot and 21st Century Breakdown, but Green Day was neither the first or the best.
The Vans Warped Tour
Since 1995, The Vans Warped Tour has been bringing punk rock and extreme sports to a parking lot near you.
L.A.'s Punk Pioneers
Although it got less attention than the scene in New York, the California punk scene of the late '70s and early '80s, specifically in L.A., was creating punk music that would be as influential and good as its East Coast cohorts. Here are 10 early songs you should know by heart.
Tiger Army Live, St. Andrew's Hall, Detroit
Despite the fact that we were only able to get 20 minutes of the band's set, we were treated to 20 minutes of high energy psychobilly from one of the hottest bands on Hellcat's roster right now.
Mest
A profile of Mest and its frontman Tony Lovato, the band identified as the victims of the alleged FSU extortion case.
The Sufferer And The Witness
The latest from Chicago hardcore rockers is a dark, vaguely political look at what's going on in the world around us.
The Clash
A profile of the Clash, the "only band that ever mattered".
Punk Release Dates
A list of release dates for upcoming punk rock new releases.
Girl in a Coma
Girl in a Coma
The Pogues
Hailing from London, the Pogues are truly the founders of the Celtic punk movement. Blending traditional Irish Folk with politics and punk rock energy, they paved the way for many bands to come.
Jemina Pearl - 'Break It Up'
On Jemina Pearl's solo album, the former vocalist for Be Your Pet has reemerged with a new sound. Unfortunately, Jemina Pearl is now a pop singer.
Buzzcocks
Green Day would never have existed without the Buzzcocks. The invented the pop punk sound that many of today's popular punk bands utilize.
Funeral For a Friend
Funeral For A Friend brings some British post-hardcore to the south at the 2007 Van's Warped Tour, on July 23, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Living End
The rockabilly band from Ausralia, The Living End has been going strong for well over a decade, and they just continue to get tighter as a band.
The Ramones
While the Sex Pistols and the Clash were defining British punk, the Ramones were creating the American punk sound in two-minutes bursts.
Warped Tour Essentials
If you've never been to the Warped Tour before, you may not have realized it won't be like any other concert you've been to. There's a definite list of essentials you'll want to take with you in order to have the most fun.
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
As another Warped Tour wraps up and takes summer away with it, photographer Brendon Sharpe brings us this series of photo highlights from the Charlotte, NC date.
'Old Crows/Young Cardinals'
With, Old Crows/Young Cardinals, Alexisonfire's first album in three years, Alexisonfire is reinventing themselves, and Old Crows/Young Cardinals is their best album to date.
Warped Tour Lineup, July 24
A list of the lineup for Warped Tour 2009 in Orlando, Florida, on July 24, 2009.
Squirrel Nut Zippers
No matter where you're at, nothing evokes a hot southern night like a swinging set from NC's Squirrel Nut Zippers.
Nathan Elgin James and FSU
With the arrest of Elgin Nathan James on a federal extortion charge, much of the country is being clued into the existence of FSU, a hardcore punk organization founded by James. As the story unfolds, we're compiling all of the information here.
Black Flag
Raw, powerful and dark, Black Flag is considered by many to be both the first hardcore punk rock band and one of the most influential punk bands in the states.
Nobody Likes You
Mark Spitz has created a book on the band that is in-depth and interesting, with minimal amounts of the fluff that would appeal to Green Day's teenage fans. In doing so, he has created a book that will appeal to many fans of punk in general, even those who don't like what the band has become today.
Metallica
Photos of the music and madness that was SXSW 2009.
NOFX
Blatantly political, blatantly sarcastic, blatantly punk rock... that's NOFX.
Less Than Jake at the 2009 Vans Warped Tour
Less Than Jake at the 2009 Vans Warped Tour
Detroit Punk Bands
Motown's music is much more than just Motown Music. Check out this sample of the punk bands in Detroit.
Girl In A Coma - 'Trio B.C.'
On 'Trio B.C.,' Girl in a Coma have proven that they can evolve, making Trio B.C. an even better record than 'Both Before I'm Gone', Girl in A Coma's first release.
Punk: The Whole Story
Depending on what your gauge is, punk's age changes. But if you're gauging it off of the Pistols, Clash and Ramones, it's 30 this month, and here's DK's birthday present.
Warped Tour Lineup, July 5
A list of the lineup for Warped Tour 2009 at Dallas Texas, on July 5, 2009.
Siouxsie and the Banshees
Part of the first wave of British Punk, Siouxsie and the Banshees, also went on to pave the way for the new wave and goth bands that would come later.
Anti-Flag at the 2009 Vans Warped Tour
Anti-Flag at the 2009 Vans Warped Tour
Brats On The Beat
Brats On The Beat is a collection of kid-friendly versions of Ramones songs. Performed by real punk musicians, this should be an essential album in any parent's collection.
NOFX - Coaster
Coaster, the latest from NOFX, is nothing new for the band. But with NOFX, it doesn't have to be.
iwrestledabearonce
An interview with Steven Bradley of iwrestledabearonce, where he discusses the inlfuences that lead to the odd sounds of iwrestledabearonce.
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Girl In A Coma wsg Toxic Shock Syndrome
Gene Louis Interview
In this interview with Gene Louis, the frontman for Bullets And Octane, he talks about touring and the meaning behind the new album.
Tiger Army - Live In Detroit
Despite the fact that we were only able to get 20 minutes of the band's set, we were treated to 20 minutes of high energy psychobilly from one of the hottest bands on Hellcat's roster right now.
Hellcat Records Tour
Rockabilly, glam, ska... is there anything Hellcat can't do? Not when they're putting together a tour.
Dead Kennedys
One of the founders of political American hardcore, the Dead Kennedys went after Reagan-era economics and commercialism with a vengeance.
Doomed Future Today
Boston's Mouth Sewn Shut meld hardcore and crust with reggae rhythms to create a sound all their own.
Green Day
One of the bands credited with the resurgence in popularity of punk rock in the states, Green Day is one of the most popular and commercially successful punk bands in U.S. Over the course of their career, Green Day has captured three Grammys, and Green Day has sold over 65 million records.
Underneath the Owl
With 'Underneath the Owl,' Riverboat Gamblers have evolved and matured without losing any of the energy that makes their live shows so incredible.
MXPX - 'On The Cover II'
The long-awaited followup to 'On The Cover,' MXPX is back with more covers on 'On The Cover II."
Witches With Dicks - Manual
From the same scene that brought you the Ducky Boys and Dropkick Murphys, Witches With Dicks serve up a hefty helping of Boston blue-collar street punk.
Warped Tour Lineup, July 31
A list of the lineup for Warped Tour 2009 in Detroit, Michigan, on July 31, 2009.
Flatfoot 56 Live at the Magic Stick, Detroit, 2008
Flatfoot 56 Live at the Magic Stick, Detroit, October 2, 2008
Warped Tour Lineup, August 12
A list of the lineup for Warped Tour 2009 in Calgary, Alberta, on August 12, 2009.
Let The Dominoes Fall
With Let the Dominoes Fall, Rancid has released what Rancid frontman Tim Armstrong calls his favorite Rancid album yet.
A Twist in my Story
MySpace darling Jon Vesely is back with another album, fully-fleshed and lusher than a bucket of... some other things that are lush.
Goons of Doom
They never intended to be band, but Goons of Doom had so much fun pretending to be a band that they kept with it. It was a good call.
Warped Tour Lineup, July 10
A list of the lineup for Warped Tour 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, on July 10, 2009.
Blood Or Whiskey
A profile and biography of Blood or Whiskey, the Celtic Irish punk band from Leixlip, County Kildare, Republic of Ireland.
Mad Sin - Dead Moon's Calling
Mad Sin serves up psychobilly, rockabilly, country and punk. It's the last thing you'd expect from a German band.
'Ten Glorious Animals'
On Ten Glorious Animals, old schoolers Alice Donut explore more than ten glorious sounds. Way more.
The Starting Line
With a new album on Virgin Records and a slot on this summer's Warped Tour, The Starting Line are picking up speed fast. The Starting Line' frontman, Kenny Vasoli, lets us know just how things are going.
Epitaph Records
A history and profile of Epitaph Records, the home of Bad Religion, Rancid, The Offspring, NOFX, Pennywise and the Bouncing Souls.
Gypsy Punk
A phrase coined by Gogol Bordello frontman Eugene Hutz, Gypsy punk has been expanded to include a blend of punk and world music.
'We're Counting On The Youth'
On Skeleton Crew Records (owned by Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance), New Tomorrow is bringing back old school hardcore. On 'We're Counting On The Youth,' New Tomorrows hardcore sound is a blast from the past that smells like fresh air.
Gypsy Punks
Gogol Bordello's latest release is a swirling Eastern European dance party, complete with fiddle, accordion, and the nice addition of electric guitars.
Bouncing Souls at the 2009 Vans Warped Tour
Bouncing Souls at the 2009 Vans Warped Tour
Flogging Molly
A profile and biography of Flogging Molly, a Celtic punk band from Los Angeles, California.
Warped Tour Lineup, August 23
A list of the lineup for Warped Tour 2009 in Los Angeles, California, on August 23, 2009.
The Tossers
Photo Gallery - The Tossers with The Mighty Stef, March 11, 2009, The Crofoot, Pontiac
Flatfoot 56
A brief biography of the Chicago Celtic punk band Flatfoot 56.
Anti-Flag
Intense, energetic and fiercely political, Pittsburgh's Anti-Flag works to be a radical political voice for American punk rock.
Street Dogs - 'State Of Grace'
Former Dropkick Murphy Mike McColgan is back with 'State Of Grace', the third from blue-collar Boston punks the Street Dogs.
Warped Tour Lineup, August 9
A list of the lineup for Warped Tour 2009 in Denver, Colorado, on August 9, 2009.
The Tossers
A Celtic punk band, the Tossers are known for scathing political rants wrapped in punk rock, as well as for more traditional Irish drinking tunes, accompanied by mandolin, fiddle, tin whistle and banjo
Warped Tour Lineup, August 15
A list of the lineup for Warped Tour 2009 in Seattle, Washington, on August 15, 2009.
2009 Vans Warped Tour
Photos of the 2009 Vans Warped Tour
My First Time
My First Time: A Collection Of First Punk Show Stories is simply what the title implies...
Sinner

Whether you consider her the godmother of punk, the first riot grrl, or simply a great rock and roll musician, the simple fact is that Joan Jett's latest album is solid, fun rock and roll.

Mike Vallely
Professional skateboarder Mike Vallely discusses touring, his new band and the way skateboarding and punk rock go together.
'Poetry Of The Deed'
Frank Turner, former singer for Million Dead, went unplugged, and on Poetry of the Deed, Turner has probably made his punkest record yet.
Plan 9 - 'Manmade Monster'
You probably won't ever hear Danzig with the Misfits again, so 'Manmade Monsters' by Plan 9 might be the next best thing.
Both Before I'm Gone
Girl In A Coma is one of the latest bands to come out on Joan Jett's Blackheart Records, and based on what I've heard so far from this label I'm yet to be convinced that Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna can do any wrong when it comes to choosing young bands and producing stellar records.
Burning Image - 'Fantasma'
A solidly influential death rock band from California, Burning Image has been out of the loop for over 20 years. Fantasma changes this. With Fantasma, Burning Image brings their dark sound back to the light.
Celtic Punk
A definition of Celtic Punk, and a listing of some Celtic Punk Bands.
Bad Religion at the 2009 Vans Warped Tour
Bad Religion at the 2009 Vans Warped Tour
Shout It Loud Tour 2007
Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake prove there are other big summer shows besides the Warped Tour.
Warped Tour Lineup, August 1
A list of the lineup for Warped Tour 2009 in Chicago, Illinois, on August 1, 2009.
The Vandals
A profile and discography of The Vandals, a punk rock band that has been largely successful despite never having signed to a major label.
Thursday - 'Common Existence'
Thursday is promising an evolution of their post-hardcore sound with their latest release, Common Existence.
Barb From I Object
Barb, the vocalist from I Object, discusses what it means to be DIY, and what it takes to make a DIY tour.
Halifax Review
On the Inevitability of a Strange World, Halifax brings out a helping of Crue-inspired hardcore that really rocks.
New Found Glory - Coming Home
The latest from New Found Glory, Coming Home is a poppy masterpiece that's a bit light on substance.
Warped Tour Lineup, July 23
A list of the lineup for Warped Tour 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 23, 2009.
Warped Tour Lineup, July 9
A list of the lineup for Warped Tour 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 9, 2009.
Punk Albums of 2006
There have been a lot of great albums this year, and it was tough to pick out the best. For my picks, I focused on some albums from a handful of subgenres. Some are heavy, some are simply fun, but all of them have maximum replay value. If you got any records this year, these should have been on your list.
3OH!3 at the 2009 Vans Warped Tour
3OH!3 at the 2009 Vans Warped Tour
Interview: Paul Raven
Although he's currently with Ministry, Raven's been everywhere. This interview is more a collection of recollections than anything.
Warped Tour Lineup, August 2
A list of the lineup for Warped Tour 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on August 2, 2009.

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