Late last year, Vegas-based metalcore band Survive This! was embroiled in a quiet controversy across the punk internet (punkernet?) due to it graphic lyrical depiction of violence and misogyny. ...
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The Fault in Our Scene: Warped Tour 2014
While there are still a few “surprises” yet to be revealed, the bulk of the 2014 Warped Tour has been announced and, like every Warped Tour of the past decade or so, the lineup has been met with a mixed reaction. ...
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Favorite Shows of 2013
It’s our third anniversary here at Punks in Vegas and we’re celebrating by looking back at the shows that made the previous year so great. Check out the lists below as members of the PIV team as well as a few local bands talk about their favorite live shows of 2013. What was your favorite? Leave a reply in the comments! ...
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Images: Propagandhi, The Flatliners, War On Women February 20, 2014 at the Hawthorne Theater (Portland, OR)
Feb 27, 2014
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Las Vegas can be a great place to see large touring acts, but unfortunately, we frequently get skipped by smaller and mid-level bands. Such was the case on the most recent Propagandhi tour supported by the Flatliners. Thankfully, I had some business to take care of in my hometown of Portland, Oregon anyway, and I was able to catch their show at the Hawthorne Theater. ...
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Images: Lawrence Arms, Nothington, Great Apes February 16, 2014 at El Rey Theater (Los Angeles)
Every year at Punk Rock Bowling, you’re forced to make some tough choices. There are so many great bands playing club shows at the same time, and you’re bound to miss someone great. So last year, while our own Emily Matview covered the Lawrence Arms/Nothington show, I attended Strung Out/Guttermouth at Fremont Country Club. So when the Larry Arms announced a tour in support of Metropole, their first record in eight years, I vowed not to miss them again, and made the long trek to Los Angeles’ El Rey Theater. ...
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Favorite Music of 2013 – The Definitive Edition
Here it is, folks, the one and only, definitive Punks in Vegas Top 10 Albums of 2013 list. ...
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Favorite Music of 2013 Day Two feat. members of Faded Grey, War Called Home, Caravels, Presagers and more
With 2013 rapidly coming to a close, it’s time to look back at the outstanding music that made this another great year for music. Today we’re bringing you best of lists from Lance Wells (Punks in Vegas, ex-Faded Grey/Tomorrows Gone), Aaron Mattern (Punks in Vegas), War Called Home, Michael Roeslein (Caravels), Nevermore Productions, Matt Salkeld (Singer/songwriter, Drunks Go Acoustic) and Presagers. ...
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Favorite Music of 2013 Day One feat. members of Last Call, Alaska, Ministry of Love, The Sheds and more
With 2013 rapidly coming to a close it’s time to look back at the outstanding music that made this another great year for music. This year, in an effort to better represent the varying musical tastes out there, we reached far and wide to nearly every Vegas-based band and musician we could, as well as a few out of state friends. ...
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