In this episode, recorded on the DEVIL's NIGHT, the KINGS trace the early career of THE GREEN MAN himself: Petrus Thomas Ratajczyk. That's PETER STEELE, of FALLOUT, CARNIVORE, and TYPE O NEGATIVE. This episode covers Petrus' work from the FALLOUT single up to TYPE O's iconic 'Bloody Kisses' LP. Part 2 coming for paid Patreon subscribers. In any eve…

In the spirit of the season, THE KINGS examine an ominous outlier in MISFITS' discography. A Halloween-ready episode, diving headfirst into 1983’s Earth A.D./Wolfs Blood — the (real, Danzig-equipped) Misfits’ final and most feral studio album. Your hosts summarize its rushed recording, MISFITS' place in the American Hardcore pantheon, and interpers…

THE KINGS attempt an INTRODUCTORY examination of a band everybody's heard of, but not everybody has ever listened to, and even fewer people have really REALLY listened to a lot . The brainchild of DAVE BROCKIE (RIP), with roots in Virginia's hardcore punk scene and their impact extending far beyond that scene. Includes some DEATH PIGGY as well. Apo…

In part 2 here, we trace the Beasties from 'Check your Head' to 'To The Five Boroughs', examining both their musical evolution and their growth in terms of public image and place in the public consciousness. Website: KingsOfPunk.com IG: @koppodofficial

THE KINGS open a sick haul of shirts from ALTAR EGOS MERCH, address important inquiries from r/punk, share recent musical releases which grabbed their attention, and wish you a good start to your week 'coz I was supposed to edit and post this many days ago - I apologize -Jake Razor ALTAR EGOS: altaregosmerch.com Artificial Go: https://artificialgo.…

Down a host the two kings talk about recent events including this year's Barely Breathing fest in Long Island as well as other fests. kingsofpunk.com

After being delayed a few months, the Kings finally have the extremely talented artist and friend John Toohill on the pod to talk about his current and past endeavors in punk and hardcore in the Buffalo NY area. We talk printer investments, tape trading with cousins, solo live sets and much more! Listen to the new Science Man album Monarch Joy and …

THE KOPPOD Troika tackles another trio, a trio of true titans... New York City's THE BEASTIE BOYS. Part 1 begins with the BEASTIES roots as a hardcore punk band (back when they weren't a trio actually), moves on to their controversial (and influential) 'Licensed to Ill' period of collaboration with Professor Doctor Richard Rubin, and concludes with…

THE KINGS examine the 1983 LP 'Beggars Can Be Choosers' by THE NEWTOWN NEUROTICS. A rather unique record, backing strong political messaging with melodic punk stylings, delivered in the era of THE EXPLOITED, DISCHARGE, etc... what does the KOPPOD TROIKA think of this one? Check out the episode and find out. And let us know what YOU think of it in d…

The Kings give a heartfelt tribute to the prince of darkness.

THE KINGS direct their ears and powers of discernment towards the ambitious new full-length by Baltimore's Hardcore- Adjacent Senstation, TURNSTILE. Will they dig it? Give the episode a listen and find out - we hope you dig the episode. Website: KingsOfPunk.com IG: @koppodofficial

The Kings have breached the precipice and crossed the rubicon as they finally cover one of the most popular punk bands, The Ramones. The only downside is they are discussing the latter part of their large discography with Animal Boy, Halfway to Sanity and Brain Drain. On this episode they ask the hard questions like "Do these records hold up?" and …

Your eyes don't deceive you as you read this episode title, nor are we deceiving you with one of our zany pranks we do sometimes. We feel honored to present our interview with CRO-MAGS bassist, songwriter, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, and subject of the new documentary WIRED FOR CHAOS: the one and only HARLEY FLANAGAN. Harley Flanagan: https://h…

THE KINGS discuss BLACK FLAG's new lineup, ALL AMERICAN REJECTS' new marketing gimmick, and various personal developments pertaining to their musical act LEAKING HEAD, and more Website: KingsofPunk.com IG: @koppodofficial

THE KINGS find themselves a little all over the place (RIP new studio w/ table) and this episode might reflect that just a lil bit. Jake relied heavily on the Kanye West N*zi Cuck album to survive recent emotional trauma, so please pardon the first twenty minutes or so of the episode. Also featuring discussions of Yukio Mishima, Gabrielle D'Annunzi…

Jon from SYRUP HEAD RECORDINGS and Brian from BABY CHICO RECORDS phone in from behind the Iron Curtain, a curtain concealing vast stockpiles of bagel sandwiches, a top-secret Mosh Camp, and rats which may or may not be defined as "good". Both CRUMBSUCKERS albums get the deep analysis they deserve, Long Island’s music scene gets some shine, and BARE…

Gary "U.S." Bombs reviews an exciting series of shows he attended in Richmond, VA as part of the MUNICIPAL WASTE 25th ANNIVERSARY soiree. Then, a brief discussion of MATTY MATHESON's new band PIGPEN. IG: @koppodofficialWebsite: KingsOfPunk.com@altaregosmerch on IG and altaregosmerch.com

THE KINGS take a stroll down Sunset Blvd, maybe swing by Beach Blvd, uhhhh Beverly Hills, thats where we want to be!!!! We don't know where any of these places are, or if they're even something that's real. But you know what? WE LOVE IT!! We give our reviews of latter-day offerings from THE ADOLESCENTS, TSOL, CIRCLE ONE, and SYMBOL SIX. What did yo…

We're back! And we apologize for the delay. We review some recent releases and discuss some recent news. Sound off in da commentzWebsite: KingsofPunk.comIG: @koppodofficialCult Crime: https://cultcrimeband.bandcamp.com/album/self-titledThe Hell: https://sorrystaterecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-hellBlack Iron Prison: https://ironlungrecords.bandcamp…

The KINGS kick off the start of April with a deep dive into the raw, uncompromising legacy of one of hardcore punk’s most intense and influential bands: FUGAZI. Known for their blisteringly fast sound, politically charged lyrics, and confrontational presence, FUGAZI reshaped the boundaries of aggression in hardcore—laying the groundwork for what wo…

THE KINGS return with Part 2 of a deep dive into Youth Attack! Records—and per a listener's request, this episode also serves as an Intro to "Mysterious Guy Hardcore". What the hell does that even mean? What matters about this style? Why the air quotes? The KINGS are on the case, solving these mysteries with half-remembered shit from message boards…

THE KINGS reflect on both the limits and value of punk rawk, in context of our mind-numbing Amerikan culture. In the second half, they present a gleaming spire of hope, emerging straight from THA LAND OF THA HEARTLESS, and recap their great weekend at RUST BELT RIPPER FEST in Cleveland, OH. Please let us know how the episode sounds - we want to foc…

The KOPPOD Troika hop behind the wheel and tear through the streets of Beantown; their steering ain't the best in this episode, but if you've ever driven in BOSTON, surrounded by BOSTON DRIVERS, you know that's WICKED appropriate!! LOL! THE DEPARTED !! So grab yourself a wicked Dunkin Donuts Beverage and enjoy this edition of our CITY TO CITY serie…

Fulfilling a listener request and covering a label whose influence shaped Hardcore and Punk through the duration of our involvement with the subculture - and beyond. Featuring a few choice musical selections, with a Pt. 2 to follow - Pt. 2 to double as "Intro to Mysterious Guy HC" episode as well. Sound off in the comments. Sorry the episode's late…

*NOTE FROM JAKE RAZOR: I thought this got posted here last week. Patreon is supposed to post it here too when I mark an episode as "public". But I guess it didn't so here it is. If anyone know how to do this better and/or knows how to open PDF, plz advise* A relaxed recap regarding rousing renditions ... eh nah I'm not doing an allitteration thing,…

The KOPPOD Troika starts the show with extended-length musings regarding the death of David Lynch and other hot topics, then move on to their review of LA Punk Rock classic 'Back from Samoa' by the ANGRY SAMOANS. Includes examination of the ANGRY SAMOANS' METAL MIKE SAUNDERS and GREGG TURNER's rock critic priors, a listen to their prior band VOM (f…

A long time ago, the KINGS did an episode focusing on the year 1979 from a subculture point-of-view; important albums, trends in underground music, plus some signature KOPPOD japes and musings. In THIS episode, the KOPPOD TROIKA does the same thing but for 1984! Well, more or less the same thing. Featuring some historical context, some editorials f…

Rudimentary Peni charted a lonesome path through corners of the human psyche seldom explored on punk rock records. Their singularmystique and style makes them a no-brainer 'Legacy of...' candidate - and it arrives hot on the heels of our 'Intro to... Outsider Music' episode. This episode surveys the first phase of Rudimentary Peni's tenure, from th…

NOTE: We did this one a while ago so we didn't shout out our top-tier Patrons so I am doing it here: extra big thanks to G. and NoiseOfVarrich, very big thanks to everyone else who signed up over there too In this episode, we take a detour from punk and hardcore while continuing to steer clear of all conventions: welcome to Outsider Music. Guided b…

The KOPPOD Troika take a look back, forward, and all around. Trends, challenges, focusing on your LinkedIn. In 2025, it's time to run it, run it, run it... 'til we're runnin' out of road. EGGPLANT? Yes sir. Yes sirski, That's goin on ur Spotify. Featuring a few of the KINGS' favorites from this past year: EGGPLANT, Доктор Лазер, WOODSTOCK '99, ALIE…

THE KINGS explore selections from some death/metal/whatever-core YouTuber's year end list. To hear the full episode, head on over to KINGSOFPUNK.com and SIGN UP for the KINGS OF PUNK PATREON! IG: @koppodofficial

Hold onto your popular knapsack, because the latest episode of KINGS OF PUNK PODCAST has arrived in many different listening locations! Tubi-coded documentary "Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC" compiles lots of reminiscence about NYC’s underground rock grit, but did it do anything for THE KINGS? Our hosts dissect the documentary (sugges…

How can a band create a "cookie-cutter" album when the cookies came out of the oven not long ago? In this episode of the Kings Upon Podcast, we explore FEAR's "lunk-coded" classic 'The Record'. What eccentricities and complexities did FEAR lodge between slices of beef baloney? And what ambiguities did they slather across the whole platter? Check ou…

REAL soon. Topics covered today include: our little sabbatical, LEAKING HEAD tour in NEW ENGLAND, Zoomer attitudes towards genres and subgenres, coworker attitudes towards income taxes, weird and bad and desperate artists who show up on our social feeds (Christian Deathcore from Canandaigua, a guy who made a song called "Conjure Man"), and an annou…

A jam-packed, full-ass-length episode of the Kings of Punk Podcast tackling a backlog of listener emails that's been piling up since the previous "Mailbag" episode in November of 2023. Your favorite hardcore punk and subculture commentary troika dive headfirst into the inbox to address your burning questions, impassioned rants, and hilarious storie…

In this episode of The Kings of Punk Podcast, the hosts delve into the latest releases from KNOCKED LOOSE, TORTURE, CANDY APPLE, and BOOTLICKER. As they navigate through a diverse range of tracks, some things hit the mark for your discerning hosts... and some things, maybe not so much. They share their honest reactions regardless. Stay tuned as the…

After a cold open infused with the joviality (and frivolity) KOPPOD listeners expect, the troika assesses and discusses the legacies of four underground/punk rock legends who passed in recent weeks: Steve Albini, Eddie "Leeway" Sutton, Dennis "Machine Gun" Thompson, and Gary Floyd (of the Dicks). Not the first time these names have come up on KOPPO…

The Kings are joined by special guest Cooper as they listen and review to the singular record by crust ska punk group Choking Victim. Kingsofpunk.com as always.

The boys return to close the book on Youth of Today as well as discuss their legacy as well as the pioneering sounds of the mid to late 80s hc movement known now as youth crew. Kingsofpunk.com Intro to Youth Crew Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS9RBSDzKvYw6Yvo1mYWH4eHQCY5ZBOa0&si=DsYKSnxJgt-tUEaM…

The kings are without one of their own and have to nelisst the help of special guest conner to finish an episode about Taylor Swift amongst otehr things. kingsofpunk.com

KOPPOD's latest installment in their "Legacy of..." series delves into the influential sounds of 80s straight edge titans, Youth of Today. A band known for their raw energy and impactful lyrics, this edition promises to explore the impact and legacy of a group that helped shape the hardcore music genre and subculture. The Kings of Punk trace the ba…

THE TROIKA returns to a classic KOPPOD segment: REUNION RETRIBUTION. In this episode, they listen to second-era, post-dissolution records from the bands KAAOS, TZN XENNA, and DEVIATED INSTINCT. If you're not well-versed in those hardcore punk bands, don't worry about it: KOPPOD catches you up with some samplings form their back catalog. A mixed bag…

Your co-hosts unwind a little, having wrapped up the fierce competition of March Mayhem. Topics include cockroach mosh, Katt Williams, bootlegged-ass kid's movies, and more.. including their answers to queries drawn from r/punk, a segment all of the KOPPOD audience missed dearly and feels great excitement to hear once more.…

Our team at KOPPOD Punk Podcast apologize for the delay in releasing this episode; we put great effort into providing you with a great episode every week, but balancing this with other endeavors sometimes proves infeasible - especially when we add special musical intros for special episodes, the creation of which does NOT waste two of our hours and…

the KOPPOD TROIKA push through the next two rounds of MARCH MAYHEM, lots of hard decisions on this very hardcore podcast. Heavy hitters pitted against one another; classic records revered by old school listeners and new generations alike. How do these three guys judge this segment of DIY HC History? Stay tuned as they delve into the essence of this…

The heaviest of hitters go head-to-head, with upsets and cinderella runs to boot! In this round, our returning guest Mike from the First Seven Inch Club podcast tags in for every matchup - taking the place of one of your beloved KOPPOD co-hosts (chosen at random), and bringing his perspective to these hardcore clashes. This round includes more exci…

The tournament continues, and perhaps this is the true beginning. We see the winners of the survey come in and face off against the winners of the first round, and see what happens. Some obvious winners, and quite a few upsets! Kingsofpunk.com @koppodofficial on IG

Its a bit before March but the March Mayhem series has begun! The first round pits 72 records against each other and the Kings make the arduous trudge through the first round with the help of Special Referee Conner. Who will come out on top? Listen and find out, and let us know how wrong we are at Kingsofpunk.com or on instagram @koppodofficial…

The kings are joined by special guest Conner to do a dive into longtime punk label Prank Records. Founder Ken Sanderson brought to light a myriad of bands from all over the world onto wax, as well as some significant reissues over the years. We discuss some of our favorite releases from his label as well as his Best of 90s DIY Hardcore Top 100 list…