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Negative Approach is an American hardcore punk band, formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1981. The band is considered among of the pioneers of hardcore punk, particularly in the Midwest region.[1] Like most hardcore bands, Negative Approach was little known in its day outside of its hometown. It is now idolized in the Detroit rock underground and the punk subculture, considered to be one of the elite bands of the "old school" era, and continues to be influential Negative Approach initially broke up in 1984 with singer John Brannon moving onto Laughing Hyenas, and later Easy Action, but the band has reformed as of 2006 and continues to tour sporadically

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by Michael Major - September 26, 2023

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by Michael Major - September 14, 2023

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GWAR Announces 'Age of Imbeciles' Tour Photo GWAR Announces 'Age of Imbeciles' Tour
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023

The infamous Lords and Masters of Shock Rock will return to the road wreaking havoc, and laying waste to audiences across the US and Canada this Fall. The tour, featuring support from Negative Approach, X-Cops and Cancer Christ on select dates, starts October 11th in Hampton Beach, NH and runs throu...

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by Michael Major - February 13, 2023

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by Michael Major - June 21, 2022

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Beach Rats Share New Single 'Heavy Conversation' Ahead Of New Album Photo Beach Rats Share New Single 'Heavy Conversation' Ahead Of New Album
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022

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Beach Rats Announce Album 'Rat Beat' & Share Title Track Photo Beach Rats Announce Album 'Rat Beat' & Share Title Track
by Michael Major - April 25, 2022

An impressive lineup of punk rock lifers, the band is comprised of vocalist Ari Katz (Lifetime), guitarist Pete Steinkopf (Bouncing Souls,) bassist Bryan Keinlen (Bouncing Souls,) guitarist Brian Baker (Bad Religion, Minor Threat) & Danny Windas (Let It Burn) on drums. They also share the music vide...

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by Marissa Tomeo - April 13, 2022

A Message from Circle Jerks: We had hoped it wouldn’t come to this, but our fearless singer, our dude, Keith Morris, is headed home to rest for 10 days as he recovers from COVID-19. This will not stop Keith! You have no idea how ecstatic we are to be on tour for the first time in 15 years and seeing...

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by Michael Major - February 01, 2022

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by Tori Hartshorn - November 28, 2018

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by Macon Prickett - February 07, 2018

In partnership with Touch And Go Records, Third Man Records is re-issuing the full discography of punishing Michigan hardcore punk blues band Laughing Hyenas for the first time in over 25 years. The first two of these reissues, Merry-Go-Round and You Can't Pray A Lie, are available for pre-order on ...

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by Caryn Robbins - December 18, 2017

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