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Static Rage

Punk and New Wave aren't dead; it is just middle-aged and crazy. Join two guys, Ben and Buzz, as they discuss the albums that made them fans. So dust off your leather jackets, lace up your combat boots and stomp along.

  1. 81

    Danzig I thru IV

    By the power of ancient stones and sacred groves, in this Samhain night, protection unfolds. Blessed Samhain to you all. we turn our attention to the first four Danzig albums.

  2. 80

    Blitzkid, "Five Cellars Below," (2006), Review

    As Halloween comes for us all, we delve deep below the cellar to listen to Blitzkid.

  3. 79

    Music from the Succubus Club, (3/20/2000), Review

    We look at something a bit different for us in this episode, talking about a TTRPG we love and the compilation album set in that world.

  4. 78

    Ghoultown, "Bury Them Deep," (2006), Review

    Howdy, Partners. Welcome to another spooky season review.

  5. 77

    Bella Morte, "Year of the Ghost," (8/15/2017), Review

    The calendar has turned once again to October, and we return from our slumber to discuss spooky-season appropriate albums. Starting with Bella Morte.

  6. 76
  7. 75

    Dropkick Murphy, "Sing Loud, Sing Proud," (2/6/2001), Review

    You didn't think we would miss St. Patrick's Day, did you?

  8. 74

    Bella Morte 2004-2006

    Blessed Samhain to you all. Tonight, we bring you a Bella Morte Anthology. "As the Reasons Die," "Songs for the Dead," "Bleed The Grey Sky Black," and "Beautiful Death."

  9. 73

    A Triple Shot of Blitzkid

    Last night, the moon was full, and Buzz and Ben decided to talk about three releases from horror punk outfit Blitzkid. 2001's "Let Flowers Die." 2003's "Trace of a Stranger." and the 2024's "Lycanthro-EP."

  10. 72

    Necromantix, "Curse of the Coffin," (7/30/1991), Review

    Danish psychobilly, you ask? Yes, yes, it is.

  11. 71
  12. 70

    The Pogues, "If I Should Fall From Grace With God," (1/18/1988), Review

    As March rolls on we spin a Celtic punk classic.

  13. 69

    Flogging Molly, "Swagger," (3/7/2000), Review

    It is way past the time we talked about Flogging Molly's debut.

  14. 68

    Dropkick Murphys, "The Gang's All Here," (3/9/1999), Review

    Twenty-five years ago today, Dropkick Murphy released their second album. Given that it is March and we always talk Celtic punk during March, you knew we had to discuss this.

  15. 67

    Mr. Monster, "Over Your Dead Body," (2001), Review

    Halloween is almost on us and we review some "Boo-Wop"

  16. 66

    Ghoultown, "Life After sundown," (2008), Review

    It's time for some cowpunk for Halloween.

  17. 65
  18. 64

    Éire Óg, "Live at the Brazen Head," (1997), Review

    It is still March, so we are back with some Irish "rebel music."

  19. 63

    The Dubliners, "A Drop of the Hard Stuff." (1967), Review

    To celebrate St. Patrick's day, we've gone full-on Irish traditional with our look back at the first studio album by the Dubliners. 

  20. 62

    Stray Cats, "Stray Cats," (February, 1981), Review

    Slinking down an alleyway near you, come Buzz & Ben to juke and jive. 

  21. 61

    Roky Erickson and the Aliens, "The Evil One," (1981), Review

    Psychedelic Texas blues rock is what we are spinning this week.  

  22. 60

    Ghost, "Opus Eponymous," (10/18/2010), Review

    We are back from hiatus with one of Buzz's favorite albums of the '10s. The debut by Swedish psychedelic doom rockers Ghost. 

  23. 59

    Suicidal Tendencies, "Lights . . . Camera . . . Revolution . . . ," (7/3/1990), Review

    In what will be our last episode of the year, we decided to head back to the West Coast and check out the Suicidal Tendencies transitionary album. 

  24. 58

    New York Dolls, "New York Dolls," (7/27/1973)

    This week, we get all dolled up and spin some proto-punk. 

  25. 57

    GG Allin & Antiseen, "Murder Junkies," (June 1991), Review

    It was time for us to discuss one of the most infamous names in punk, GG Allin. 

  26. 56

    Hank III, "Straight to Hell," (2/28/2006), Review

    We often talk about how similar country and punk music can be, so it was only a matter of time before we landed on an album that exemplified what we meant. 

  27. 55

    Samhain

    Buzz & Ben bring you an end-of-week Halloween special. Never mind the date on the calendar. We discuss the discography of Samhain! 

  28. 54

    Misfits, "American Psycho," (5/13/1997), Review

    It is almost Halloween, and you know how we do around here. 

  29. 53

    Calabrese, "The Traveling Vampire Show," (2007)

    This week we listened to a little undead love for traveling vampires courtesy of Calabrese. Check out our thoughts. 

  30. 52

    The Cramps, "Songs the Lord Taught Us," (March 1980), Review

    Time for some foundational psychobilly. 

  31. 51

    The Damned, "The Black Album," (11/3/1980), Review

    It is officially October, and we have turned our ears to the Damned. 

  32. 50

    Mercyful Fate, "Melissa," (10/30/1983), Review

    It is October Eve, and Buzz and Ben are feeling spooky. Come listen to us discuss the tale of Melissa. 

  33. 49

    Brats, "1980," (8/11/1980), Review

    An album that neither of us had heard of but with an interesting legacy. 

  34. 48

    Gwar, "Scumdogs of the Universe," (1990), Review

    I bet you missed us; we're back! This time spinning the second album by GWAR as Buzz prepares to journey to one of their live shows. 

  35. 47

    Rumjacks, "Gangs of New Holland," (2010), Review

    One last Celtic punk album to go, this time one up from Australia. Check it out. 

  36. 46

    The Real McKenzies, "10,000 Shots," (2005), Review

    To end March we spin the fifth album by Scottish-Canadian Celtic punk band The Real McKenzies, 10,000 Shots.

  37. 45

    Blood or Whiskey, "Cashed Out on Culture," (2005), Review

    It is time for a spin of the 2005 album by Irish Celtic-Punk outfit Blood or Whiskey, Cashed Out on Culture. One of Buzz's favorites.  

  38. 44

    The Pogues, "Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash." (1985) Review

    March is once again upon us, and that means that Buzz & Ben look at Celtic Punk. So here we are, with the second studio from the London based group The Pogues, Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash. Enjoy! 

  39. 43

    Generation X, "Generation X," (1978), Review

    Buzz & Ben discuss the debut album by the London outfit that birthed Billy Idol. The self-titled Generation X! Opinions on this one....vary. 

  40. 42

    X, "Los Angeles," (1981), Review

    We head out to Southern California, to check out the debut album by the band X. Long considered a foundational punk/post-punk album. Did it live up to our expectations?

  41. 41

    Dayglo Abortions, "Two Dogs Fucking," (1991), Review

    This week we review an album straight out of a Canadian obscenity trial. Canadian punk at its most vulgar? 

  42. 40

    Concrete Blonde, "Bloodletting," (1990), Review

    After an unexpected and extended break, Buzz & Ben return to an early 90s state of mind. L.A. three-piece Concrete Blonde's third album, Bloodletting. Get your bloodletters, your dice, and join us on a spiritual pilgrimage to New Orleans. 

  43. 39

    Misfits, "The Misfits," (1996), Review

    It's the night before Halloween and time for us to let out our inner fiends and talk about the legendary Misfits and the 1996 Boxset that compiles the majority of their recorded material. Whoa, you don't want to miss this. 

  44. 38

    Bella Morte 2000-2002 Review

    As the end of October nears Buzz & Ben take a tour of the output of Bella Morte from the beginning of the century. "Fall No More" From Music from the Succubus Club (2000). Where Shadows Lie (2000), The Death Rock EP (2001), and The Quiet (2002).

  45. 37

    Lost Episode: Minor Threat, "Out of Step," (1983), Review

    Buzz & I weren't able to record this week, but I found an episode I forgot to upload in season 1. The one and only studio album by Minor Threat. 

  46. 36

    Night Club, "Scary World," (Review), 2018

    October is here and it always buts Ben in the mood for Dark Wave. So he chose the 2018 album by Night Club, Scary World to review this week. What will Buzz think? Tune in and check it out. then listen to the new Night Club album that released on October, 9th. 

  47. 35

    Paradise Lost, "Host," (1999), Review

    There is a full moon this week and it is October. So we decided to do something slightly different this week. We take a look at the.....controversial.....seventh studio album. Host, by gothic doom metallers Paradise Lost. On this album, they decided to try there hand at a dark/new wave album. What did we think?

  48. 34

    Bauhaus, "Crackle," (1998), Review

    September ends with a listen to what is essentially a greatest hits album. 1998's Crackle, Buzz selected this album to provide an overview of Bauhaus's album and single release work. As the nights grow longer, listen, and reminisce. 

  49. 33

    Ghoultown, "Give 'em More Rope," (2002) Review

    Buzz & The Reverend Dangerously return for season two! Summer 2020 is making its way out the door but before it goes it leaves us this album of Weird West tunes straight up from Hell and Texas. Come listen to what we have to say about our walk down the streets of Ghoultown. 

  50. 32

    The Ruts, "The Crack," (1979) Review

    Buzz and Ben return for the season 1 finale! This episode, we turn to a classic album that neither of us had heard of before the debut album by the British outfit, The Crack. Ben discovered it by listening to Henry Rollin's KCRW radio show and knew that we had to do it. Check it out! We are also taking a break for a couple of months between seasons. We discuss why in the episode but want to say thank you to all tens of our listeners out there.  Catch you in a bit!

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Punk and New Wave aren't dead; it is just middle-aged and crazy. Join two guys, Ben and Buzz, as they discuss the albums that made them fans. So dust off your leather jackets, lace up your combat boots and stomp along.

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