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 interpersonal dynamics that rendered this their swan song. Also includes live reactions to a bunch of key tracks and analysis of this album's musical content.
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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. Apologies for this incoherent episode summary, i just woke up .. .i think this episode is a fun one though - JAke Razor
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THE KINGS discuss recent musical event they attend, then ease into reacting to fresh releases from our friends over at TKO RECORDS.
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TKO BANDCAMP: https://tkorecords.bandcamp.com/
BADTERMS:
https://bad-terms.bandcamp.com/
https://tkorecords.bigcartel.com/product/copy-of-badterms-panic-age-lp-blue-vinyl
THE RIFFS: https://tkorecords.bigcartel.com/product/the-riffs-death-or-glory-lp-ltd-red-vinyl
KONG KONG:
https://www.kongkong.se/
https://kongkong.bandcamp.com/
https://tkorecords.bigcartel.com/product/kong-kong-gorilla-anthems-lp-north-american-version
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.
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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.bandcamp.com/
Staticø: https://staticobghc.bandcamp.com/
Who Pays: https://11pmrecords.bandcamp.com/album/hard-times
Urban Strike: https://urbanstrike.bandcamp.com/album/demo-2025
Plasma: https://sorrystaterecords.bandcamp.com/album/mua-et-voi-omistaa
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/KingsofPunkPodcast
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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.
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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 watch part 2 of the official movie
Swimming Faith:
http://swimmingfaithrecords.com/
Part 2:
https://youtu.be/CzNwbnMBjzQ?si=vmiPwnm1Vadlf_Wv
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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 analysis of the groundbreaking 'Paul's Boutique'. Part 2 coming soon for PAID SUBSCRIBERS.
Shout out to KINGPIN tier subscribes NoiseofVarrich and G., since we forgot to mention that in episode i think.
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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 da comments
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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.
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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 "Did they ever hold to begin with?"
Part 2 will cover the last 3 albums by the band so keep an eye out for that on Patreon along with other great bonus episodes!
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://harleyflanagan.com/
Wired For Chaos film website: https://www.wiredforchaos.com/
IG: @wiredforchaosfilm
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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
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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'Annunzio, and Smokey Robinson. Later, the KOPPOD Troika listens to SLEEP TOKEN and tries to figure out what the fuss is all about. To cap things off, a review of fan-submitted album of THE RAD SKULLS.
Big thanks to NoiseofVarrich, G., and all our other Patreon subscribers - I think we forgot to say this in the episode, sorry
Rad Skulls: https://radskulls.bandcamp.com/
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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 BARELY BREATHING FEST updates drop (ok it's not really a "drop" anymore 'coz i edited this episode too late, sorry guys, im goin thru it rn ask "Gary" and Tyler, im aight tho)
Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame: https://www.limusichalloffame.org/ please do have a look and visit at thisf
Syrup Head Recordings IG: https://www.instagram.com/syrup_head_recordings?igsh=MXJ0dDh5bTYwMDFuMA==
Baby Chico IG: https://www.instagram.com/babychico_records?igsh=MnJqZXZ3Y3RnYnEy
Baby Chico BigCartel: https://babychicorecords.bigcartel.com/
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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 would become known as powerviolence.
This episode portends a big KOPPOD month as it traces the band’s early years in Washington, D.C., their landmark recordings, and their lasting impact on generations of extreme music. From their iconic Repeater LP to their legendary $5 shows, FUGAZI’s presence looms large—and we’re breaking it all down here, on April 1st, 2025.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or just hearing about them for the first time right now, as March has come to a close, this episode is required listening for anyone interested in how hardcore evolved at the margins—and how FUGAZI helped redefine its fury.