Over 10 years since their documentary of the ’89 European tour. They riled through 20+ songs at top speed, packed crowds of gangly, euphoric social outcasts.
Social Distortion, The Offspring, and Jello Biafra with DOA are called up from the reserves. Stalwarts NOFX, Pennywise, and Anti-Flag provide dutiful service.
It is here that the band finally reached their full vocal potential, as Greg Graffin, Mr. Brett, and Jay Bentley coat harmonies and “ozzin ahhs” all over songs.
As established a tradition as the Warped Tour, every year Punk-O-Rama features a blend of loved and hated stalwarts from Epitaph with upstarts making a buzz.
Videos (often a few) from Rancid, Refused, Bad Religion, NOFX, Offspring, Pennywise, Millencolin, Bouncing Souls, T(I)NC, Hot Water Music, Descendents, Dropkick Murphys, Guttermouth, Division of Laura Lee, and Death By Stereo.
The one-sheet boasts “Artists include Rancid, Bad Religion, NOFX, and Pennywise,” a quick scan of bands shows an infiltration of hipster bands and garage rock.