FAKE NAMES Unleash Sonic Fury with 'Punk Ruins'

The punk rock juggernauts FAKE NAMES are rising from the ashes of a three-year silence to unleash their third studio album, 'Punk Ruins', on October 23 via Epitaph Records. This relentless new offering kicks off with the electrifying track 'Until It's Normal', a scathing anthem that rips into the fascist propaganda plaguing our society. With its guitar-driven ferocity, the album promises to keep the spirit of punk alive and kicking.

Assembling a formidable lineup featuring guitarists Brian Baker (MINOR THREAT, DAG NASTY, BAD RELIGION) and Michael Hampton (S.O.A., EMBRACE, THE FAITH), alongside powerhouse vocalist Dennis Lyxzén (REFUSED, INVSN), bassist Johnny Temple (GIRLS AGAINST BOYS, SOULSIDE), and the explosive drumming of Mario Rubalcaba (ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT, OFF!), 'Punk Ruins' seamlessly fuses D.C. post-hardcore with a modern power-pop twist. This record is not just music; it’s a dissection of the political manipulation and social neuroses that haunt our contemporary lives, all while exemplifying punk's redemptive power.

Recorded at the legendary Electrical Audio studio in Chicago under the watchful eye of producer Matthew Barnhardy (SUPERCHUNK, Bob Mould), 'Punk Ruins' defies genre and emerges as a cathartic explosion of rage and joy. Baker reflects on the rapid-fire recording process, noting that they managed to capture twelve songs in just five days, with Lyxzén laying down his vocal tracks in a single session. The efficiency of their home-studio setups allowed them to hone their craft before stepping into the studio, ensuring that every note was meticulously crafted and ready to unleash.

Baker describes the album as a collective expression of creativity, emphasizing how the synergy among the band members transformed their initial ideas into something far more powerful than they had envisioned. Tracks like 'Diamond Buzz' deliver a hypnotic groove that draws listeners in, while the title track showcases the raw, unfiltered energy of D.C. hardcore, with Lyxzén's vocals slicing through the mix, backed by razor-sharp hooks that will stick in your head for days.

FAKE NAMES is more than just a band; they are a “mutual admiration society,” blending the essence of 1970s U.K. punk with the pulsating drive of classic hardcore and guitar-driven power-pop. Following the release of their self-titled debut in 2020 and the sonically polished 'Expendables' in 2023, they are set to take the stage in February 2027 for a whirlwind U.S. tour, hitting cities like Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Chicago, and more. Get ready to witness the rebirth of punk fury as FAKE NAMES takes no prisoners on this upcoming tour!