Asthma Kids: “Die On This Hill (The Meek Are Getting Ready Pt II)”

Kawartha Lakes-based punk duo Asthma Kids have released a video for their new song “Die On This Hill (The Meek Are Getting Ready Pt II)”. The video was directed by Lisa Battocchio and stars Lorenza Tessaro. The song is off their upcoming EP The Meek Are Getting Ready which will be out on December 1 via Dammit Distribution and 2 Bar Town Records. Asthma Kids released their EP Fenelon Falls 4 Babcaygeon 0 in 2024. Check out the video below.

Hawthorne Heights announce 'If Only You Were Lonely' 20th anniversary tour

Hawthorne Heights have announced US tour dates to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album If Only You Were Lonely. Letlive. and Creeper will be joining them on all dates. Tickets go on sale on October 31. Check out the dates below.

Diving into 'The Emptiness of All Things' with Mark of Massa Nera

Listening to an album can be very similar to watching a movie. The instrumentation and lyrics transport you into a different world (or in this case, a world that we are hurtling towards with startling speed) and you become immersed in every aspect of the music. The Emptiness of All Things by Massa Nera is one such album. The band continues to push the boundaries of their sound as they combine elements of screamo, punk, emo, post-hardcore, and sludge metal together to create soundscapes that are both lush and stark, perfectly complementing the visceral nature of the lyrics. The band examines the current state of the world and explores the future that awaits us if this path is continued. They pull no punches as they dive deep into the detrimental effects that capitalism has had (and continues to have) on the environment along with our society, from the rising temperature of the planet to the reawakening of old diseases and the creation of new ones to the growth of fascism.

The Emptiness of All Things will be out digitally on Bandcamp on October 31. It will also be available on vinyl on October via Persistent Vision Records and you can pick that up right here.

Punknews editor Em Moore caught up with drummer, percussionist, keyboardist, and vocalist Mark Boulanger to talk about the album, taking the lyrics in a more literary direction, the absurdity of the modern world, moving away from streaming, and so much more. Read the interview below!

This interview between Em Moore and Mark Boulanger took place on October 7, 2025 via Zoom. What follows is a transcription of their conversation that has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

New Reviews for October 29, 2025

Today's reviews are:

• Maura Weaver - Strange Devotion
• Lips of Kohl - Please… Bury Me
• La Dispute - No One Was Driving The Car

You can check out any of our reviews right here. 

Gumm: “One Thing at a Time”

Gumm have released a video for their new song “One Thing at a Time”. The video was directed by Philip Amos. The song is off their upcoming album Beneath the Wheel which will be out on October 31 via Convulse Records. Gumm released Slogan Machine in 2023. Check out the video below.

Vial release new single

Vial have released a new single. It's called "idle hands" and right now appears to be a stand alone single. As per the band, " “IDLE HANDS” is a plea for affection; Limerence bottled up in a 2 and a half minute punky blast. Its desperate heartbeat is set to a driving rhythm, with a hook that grabs hold and doesn’t let go. I recorded the vocals for “IDLE HANDS” in the studio with a completely broken heart, and I think that rawness and desperation really comes through in the final product. I was really inspired by Courtney Love’s saccharine vocals, especially on tracks such as “Violet”. This song has been stuck in my head for months." You can check it out below.

Strike Anywhere and Iron Roses announce UK tour

Strike Anywhere are going on a UK tour. Iron Roses open. That runs for four days in April. You can see the dates below.

Violent Femmes celebrate debut LP with tour

The debut Violent Femmes album turns 45 this year. to celebrate the band is going on a West Coast tour. That starts February 26 and runs through early march. The trek is dubbed "45 Years of Violent Femmes." You can see the dates below.

Devo to livestream November 13 show in Denver

Devo are going to live stream their November 13 show. The show will be at the Mission Ballroom in Denver and is called DEVO: 50 Years of De-Evolution…Continued!, Live from The Mission Ballroom. The show is described as their "second-to-last tour date of the year and part of their continuing concert farewell." That will be on the VEEPS platform.

Relapse to reissue Lip Cream discography

Relapse records is going to reissue the entire Lip Cream discography. All of the band's albums and eps are seeing a release. This is their first USA issue ever and all the material is remastered. There is also a box set that collects everything into one package. that's out December 19.