Cock Sparrer

Cock Sparrer's 1982 UK punk classic Shock Troops (which you can now get on limited splatter vinyl) is one of the most influential punk albums ever. Here are 10 great covers of songs from that album that show off its influence...

BrooklynVegan has teamed with Cock Sparrer on a new gold/clear/white/red splatter vinyl variant of their classic 1982 LP 'Shock Troops,' available now for a limited time only.

Cock Sparrer's 1982 debut LP Shock Troops is one of the greatest and most influential punk albums of all time, and it never goes out of style. Here's a look back on the classic album, is available now in our store on exclusive gold/white/clear splatter vinyl...

”There’s a lot of hope in this record, and a lot of fight. We are all warriors. We all have miles of shit to trudge through, and we have no choice but to get through it.”

As a bonus, organizers point out, ”This festival is BYOB, completely free, and clothing is optional.”

The Unseen, Guttermouth, The Bombpops, Ceremony, Dr Know, Andrew WK, Har Mar Superstar and more are also playing Punk Rock Bowling afterparties.

The festival includes sets from the reformed Circle Jerks, Cock Sparrer, Luna Chicks, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Madness, Buzzcocks, Bouncing Souls, and many more.

The Bouncing Souls and The Bar Stool Preachers play Brooklyn on Friday (12/20) with Strike Anywhere and The Bronx. We're giving away tickets, and we've got an interview between the Souls and BSP...

Las Vegas festival Punk Rock Bowling happens May 21-25 and the 2020 lineup also includes Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Streetlight Manifesto, Propagandhi, Adicts, Avail, Stiff Little Fingers, The Ruts DC, Ho99o9, and more.

The Flaming Lips played 'Yoshimi' in full and covered Daniel Johnston, blink-182 played 'Enema of the State' in full, and we also caught Hot Water Music, Violent Femmes, Anti-Flag, and more...