Punch is a socially conscious hardcore band from San Francisco, CA. They carry a recognizably fast, heavy sound with pulverizing breakdowns, intelligent song structures and absolutely plastering vocals. Their debut EP, Eyeless (2008), Self-Titled LP (2009) and second LP Push Pull (2010) were joint releases on record labels 625 Thrashcore and Discos Huelga. Their 2011 EP Nothing Lasts was released by a partnership of 625 Thrash, Discos Huelga, and Deathwish Inc.
Now, Punch will release their new album They Don’t Have To Believe on Deathwish Inc. on August 19th. They Don’t Have To Believe was recorded by Jack Shirley at Atomic Garden Studios (Deafheaven, Joyce Manor, etc.) and is a monster of an album. Fifteen songs that blur the lines of hardcore and grind; all of them personal, political, and uniquely unapologetic, buzzing with an electricity that is rare to experience in today’s world of heavy music. No polish – just pure rage.
They Don’t Have To Believe is now streaming in its entirety now via Noisey – give it a listen now and pre-order from the Deathwish E-Store.
PUNCH – ON TOUR
September 7th– Brooklyn- @ Death by Audio
September 8th– Boston @ Cuisine En Local
September 9th– New Brunswick @ Circuit City
September 10th– Philly @ The Golden Tea House
September 11th– Pittsburg @ Certain Death
September 12th– Chicago @ Ex-Mt. Happy
September 14th– Richmond @ Strange Matter
September 15th– DC @ The Rocketship
September 18th– Oakland @ 1234 Go! *Record Release show*
September 19th– Oakland @ 1234 Go! *Record Release show*
PUNCH – THEY DON’T HAVE TO BELIEVE TRACK LISTING:
1. Worth More Than Your Opinion
2. They Don’t Have To Believe…
3. Personal Space
4. Denial
5. Shame
6. Promises Kept
7. Making Room
8. Missing Piece
9. Not Sorry
10. What’s In A Name
11. Anxiety
12. Self Help
13. Waiting Game
14. Displacement
15. Unconditional