The Dogs were punk rock before the term even existed, forming in 1969 in Lansing, Mich., where they were inspired by such high-energy forebears as The Stooges and The MC5. But when The Dogs headed West, relocating to Hollywood in the mid-1970s, their songs became shorter, faster and meaner,... More >>

They've been called the world's loudest band, they've been called robots, and they've in fact been called far worse things. Regardless, Tokyo's garage kings reign supreme. Guitar Wolf stars Seiji (Guitar Wolf) on vocals and guitar, Toru (Drum Wolf) on the drums, and U.G. (Bass Wolf) on, that's... More >>

The Ramones were inarguably one of America's finest rock & roll bands, and for fans, the grim four-year period between April 15, 2001, and Sept. 15, 2004 -- during which we lost Joey, DeeDee and finally Johnny Ramone -- was like a slo-mo wide-awake nightmare. Nearly a full decade later, those... More >>

One of the great things about the sprawling, three-ring circus known as Gogol Bordello is that no animals are ever harmed during their riotous performances. Except for human animals, that is. Lead singer Eugene Hutz usually remains unscathed when he flings himself about the stage, climbs into... More >>