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Billy Idol Ticket giveaway

Billy Idol Ticket giveaway

We previously announced a ticket giveaway for 2 general admission tickets to Billy Idol: Forever at the House of Blues in Las Vegas. We have TWO general admission tickets for his Friday, March 17th show and the contest giveaway is set to close soon. To enter, please fill out the google form below. Must be 18+ to enter the contest. The contest will close on March 6th, 2017. For more information on the show or to purchase VIP packages and/ or meet and greet, you can click here. Good Luck!

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Billy Idol Ticket Giveaway

Billy Idol Ticket Giveaway

We are giving away a pair of tickets to see Punk pioneer, Billy Idol at one of his upcoming Vegas show. Billy Idol: Forever show residence is form March 8th to the 25th. We have TWO general admission tickets for his Friday, March 17th show at the House of Blues in Las Vegas up for grabs. To enter, please fill out the google form below. Must be 18+ to enter. The contest close on March 6th, 2017. For more information on the show or to purchase VIP packages and/ or meet and greet, you can click here. Good Luck!

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Win a Jr. Juggernaut Test Press!

Win a Jr. Juggernaut Test Press!

Today, Punknews is excited to be giving away a test pressing of the new Jr. Juggernaut record. YOU, yes you, could add this sweet gem to your collection!

The band's newest album, Witch's Hand, finds the band doubling down on what they do best- huge riffs, huge melodies, and and distinctly warped perspective. Dino Jr and Replacements would be proud.

To enter the contest, all you have to do is e-mail podcast@punknews.org. Let us know why you should win and be sure to include your address. In addition to the test press (one of five!)the winner also gets a limited 12"x12" silk screen printed poster (one of twenty!) and temporary tattoos. We'll pick one of the more interesting entries to win.The contest closes January 13, so be sure to get your entry in on time!

But if you don't win, don't fret! You can order the record right here! It's out January 31. Or, stream the whole thing below, right now!

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Win Tickets to see Tengger Cavalry and Incite!

Win Tickets to see Tengger Cavalry and Incite!

You, yes you, and the friend of your choosing, might get to go see nomadic-death-folk-metal band Tengger Cavalry and modern metallers Incite for FREE! The bands are on tour together and we are giving away TWO pairs of tickets. To enter, all you have to do is check out the tour dates below and then decide where you want to see the bands. E-mail the tour date where you'd like to see them to podcast@punknews.org with your full name, and we will randomly pick two sets of winners!

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It's your last chance to win Pennywise tickets for their Las Vegas show!

It's your last chance to win Pennywise tickets for their Las Vegas show!

We're giving away some tickets to Pennywise's upcoming Vegas show, but your time to enter is running out! You, yes you, can win two tickets to see Pennywise at the House of Blues, Las Vegas on November 19. But, that's not all! The winner also gets thirty bucks to spend on food (or booze) and a poster from the show!

To enter, all you have to do is e-mail podcast@punknews.org and say why you should win the tickets. Please use the headline "Pennywise Contest" in your e-mail. But, the contest closes August 31 and we will pick a winner September 1, so don't be late! Good luck!

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Win Pennywise tickets and swag from House of Blues, Las Vegas!

Win Pennywise tickets and swag from House of Blues, Las Vegas!

For all you Vegas types, we have got a cool contest! You, yes you, can win two tickets to see Pennywise at the House of Blues, Las Vegas on November 19. But, that's not all! The winner also gets thirty bucks to spend on food (or booze) and a poster from the show!

To enter, all you have to do is e-mail podcast@punknews.org and say why you should win the tickets. Please use the headline "Pennywise Contest" in your e-mail. The contest closes August 31 and we will pick a winner September 1. Good luck!

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The Dwarves

Win a Dwarves skateboard deck from Riot Style Records!

All you shredders, listen up! Today is International Go Skateboarding day, so we're giving away TWO skateboard decks courtesy of Riot Style Records Records. The grand prize is a The Dwarves pool deck. Runner up gets a Streets Deck. In case you don't win, you can order these cool boards at Riot Style right now.

To enter, all you have to do is e-mail podcast@punknews.org with a short explanation of why you should win. (Be sure to include your address, too!) We'll pick the best entries to win. Veteran skaters and newbies are equally encouraged to play. Good luck to you!

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Against Me!

Win tickets to upcoming Against Me!, Bry Webb, Latterman, Brian Fallon shows

Our pals at Toronto's MRG Concerts have a huge slate of upcoming punk and punk-related shows coming up in cities across Ontario. On the slate you'll find Against Me! playing London, Latterman's reunion coming to Toronto, Bry Webb of the Constantines playing the songs of the Replacements and performances by Gaslight Anthem's Brian Fallon. Want to win some tickets? Pick your show here for a chance to win a pair of passes. Not only that but one grand prize winner will fill their summer with passes to everything!

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Win Crazy and the Brains' 'Brain Freeze' Tape!

Win Crazy and the Brains' 'Brain Freeze' Tape!

Ho ho ho! Here's a treat for you good little boys and girls! Recently, Crazy and the Brains released the Brain Freeze EP. It's out now via Baldy Longhair Recordings!

Well, we're giving away one cassette tape version of the release! (The tape version has the single and a bunch of neat bonus tracks!) To win, all you have to do is e-mail podcast@punknews.org and tell Santa why you've been good or bad, this year. Saint Nick will pick the winner and deliver the goods! Good luck!

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Win a Test Press of DFL's 'Proud to Be' Album!

Win a Test Press of DFL's 'Proud to Be' Album!

As you may know, DFL recently reissued their 90's classic album, Proud to Be , out via Epitaph Records and Burger records. We also had a nice chat with band founder Monty Messex about the release. Well, get ready, DFL fans… now we're giving away TWO, count 'em TWO, vinyl test presses of the reissue. Test. Presses. Oh man!

To enter, all you have to do is e-mail a few sentences about why you should win to podcast@punknews.org. We'll pick two winners from those entries. This contest closes Saturday night at 11:59 PM EST, so don't delay…

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Win tickets to FEST!!!!!

Win tickets to FEST!!!!!

As you probably know by now, Punknews is a sponsor of this year's FEST, down in Gainesville, Florida. Well, here's the big daddy of contests: We're giving away some tickets to FEST 14!

All you gotta do is send an e-mail to podcast@punknews.org with a short description of why you think you should win a ticket. We'll pick the winners based on who has the best spiel. We'll have multiple winners, so you definitely have a chance to win. But, this contest closes at midnight tonight, so send us an e-mail ASAP!

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Win tickets to the 'Alleluia: The Devil's Carnival' Chicago screening!

Win tickets to the 'Alleluia: The Devil's Carnival' Chicago screening!

So, get this: Terrance Zdunich, who was in Repo! The Genetic Opera has written and filmed a movie called Alleluia: The Devil's Carnival. Now, get this: it stars the Hoff himself, king of Baywatch, David Hasselhoff. Also in the film are Paul Sorvino of Goodfellas, Barry Bostwick of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Tech N9ne! The film was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman who directed Saw 1, 2, and 3.

The film is a musical comedy and follows the journey of Lucifer as he makes his way into heaven. The screening involves a Q+A with some of the producers and staff before the reel rolls.

Well, we've got free tickets to give away! To enter the contest, just e-mail your name to podcast@punknews.org. If you win, you'll get a free pair of tickets to the Chicago screening on September 11 at Patio Theatre (6008 E Irving Park Rd) at 6:45 PM..

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Win two passes to Dummerfest 2k15

Win two passes to Dummerfest 2k15

Dummerfest 2k15 is slowly approaching and we want to give our readers a chance to partake in the festivities. One lucky reader will win two passes to see PEARS, Midnight Reruns, Juiceboxxx. Meat Wave, Big Zit, 88 Fingers Louie, Masked Intruder, In Defence, Tenement, Get Rad, Lipstick Homicide, and Direct Hit!.

Send your full name to Brittany@punknews.org to be eligible to win.

Dummerfest 2k15 will take place June 20 in Milwaukee, WI at The Metal Grill. More information can be found here.

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Terror

Win a copy of the new live Terror vinyl LP!

Terror, the embodiment of modern hardcore, is releasing a vinyl version of their live album CBGB OMFUG Masters: Live June 10, 2004 The Bowery Collection. The album is out next week via CBGB's archives and has 11 tracks. You can pre-order here.

But, we're also giving a copy to one lucky reader! E-mail your best (or worst or funniest) stage dive story to podcast@punknews.org. Did you do a horrible stage dive? Did you see one? We're you kicked in the head?! We'll pick a winner on Saturday!

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H2O

Win a copy of H2O's new live vinyl LP!

Does any other band embody the posi-attitude of punk rock more than H2O? It's one thing to hear a studio album, but live, they are something else. Well, the band is releasing a vinyl version of their live album, recorded at that mecca of punk rock, CBGB. On June 9, 2015, the band will release a vinyl version of the recording from CBGB's archive series called CBGB OMFUG Masters: Live August 19, 2002 The Bowery Collection.

You can pre-order the record here. Meanwhile, you can e-mail podcast@punknews.org with the most posi statement about H2O that you can think of. The deadline is midnight on Friday. We'll choose the best answer on Saturday.

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