Benjamin Linzy

Static Rage

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Punk and New Wave aren't dead; it is just middle-aged and crazy. Join two guys, Ben and Buzz, as they discuss the albums that made them fans. So dust off your leather jackets, lace up your combat boots and stomp along.

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Benjamin Linzy

Episodes

Hank III, "Straight to Hell," (2/28/2006), Review 11.11.2022 43:27

We often talk about how similar country and punk music can be, so it was only a matter of time before we landed on an album that exemplified what we meant. 

Samhain 04.11.2022 43:25

Buzz & Ben bring you an end-of-week Halloween special. Never mind the date on the calendar. We discuss the discography of Samhain! 

Misfits, "American Psycho," (5/13/1997), Review 28.10.2022 43:54

It is almost Halloween, and you know how we do around here. 

Calabrese, "The Traveling Vampire Show," (2007) 21.10.2022 30:53

This week we listened to a little undead love for traveling vampires courtesy of Calabrese. Check out our thoughts. 

The Cramps, "Songs the Lord Taught Us," (March 1980), Review 14.10.2022 31:57

Time for some foundational psychobilly. 

The Damned, "The Black Album," (11/3/1980), Review 07.10.2022 27:00

It is officially October, and we have turned our ears to the Damned. 

Mercyful Fate, "Melissa," (10/30/1983), Review 30.09.2022 33:06

It is October Eve, and Buzz and Ben are feeling spooky. Come listen to us discuss the tale of Melissa. 

Brats, "1980," (8/11/1980), Review 23.09.2022 23:43

An album that neither of us had heard of but with an interesting legacy. 

Gwar, "Scumdogs of the Universe," (1990), Review 16.09.2022 46:10

I bet you missed us; we're back! This time spinning the second album by GWAR as Buzz prepares to journey to one of their live shows. 

Rumjacks, "Gangs of New Holland," (2010), Review 31.03.2021 19:16

One last Celtic punk album to go, this time one up from Australia. Check it out. 

The Real McKenzies, "10,000 Shots," (2005), Review 19.03.2021 24:01

To end March we spin the fifth album by Scottish-Canadian Celtic punk band The Real McKenzies, 10,000 Shots.

Blood or Whiskey, "Cashed Out on Culture," (2005), Review 12.03.2021 28:31

It is time for a spin of the 2005 album by Irish Celtic-Punk outfit Blood or Whiskey, Cashed Out on Culture. One of Buzz's favorites.  

The Pogues, "Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash." (1985) Review 05.03.2021 34:33

March is once again upon us, and that means that Buzz & Ben look at Celtic Punk. So here we are, with the second studio from the London based group The Pogues, Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash. Enjoy! 

Generation X, "Generation X," (1978), Review 26.02.2021 20:17

Buzz & Ben discuss the debut album by the London outfit that birthed Billy Idol. The self-titled Generation X! Opinions on this one....vary. 

X, "Los Angeles," (1981), Review 21.02.2021 30:00

We head out to Southern California, to check out the debut album by the band X. Long considered a foundational punk/post-punk album. Did it live up to our expectations?

Dayglo Abortions, "Two Dogs Fucking," (1991), Review 12.02.2021 17:52

This week we review an album straight out of a Canadian obscenity trial. Canadian punk at its most vulgar? 

Concrete Blonde, "Bloodletting," (1990), Review 29.01.2021 35:54

After an unexpected and extended break, Buzz & Ben return to an early 90s state of mind. L.A. three-piece Concrete Blonde's third album, Bloodletting. Get your bloodletters, your dice, and join us on a spiritual pilgrimage to New Orleans. 

Misfits, "The Misfits," (1996), Review 30.10.2020 1:07:05

It's the night before Halloween and time for us to let out our inner fiends and talk about the legendary Misfits and the 1996 Boxset that compiles the majority of their recorded material. Whoa, you don't want to miss this. 

Bella Morte 2000-2002 Review 23.10.2020 1:06:56

As the end of October nears Buzz & Ben take a tour of the output of Bella Morte from the beginning of the century. "Fall No More" From Music from the Succubus Club (2000) . Where Shadows Lie (2000), The Death Rock EP (2001), and The Quiet (2002).

Lost Episode: Minor Threat, "Out of Step," (1983), Review 16.10.2020 23:29

Buzz & I weren't able to record this week, but I found an episode I forgot to upload in season 1. The one and only studio album by Minor Threat. 

Night Club, "Scary World," (Review), 2018 09.10.2020 20:59

October is here and it always buts Ben in the mood for Dark Wave. So he chose the 2018 album by Night Club, Scary World to review this week. What will Buzz think? Tune in and check it out. then listen to the new Night Club album that released on October, 9th. 

Paradise Lost, "Host," (1999), Review 02.10.2020 24:56

There is a full moon this week and it is October. So we decided to do something slightly different this week. We take a look at the.....controversial.....seventh studio album. Host, by gothic doom metallers Paradise Lost. On this album, they decided to try there hand at a dark/new wave album. What did we think?

Bauhaus, "Crackle," (1998), Review 25.09.2020 47:26

September ends with a listen to what is essentially a greatest hits album. 1998's Crackle, Buzz selected this album to provide an overview of Bauhaus's album and single release work. As the nights grow longer, listen, and reminisce. 

Ghoultown, "Give 'em More Rope," (2002) Review 18.09.2020 35:31

Buzz & The Reverend Dangerously return for season two! Summer 2020 is making its way out the door but before it goes it leaves us this album of Weird West tunes straight up from Hell and Texas. Come listen to what we have to say about our walk down the streets of Ghoultown. 

The Ruts, "The Crack," (1979) Review 14.08.2020 26:58

Buzz and Ben return for the season 1 finale! This episode, we turn to a classic album that neither of us had heard of before the debut album by the British outfit, The Crack. Ben discovered it by listening to Henry Rollin's KCRW radio show and knew that we had to do it. Check it out! We are also taking a break for a couple of months between seasons. We discuss why in the episode but want to say th...