Punch

Punch is an American hardcore band from the San Francisco Bay Area noted for short, intense tracks and a strong DIY ethos. Their album They Don't Have To Believe was produced by Jack Shirley and released on Deathwish; vocalist Meghan O'Neil fronted the band until she left in September (as reported in the review).

Associated names mentioned in reviews include Meghan O'Neil (vocals until September), Dan Africa (guitar), Brian Kanagaki and Val Saucedo (members or contributors), Sean Leary; previous releases on Discos Huelga; production by Jack Shirley; released on Deathwish.

A strongly positive review praising Punch's 15-track, ~19-minute album They Don't Have To Believe for its intense, fast hardcore rooted in powerviolence/fastcore. Highlights Meghan O'Neil's fierce vocals, Dan Africa's guitar work, production by Jack Shirley and the band's Deathwish release. Recommended for fans of extremist hardcore and DIY punk.

For:Fans of hardcore, powerviolence, fastcore and DIY West Coast punk scenes.