1999
June 5, 1999: U.S. Bombs dropped The World on Hellcat Records — gritty, street-smart punk with a classic bite. From political rants to anthemic chaos, this one still hits hard.
🛹 “Skater Dater”
2001
June 5, 2001: Hot Water Music released A Flight and a Crash on Epitaph Records — a defining turn toward a tighter, more melodic sound without losing their raw emotional punch. Grit, heart, and urgency packed into one LP.
🎯 “Paper Thin”
June 5, 2001: Osker dropped Idle Will Kill via Epitaph Records — a raw, emotionally torn punk record that stands out for its introspection, angst, and sharp hooks. A cult favorite that still resonates with misfits and loners alike.
🧨 “Strangled”
June 5, 2001: Punk-O-Rama Vol. 6 dropped via Epitaph Records, packing one of the strongest comps of the era — a wild ride of punk, hardcore, and ska from the label’s golden roster. A gateway album for a whole generation.
▶️ “Runaway” by Pulley
2002
🖤 June 5, 2002: Dee Dee Ramone, legendary bassist and founding member of the Ramones, passed away at 49. His raw energy, unforgettable hooks, and unfiltered lyrics shaped punk as we know it. Beyond the chaos, he was its heart.
“Sheena is a Surf Punk”
2006
June 5, 2006: AFI unleashed the single “Miss Murder”, a dark anthem that marked their full transformation into gothic-tinged alt-punk royalty. Off the Decemberunderground album, it became their highest-charting track and a defining song of mid-2000s alternative radio.
2007
June 5, 2007: Tiger Army released Music From Regions Beyond on Hellcat Records — a polished leap into psychobilly with a melodic punk heart. Blending haunting themes with soaring hooks, the album features some of their most accessible tracks to date.
“Pain”
