Fatal Wreck

Coming up on June 14th in West Chester, PA!

Coming up on June 14th!

We have MANY influences as a band. Vision - NJHC is at the top of that list. I've been listening to them a lot lately. What's everyone listening to today? -Ed

Vision - Topic Able Mind

Check out our single "Gatekeeper" from our upcoming EP! Available on all streaming platforms.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1UlRUxdUEBvhc2IqW8gL9e?si=XkbJN4cVR3-EMFHnaoKOxA

Gatekeeper FATAL WRECK · Gatekeeper · Song · 2026

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A extremely influential album! 50 Years old!

50 years ago today, the Ramones released their self-titled debut album, one of the most influential records in punk history, if not the most.

The 50th anniversary of Ramones marks half a century since four New York musicians recorded an album in just a week that would reshape the trajectory of rock music. Tracked in January 1976 at Plaza Sound inside Radio City Music Hall, the sessions were handled with remarkable speed and efficiency. The album was released through Sire Records and produced by Craig Leon and Tommy Ramone.

The debut was cut in just a few days, at a reported cost of $6,400. As Joey Ramone once said, “Doing an album in a week and bringing it in for $6,400 was unheard of, especially since it was an album that really changed the world. It kicked off punk rock and started the whole thing—as well as us.”

Clocking in at just under 30 minutes, it stripped rock down to its raw essentials: fast songs, simple chords, and an unfiltered attitude. Its 14 songs delivered a burst of energy, blending a love for catchy pop hooks with a raw, no-frills approach that felt completely new at the time.

The now-iconic cover, photographed by Punk magazine's Roberta Bayley, features the four members leaning against a brick wall in New York City, a simple visual that perfectly matched the sound captured on the record.

Five decades later, the album stands as one of the most influential debuts in music history. Its stripped-down approach and relentless energy laid the foundation for punk as a global movement, inspiring countless bands across generations and genres.

📷 Roberta Bayley

On this day in 1977, the Misfits played their first-ever live show. The performance took place on April 18th at the legendary CBGB in New York City, as part of one of the venue’s weekly Audition Showcase nights, marking the beginning of one of punk’s most iconic legacies.

The lineup featured Glenn Danzig on vocals and keyboards, Jerry Only on bass and backing vocals, and Manny Martinez on drums, notably performing without a guitarist.

To this day, no photos or video footage of that show are known to exist.

Joey Ramone gone 25 years ago today. Blast some Ramones songs today in his memory.

Our new single "Gatekeeper" is live on all platforms. Artwork by Mike D. At Olde Media Tattoo.
https://open.spotify.com/album/3ckjBYAK7LUFvE2sHkxXuH?si=dqyNuiA4SFCuIAWTjS9XFA

Gatekeeper - Single by FATAL WRECK | Spotify FATAL WRECK · single · 2026 · 1 songs

Our new single "Gatekeeper" is live on all platforms!
Artwork by Mike D. At Olde Media Tattoo.
https://open.spotify.com/track/1UlRUxdUEBvhc2IqW8gL9e?si=fsR30dLdTVm8mZEh2VDNKA

Gatekeeper FATAL WRECK · Gatekeeper · Song · 2026

TOMORROW our single "Gatekeeper" from our upcoming EP goes live on all streaming platforms!

Our new single "Gatekeeper" from our upcoming EP goes live on all platforms April 1st!