Pennywise Recent News

PENNYWISE REUNITES WITH JIM LINDBERG

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:10:00 -0700

October 30, 2012 – Los Angeles, CA - After three years, Southern California’s raucous punk heroes Pennywise are pleased to announce the return of the band’s original vocalist, Jim Lindberg. Jim and Fletcher appeared on the world famous KROQ with Kevin and Bean Monday morning to announce that Jim will be returning to the band. The band was also happy to announce they will be celebrating Jim’s return with a show at the Palladium in Los Angeles, CA on January 18th, 2013. Tickets for this special show will be on sale Friday, November 2nd at 10:00 am with a special pre-sale for KROQ Street Team members, which will take place Wednesday, October 31st, 2012-10:00 am -10:00 pm. For ticket information, please visit:

The band had this to say about Lindberg’s return, "We're happy to announce that Jim is rejoining Pennywise and we're all looking forward to playing music together again. We're going to celebrate our re-union with a show at the Hollywood Palladium January 18th to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Pennywise for our friends and fans in L.A."

Formed in the South Bay of Los Angeles, a neighborhood with a rich punk rock history, Pennywise began in 1988. The band would go on to amass an international following through relentless touring and a melodic high energy sound merging melodic surf punk, blistering hardcore and the classic punk of their youth. The group has solidified their place in punk history with songs like the raging “F*** Authority,” “Alien” and the band’s now legendary ode to brotherhood and departed friends “Bro Hymn.”

For More Information:
http://pennywisdom.com
www.epitaph.com

PENNYWISE UNLEASH NEW VIDEO

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:10:00 -0700

In a grand pairing of epic mayhem, legendary punks Pennywise have teamed up with WWE® ’13, the upcoming release from videogame publisher THQ, for a new video clip. The clip features the surging anthem “Revolution” from the their latest release All Or Nothing, playing as a host to a variety of legendary WWE Superstars, including CM Punk®, Stone Cold Steve Austin®, The Rock®, John Cena®, Undertaker® and many more.

To check out the video for the WWE ’13 theme song, “Revolution” by Pennywise, go here.

In an additional show of solidarity between the juggernauts,
THQ is offering a free download of the band’s new album All Or Nothing when consumers pre-order WWE ’13 through Amazon.com. An access code for the record will be e-mailed to each buyer with instructions for download.

To pre-order the album fans can go to Amazon.com

Formed in the South Bay of Los Angeles, a neighborhood with a rich punk rock history, Pennywise began in 1988. The band would go on to amass an international following through relentless touring and a melodic high energy sound merging melodic surf punk, blistering hardcore and the classic punk of their youth. The group has solidified their place in punk history with songs like the raging “F*** Authority,” “Alien” and the band’s now legendary ode to brotherhood and departed friends “Bro Hymn.”

Pennywise Announces Fall Tour

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:07:00 -0700

Southern California’s punk heroes Pennywise will be taking their celebrated brand of edgy, post hardcore punk mayhem across North America this fall in continued support of their latest album All Or Nothing. The “All Or Nothing Tour” begins Thursday, October 11th in Anaheim, CA with direct support from Boston punk veterans Street Dogs. Tickets are on sale now and can be found by visiting: www.pennywisdom.com

Pennywise formed in 1988 in the South Bay neighborhood of Los Angeles, a region with an extensive punk history. Since then the band has amassed a dedicated world wide following through relentless touring and a high energy sound merging melodic surf hooks, blistering hardcore and the classic punk of their youth. The group has solidified their place in modern music history with songs like the raging “F*** Authority,” “Alien” and the band’s now legendary ode to brotherhood and departed friends “Bro Hymn.”

All Or Nothing Tour Dates:
Thu 10/11 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
Fri 10/12 Santa Ana, CA The Observatory
Sat 10/13 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
Mon 10/15 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre
Tue 10/16 El Paso, TX Tricky Falls
Thu 10/18 San Antonio, TX Backstage Live
Fri 10/19 Dallas, TX Trees
Sat 10/20 Austin, TX Mohawk
Sun 10/21 Houston, TX Fitzgerald's
Mon 10/22 New Orleans, LA House of Blues
Wed 10/24 Jacksonville, FL Plush
Thu 10/25 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Culture Room*
Fri 10/26 Tampa, FL The Cuban Club*
Sat 10/27 Orlando, FL Beacham Theatre*
Sun 10/28 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade*
*w/ MxPx, Unwritten Law, and Street Dogs

New Pennywise Album In Stores Today

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:05:00 -0700

Band To Play West Coast Live Dates

Notorious Southern California punk rockers Pennywise are back in full force and swinging harder than ever with the release of their highly anticipated new album All Or Nothing, in stores today May 1st via Epitaph Records.

The highly influential punk band, who have inspired fans throughout the world with their hard charging songs of self-reliance and perseverance, prove themselves once again one of their most powerful and heartfelt albums to date.

“We knew we were up against a lot, and we needed to write the best record we’ve ever written,” says Bassist Randy Bradbury. “And I think we may have just done that."

“It felt like we got to go back to our roots in the songwriting process,” adds guitarist Fletcher Dragge. “At the end of the day this is just a loud hard fast aggressive punk rock record and that’s what we do best.”

Formed in the South Bay of Los Angeles, a neighborhood with a rich punk rock history, Pennywise began in 1988. The band would go on to amass an international following through relentless touring and a melodic high energy sound merging melodic surf punk, blistering hardcore and the classic punk of their youth. The group has solidified their place in punk history with songs like the raging “F*** Authority,” “Alien” and the band’s now legendary ode to brotherhood and departed friends “Bro Hymn.”

Fans can purchase the new album by going to < a href= "http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=513388616"> iTunes

The band will be taking their celebrated brand of fist pumping slam-dancing mayhem across the west coast with a series of performances starting this May 5th at the KROQ Weenie Roast.

Pennywise Tour Dates:

5/5/2012 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Irvine CA
5/10/2012 SLO Brew San Luis Obispo CA
5/11/2012 The Majestic Ventura Theater Ventura CA
5/17/2012 Club Sound Salt Lake City UT
5/18/2012 The Summit Music Hall Denver CO
5/19/2012 Black Sheep Colorado Springs CO
5/22/2012 The Rock Tucson AZ
5/23/2012 Marquee Theatre Tempe AZ
5/28/2012 Punk Rock Bowling / 6th St. Las Vegas NV
6/1/2012 Knitting Factory Reno NV
6/2/2012 Shoreline Amphitheater San Francisco CA
6/10/2012 Queen Mary - Ink N Iron Long Beach CA

Pennywise Stream New Album Today

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0700

All Or Nothing Featuring New Singer Zoli Teglas Out May 1

West Coast Dates Announced

Rebellious SoCal punks Pennywise are back and in your face with a knock out new record, All Or Nothing, featuring a new singer and twelve hard hitting tracks that will please both new converts and diehard fans alike. The band has delivered their most powerful and heartfelt album to date, and in anticipation of the upcoming release, Pennywise are streaming the new record in its entirety beginning today.

Fans can stream the album by going to: http://soundcloud.com/epitaph-records/sets/pennywise-all-or-nothing

After the departure of longtime singer Jim Lindberg, the storied band has risen from the ashes more energized and defiant than ever. Featuring new lead vocalist Zoli Teglas from the Orange County hardcore band, Ignite, All Or Nothing is a reinvigorated masterwork of the band’s state of the art sing-along melodic punk.

“I’m so stoked to be singing with Pennywise,” says Zoli. I’m a huge fan of this band and am super grateful to be sharing the stage with my longtime friends Fletcher, Byron and Randy and singing these songs.”

Formed in the South Bay of Los Angeles, a neighborhood with a rich punk rock history, Pennywise began in 1988. The band would go on to amass an international following through relentless touring and a melodic high energy sound merging melodic surf punk, blistering hardcore and the classic punk of their youth. The group has solidified their place in punk history with songs like the raging “Fuck Authority,” “Alien” and the band’s now legendary ode to brotherhood and departed friends “Bro Hymn.”

The album is currently available for pre-order at The Epitaph Store Amazon.com and iTunes and will be released everywhere on May 1st.

Pennywise hit the road and rumble though the west coast in a series of show starting this May 5th at the KROQ Weenie Roast.

Pennywise Tour Dates:
5/5/2012 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Irvine CA
5/10/2012 SLO Brew San Luis Obispo CA
5/11/2012 The Majestic Ventura Theater Ventura CA
5/17/2012 Club Sound Salt Lake City UT
5/18/2012 The Summit Music Hall Denver CO
5/19/2012 Black Sheep Colorado Springs CO
5/22/2012 The Rock Tucson AZ
5/23/2012 Marquee Theatre Tempe AZ
5/28/2012 Punk Rock Bowling / 6th St. Las Vegas NV
6/1/2012 Knitting Factory Reno NV
6/2/2012 Shoreline Amphitheater San Francisco CA
6/10/2012 Queen Mary - Ink N Iron Long Beach CA

Pennywise Team With XBOX Live For Album Stream

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0700

All Or Nothing Out May 1

West Coast Dates Announced

Legendary punk heroes Pennywise are teaming up with XBOX LIVE to stream their brand new album, All Or Nothing. With over 40 million members worldwide, the Xbox Live community will have the opportunity to stream 12 knock out tracks starting today, April 24th. The band, who has played a tremendous role in shaping the sound of Southern California punk with high energy songs filled with catchy, optimistic lyrics and heavy, fast paced rhythms will release their new album this May 1st care of Epitaph Records.

Fans can pre-order the album by going to: http://kingsroadmerch.com/epitaph-records/

Formed in the South Bay of Los Angeles, a neighborhood with a rich punk rock history, Pennywise began in 1988. The band would go on to amass an international following through relentless touring and a melodic high energy sound merging melodic surf punk, blistering hardcore and the classic punk of their youth. The group has solidified their place in punk history with songs like the raging “F*** Authority,” “Alien” and the band’s now legendary ode to brotherhood and departed friends “Bro Hymn.”

Pennywise hit the road and rumble though the west coast in a series of show starting this May 5th at the KROQ Weenie Roast.

Pennywise Tour Dates:

5/5/2012 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Irvine CA
5/10/2012 SLO Brew San Luis Obispo CA
5/11/2012 The Majestic Ventura Theater Ventura CA
5/17/2012 Club Sound Salt Lake City UT
5/18/2012 The Summit Music Hall Denver CO
5/19/2012 Black Sheep Colorado Springs CO
5/22/2012 The Rock Tucson AZ
5/23/2012 Marquee Theatre Tempe AZ
5/28/2012 Punk Rock Bowling / 6th St. Las Vegas NV
6/1/2012 Knitting Factory Reno NV
6/2/2012 Shoreline Amphitheater San Francisco CA
6/10/2012 Queen Mary - Ink N Iron Long Beach CA

Pennywise Premiere New Song, To Play KROQ's Weenie Roast

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0700

Southern California’s raucous punk heroes Pennywise are hitting the stage this May 5th for KROQ’s annual Weenie Roast Festival at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, CA. The band, who have played a tremendous role in shaping the sound of Southern California punk with high energy songs filled with catchy, optimistic lyrics and heavy, fast paced rhythms give fans a chance to preview a new in-your-face track “Let Us Hear Your Voice” from their new album, All Or Nothing. The new album will hit the streets this May 1st care of Epitaph Records.

Fans are invited to check out the new rousing and rebellious punk anthem, “Let Us Hear Your Voice” by visiting KROQ.

Formed in the South Bay of Los Angeles, a neighborhood with a rich punk rock history, Pennywise began in 1988. The band would go on to amass an international following through relentless touring and a melodic high energy sound merging melodic surf punk, blistering hardcore and the classic punk of their youth. The group has solidified their place in punk history with songs like the raging “F*** Authority,” “Alien” and the band’s now legendary ode to brotherhood and departed friends “Bro Hymn.”

The album is now available for pre-order by going to the Epitaph Store.

Pennywise To Play First Ever SXSW Showcase

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:03:00 -0800

So Cal punk heroes Pennywise will play their first ever showcase series at this year’s SXSW festival Austin, TX, starting on Tuesday March 13th at the NO ROOM FOR ROCKSTARS Vans Warped Tour Film Premiere. The band will also play Wednesday March 14th at the Vans Official SXSW Music Showcase March 17th at NXNE. Doing what they do best for over 24 years, the band will release All Or Nothing, one of their most powerful and heartfelt albums to date this May 1st care of Epitaph Records.

Fans can preview the album’s title track, a blistering high energy punk anthem called “All Or Nothing” by going to the Epitaph SoundCloud page.

Formed in the South Bay of Los Angeles, a neighborhood with a rich punk rock history, Pennywise began in 1988. The band would go on to amass an international following through relentless touring and a melodic high energy sound merging melodic surf punk, blistering hardcore and the classic punk of their youth. The group has solidified their place in punk history with songs like the raging “F*** Authority,” “Alien” and the band’s now legendary ode to brotherhood and departed friends “Bro Hymn.”

PENNYWISE at SXSW

Tuesday 3/13
Vans Warped Tour Film Premiere
1100 Warehouse @ SXSW
Doors: 1pm Show: 3pm
Free show

Wednesday 3/14
Vans Official SXSW Showcase
Doors: 7pm
Show: 9:30
SXSW badges only

Saturday 3/17
NXNE at SXSW C
Club Deville
Doors: 7pm
Show: 9:20
SXSW Badges

Pennywise To Release New Album 'All Or Nothing'

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:03:00 -0800

Notorious Southern California punk rockers Pennywise are back in full force and swinging harder than ever. The band who have inspired many throughout the world with their hard charging songs of self-reliance and perseverance, prove themselves once again with All Or Nothing, one of their most powerful and heartfelt albums to date. The album will hit the streets this May 1st care of longtime Pennywise allies Epitaph Records.

Fans can preview the album’s title track, a blistering high energy punk anthem called “All Or Nothing” care of KROQ by going here.

“We knew we were up against a lot, and we needed to write the best record we’ve ever written,” says Bassist Randy Bradbury. “And I think we may have just done that. That will be for the fan’s to decide but we are really proud with the way this record came out. I haven’t felt this excited about a Pennywise album since Full Circle."

“It felt like we got to go back to our roots in the songwriting process,” adds guitarist Fletcher Dragge. “There was a lot of passionate discussion between everybody. In the old day that’s how our best records got made, lot’s of yelling and smashing s***. And as a result the music started sounding like an old school Pennywise record. At the end of the day this is just a loud hard fast aggressive punk rock record and that’s what we do best.”

Formed in the South Bay of Los Angeles, a neighborhood with a rich punk rock history, Pennywise began in 1988. The band would go on to amass an international following through relentless touring and a melodic high energy sound merging melodic surf punk, blistering hardcore and the classic punk of their youth. The group has solidified their place in punk history with songs like the raging “F*** Authority,” “Alien” and the band’s now legendary ode to brotherhood and departed friends “Bro Hymn.”

The album will be available for preorder beginning this coming March 6th at the Epitaph Store.

“Our music has always been about persevering against all the odds,” Dragge says. “We love doing this. There's nothing more important to us than being on stage in front of our fans and having them sing our lyrics back at us and feeling that energy."

Jim Lindberg Leaves Pennywise

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:08:00 -0700

Recently, Jim Lindberg announced that he decided to part ways with Pennywise. Below you will find statements from both Jim and the remaining members of Pennywise.

From Pennywise:

The members of Pennywise, Fletcher Dragge, Byron McMackin and Randy Bradbury,have issued the following statement regarding singer Jim Lindberg’s departure:

“After 19 years with Pennywise, Jim Lindberg has decided to step down as lead singer. Pennywise has long stood behind the motto that you should always follow your heart and pursue what makes you happy, and we wish Jim the best of luck in his new ventures, whatever they may be. Pennywise has become a way of life for a lot of people, and has definitely become a way of life for us. As the three remaining members of Pennywise we feel that we are not done delivering our message to our fans.

”The band has always been about moving forward in life no matter what obstacles stand in front of you. We will begin our search for a new singer immediately. We will continue to tour the world and we are looking forward to writing new music. We've had a lot of good times and survived the hard times thanks to the undying support of our fans. We're looking forward to what the future may bring."

Sincerely Fletcher, Randy, and Byron

To learn more about Pennywise please see www.myspace.com/pennywise.

From Jim Lindberg:

After 20 years, nine albums and thousands of shows around the world,
my time in Pennywise has come to an end. Being the singer for this
band has been an amazing experience, and along the way we made some of
the best fans anyone could ask for. I want to express my deepest
thanks to all of you for sticking with us over the years, especially
through the passing of Jason years ago. It's your support and
encouragement that kept me going this long. There are few things that
made me more proud than seeing people at our shows singing our songs.
I would also sincerely like to thank everyone who helped us along the
way, in every capacity, we never could have done it without you, and I
wish everyone in the Pennywise family the best of luck and continued
success.

Yours truly, Jim