CONTROL
Date
Friday, 6 November 2026
Starts
8:00pm
Price
£16.50
Control Bio Control are a powerhouse streetpunk band. Formed with a sharp focus on raw energy, anthemic hooks, and unyielding working-class attitude, the band coined their signature sound as "Hooligan Rock 'n' Roll"—a high-octane fusion of classic 77-style punk rock, Oi!, and hard-hitting rock rhythms. The Sound & Ethos Driving basslines, blistering guitar riffs, and heavy-hitting drums back grit-laced vocals that tackle everyday reality, loyalty, football culture, and social struggle. Drawing influence from punk pioneers like Cock Sparrer, The Business, and Rose Tattoo, Control strip away pretension in favor of pure, loud, and uncompromising anthems built for sing-alongs. Key Highlights Signature Tracks: Fan favorites include "Hooligan Rock 'n' Roll", "Ballad of the Working Man", and "Trouble on the Streets". Live Energy: Known for ferocious, high-energy live shows, they have built a dedicated global underground following across the UK, Europe, and North America. Discography: A steady output of full-length albums and splits released via prominent underground punk labels like Randale Records. Unfiltered and relentlessly loud, Control continue to stand as standard-bearers for modern street-level punk rock Oi! band hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 2010, the group has carved out a unique space within the modern punk scene by combining classic, working-class street-level anthems with an infectious rock 'n' roll sensibility and a distinctly positive message. The Sound & Ethos While many streetpunk acts stick strictly to themes of grit, frustration, and street justice, Antagonizers ATL elevate the genre by centering their lyrics around perseverance, community support, and a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA). Led by frontman Bohdan Zacharyj, the band crafts high-energy music built on multi-guitar blazes, driving basslines, and melodic organ/keyboard textures (courtesy of Billy Fields). Their sound bridges traditional 77-style punk, classic Oi!, and soul-infused rock 'n' roll stride. Key Releases & Highlights Working Class Street Punk (2016): Their debut full-length LP established their signature punchy sound with fan favorites like "Not Standing By", "Pressure", and "Hold Your Ground". Kings (2021): Released via Pirates Press Records, their critically acclaimed sophomore album expanded their sonic palette into broader rock 'n' roll territory. Features key tracks such as "Black Clouds", "Worries", and "Hold On Hold Strong" (which features skinhead reggae icon Monty Neysmith of Symarip). Live Presence: Backed by heavy touring across North America and Europe, the band is widely celebrated for intense, uplifting live performances built for beer-in-the-air sing-alongs. Antagonizers ATL continue to stand as one of the premier acts in American streetpunk, bringing unity, integrity, and raw rock 'n' roll drive to the underground
