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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 12h

It’s that time of year again… We’ve gathered our most haunting releases in our online store for your Halloween soundtrack! Jello Biafra, Tsunami Bomb, Voivod & more await… Come see some of our spooky music for spooky people at Alternative Tentacles!

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 15h

So be there, and support our friends, or bum out later when you hear how good it was, OK?

“Like a snake calling on the phone..”,
- Biafra

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 15h

That’s a way more legit way to present this than what a lot of “ bands”we know have done over the years.
So if they’re half as good as I saw them blow the roof off the Marquee in London in July of ‘77, it’ll be one of the best shows all year.

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 15h

And look closely - They’re not going the usual dodgy route of trying to pass themselves off as ‘The Saints’ proper.
It’s Ed and Ivor, plus a key Bad Seed, an Oxley and Mark Arm manning the vocals. (Singer Chris Bailey died in ‘22). “Playing the music of The Saints”.

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 15h

LOOK WHO’S COMING TO OUR SHORES, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!!!
One of the top, most beloved and influential OG ‘77 Punk bands EVER - formed in a vacuum in Brisbane, Australia, clear back in ‘73!!

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 1d

They even tripled the size of his little fist. No shame, just no shame at all.
Aren’t we the country that won’t even allow living figures on postage stamps??
Besides dictatorships past, the only one I can think of that does is…er….King Charles
-Biafra

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Treasury eyes a commemorative dollar coin for Trump, with plans for a 2026 rollout

It might sound like a weird joke, but there’s an actual plan to make a legal tender $1 coin next year that would glorify the incumbent president.

www.msnbc.com

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 1d

Go to thismodernworld.com for more! - Biafra

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 2d

The Alternative Tentacles Halloween Exclusives are BACK! 🎃
New spooky designs from John Yates & Chris Shearer + surprises from our bands 👻
Get something creepy before they disappear!
alternativetentacles.com/collections/...

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 5d

Check out thismodernworld.com for more! - Biafra

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 5d

Arnocorps is back!!! If you in the San Francisco Bay Area on Sunday, Oct. 12 to bear witness to their heroic team-up with D.R.I. at Vinne's Bar in Concord, CA! Let's GOOOOOOOOO!

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 12d

Aha!!
Ha HA!!😆
People power wins! Again.
Ad revenue and Dollar$ talk, after all.
-Biafra

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Sinclair and Nexstar end boycott of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and will air show again

The two station owners’ preemption of the late-night show left about 25% of TV viewers in the US unable to watch it

www.theguardian.com

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 12d

You can now stream the new single, "Los Que Necesito" by DFMK (with guest vocals from Nekro aka Boom Boom Kid, a punk legend from Buenos Aires, Argentina of the bands Fun People, Boom Boom Kid) EVERYWHERE!
Pre-order "Playa Nuclear": alternativetentacles.com/collections/...

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 14d

Originally designed by legendary artist Winston Smith in 1981 for Alternative Tentacles, and years later it is still a legendary symbol for Alternative Tentacles Records and punk rock itself.

Get all this and more in our webstore at alternativetentacles.com/search?q=bat...

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 15d

Have you heard "Tea Party Revenge Porn" by Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine yet? Hear the inimitable Mr. B skewer the place we've put ourselves in, like no one else would - or could.
Get yours: alternativetentacles.com/products/v50...
Watch "TALIBAN USA" youtu.be/kG-GbgKA19I?...

TALIBAN USA - Jello Biafra and The Guantanamo School Of Medicine (Music Video)

"Taliban USA" from the new album "Tea Party Revenge Porn" from Jello Biafra and The Guantanamo School of Medicine. The digital is out now but you can pre-order the new album here:…

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 15d

Meanwhile..
You
Can’t..
Make…
This….
Shit…..
UP!!

-Biafra

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Oklahoma Republicans propose all state colleges must have Charlie Kirk statue

Schools would be required to build memorial plaza and describe slain activist as civil rights leader or face fines

www.theguardian.com

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 16d

A special message from Mr. Cap, vocalist for DFMK:

Check out the brand new music video for the new single, "Lo Que Necesito" exclusively at thebadcopy.com right now!

Check out the video: thebadcopy.com/news/video/d...

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A Message from Mr. Cap of DFMK!

A special message from Mr. Cap, vocalist for DFMK! Check out the brand new music video for the new single, "Lo Que Necesito" exclusively at thebadcopy.com right now! The track is from DFMK's…

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 19d

Charlie Kirk & The Damage Done: Jello Biafra is back with a brand new episode of "What Would Jello Do? and his podcast; Jello Biafra's Renegade Roundtable with a spoken word piece about Charlie Kirk and the current state of the nation in way only Jello Biafra can do.

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Jello Biafra: Charlie Kirk & The Damage Done (WWJD? Part 122 & Renegade Roundtable s3ep4)

Jello Biafra is back with a brand new episode of both his long running spoken word YouTube series; "What Would Jello Do? and his podcast; Jello Biafra's Renegade Roundtable with a spoken word piece…

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 20d

A special message from Boom Boom Kid!

Tomorrow at 8:30am PST/10:30am CST head over to thebadcopy.com for the brand new track and video for “Lo Que Necesito” by DFMK with guest vocals by Boom Boom Kid aka Nekro from the upcoming new album “Playa Nuclear” out 10/17/25!

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A Special Message From Boom Boom Kid about DFMK!

Tomorrow at 8:30am PST/10:30am CST head over to thttps://thebadcopy.com to see the brand new track and music video for “Lo Que Necesito” by DFMK with guest vocals by Boom Boom Kid aka Nekro from the…

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 21d

And also keep your eye on this…
-Biafra

Family of Black student found hanging from tree on school campus hires lawyer Ben Crump

Questions mount after Delta State University staff found body of Demartravion Reed near campus pickleball courts

www.theguardian.com

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 21d

-Biafra

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 21d

Have you checked out “Playa Nuclear”, the brand-new album from Tijuana, B.C. Mexico’s own DFMK?
Listen to "Mi Rutina" streaming everywhere now! Pre-order "Playa Nuclear" now at your favorite local record store or at alternativetentacles.com/collections/...

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DFMK "Playa Nuclear" Pre-Orders Live and Out Oct. 17th!!!

DFMK are back at it again with their latest full length release on Alternative Tentacles Records " Playa Nuclear." Pre-order now or join our Patreon to get a limited edition splatter colorway!…

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 21d

Aha!
My kind of prank!
-Biafra

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Images of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein beamed on Windsor Castle ahead of US president's visit | AFP

An anti-Trump campaign group beams a video with images of US President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto a tower at Windsor Castle. Trump is due in Windsor outside London…

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 21d

Spotted on S. Bwy, in Denver.

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 22d

If you haven’t seen this yet, check it out. Turns a lot of the horrifying Trumpzi bullshit and threats and myth making surrounding Charlie Kirk on its head.
A badly needed voice of reason, as usual.
-Biafra

youtu.be/EUPgz8Q05o4?...

Bernie Sanders UNITES ACROSS THE DIVIDE in MOVING SPEECH after Charlie Kirk’s Murder

Despite their political differences, Bernie Sanders delivered a powerful speech condemning political violence following Charlie Kirk’s death. His message emphasized the importance of unity and…

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Alternative Tentacles Records @alternativetent.bsky.social · 22d

If you haven’t seen this yet, check it out. Turns a lot of the horrifying Trumpzi bullshit and threats and myth making surrounding Charlie Kirk on its head.
A badly needed voice of reason, as usual.
-Biafra

youtu.be/EUPgz8Q05o4?...

Bernie Sanders UNITES ACROSS THE DIVIDE in MOVING SPEECH after Charlie Kirk’s Murder

Despite their political differences, Bernie Sanders delivered a powerful speech condemning political violence following Charlie Kirk’s death. His message emp...

youtu.be

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