Fans of the punk genre and Pink Floyd might find this interesting..although one could argue that Syd Barrett’s Pink Floyd was indeed a proto-punk band. Releasing May 3rd, widely recognized and heralded veterans of the punk rock movement like Fear, The Vibrators, UK Subs, Dead Boys, Skids, Anti-Nowhere League & more have come together to release a compilation album featuring punk covers of classic Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett songs. Full details and ordering information below.

This electrifying album infuses the complex and sophisticated compositions of Pink Floyd with the raw energy and rebellious spirit of punk, setting these punk rock veterans loose on every era of Pink Floyd including the band’s early psychedelic experiments with bandleader Syd Barrett. West coast punk pioneers Fear, for instance, selected the Barrett written “Astronomy Domine” from the 1967 album The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn and set about reinventing the track as a fist pumping, guitar-powered anthem. Fear founder and lead vocalist Lee Ving argues that Pink Floyd should be distinguished from the bloviating bands associated with prog rock, saying “Pink Floyd were always sort of the exception to the rule. They always had an interesting sound unlike many of their contemporaries.” Fear’s version of “Astronomy Domine” has been released today on all digital music platforms! Pre-save/pre-order: https://orcd.co/punkfloyd