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Fake Names present Punk Ruins

Posted by Loren on September 2, 2026

Fake Names present Punk Ruins
Fake Names - Punk Ruins

October 23 is the due date for Punk Ruins, the latest from Fake Names, the third album from the band that includes members of Bad Religion, Refused, Rocket From The Crypt, Girls Against Boys, and The Faith. Specifically, the lineup is Brian Baker, Michael Hampton, Dennis Lyxzén, Johnny Temple, and new drummer Mario Rubalcaba (Rocket From The Crypt, OFF!).

 

The band will follow the fall album with a short tour in early 2027.

Punk Ruins comes out on Epitaph Records.

Fake Names Tour Dates 

Feb 18 – Brooklyn, NY – Zone One at Elsewhere 

Feb 19 – Washington, D.C. – Black Cat 

Feb 20 – Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brendas 

Feb 23 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echo 

Feb 26 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry 

Feb 27 – Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge 

Feb 28 – Detroit, MI – El Club 

Punk Ruins Tracklist 

1. Until It’s Normal 

2. Good Old Days 

3. Punk Ruins 

4. Cover The Distance 

5. What I Tell Myself 

6. Diamond Buzz 

7. Language Lost 

8. Beautiful Scars 

9. If You Could See Me today 

10. The Little Wonders 

11. Scream 

12. Paradise

Fake Names present Punk Ruins
Fake Names - Punk Ruins

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