Punk supergroup FAKE NAMES return with Punk Ruins, their third studio album, out October 23 on Epitaph Records.

Bringing together five architects of punk and hardcore, FAKE NAMES channel decades of experience into a sound that feels immediate, electric, and entirely their own.

Built on the collision of ’70s UK punk, classic hardcore, and guitar-driven power-rock, Punk Ruins finds the band pushing their chemistry further than ever—balancing sharp melodic instincts with explosive guitars, driv-
ing rhythms, and the restless energy that defines great punk rock. A rare collaboration between five influential musicians whose combined history spans decades of underground and alternative music.

Fake Names unites decades of punk lineage into sharp, melodic songs that feel urgent and timeless, pairing tightly wound guitars with anthemic hooks and a refined sense of songwriting. Featuring Brian Baker, Michael Hampton, Dennis Lyxzén, and Johnny Temple, the band blends classic hardcore energy with soaring, tuneful choruses and a dynamic, guitar driven sound that nods to both early DC punk and driving power pop. Their self titled debut, ‘Fake Names’, introduced a lean, infectious style built on chemistry and experience, while ‘Expendables’ pushed that vision further with richer textures and a broader emotional palette. With a focus on concise, tightly crafted songs and a shared history that spans some of punk’s most influential bands, Fake Names stands as a testament to how punk can evolve without losing its core intensity.