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“Punk Apocalypse” Brings Five of the Most Explosive Underground Bands to the Quantic Stage

The one-day mini-festival “Punk Apocalypse” will take over the stage at Quantic club, featuring Grinder, Brainwasher, Pârnaie, Berzerk, and Scuzeerambeat. On February 9, we celebrate freedom of expression and the local punk culture alongside them!

“Punk Apocalypse” promises one of the most hardcore nights, bringing a kaleidoscope of extreme musical styles to Quantic’s stage. Five bands with unique sounds will make this event a landmark for the Romanian underground scene. Taking place on February 9, the festival will celebrate free expression and the diversity of extreme local styles.

The lineup includes Pârnaie, Grinder, Berzerk, Brainwasher, and Scuzeerambeat. The latter won an open call contest, judged by the initially announced bands, the BandBook organizing team, and a Quantic club representative. As a result, Scuzeerambeat will open the festival.

Tickets are available at iabilet.ro: https://www.iabilet.ro/site/event/105274/

• Pârnaie is a fierce punk band from Bucharest, made up of four musicians who bring a raw, hostile sound full of attitude and energy to the stage. No frills, no compromises—just pure, loud punk.
• Founded in 2019 in Constanța, Grinder is a powerhouse of the Romanian underground, delivering sharp, aggressive hardcore metal. With a debut album, the explosive single “Restoration Sacrifice”, and a new EP “New Steel” released in 2024, the band continues to push the limits of extreme sound.
• Berzerk blends hardcore punk, alternative rock, and modern hip-hop influences into an explosive mix. With a dark sound and powerful lyrics, Berzerk crosses stylistic boundaries and brings a unique energy to the stage.
• Newcomers to the punk scene, Brainwasher define modern post-hardcore/dance punk. Drawing inspiration from LCD Soundsystem and Fugazi, the Bucharest-based band innovatively fuses punk with club beats, tackling social themes in a cynical and self-reflective manner.
• The Scuzerambeat concept was born from a drunken night and turned into an authentic musical project. With an uninhibited attitude, Scuzerambeat promises a chaotic yet unforgettable sonic experience.

An event by BandBook – www.bandbook.ro
Partners: The Interwission, PressOne, Zile și Nopți, Til Next Rock, Thy Art Noise, Rock Monsters Romania, Munteanu Recomandă, CriticEyes.