Planet On A Chain

Planet On A Chain, often abbreviated as P.O.A.C., is a blistering hardcore punk band hailing from Oakland, California. Formed around 2020, they're a powerhouse outfit featuring seasoned players from the Bay Area scene, including members with roots in bands like Look Back and Laugh, Dead and Gone, and Talk Is Poison. Their sound is all about raw, aggressive energy—think fast riffs, pummeling drums, and lyrics that tackle frustration, society, and personal grit. They burst onto the scene with their debut album "Boxed In" in 2022 on Revelation Records, which quickly caught attention for its no-nonsense, high-octane vibe.

Building on that momentum, Planet On A Chain dropped "Culture of Death" in 2023, another slab of furious hardcore that keeps the intensity dialed up with tracks like "Cocalero" and "Deprogram." These guys aren't reinventing the wheel, but they're keeping the spirit of classic punk alive with a modern edge, playing shows that leave crowds moshing and energized. If you're into bands like Negative Approach or Black Flag, P.O.A.C. is definitely worth checking out for that authentic, underground punch.