Thrax Punks

**Thrax Punks** are a raucous, genre-blurring band hailing from Greece, known for mashing traditional Greek folk sounds with raw punk energy. Emerging in the late 2010s, they’ve carved out a niche with their rebellious fusion of buzzy bouzouki riffs, thunderous rhythms, and lyrics that tackle social unrest, cultural identity, and anarchic humor. Their releases, like *Thrax Punks* (their self-titled debut) and *Thrax Punks II*, showcase a chaotic love affair between punk rock and regional Greek music, while tracks like *Βάκχες* (a nod to ancient Dionysian frenzy) and *Asimi & Skouria* highlight their knack for blending myth and modernity.

Live, Thrax Punks are a whirlwind of mosh-pit chaos and traditional dance circles, often described as “rebetiko on steroids.” Their 2023 album *Punkopanhgyropsychedeleia* (yes, that’s a real title) cements their reputation as mad scientists of sound, tossing psychedelic experimentation and Balkan brass into their fiery mix. Equal parts political provocateurs and party-starters, they’re a must-listen for anyone craving music that’s as culturally rooted as it is defiantly unhinged.