Rad Skulls is a fast melodic punk band based between Madison, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois. The five members have spent years playing in other bands—writing and recording records, playing clubs and DIY spaces, and touring throughout the Midwest and beyond. Rad Skulls brings that experience together into something direct and focused.
Their sound pulls from the urgency and melody of Lifetime and the early, emotionally charged records by Saves The Day —fast songs built around strong hooks, driving rhythms, and lyrics that feel lived-in rather than nostalgic.

Formed in 2023, the group includes Andy and Matt, previously of Fortune and Glory, alongside Pat, known for his work with Latterman and Bridge and Tunnel. The line-up also includes vocalist Bryce, who also performs with the band Collapse Create, and Chicago-area bassist Sean.
Rad Skulls isn’t a side project or a throwback. It’s five musicians with a long history in punk starting something new with intention—leaning into speed, melody, and the kind of song-writing that holds up in a basement show or a bigger room.
 
Rad Skulls debut full-length record, ‘See You In Hell, Poser’, will be released on 18th September, jointly by Engineer Records (UK) Sell The Heart Records (US), Scene Police (Ger), Waterslide Records (Jap), and High End Denim Records (Can). Crammed with ten of the most sing-a-long, catchy as hell, bounce off the walls rockers you’ve ever heard, the record will be available in digital, CD and LP formats, and you can pre-order your copies now. In the meantime look out for videos and gig announcements.
 
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“Just chuck full of everything I love about punk rock” - New Noise Magazine

“A taste of some fast melodic punk reminiscent of the early aughts” - Punknews.org

“The raw intensity of each track takes listeners straight back to a time when punk was both aggressive and unapologetically catchy” - Thoughts Words Action