VIRUS NINE Re-Releases STAY PROUD! STAY TRUE! STAY PUNK!

An uncompromising ode to unity and defiance in an era when solidarity and community are needed more than ever via Punkerton Records.

Virus Nine’s Stay Proud! Stay True! Stay Punk! stands tall as a timeless street-punk anthem. A raw and uncompromising ode to unity and defiance, the track resonated with the punk community two decades ago and continues to ring true today.

Originally appearing on their 2003 album Blastin’ Away! and unavailable for over twenty years, Punkerton Records is proud to bring this essential single — and the album it came from — back to the next generation of punk fans. In an era when solidarity and community are needed more than ever, Stay Proud! Stay True! Stay Punk! returns as both a reminder of punk’s roots and a rallying cry for its future. Blastin’ Away! is now available for pre-order for January 2, 2026 ship date. Don’t miss out on limited-edition color variations on 12″ 140 gram vinyl and exclusive variants from Punkerton Records. CD editions are also available.

About Virus Nine

Formed in southern Oregon in the mid-1990s, Virus Nine quickly carved out a reputation for their hard-charging mix of street punk and melodic anthems. They became a staple of the West Coast punk scene, sharing stages with genre heavyweights and earning a loyal fan base worldwide. Known for their grit, heart, and commitment to DIY values, Virus Nine left an indelible mark on punk before their career was cut short, making the revival of Blastin’ Away! all the more vital.

About Blastin’ Away! (releasing 1/2/2026)

Originally released in 2003 and unavailable for nearly two decades, Virus Nine’s Blastin’ Away! is finally back digitally and for the first time on vinyl through Punkerton Records. Produced by Duane Peters (U.S. Bombs / Die Hunns), the album delivers raw street punk energy with hard-hitting lyrics about war, betrayal, friendship, pride, and survival in a broken world. Songs like Perfect Place and Red Blooded Mutiny channel frustration with politics and corruption, while Straight From the Heart and Stay Proud! Stay True! Stay Punk! celebrate unity and loyalty in the punk community. With a mix of anthems, storytelling, and grit, this is a record built to be played loud, front to back.

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“Blastin Away is twelve hard charging punk anthems coming at you full blast. This wonderful amalgamation of songs is a must have. GET THIS RECORD!” –Mike McColgan (Street Dogs / Dropkick Murphys)

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