Duke Nukem - Duke Nukem

Review by Simone Gianolio

Duke Nukem – The Album That Kicks Ass (and Takes Names) Alright, let’s get this straight: Duke Nukem isn’t just a video game icon anymore—he’s also the name of one hell of a rock album. Released in 2015 across Russia, the USA, Europe, and Germany, this punk-heavy metal-hardcore mashup hits hard like a sledgehammer to the face. With labels like Not On Label, Headnoise Records, and Argh.fuck.kill. backing it up, you know this thing doesn’t mess around. The band behind the chaos? A crew of dudes who clearly live for loud guitars, fast drums, and raw energy. You’ve got Jose and Roman Grek shredding on guitars, Zitz holding down the basslines, Milky smashing the drums, and Max screaming his lungs out on vocals. Oh, and shoutout to Лапша (aka “Noodles”) for recording, mixing, and mastering everything—this guy deserves an award or at least a lifetime supply of vodka. Cyrik nailed the artwork too, giving the whole package that gritty DIY vibe we all love. Now, onto the music itself. This album is packed with bangers, but two tracks stuck with me like gum under my shoe: "Road Dog" and "Город Зомби (Nightmare City)." First off, "Road Dog." Holy crap, this song feels like riding a motorcycle through a thunderstorm while someone yells insults at you. It’s fast, aggressive, and totally unhinged—the kind of track that makes your neighbors hate you if you blast it loud enough. The riffs are sharp as broken glass, and Max’s vocals sound like he gargled nails before stepping into the booth. I kept coming back to this one because it’s got that perfect mix of punk attitude and metal grit. Plus, the lyrics feel like they were written by someone who’s been chewed up and spat out by life—but still refuses to back down. Love that energy. Then there’s "Город Зомби (Nightmare City)," which might be my favorite cut on the album. If you’ve ever wondered what a zombie apocalypse sounds like set to music, here’s your answer. The intro alone gives me chills—it’s slow, ominous, and builds up tension like a horror movie soundtrack. Then BAM! The song explodes into full-on chaos. The dual-language approach adds a cool twist; hearing the same title sung in Russian and English feels oddly cinematic. And those breakdowns? Brutal. Like, punch-a-hole-in-your-wall brutal. Other standout moments include “Fuck You” (because obviously), “Banners Of War,” and “Roar,” but honestly, every track brings something wild to the table. There’s no filler here—just relentless aggression from start to finish. What really struck me about Duke Nukem is how unapologetically raw it feels. These guys didn’t polish this album to death—they let it stay dirty, messy, and real. It’s refreshing in a world where so much music feels overproduced and soulless. So yeah, if you’re into punk, hardcore, or heavy metal, do yourself a favor and give this album a spin. Just don’t blame me when your ears start bleeding—or when you find yourself randomly shouting “FUCK YOU!” at strangers on the street. Oh, and one last thing: whoever thought naming both the band AND the album after a '90s video game hero was a good idea? Genius move. Totally works. Now excuse me while I go listen to "Road Dog" again and pretend I’m living in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Artist: Duke Nukem
Album: Duke Nukem

Rock

2018

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Duke Nukem	3:37
Roar	03:07
Tonight	04:24
Nightmare City
Banners Of War	3:39
Insanity	03:32
Fuck You	3:43
Nowhereland	03:12
Final	02:52
Duke Nukem	03:36
Город Зомби (Nightmare City)	2:25
Fuck You	03:43
Berserker
Берсерк (Berserker)	1:42
Road Dog	3:09

Video

(Punk-Metal) Duke Nukem - Nowhereland

(Punk-Metal) Duke Nukem - Roar

(Punk-Metal) Duke Nukem - Tonight

(Punk-Metal) Duke Nukem - Final

(Punk-Metal) Duke Nukem - Fuck You

Duke Nukem - Duke Nukem (full EP)

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Catalog Numbers

HDR44
DWP-021
UKK-091, AFK 023, HDR 044
046

Labels

Headnoise Records
Drunk With Power Records
Not On Label
Argh.fuck.kill., This Means War
Kämäset Levyt, Argh.fuck.kill., Headnoise Records, SPHC
Voice From Inside

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online luisteren
écouter en ligne
kuunnella verkossa
lytte på nettet
escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet
ouvir online
ascolta in linea
online anhören

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Cassette
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Limited Edition
CD
EP
Vinyl
LP
Reissue

Companies

Role	Company
Pressed By	ООО "Маркон"

Credits

Role	Credit
Artwork	Игорь
Bass	Зитц
Drums	Паша Ткачук
Guitar	Хосе, Грек
Music By	Duke Nukem
Recorded By	Лапша
Mixed By	Лапша
Mastered By	Лапша
Vocals	Макс
Lyrics By	Макс

Notes

Limited to 50.
German press of EP.
Same tracks on both sides.
Lyric insert.
400 pressed.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout: DUKE NUKEM

About Duke Nukem

Metal Punk band from Saint Petersburg, Russia. Formed by members.

Members

Pavel Tkachuk
Zitz
Roman Grek
Max
Milky
Jose

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the album *Duke Nukem* by the band Duke Nukem is a wild mashup of punk, heavy metal, and hardcore? It came out in 2015 and was released across Russia, the USA, Europe, and Germany. The entire album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by a person credited simply as "Лапша," which translates to "Noodles" in English. How’s that for a DIY vibe? Plus, it includes tracks with names like "Fuck You" (twice!) and "Berserker," so you know it’s got attitude to spare.