About 45 years ago, Crass made one of the most iconic and important statements in punk history. In their poignant critique of the commercialization of punk, its rise in popularity, and the state of the scene in the late ’70s, Steve Ignorant boldly declared that Punk is dead. For the following decades, this question remained a topic of debate, with many individuals eager to contribute their thoughts. From The Exploited responding with their iconic song “Punk’s Not Dead,” to this very publication’s namesake— the question is still out there: Is our scene alive, or is it dying? Honestly, Crass’ brutal criticism of their more famous peers and the zeitgeist of the punk scene at the time remains as relevant today as it was back then. Now, nearly half a century after the movement began, the ...