Who: U.K. punks Gallows, a five piece from London led by frontman Frank Carter who rocked the stage raw at this year's Reading Festival and Warped Tour.

Sounds Like: Pure punk in the tradition of the Clash and Black Flag, but with subtle ska and pop influences. Their debut album, Orchestra of Wolves, blends brutal riffs with pop hooks and thoughtful lyrics.

Three Things You Should Know:

1. If you stand with your hands in your pockets when you go to a Gallows' show, Carter will yell at you. Gallows are infamous for verbally assaulting non-responsive crowds, and sometimes even dive into the crowd to physically assault audience members. It should come as no surprise that most Gallows shows end with Carter bloodied. "My favorite memories are of turning punk all-dayers into fucking riots — ruining these people's days," he says.

1. At this year's Reading Festival, where the band played a much-heralded performance, Carter, who moonlights as a tattoo artist, was inked onstage by the guitarist of New Found Glory.

2. Gallows have officially "made it": Their single "In the Belly of a Shark" was featured in the video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. But Carter says he's still a humble kid. "When the band started doing better I moved back in with my mum," he says.

Get It: Gallows' Orchestra of Wolves is in stores now. Check out the video for their cover of the Ruts' "Staring at the Rude Boys" by clicking above.