Rancid

Rancid


Genre:Punk Rock,Ska Punk


Rancid is an American punk rock band from Albany, California, formed in 1991. Founded by Matt Freeman and Tim Armstrong, both of whom previously played in ska punk band Operation Ivy, Rancid is credited along with The Offspring and Green Day with helping to revive mainstream popular interest in punk rock in the United States during the mid-1990s.

Rancid includes Armstrong on guitar and vocals, Freeman on bass and vocals, Lars Frederiksen on guitar and vocals, and Branden Steineckert on drums. The band was formed by Armstrong, Freeman, and former drummer Brett Reed, who left the band in 2006 and was replaced by Steineckert. Frederiksen joined Rancid in 1993 when the band was searching for a second guitar player.

The Exploited

The Exploited


Genre:Hardcore Punk,Street Punk, Crossover Thrash                                                        

The Explited are a Scottish punk band ,formed in 1979 they started as an 'Oi !' band before transforming into faster hardcore and street punk.From about 1987 they changed into something called crossover thrash band.On March 1981 they signed to Secret Records and released their debut EP Army Life and the album Punk's Not Dead.Influenced by  the first wave punk rock bands like Sex Pistols and The Clash, they created a simple sound with speed and aggresson.In 1980, the band founded it's own independent record label as Exploited Record Company.Their debut EP Army Life,was #6 in the independent charts for eight weeks, then was in the top 20 for 18 months. They then released another single, "Barmy Army", which immediately jumped into the independent charts and remained there for 53 weeks, peaking at #4.Despite many lineup changes, the band continued into the 2000s and has developed a worldwide following.

Album Of The Month:Damaged

Album:Damaged

Artist:Black Flag

Representing the Los Angeles hardcore punk scene, "Damaged" came out

in 1981 and blew away everything in its sight. The songs are heavy,

fast and perfect for Henry Rollins' bark. When Rollins yells "We are

tired of your abuse" on "Rise Above," a million disenfranchised kids

shook their heads in understanding. "Damaged" was the album for the

quit, shy kid who was afraid to express himself. Black Flag gave him voice.

The Casualties

The Casualties


Genre:Street Punk,Hardcore Punk,Punk Rock


The Casualties are an American punk band from New York City, New York formed in 1987. Their musical style is usually classified as street punk or hardcore punk.The Casualties members aimed to return to what they viewed as the "golden era" of street punk, embodied by bands such as The Exploited, Charged GBH and Discharge, which they believed had disappeared by 1985. During the early years, the lineup was stable. The initial lineup consisted of Colin and Jorge on vocals, Yureesh on drums, Hank on guitar, and Mark on bass. Colin stepped out for several months to finish his education while Rachel, Rivits' singer, took his place.

NOFX

NOFX


Genre:punk rock,skate punk,ska punk

NOFX (pronounced no-ef-ex) is an American punk rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1983 in Los Angeles.The band was formed by vocalist and bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined them shortly afterward. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up. The band rose to popularity in 1994 with their album Punk in Drublic which was certified gold.

NOFX has released 12 studio albums, 15 EPs,and many 7" singles. The group has independently sold over 6 million records worldwide,making them one of the most successful independent acts of all time. The band also aired their own show on Fuse TV entitled NOFX: Backstage Passport.