Bad Brains

Bad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in
1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though
the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are
also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of other
genres like funk, heavy metal, hip-hop and soul. Bad Brains are ... read more

Watch them 'Give Thanks And Praise'

This is the cracking video to 'Give Thanks And Praise' from seminal punks, Bad Brains. RIOT!

Watch: Give Thanks And Praise

Give Thanks And Praise video


→ Posted 15 August 2007 3.56pm — Comment on this

Bonnaroo adds 'Danzig Legacy' and other bands

Danzig (member) at FFF Fest 2011 (more) Bonnaroo has made some additions to their lineup which already included Radiohead, The Beach Boys, Bad Brains, St. VIncent, tUnE-y...
Posted 13 March 8.38pm — Comment on this

Music Weekly: Punk, race and politics

On this week's podcast Alexis Petridis talks with the editors of White Riot, a new book that covers punk rock and the politics of race (see below for their playlist).Cont...
Posted 2 September 2011 3.07pm — Comment on this

Hip-hop and festivals: an awkward relationship

When they get it right, rappers can rival stadium rock acts. But a mere gust of wind can expose how few MCs can hack festivalsIt's all about bass and beats. Nothing tops ...
Posted 22 June 2011 10.34am — Comment on this

Bad Brains working on new album, playing SXSW

Bad Brains in NYC in 2009 (more by Tim Griffin) Bad Brains have announced:"Bad Brains begin working on NEW ALBUM! we're pleased to announce that we have recently been hol...
Posted 16 March 2011 9.02am — Comment on this

tuesday evening updates

W said...* UTOPIA Deface The Music (1980)* UTOPIA Deface The Music Tour 2CD (1980/2001)Todd Rundgren & Utopia's Beatles homage album and the resulting 2CD tour album f...
Posted 1 February 2011 10.08pm — Comment on this

Bad Brains remember Jay Dubs, D Jenifer releasing solo LP

Jerry, thanks for letting us stay at 171 A ,when we were struggling in the streets of NYC like lost run away Hardcore slaves, for letting us sleep on the stage and under ...
Posted 24 September 2010 10.08pm — Comment on this

News in Brief: You Say Party, Admiral Radley, PS I Love You, Exit Festival

-- Earlier this year, Devon Clifford, the drummer for the Canadian dance-punk band You Say Party! We Say Die!, died of a brain hemorrhage after an onstage collapse. The...
Posted 23 June 2010 7.10pm — Comment on this

Festivals in Brief: Roskilde, Sled Island, Open'er, Afropunk

WHAT: RoskildeWHEN: July 1-4WHERE: Roskilde, DenmarkWHO: Prince, Pavement, Gorillaz, Vampire Weekend, LCD Soundsystem, the National, Robyn, Patti Smith, Dirty Projecto...
Posted 16 June 2010 8.05pm — Comment on this

Afro-Punk 2010 - lineup includes Bad Brains, Ninjasonik, Q-Tip DJing, Game Rebellion, P.O.S.

Bad Brains @ Vice Halloween 2009 (more by Tim Griffin) Bad Brains will be one of the bands headlining Afro-Punk 2010 happening in Fort Greene's Commodore Barry Park (a ne...
Posted 7 June 2010 7.07pm — Comment on this

New band of the day – No 798: Cerebral Ballzy

A reaction to middle-class Brooklyn pop, this 'ghettocore' doesn't work as comedy or cranial assaultHometown: New York.The lineup: Mel, Honor, Mason, Jason, Abe.The backg...
Posted 1 June 2010 5.01pm — Comment on this

Cerebral Ballzy just wanna have fun

These New York punkers may have a rubbish name but with tracks like Underage Drink Forever and Puke Song what do you expect?There's a new band in New York City. Of course...
Posted 22 May 2010 12.03am — Comment on this

Album: Sick Of It All – Based on a True Story

Sick Of It AllBased on a True StoryCentury Media20 April 2010by Tom DoyleQuick! Name a New York hardcore band!Ok, so some of you will have gone for Madball and if y...
Posted 19 May 2010 1.44pm — Comment on this


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