Black Flag
Punk · US · Active since 1976

Black Flag

Abrasive, high-tension hardcore that mutates into heavy, sludgy explorations of isolation. Raw energy for moments of total defiance and internal friction.

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Formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California, Black Flag stands as a foundational force in hardcore punk and post-hardcore. Led by guitarist and primary songwriter Greg Ginn, the group features members including Henry Rollins and Kira Roessler. Releasing music through SST Records, the band draws stylistic inspiration from artists like Black Sabbath, the Ramones, and Suicide, blending raw punk energy with experimental guitar work and complex tempo shifts throughout their career.

Our Catalog7 Albums · 1981 · 2013
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