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Los Angeles, United States (1980 – 1984, 1987 – present)
Bad Religion are a punk band from Los Angeles, California, known for poignant, erudite lyrics, and biting social commentary. The band was formed in 1980 by high school students Greg Graffin (vocals), Jay Bentley (bass guitar), Jay Ziskrout (drums), and Brett Gurewitz (guitar). In 1981, they released their eponymous debut EP on their own newly-formed label, Epitaph, managed and owned by Gurewitz. 1982 saw the release of their first full-length album, How Could Hell Be Any Worse?, which gained them a sizable following. During the recording, Ziskrout left the band and was replaced by Peter Finestone.
Greg Graffin, the band’s frontman, holds a Master’s degree in geology from UCLA and a Ph.D. in zoology from Cornell University. His dissertation for Cornell was a comprehensive study of how modern scientists, especially those who believe in strict Darwinism, view theism and religion, and how their own religious beliefs, if any, affect their study and work. He has since published it for fans of the band.
In 1983, Bad Religion released Into the Unknown, a keyboard-driven psychedelic rock album that was enormously unpopular among the band’s core fan base. It is now out of print, and generally disowned by the band. However, in past years it has become a collectors item, and has gained some acceptance from fans. It now can be seen going for more than $100 on eBay, and is often pirated.
In 1984, Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks) replaced Gurewitz. Bad Religion returned to a somewhat mellower, rock and roll version of their original sound with the Back to the Known, but they disbanded soon after.
Greg Graffin, the band’s frontman, holds a Master’s degree in geology from UCLA and a Ph.D. in zoology from Cornell University. His dissertation for Cornell was a comprehensive study of how modern scientists, especially those who believe in strict Darwinism, view theism and religion, and how their own religious beliefs, if any, affect their study and work. He has since published it for fans of the band.
In 1983, Bad Religion released Into the Unknown, a keyboard-driven psychedelic rock album that was enormously unpopular among the band’s core fan base. It is now out of print, and generally disowned by the band. However, in past years it has become a collectors item, and has gained some acceptance from fans. It now can be seen going for more than $100 on eBay, and is often pirated.
In 1984, Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks) replaced Gurewitz. Bad Religion returned to a somewhat mellower, rock and roll version of their original sound with the Back to the Known, but they disbanded soon after.
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MetalAsBalls wrote:
they were good today, but i suppose this isn't a needed post because theyre good every other day as well..
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RageofEZLN wrote:
henchmen is such an underrated song!
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Cox_of_Seagulls wrote:
I certainly hope so, I'd love to see them live.
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joaobarrera wrote:
touring europe in early 2010, perhaps?
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silentEviL_ wrote:
I found the same song Bad Religion - Better Off Dead for the first time I heard it from a group of Anathema, Super carpet turned out)
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domion wrote:
Bad religion best band!!!
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Lokimor wrote:
"Struck a Nerve" and "The Defense" should be in the top 10. Great band.
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yara12 wrote:
probably the best band ever! [3]
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Spark_and_Spark wrote:
You gotta love Bad Religion's logo.
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keltysem wrote:
25 Greatest Punk Logos Revealed by, Um, Yahoo? Bad Religion are #9. Here's the link to the article: http://www.exclaim.ca/articles/generalarticlesynopsfullart.aspx?csid1=134&csid2=844&fid1=39672. Check it outtt
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deletereality wrote:
fucking yes.
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wakethedead88 wrote:
they fucking rule!
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henrique__ wrote:
probably the best band ever! [2]
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die_gocore wrote:
buen punk rock
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DanielSmyth wrote:
This band have only gotten better over the years, and they were great to begin with :)
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pashelast wrote:
probably the best band ever!
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davosmavo wrote:
Yo check out my bands new songs! Thanks, any feedback would be awesome! http://www.last.fm/music/False+Alarm/_/That's+Life?autostart http://www.last.fm/music/False+Alarm/_/Matter+Of+Fact?autostart
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polandrap17 wrote:
i believe on God
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HellcatChicka wrote:
They killed it at Warped in Pomona, great set!
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megaman10 wrote:
The Process Of Belief has my two favorite Bad Religion songs (The Defense and Kyoto Now!), but their all-around best albums are No Control, The Gray Race, and Against The Grain, in my opinion.
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Jul
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Vans Warped Tour
Arrow Hall, Toronto, Canada
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Jul
11
Vans Warped Tour 2009
Parc Jean Drapeau, Montreal QC, Canada
24 shouts
| 102 attendees
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Jul
12
Warped Tour 2009
New England Dodge Music Center, Hartford CT, United States
8 shouts
| 50 attendees
News
"21st Century Digital Boy" Featured in Rock Band Track Pack
22 Jun 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/badreligion
This week the Rock Band Warped Tour track pack featuring "21st Century Digital Boy" will be available for download! You can grab the track for just $1. …
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