Dr. Know

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Oxnard CA, United States (1981 – 1989, 1998 – present)

1.) Dr. Know is an American hardcore punk band from Oxnard, CA with roots in Los Angeles, CA. One of the founders of the “nardcore” punk movement from Oxnard, CA. The band was started by Kyle Toucher, Ismael Hernandez, and Robin Cartwright in early 1981, and after auditioning a few singers, Brandon Cruz was chosen (although technically the first singer was a Ventura punk named Joey Pena). The band recorded studio versions of several early songs with Cruz, which led to television appearances and gigs on the Los Angeles circuit. In 1983 Cruz left the group, leaving Toucher to take over vocals just as the band was starting recording of Plug In Jesus for Mystic Records. Several more albums followed, including the Burn e.p. This Island Earth and Wreckage in Flesh were subsequently released on Death Records/Metal Blade, signaling a shift to a more Metal period in their sound. For This Island Earth the lineup was founding member Kyle Toucher on vocals and guitars, drummer Rik Heller and bassist Ismael Hernandez. Dr. Know broke up shortly after Wreckage In Flesh was released in 1989, although they did a few scattered shows up until 1991. Heller moved to Scotland and briefly joined The Exploited.
Dr. Know reunited in 1998 with Hernandez and Cruz. Toucher wanted no part of “angry 19 year old kid stuff.” The band has released several new songs on comps, and albums, like 2000’s Father , Son, and Holy Shit, and the new record, 2009’s Killing For God, on Unrest Records.

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Elturtle wrote:
July 2009

kyle is a better singer than cruz,but eh i love em either way

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Bashe wrote:
May 2009

Wreckage in Flesh shreds

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ripperox wrote:
May 2009

below is the dr. know may 2009 tour listing the clubs, dates, and opening bands. spread the word like a disease, please.

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ripperox wrote:
May 2009

Friday, May 8 – Walter’s On Washington, Houston, TX w/ Chop Tops Saturday, May 9 – Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar, San Antonio, TX w/ The Strap Onz, Black Fag, the Krum Bums Sunday, May 10 – The Conservatory, Oklahoma City, OK w/ No Man's Slave Tuesday, May 12 – The Muse, Nashville, TN w/ Bury the Living Wednesday, May 13 – Fubar, St. Louis, MO w/ The Humanoids Thursday, May 14 – Now That’s Class, Cleveland, OH w/ Pass Out Knives Friday, May 15 – Painted Lady, Detroit , MI w/ Hellmouth Saturday, May 16 – Red Line Tap, Chicago, IL Sunday, May 17 – Sidewinders SkateFest '09, Lincoln, NE * Tuesday, May 19 – Surfside Seven, Fort Collins, CO * Wednesday, May 20 – Three Kings Tavern, Denver, CO w/ The FreeZe Thursday, May 21 – Burt's Tiki Lounge, Salt Lake City, UT w/ Agent Orange, The FreeZe Friday, May 22 – Vixen's, Reno, NV * Saturday, May 23 – Blank Club, San Jose w/ The FreeZe Sunday, May 24 – Velvet Jones, Santa Barbara, CA w/ Silent Meow

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joanzy89 wrote:
April 2009

Dr. know on south park, click "watch full episode" an skip towards the end if ya like http://www.southparkstudios.com/guide/212/?

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ripperox wrote:
February 2009

three brand new songs on here.

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ripperox wrote:
February 2009

all free downloads of the new album, killing for god. get them.

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vanessaviolent5 wrote:
February 2009

love them they always play a good show.my respect 4 this band

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rudebyrd wrote:
February 2009

good good

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toy-maker wrote:
December 2008

great band

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DAVERUIZ wrote:
October 2008

thanks for dropping by.

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sliknick87 wrote:
September 2008

master of puppets was originally meant to sound this cool, its just too bad metallica sux

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barrettgene wrote:
September 2008

dr know is so fuckin cool

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mspersephone wrote:
April 2008

Why isn't This Island Earth on here?

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TheDruid420 wrote:
December 2007

my dad played bass for this band during the wrekage and flesh tour

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SchWarG wrote:
November 2007

Saw them last night w/ the misfits, was awesome

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Kayvman wrote:
August 2007

i saw them as well, great band live but the show sucked since there was hardly anybody there.

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natedude777 wrote:
July 2007

i saw them live not too long ago. they sound great (still)

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Gunnaraxem wrote:
May 2007

Saw them during Wreckage In Flesh tour with Bad Religion, good show.

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board_with_nail wrote:
May 2007

Fucking awesome stuff, they deserve more plays...

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