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INDIVIDUAL BAND MEMBERS, MUSICIANS & ZINE ARTISTS

ALL MUSICIANS & STAGE RIGS

Every individual band member has their own Musician Page featuring their bands, guitar/bass/drum stage rig, pedalboard, pit videos, and zines.

HENRY ROLLINS
HENRY ROLLINSBand: BLACK FLAGLead Vocals, Spoken Word & Tour Diary Chronicler • Hermosa Beach / Washington, D.C.

Former D.C. State of Alert (S.O.A.) vocalist who stepped onto the stage at an unannounced Black Flag show in 1981, auditioned, and became the relentless physical dynamo fronting Black Flag through their grueling marathon DIY tours across America and Europe.

MAIN AXE / KIT: Shure SM58 Wired Vocal Mic (Cord Wrapped Around Fist)
AMP STACK: Cranked Peavey PA Floor Monitors
PEDALS: Zero Effects — Raw Vocal Projection
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GREG GINN
GREG GINNBand: BLACK FLAGLead Guitar & SST Records Founder • Hermosa Beach, CA

The sonic architect and founding lead guitarist of Black Flag, as well as the founder of SST Records. His frantic downstroke speed, dissonant free-jazz solos, and self-reliant tape duplications laid the groundwork for American independent rock.

MAIN AXE / KIT: Ampeg Dan Armstrong Clear Lucite Guitar
AMP STACK: Peavey 260 Standard Solid-State PA Head + 4x12 Cab
PEDALS: Roland SIP-300 Guitar Preamp pushed to clipping
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KEITH MORRIS
KEITH MORRISBand: BLACK FLAGOriginal Black Flag / Circle Jerks / OFF! Frontman • Hermosa Beach, CA

Original lead singer on Black Flag's groundbreaking 'Nervous Breakdown' EP before co-founding Circle Jerks and later OFF!. Keith defined the frenzied, sarcastic, short-burst vocal style of Southern California hardcore punk.

MAIN AXE / KIT: Shure SM58 Dynamic Mic
AMP STACK: House PA pushed into redline
PEDALS: None
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H.R.
H.R.Band: BAD BRAINSLead Vocals, Dub Chanter & Backflip Stage Diver • Washington, D.C.

The otherworldly frontman of Bad Brains whose supersonic vocal range spans rapid-fire hardcore screams, falsetto flourishes, and meditative roots dub toasting. Known for legendary 6-foot backflips off PA stacks straight into the CBGB mosh pit.

MAIN AXE / KIT: Shure SM58 + Nyabinghi Percussion
AMP STACK: Stage Monitor Wedge + Dub Echo Send
PEDALS: Roland Space Echo RE-201 on Dub Vocals
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DR. KNOW
DR. KNOWBand: BAD BRAINSVirtuoso Hardcore & Reggae Lead Guitarist • Washington, D.C.

Revered as one of the fastest and most technically dazzling guitarists in rock history. Seamlessly transitioned between 240 BPM precision thrash riffing, shimmering dub reggae skanks, and soaring Hendrixian solos.

MAIN AXE / KIT: Gibson SG Standard & B.C. Rich Eagle
AMP STACK: Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier + Marshall 1960A 4x12
PEDALS: MXR Phase 90 + Maestro Echoplex Tape Delay
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DARRYL JENIFER
DARRYL JENIFERBand: BAD BRAINSBass Guitar & Dub Foundation • Washington, D.C.

The rhythmic anchor and co-producer behind Bad Brains. Darryl's aggressive pick attack and deep subterranean dub basslines formed the bedrock of hardcore punk bass playing, inspiring generations of punk and hip-hop producers.

MAIN AXE / KIT: 1981 Green Modulus Graphite Bassstar w/ EMG Pickups
AMP STACK: Ampeg SVT Classic 300W Tube Head + Ampeg 8x10 Cab
PEDALS: Direct Tube Overdrive + Heavy Pick Attack
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IAN MACKAYE
IAN MACKAYEBand: MINOR THREATLead Vocals, Guitar & Co-Founder of Dischord Records • Washington, D.C.

Frontman of Teen Idles, Minor Threat, Embrace, Fugazi, and The Evens, and co-founder of Dischord Records. Creator of the DIY punk ethics code: all-ages shows, $5 doors, $10 records, no merchandise, and absolute artistic autonomy.

MAIN AXE / KIT: Gibson SG Standard (Wine Red / White)
AMP STACK: Marshall JCM800 2203 100W Head + 4x12 Cab
PEDALS: Zero Pedals — Straight Guitar-to-Amp Cord
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BRIAN BAKER
BRIAN BAKERBand: MINOR THREATGuitar & Bass (Minor Threat / Dag Nasty / Bad Religion) • Washington, D.C.

Founding bassist of Minor Threat, guitarist/songwriter in Dag Nasty and Junkyard, and lead guitarist of Bad Religion since 1994. Brian is one of punk rock's most enduring and versatile musical stalwarts.

MAIN AXE / KIT: Gibson Les Paul Junior & SG w/ DiMarzio Super Distortion
AMP STACK: Marshall JCM800 2203 + 1960A 4x12
PEDALS: Conn ST-11 Strobotuner + Boss SD-1
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TIM ARMSTRONG
TIM ARMSTRONGBand: RANCIDVocals, Guitar & Hellcat / Punk Zine Illustrator • Berkeley / East Bay, CA

Co-founder of Operation Ivy, Rancid, The Transplants, and Hellcat Records. Renowned for his distinct vocal rasp, street-level poetry, and unwavering dedication to the East Bay punk and ska community centered around 924 Gilman Street.

MAIN AXE / KIT: 1971 Gretsch G5191 Black Falcon Hollowbody
AMP STACK: Marshall JCM800 2203 + 1960A 4x12 Cab
PEDALS: Natural Tube Overdrive (No Pedals)
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MATT FREEMAN
MATT FREEMANBand: RANCIDLead-Speed Precision Bass Virtuoso • Berkeley / East Bay, CA

The undisputed maestro of punk rock bass, famed for his jaw-dropping solo on 'Maxwell Murder' and blistering walking lines across Operation Ivy and Rancid catalogs. His machine-gun downpicking and growling tone redefined the four-string instrument.

MAIN AXE / KIT: 1977 Fender Precision Bass (Black/Maple)
AMP STACK: Gallien-Krueger 800RB + Fender Super Bassman 300W
PEDALS: Avalon U5 DI + Dunlop Delrin .96mm Picks
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LARS FREDERIKSEN
LARS FREDERIKSENBand: RANCIDGuitar & Vocals // Street Punk & Oi! Torchbearer • Campbell / San Francisco, CA

A true street punk disciple, having toured with UK Subs in England before joining Rancid in 1993, later forming Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards and The Old Firm Casuals. Passionate curator of working-class Oi! and street punk 7-inches.

MAIN AXE / KIT: Gibson Les Paul Custom w/ EMG Humbuckers
AMP STACK: Marshall JCM800 Dual Full Stack
PEDALS: Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner
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MIKE 'CYCO MIKO' MUIR
MIKE 'CYCO MIKO' MUIRBand: SUICIDAL TENDENCIESFrontman & Venice Dogtown Skate-Punk Pioneer • Venice Beach, CA

Founder, lyricist, and the sole continuous member of Suicidal Tendencies and Infectious Grooves. With his flipped-up Venice skate cap, blue bandana, and rapid ranting delivery on 'Institutionalized', Cyco Miko became the global face of crossover skate-punk.

MAIN AXE / KIT: Shure Wireless SM58 + Flip-Up Venice Cap & Bandana
AMP STACK: Marshall JCM800 & Mesa/Boogie Backline Wall
PEDALS: High-Gain Thrash Crossover Stage Mix
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BRENDAN YATES
BRENDAN YATESBand: TURNSTILELead Vocals & Open-Barrier Stage-Dive Conductor • Baltimore, MD

Former drummer of Baltimore hardcore giants Trapped Under Ice and lead vocalist/visionary of Turnstile. Brendan orchestrates chaotic, joy-filled, non-stop stage-dive pits with open-barrier hardcore warmth and genre-defying rhythmic groove.

MAIN AXE / KIT: Shure SM58 + Roland SPD-SX Percussion Pad
AMP STACK: Orange Rockerverb 100 MkIII Backline
PEDALS: Roland Chorus Echo on Vocals
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FRANZ LYONS
FRANZ LYONSBand: TURNSTILEBass Guitar & Vocals • Baltimore, MD

The charismatic, powerhouse bassist and backing vocalist of Turnstile. Known for his bounce, thunderous low-end overdrive, and community organizing across Baltimore's skate and underground music spaces.

MAIN AXE / KIT: Fender Custom Shop Precision PJ Bass
AMP STACK: Fender Super Bassman Pro 300W Tube Head + 8x10 Cab
PEDALS: ProCo RAT 2 + Darkglass B7K Overdrive
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