Swedish punks the Backyard Babies formed in the city of Nässjö in 1987, originally comprising singer Tobbe, guitarist Dregen, bassist Johan Blomqvist and drummer Peder Carlsson. After recording a rough demo and playing a few local live dates, in 1989 the group dismissed Tobbe and replaced him with singer Nicke Borg; two more demos followed, as... [+] Read More

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The Lexington, Kentucky hardcore band the Hookers was led by singer Adam Neal, an alumnus of Nine Pound Hammer and Nashville Pussy. Also featuring guitarist Noel Reucroft, bassist Pat Smith and drummer Paul Bishop, the Hookers issued their debut LP Satan's Highway in 1998. Black Visions of Crimson Wisdom followed a year later. ~ Jason Ankeny,... [+] Read More

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In 1993, the small Midwestern town of Fort Madison, IA, got a treat of deranged noise upon the debut of Scrid. But by 1994, Bronson Karaff (bass), Nate Gurtman (drums), John Hopkins (guitar), and Craig Owsley (vocals) eventually brought their chaotic hullabaloo a few miles over to Iowa City. Three years of touring the United States would follow... [+] Read More

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Tallahassee, FL-based cock-rockers Syrup -- frontman Slim Bullfrog, guitarist Leroy, bassist Freebass Bernard and drummer Perry tha Providah -- debuted with Solid Gold Asstro Soul, on Scooch Pooch, recorded down the road in Gainesville, FL. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

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