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D.R.I.
- Location:
- Houston, Texas (early); San Francisco, California (later)
- Country:
- United States
- Genre:
- Hardcore Punk, Thrash Metal/Crossover
- Themes:
- Politics, Society, Daily struggles, Drugs, Life, Problems, Freedom, Violence
- Status:
- Active
- Years:
- 1982-1983 (as US D.R.I.), 1983-present
About
Contact:[email protected] The band's name stands for "Dirty Rotten Imbeciles". D.R.I. are considered by many to be "the fathers of crossover thrash" along with Suicidal Tendencies, S.O.D., M.O.D. and Excel. According to an interview with Kurt Brecht, they did not coin the term "crossover" themselves, but rather adopted it from people starting to refer to the band's roots in one genre (punk) ... Read more
Current Lineup
Spike Cassidy
Guitars (1983-present)
Kurt Brecht
Vocals (1983-present)
Danny Walker
Drums (2024-present)
Greg Orr
Bass (2018-present)
Past Members
Felix Griffin
Drums (1984-1990)
Mike Offender
Bass (1985)
John Menor
Bass (1989-1994)
Sebastian Amok
Bass (1983)
Harald Oimoen
Bass (1999-2017)
Tim Mallare
Drums (1990-1991)
Eric
Drums (1983-1984)
Brandon Karns
Drums (2014-2015)
John Tempesta
Drums (1991)
Chumly Porter
Bass (1994-1999)
Josh Pappé
Bass (1984-1985, 1985-1989)
Walter "Monsta" Ryan
Drums (2015-2018)
Rob Rampy
Drums (1991-2014, 2018-2024)
Dennis
Bass (1983)
Discography
| Name | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Pacification and More Rotten Hits 1983-1987 | Compilation | 2018 |
| Live at the Ritz 1987 | Live album | 2017 |
| But Wait... There's More! | EP | 2016 |
| Skating to Some Fucked Up Shit | Compilation | 2008 |
| D.R.I. Thrashkore Retrospektif | Compilation | 2005 |
| Live at CBGB's 1984 | Video | 2005 |
| Live at CBGB's 1984 | Live album | 2005 |
| Dirty Rotten Hitz | Compilation | 2004 |
| Dirtiest... Rottenest | Compilation | 2003 |
| Fuck You Punx Vol III | Split | 2003 |
| The Dirty Rotten CD | Compilation | 2002 |
| The Dirty Rotten Power EP | Split | 2001 |
| Greatest Hits | Compilation | 2001 |
| Rotten Records Sampler | Split | 1995 |
| Full Speed Ahead | Full-length | 1995 |
| Live | Live album | 1994 |
| Definition | Full-length | 1992 |
| Thrash Zone | Full-length | 1989 |
| The Virgin Hot Metal Hell EP | Split | 1989 |
| Live at the Ritz | Video | 1988 |
| Think for Yourself | Single | 1988 |
| 4 of a Kind | Full-length | 1988 |
| Manifest Destiny | Single | 1988 |
| Suit and Tie Guy / Five Year Plan | Single | 1988 |
| Crossover | Full-length | 1987 |
| Piss Shit Puke & Rotting Thrash | Split | 1986 |
| Live at the Olympic | Video | 1986 |
| Dealing with It! | Full-length | 1985 |
| Violent Pacification | EP | 1984 |
| Dirty Rotten EP | EP | 1983 |
| Demo | Demo | 1983 |