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Verbal Abuse
- Location:
- Houston, Texas (early); East Bay, California (later)
- Country:
- United States
- Genre:
- Hardcore Punk (early); Crossover/Thrash Metal (later)
- Themes:
- Politics, Society, Death, Angst, Drugs, Partying
- Status:
- Active
- Years:
- 1981-1995, 2000, 2004-present
About
Verbal Abuse is one of the classic examples of early USA hardcore punk who emerged during the movement alongside D.R.I., Black Flag, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Bad Religion, and others. In later times, they would be one of the first known US crossover bands, along with Corrosion of Conformity, D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, and Cro-Mags, among others. The band broke up in 1995, reunited briefly ... Read more
Current Lineup
Nicki Sicki
Vocals (1981-1985, 2004-present)
Jason Friedman
Bass, Vocals (backing)
Ed Loco Jr.
Drums (?-now), Drums (2004-2005)
Ed "Loco" Reyes
Guitars (?-now), Guitars (2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2008-2009, 2011-2014)
Past Members
Nick Nobody
Bass (2004-2005)
Radi Kilowatt
Bass (1981-1983)
Bubba Dennis II
Guitars (2005)
Jason Shapiro
Guitars (1985-1986)
Jess Aaron
Guitars (2007)
Scotty Wilkins
Vocals (1985-1995, 2000)
Mike Chubka
Drums (1988-1989)
John Glenn
Drums (1981-1983)
Brett Dodwell
Bass (1983-1984)
Luke Skeels
Guitars (2009-2011)
Greg Grimple
Guitars (2005)
Chris Kontos
Drums (1989-1995, 2000)
Sean Sutton
Guitars (2007)
Eric "Joie" Mastrokalos
Guitars (1982-1987)
Gregg James
Drums (1983-1988)
Dave "Koko" Chavez
Bass (1984-1995, 2000, 2005-?)
Bitchy Bill
Drums (1983)
General Electric
Guitars (1981-1982)
Greg Elliot
Guitars (2007-2008)
Geza Szent-Galy
Drums (2005-?)
Sick Scott Stanton
Guitars (2014-?)
Andy Schuman
Guitars (1987-1995, 2000, 2006-2007)
Brian "Damage" Keats
Drums (1983)
Discography
| Name | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hope is a Lack of Information | Full-length | 2024 |
| Speed Kills, but Who's Dying? | Split | 2011 |
| Red, White & Violent | Full-length | 1995 |
| Passport: Verbal Abuse of America | Live album | 1990 |
| Rocks Your Liver | Full-length | 1986 |
| Them Boners Be Poppin' | Split | 1985 |
| Just an American Band | Full-length | 1983 |