This highly influential US thrash/hardcore band was formed in 1981 by bassist (and sometime singer) Harley Flanagan, a follower of the Hare Krishna doctrine, who nevertheless represents an intimidating, multi-tattooed presence on stage. After a series of false starts, the line-up coalesced around Flanagan, vocalist John "Bloodclot" Joseph (b. John Joseph McGeown), drummer Mackie Jayson and guitarist Parris Mitchell Mayhew. They built up a small but loyal cult following, and regularly headlined major hardcore events at New York's CBGB's during the mid-80s. Specializing in a fusion of thrash, hardcore and heavy metal, the influence of Mot”rhead, the Dead Kennedys and Metallica was apparent on their excellent debut, The Age Of Quarrel, which featured second guitarist Doug Holland (ex-Kraut). When Joseph left the band due to personal differences Flanagan took over vocal duties. Line-up changes were numerous, the most pertinent of which was Jayson's decision to join Bad Brains (he was replaced by Pete Hines).

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