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Black Flag

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Forhardcore punk listeners, fans of 80s us underground rock, and anyone curious about the roots of sludge/grunge crossover influence.
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The Profile

Black Flag are an American band widely recognized as a foundational act in hardcore punk, formed in Southern California and closely associated with guitarist and primary songwriter Greg Ginn.

Publicly verifiable basics: formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California; guitarist Greg Ginn is the founding member and main songwriter; the band released material via Ginn’s SST Records; classic era includes vocalist Henry Rollins; they originally disbanded in 1986 and returned with new recordings in 2013.

Across these reviews, Black Flag are framed as a cornerstone of hardcore punk, with “Damaged” and “My War” sparking the loudest devotion (and arguments). Writers praise the band’s raw aggression, anti-conformist attitude, and later heavy, slower turns that fed sludge/grunge/stoner branches. “Slip It In” is discussed as a heavier, more refined step that some call underrated. Opinions drop sharply on “What The...”, described as directionless and unnecessary.

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