Blatz

The Profile

Blatz was an American punk band from Berkeley, California, active from 1989 to 1992 and rooted in the 924 Gilman Street scene. The lineup featured vocalists Jesse Luscious, Annie Lalania, and Anna Joy, with Robert Eggplant on guitar and Marshall Stax on bass; they became known for confrontational humor and chaotic multi-vocal shows. Releases include A Touch Of Blatz and the split LP Shit Split with Filth.

Connected to Berkeley’s 924 Gilman Street movement; members were active in zines and local radio (Absolutely Zippo, Berkeley Sucks, KALX); lyrics are raw, satirical, and anti-establishment; performances were notoriously uninhibited, with reports of shows played naked; occasionally featured Billie Joe Armstrong as a live second guitarist.

A single review traces Blatz to Berkeley’s 924 Gilman scene and praises their noisy, multi-vocal assault. It highlights members active in zines/radio, caustic humor, and confrontational shows. The album A Touch Of Blatz is described as sarcastic and intense, with standout tracks and relentless lyrics. Overall verdict: brazen, uncomfortable, and compelling.