Dr. Know

The Profile

Dr. Know is an American hardcore punk band from Oxnard, California, active since 1981 and central to the Nardcore scene. Their song "Mr. Freeze" was covered by Slayer on Undisputed Attitude (1996).

Key Nardcore band from Oxnard, California; not to be confused with the Bad Brains guitarist known as Dr. Know. Slayer covered their song "Mr. Freeze" on Undisputed Attitude (1996).

One glowing review hails Dr. Know as leading figures of the Nardcore movement, praising blistering speed, tight musicianship, and unusual vocal lines. The write-up spotlights songs like Watch It Burn and Mr. Freeze (later covered by Slayer). It emphasizes their influence across punk and metal circles and their role in the Southern California scene. Not to be confused with the Bad Brains guitarist of the same name.