Faith

The Profile

American hardcore punk band from Washington, D.C., active 1981–1983. Released the Faith/Void split (1982) and Subject to Change (1983) on Dischord Records; fronted by Alec MacKaye.

Washington, D.C. hardcore on Dischord Records; key releases include the Faith/Void split (1982) and Subject to Change (1983); vocalist Alec MacKaye is Ian MacKaye’s brother.

One review hails the Faith/Void split as a Washington, D.C. hardcore milestone on Dischord (1982). The Faith deliver classic, fast-and-furious hardcore with a Minor Threat lineage via Alec MacKaye. Void counter with chaotic, noisy bursts flirting with rock-blues edges. 24 tracks total, 12 per band—down it in one go.